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Who is the best FPL captain for Blank Gameweek 36?

Despite four teams missing out on Blank Gameweek 36, there are still plenty of options for the latest Fantasy Premier League captaincy decision.

Harry Kane (£11.8m) and Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) jointly lead the Golden Boot race and, with three fixtures remaining for both, they are among the favourites to find the net this weekend.

But is there some potential ground to make up with some outside candidates? With Manchester City now likely to play a more regular starting XI, should we consider their assets for the armband? Do Everton strikers appeal against a leaky Sheffield United defence?

As always, the Captain Sensible article is here to help you with this week’s captaincy conundrum. As this includes extensive data from the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area, only those with a valid subscription can access it in full.

CAPTAIN POLL

As expected, the two main Golden Boot candidates are leading the captaincy poll ahead of Blank Gameweek 36. So far, Liverpool’s Salah has been handed over 35.6% of total votes by our users.

Second-placed Kane has received just above 20.3% of votes ahead of his home match against Wolves.

The top five is closed by some familiar names, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m, 8.8%), Riyad Mahrez (£8.0m, 4.4%) and Ilkay Gundogan (£5.6m, 3.7%).

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  1. Aladdin Sané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    For -4:

    A) Mendy + Kelechi to Meslier + Antonio
    B) Lingard + Kelechi to Foden + Antonio (and hope that Forster plays)

    1. disarrays11
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Do'n really like either but Forster will not play. Hassenhuttle explained previously that he handles a two games each rotation system with his keepers, forster just got his two games

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Doubt Forster plays. He even said that they would rotate. A if you have 11 with that

  2. Will Kane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Thanks to David Moyes for that super detailed injury update. Was hoping he might say "Yes of course Bowen will start", but I suppose that was too much to ask.

    1. Reece’s Pieces
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I was moaning about that too. None or all could start basically. He is always vague like this.

  3. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Only 7!!!! What to do?

    A. Bruno+Nacho >> Son+Antonio/Bam (-4)
    B. Shaw+Nacho >> Coufal/Coleman+Antonio/Bam (-4)
    C. A plus Shaw >> Digne (-8)
    D. A plus Rudiger >> Dallas (-8)

    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      you've got this Rafa, just do D and switch off

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Cheers, just got back in the house and not seen the pressers yet but don’t see much news

    2. disarrays11
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      A or D, I'd probably go D, it's only a -2 hit extra if you'd have no player at all otherwise

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I think you guys are both right. A or D are the best picks.

      At 15k with a 22pt lead in my main cash mini league so a little reluctant to take too many hits. Hmm

  4. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Better choice from each for the final GWs?

    a) Digne (SHU, WOL, mci)
    b) Dallas (bur, sou, WBA)

    1) Ings (FUL, LEE, whu)
    2) Antonio (bha, wba, SOU)

    1. Corona is not good 4 U
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I think B2.

      1. Tomerick
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        You sunk my battleship

        1. Corona is not good 4 U
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 day ago

          Sorry! But I hope that you have a nice weekend.

        2. 1966
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 day ago

  5. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    A) Castagne and Fernandes -> Dallas and Son for - 4
    B) Saka and Fernandes -> Jota and Raphinha for - 4

    1. Ch0udini
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      A
      Rotation risk Jota and Raphinha right after injury makes second option unfavorable.

  6. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    G2g - FH??

    Pickford
    TAA Digne Walker
    Mahrez Foden Bale Jota Salah (c)
    Kane DCL
    - Dallas Aurrier Brewster

    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      jota might be benched and you'll get 15mins from him

      Bale to Son
      Kane to Bamford
      Jota to Mane

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Going without Kane is alright you reckon ?

        1. dbeck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 day ago

          i think its worth the risk if chasing, i see it as two choices, attack the city fix or the spurs fix (alongside liverpool). Cant have them all. Maybe ditch walker (play Dallas) and have a different first bench guy

          1. Eleven Hag
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 day ago

            I can fit both Kane and Mane but the bench would be weaker with Mitchell and Burn, but felt upside with Walker, and having a strong bench to cover for city could outweigh Mising out on one of Kane or Mane?

        2. Tomerick
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 day ago

          No way. He’ll grab something at wolves for sure.

  7. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Bamford or Ings

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I don't trust Ings to play three games in a week. Bamford for me.

    2. popcoin
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Ings

  8. Jack Burton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Safe to do Ineacho to Antonio now are the pressers done

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Yep.

