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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. Patson Dabaka
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    I own Martinez, Areola & Targett.

    Should i spread the risk and start Areola or double up on Villa defence?

  2. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Rate my wildcard team?

    Pickford, foster
    Stones, Coleman, taa, alioski, coufal
    Salah, Mahrez, lingard, jota, raphinha
    Kane, DCL, Ings

    Who would you change?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      6.5/10 looks good for this gw

    2. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Pretty poor for a Wildcard

      Don't need jota as well as Salah
      No Dallas???
      Stones will be rotated

      1. 03farmboy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Who would you choose Salah or jota? And stones been rested last couple of games so will surely start?

        1. bring_on _the_fantasy
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 day ago

          Id defo keep Salah. Jota may well be replaced by Mane

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

      Great team. You doing Mahrez to Greenwood V Fulham for week 37 ? Perhaps too much money on the bench meaning you can't get Son or Bale ?
      Not sure about this (and I've Pickford myself), but didn't Carlo mention that the sub Keeper for Everton would get a game before the end of the season ? I'm hoping not, but with the Forster rotation it might need you needing a keeper transfer

      1. 03farmboy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Yeah Mahrez to Greenwood is the plan for week 37 and do you mean get son or bale in this week or next? Think I might have to try get a better back up keeper incase

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

          Yeah for this week, having Kane and one of Son or Bale could be a good shout.

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

    For a hit, Nacho to
    A. Bam
    B. DCL

    Have Kane, son, Salah

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

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

    Play
    A) JWP
    B) Vydra

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      b

    2. Kellz86
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      JWP

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

      A

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

        Cheers all

  5. Kellz86
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Chances for a Jesus start?

  6. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Guys, A or B for an -8 ?

    A)
    Fofana > Digne
    Nacho > DCL
    Bruno > Son

    B)
    Fofana > Digne
    Nacho > DCL
    Greenwood > Raphina

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

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

        Doubtfull if Raphina starts, so better Son?

  7. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Got Mendy/Forster

    a.) Mendy to Pickford (-4)
    b.) Mendy to Meslier (-4)
    c.) Forster to Meslier (-4)
    d.) Do nothing

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B/D

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      A or nothing, still tossing up myself

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

      I think D, as it is keepers.

  8. WibblesTeam
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Which transfer to do?

    A: Bruno to Son
    B: Maddison to Raphinha

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      A

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

      And buy Bruno back?

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

        No wouldn't be buying Bruno back

    4. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Maddison to Foden?

    5. WVA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      A

  9. Pabster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Chasing, mad to go both Salah and Mane? Everything sorted with Mane?

    1. Pabster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      On a FH btw

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

        Do it. Klopp will start him me thinks. If not Mahrez or Bale ?

        1. Pabster
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 day ago

          Think rival will bring on Mahrez so I need to do something different. Cheers.

  10. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Buy Coufal or KWP?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Coufal

  11. SIDHU_MOOSE_WALA
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Aguero or DCL in for a hit while chasing (replacing nacho, Lingard will bench)?

    Martinez
    Coufal, TAA, Dallas
    Gundogan, Lingard, Son, Salah, Jota
    Antonio, Watkins

    sub: pope, konsa, mitchell, nacho
    itb 5,8m

  12. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    The only thing stopping me from captaining Foden is the fact that its an early kick off, will for sure ruin my weekend if he fails.

    Should I just do it

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Good pick

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I like it.
      And I'm now singing "Captain Foden" to the tune of Captain Scarlett in my head.

  13. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Bruno to Mahrez for a hit?
    y or n?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Would keep

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Y

  14. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Mendy to Pickford/Meslier yay or nay? Will lead to -8. Forster 2nd gk.

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      N

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      No

    3. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Think i would actually yes

    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Y to Pickford

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

    Will be funny if Mahrez plays today and does his hammy. The top scorer for City in the last two CL games out of CL for a useless PL game!

    1. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Injuries aren't funny.

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        It’s a hammy mate he’ll live

      2. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Kids bouncing off trampolines on You've Been Framed are funny.

  16. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Which set would you guys rather here?

    A) Siggy + Antonio
    B) Bale + DCL (-4)

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

    2. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

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

      B

    4. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B by very far

    5. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Cheers all! Feeling more confident about my Siggy + Rashy + Nacho --> Bale + Foden + DCL (-8) now!!

    6. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I got rid of siggy for a hit, thats how sick I am of owning him.

