Captain Sensible

Who is the best FPL captain for Gameweek 37?

Fantasy Premier League managers have a straight shoot-out between three of this season’s best assets for the Gameweek 37 captaincy.

Bruno Fernandes (£11.4m), Mohamed Salah (£12.8m) and Harry Kane (£11.8m) are all in the conversation although any Fantasy managers chasing their mini-league rivals might be looking at differentials too.

Mason Greenwood (£7.2m), as well as Spurs’ midfielders Gareth Bale (£9.2m) and Son Heung-min (£9.7m) are also on the radar in a week with plenty of choice.

As always, the Captain Sensible article is here to help you with this week’s armband decisions. 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

It comes as little surprise that the aforementioned trio ofFernandes, Salah and Kane dominate this week’s Captain Poll.

Ahead of facing Fulham in front of an Old Trafford crowd, Manchester United’s talismanic midfielder has the slight edge with 33.1% of total votes so far.

Meanwhile, Salah currently sits in second with a decent chance of overtaking Fernandes, with his current backing at 32.0%.

After scoring Spurs’ first goal against Wolves and rewarding his owners with eight points in Blank Gameweek 36, Kane has been voted as the best captain for the upcoming round of fixtures by just over 15.0% of our users.

The only remaining player to have gained more than 5.0% of total votes so far is Greenwood, as he is looking to continue his impressive goalscoring form.

KEY MATCHES 

Manchester United v Fulham

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

    Stupid getting Foden instead of Raphinha?

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

      Have got Raphinha, so I'm thinking of Mahrez

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

      Trading a nailed option for a non is not needed

    3. A-L
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I've been seriously considering Foden but might actually roll a transfer - it's hard to pick out the good options this week but can have more freedom to capitalise next week

    4. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Why? What's the thinking behind that? I have Foden and was thinking to go the opposite way

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

    Jota to:
    A) Mahrez
    B) Greenwood
    C) Willock

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

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

      B

  3. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Do we think the Kane transfer news will have a negative impact on his output for the rest of this season?

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

      Golden boot up for grabs. Likely not.
      Might affect his teammates though.

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

      He'll still try to get the golden boot with spurs before leaving

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

      He will still score

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Prob not to be honest

  4. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Any Arsenal fan? Is ESR a good punt for the next 2?

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

      Not really, he plays for Arsenal

      1. Dion D's Solo Shower
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Bit weird coming from a Southampton fan...

        OT: Yeah, ESR is in good form, always makes run in and around the box and he's cheap as chips

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

          I just dont trust Arsenal, he's a great 5th mid though for the bench

    2. Avery
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Is he guaranteed good time over both games to make it worth a decent punt? I'm unsure

  5. gomez123
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Start A) Watkins or B) Nacho
    Start A) Dallas or B) Azpilicueta

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

      AA

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

      AA for me

    3. gomez123
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      thanks all AA it is

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

    Bench..

    A) Traore
    B) Lingard

    1. gomez123
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      A

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

    Jota to

    A. Greenwood
    B. Raphina
    C. Torres
    D. Willock
    E. Harrison

    I presume A.

    1. gomez123
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      B

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

      B
      Only reason i am going A is because i am leading and all rivals have him

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

      Thanks

  8. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Play

    A) Holding
    B) Ward
    C) Dallas (-4)

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

      C

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

        Agree

  9. Zlatan F.C
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Pick 3 to play. I have Mendy in goal

    1) TAA
    2) Coufal
    3) Rudiger
    4) Digne
    5) Godfrey

    1. Jeremy Corbyn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      1,2,4. The attacking ones

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

      123

    3. gomez123
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      124

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

    Bench 1:

    a) Dallas (SOU A)
    b) ASM (SHU H)
    c) Iheanacho (CHE A)

    1. Jeremy Corbyn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      C

    2. A-L
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      I'd probably go C actually - don't miss the chance to get ASM on such a favourable fixture, and I've learnt to never bench Dallas

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

      C

    4. demob
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Never bench dallas. Bench asm

    5. gomez123
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      c

  11. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Start Coufal or Rudiger?

    1. Jeremy Corbyn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      C

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

      Coufam

  12. A-L
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Who do we think is the safest midfielder under 7.5m for points?
    Already have Greenwood, Raph and Lingard

    1. Jeremy Corbyn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Harrison

    2. A-L
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Have no more space for Leeds xD

      1. Jeremy Corbyn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 day ago

        Willock

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

      Pereira

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

    Seen quite a few predicted lineups having Greenwood on the bench.. What do you think, worth bringing him in given his form and the potential damage he could do, or look elsewhere?