      1. Jack Burton
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Cheers mate

  9. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Best combo on a FH:

    A: Stones + Bale (Already have Kane and Son) or
    B: Robbo + Bamford

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

    2. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

    3. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      really, suprised. I thought it was going to be A for sure. Bale has higher upside compared to Bamford.

      and double liv def isnt ideal

  10. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Why does DCL feel like a trap??

    1. Reece’s Pieces
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Because Everton

      Because Everton at home x 2

      Because Everton at home x 2 vs 'easy prey'

      And I just walked right into. Welcome to my team DCL!

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Everton are crap

  11. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Any Veltman update?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Ruled out unfortunately

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Ta

  12. Gentle_Turks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Thoughts on this FH team for 36? What would you change?

    Pickford
    Digne TAA Cancelo
    Mo Mahrez Son Raphina
    DCL Kane Antonio

  13. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    When you've got exact funds to do Bruno/Iheanacho to Lingard/Aguero... makes you want to push the button.

  14. popcoin
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Currently have 11 starters, including Forster, Lingard and Vydra. 26 pts behind rival who has 8 starters.

    A) Mendy -> Pickford

    B) Lingard -> Foden

    C) Jota -> Mahrez

    D) Vydra -> Antonio

    E) Vydra -> DCL
    & Mendy -> Pickford (-4)

    F) Lingard -> Mahrez
    & Mendy -> Pickford (-4)

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      C i think has the best upside

  15. sneakyr
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    On a free hit

    Mane and Wood (343) or Bale and Jota (352)?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      MW

    2. Tomerick
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      It may not always be the answer but in this case the answer is BJ.

  16. FPL Alaska
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Which move:
    A) Bruno > Son
    B) Nacho > Bamford/Antonio

    Current squad:
    Forster
    TAA - Dallas - Holgate
    Salah (C) - Jota - Lingard - Zaha
    Kane - DCL

    (Mendy; Bruno, Nacho, Shaw, Fofana) 1 FT, 0.6 ITB

  17. stefanbkanev
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Play 2:

    A) Philips (wba)
    B) Lingard (bha)
    C) Raphinha (bur)
    D) Coufal (bha)

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B and D

  18. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Bring in DCL or Antonio?

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      This is tough but I think DCL has stronger finish.

  19. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    I've got 10 playing.

    Best move out for this GW and rest of season:

    Holding out
    Veltman out
    Castagne out

    1. Ch0udini
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Primary Veltman, because injury and fixtures.

      Castagne if you need funds.

      Holding should stay.

  20. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Last issue remaining.

    Captain one:

    A: Salah
    B: Kane

    1. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Im mulling over this as well. Would like to go Salah but concerned he may be rested.

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Same here. Salah one pointer off the bench quite likely, hence might go Kane for safety. But still not decided yet.

  21. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Looking at DCL alternative Richarlison and he only has 6 goals all season.

  22. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    If I can play Matheus Pereira Vs Leeds in GW38, should I get DCL or someone like Antonio/Bamford/Ings who can be played in all of their last 3?

  23. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Salah the standout captain choice but is anybody concerned about him being rested for WBA?

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Why would they rest him???

      No

      1. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Maybe something to do with the fact that the WBA game will be the 3rd game in 8 days with another one coming up 3 days later?

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      No, makes no sense to rest him. The league is all they have left and they need to win every game.

    3. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I’m thinking the same as mane was rested last game so could be salah to sit this out

    4. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Easy fixture on paper but the fear of missing out on a CL spot just because of a silly benching may force Klopp to play him.

    5. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      can't see it - too much on the line and just 3 games left.

  24. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Capt mahrez or ings?

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Mahrez

  25. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    On FH, who is better Dallas or Raph?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Dallas

    2. Tomerick
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Dallas fo sho. Just as much attacking potential with added clean sheet prospects.

  26. Teror
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Magz >

    A. Stones

    B. Coufal

  27. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    So cresswell gonna start or?

  28. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Thoughts on Bruno, Kelechi to Mahrez, Ings (-4)?

    1. Corona is not good 4 U
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I think that Antonio is better than Ings.

  29. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Mane or Sterling

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Neither. Get Mahrez or Fodo if you want Citeh coverage

  30. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    On - 4

    Is it worth another hit to get a playing keeper?

    I have Foster and mendy. Would get either ederson or meslier

    Thanks

    1. Ch0udini
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Meslier if so, but it's really low risk-low reward decision.

      If he gets CS you are effectively +2 points, if he concedes -2.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Yeah - not worth it i don't think