  17. Big Hands Barry
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Best 4.0 defender to fund Calvert Lewin (need them only this week)
    A) Mitchell
    B) Struijk

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B a doubt I reckon. Cooper back

      1. Boly Would
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Could play 3 CB's. Risky though

  18. mgilbert86
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Anyone concerned Klopp plays Mane and rests Salah?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Yes

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      NO, becasue why would he do that.

    3. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Rest Salah for what? the Euros?

    4. Good Times
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I think Salah will be motivated for the golden boot to play the last few games as they have no other competition as 'distractions'

    5. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      No he'll want that golden boot

    6. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      3 games left.
      Needs 3 wins.

      Why on earth would he rotate and rest?

      1. shaunyjames
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        He had 4 games left and needed 4 wins and still rested Manè

        1. Boss Hogg
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 day ago

          Mane's not been playing very well though has he.

    7. Party mode
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I doubt he will get rested.

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

      Klopp: I need to win all 3 games to have a chance to play in CL next week. The only thing worth playing for this season. Ok, let me bench Salah who has scored 21 goals this season and play Mane who has scored 9!

  19. Party mode
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Do you think Mendy+Nacho to Meslier+Antonio worth a -4?

    Mendy to Meslier is on the cards so far but not sure whether to get Antonio in early. Either that or wait till next week to get Antonio.

    Cheers

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

      I would do it this week

    2. Big Al Stankovic
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Definetly

  20. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Im selling Bruno and Nacho for -4 will get Kane back in

    so who do I go for in midfield ?

    A. Foden
    B. Raphinha
    C. one of the above and Zaha to Mahrez for -4 ?

    Playing to get as high a score as possible for May to win the month in one Mini league got nothing else to play for.

  21. dark91
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Which one for a (-4)?
    A)Bruno+Nacho->Sterling+Bamford
    B)Alonso+Nacho->Dallas+Bamford

    Both options will allow me to have exactly 11 playing players

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

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

      B

    3. Big Al Stankovic
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B, no doubt

    4. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

    5. dark91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Thanks all

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

    Which move to get my 11th player for this week?

    A) Bruno > Son/Bale
    B) Nacho > Bamford/Antonio

    1. Big Al Stankovic
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B with antonio

      1. luk46
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        this

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

  23. Big Al Stankovic
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Play forster, or do Mendy —> Meslier for a hit?
    Will be my third hit this gw for -12.

    1. luk46
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      just hope Forster plays, -12 seems too much

  24. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Best replacements for the 3 Leicester players on my bench?

    1.1 ITB

    Forster
    TAA | Veltman | Rudiger | Dallas
    Salah | Greenwood | Lingard | Zaha
    Cavani | Kane

    GK: Martinez | Iheanacho | Maddison | Castagne

    1. Big Al Stankovic
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Digne Mahrez antonio

      1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        can't afford all 3 unfortunately

  25. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    still not got any insight as to why people are suggesting Rapha wouldn't start because of bielsa's comments?

    Some people haven't heard anything liek my self, whilst some on here are saying "Have you seen bielsa's comments? Rapha may not start"

    so, what's going on? lol

    1. HammersXI
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      It’s grossly taken out of context. In no shape or form was bielsa mentioning this statement to raphinha.

      If people have ever listened to his press conference they would not jump to conclusions.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        ok cheers man, bringing him in then

  26. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    What to do here guys?

    Forster
    Dias, TAA, Coady, Shaw*
    Lingard, Salah, Jota
    Vydra, Kane, Iheanacho*

    Mendy* | Bruno*, Rudiger*, Saka*

    £0m ITB 1FT

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

      Forster might not play either.
      Would consider a hit to have 10 at least.

      Most likely: bruno & saka to mahrez & son
      or: bruno & nacho to son & antonio/bamford/dcl

  27. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Chances of Forster starting?

    1. smix
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Looks unlikely

  28. smix
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Will city be on the beach after wrapping up the title ? Seriously considering Mahrez(c) as a last attempt at overturning a 50 point deficit in the ML

    1. roy keanes dog
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I'm going for Mahrez and foden (free hit team). Mahrez has a decent record there and been rested

  29. roy keanes dog
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Can't decide between:

    A) Alexander-Arnold and Antonio or
    B) Phillips/Williams (cheaper Liverpool defender) and Ings

    Help!

    1. luk46
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      has to be A

    2. Big Al Stankovic
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      A, no doubt.

    3. Big Ronnie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      A

    4. roy keanes dog
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Thanks guys

  30. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Who to captain? 30 points behind so tempted by Bale.

    A) Bale
    B) Kane
    C) Salah

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

      Salah

    2. roy keanes dog
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Bale is a great differential. 50 points behind why not? Although personally I would go safe and captain Salah hehe