    1. Jeremy Corbyn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Such as? He's playing

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

        Sofascore, fplscout itself and few other random Google searches

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

        Martial back and mentioned as an option by Ole

    2. dabber7
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Can't see Rashford playing 38, so think he will start against Fulham. With Maguire out, is it likely that Ole will play Fred and McTominay to protect the centre backs, with Pogba playing to the left of Bruno? Don't see Cavani playing 38 either and the fans will want to see him, so I guess there's a very good chance that he starts 37 too. I know there's a lot of "if's" there but I don't think it's a certainty that Greenwood starts against Fulham, although of course he could do.

  14. milanista10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    For anyone playing the EURO fantasy, I’ve started reviewing all teams & have Group A done.

    https://twitter.com/obay_eid/status/1394369129172377600?s=21

    Hope it turns out to be a good read, this is from the one who finished 2nd overall in Euro 2016 😀

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

    Is Siggy to Raphinha/Harrison worth a -4 hit?

    Could just play Siggy or Foden (yes im ready to be hurt again by Pep)

    1. Jeremy Corbyn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Meh

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

      Not for me.

      I would start Foden and have Siggy first on bench.

  16. Abra Dubravka
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    A) Jota to Raph?
    B) Maddison to Greenwood (don’t have Bruno)?
    C) both for -4 ?

    1. Jeremy Corbyn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Harrison

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      A

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

      B

  17. Alcapaul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    What would you do?
    1) DCL to Antonio
    2) Jota to Greenwood
    3) Both for a -4

    1. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      2

  18. Oz
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Leno or Meslier for both games?

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

      Meslier

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      Mes

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

      That's coming from an arsenal fan

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

        Guilty as charged. I still live in hope, but now leaning towards Leeds

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

          but only for the Mes selection

  19. demob
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    In h2h playoff.. Opponent has kane no bruno. I have bruno no kane.

    Do you figure it's worth a -4 to get Kane in

  20. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    alright - benching question

    Meslier
    TAA, Coufal, Digne, Rudiger
    Salah (c), Lingard, Son, Greenwood
    Kane, DCL

    Forster, Nacho, J-Rod, Holding

    a. Play 4 at the back (leave as is)
    b. Nacho over Rudiger
    c. J-Rod over Rudiger
    d. Nacho & J-Rod over Rudiger & Lingard

    other ideas?
    was tempted to play Holding over Lingard even and go 5 at the back.

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

    A) Watkins -> Antonio
    B) Saka -> Raphinha
    C) Martinez -> Dubravka

    Thanks!

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

      B

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 day ago

      A

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

      A and B possible?

  22. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    If my rival is captaining Salah, is Kane the right option here to make up points? Or TAA?

    Johnstone
    Rudiger, Holgate, TAA
    Salah, Son, Lingard, Rapha, Greenwood
    Kane(c), DCL

    Martinez, Nacho, Veltman, Konsa

  23. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    ASM or Raphinha?

  24. AutoFill 2021
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Have United started with Greenwood and Cavani this season?

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

      Martial back in the mix this week too.......

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

        Very unlucky he starts though

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

          *unlikely!

  25. timawflowers
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    which move to make
    a - bringo bruno in for a hit
    b - free transfer greenwood in for pogba

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

      B is sideways. A

  26. Espanyolie
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Mendy

    Phillips, Keane, Holding, Shaw
    Salah, Bruno, Lingz,
    Kane, Bamford, DCL

    (Areola, Zaha, Konsa, Podence)
    1FT, 1,6 ITB

    Save? Or is anything worth a transfer ?
    Could do Holding to Dallas for example.
    Just not sure if anything is worth a transfer this week..

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

      I would start Zaha over Holding

      otherwise gtg

  27. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Soucek to Harrison or Raphina sound OK?

    Also got Lingard

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

      yes

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

    Benching Headache

    A. Foden

    B. Zaha

    Who do I start ?

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

      A

  29. Ian Davis
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    Bamford > Antonio or be patient and hope that Bam starts?

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

      Be patient

  30. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 day ago

    A) Watkins -> Bamford
    B) Ward -> Dallas
    C) Both (-4)
    D) Hold/other

    Pickford, Forster
    TAA, Shaw, Phillips, Ward, Holding
    Salah, Greenwood, Son, Raphinha, Lingard
    Kane, Antonio, Watkins

    £3.2m ITB

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

      one of A or B this week and the other next and no hit

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

        Thanks, just hard to pick one!

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 day ago

          B