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. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Are we overlooking Chelsea attackers who got two must win games vs weakened Leics defense and Villa who are conceeding a lot??

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I have no United mids and saving a trade. Chelsea players far from my mind this week

    2. HammersXI
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      They might be heavily rotated.

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't go there. Aside from starting the season with Werner I have not touched a Chelsea attacker due to A) Rotation, B) Inconsistency & C) the fact we never really hammer teams.

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        but mount gonna start?

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Usually does. No doubt will vs. Leicester.

          He doesn't have enough pure goal threat for me personally, but has of course chipped in with a fair few goals & assists.

          Never have I seen an 'easy' Chelsea fixture and said "I need Mount for this game" though.

        2. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Mount will start last two GWs

    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Definitely - very prolific, free scoring team under Tuchel (21 scored in 17 in the league - a massive 1.23 goals per game)

      Great stability in their lineup - you always know who he’s going to start, and get extended minutes

      And also great fixtures, Leciester in particular should be a walk in the park for a team of Chelsea’s quality

      Overall - I’d say Chelsea attackers are absolutely being overlooked

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Who are you transferring into your team then?

        1. Ron_Swanson
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I think he’s being sarcastic

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            I read this in Ron Swanson’s voice and it was totally accurate 😆

          2. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Already caught that 😛

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Think I've missed the obvious /s but still.

      3. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Agree, but they need wins now though, can't sit back and defend for 90 mns

    5. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I will most likely get a Chelsea mid next week.

  2. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    What would you do here?
    A. Mendy > Meslier and play Holding/Coady
    B. Jota > Greenwood/Raphinha and play Mendy in goal

    1. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

      1. Jones Kusi
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        And bench both Coady and Holding?

    2. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

  3. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Urgh Aguero in last week was such an error. Didn’t think Pep would be so petty to not play a club legend for missing a penalty.

    A very expensive bench warmer and hope he plays last game!

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      He’s injured

  4. TKC07
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Martinez replacement for last 2 GWs on FT?
    A) Meslier (already have Dallas)
    B) Dubravka
    C) Fabianski
    D) Lloris
    E) Save FT

    1. Swissbob
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Ramsdale?

    2. balint84
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Mendy

  5. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    When you spend 130 mil for 2 attackers(Chelsea) but still a newly promoted team scores more goals than you(Leeds). Pep Bielsa Moyes the best 3 managers of the season.

    1. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Pep wins the league so by default is part of the conversation. But it’s much less impressive when your bench is worth more than most teams you’re playing.

      Got to be Moyes if they get Europe and while Bielsa has done well. If Leicester hold 4th and have FA cup then Rodgers is a huge shout.

      1. Ron_Swanson
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        It’s clearly Pep for what he’s done this season tactically.

        Moyes probably only getting Europa Conference which i would imagine most Hammers fans would rather go without!

  6. Dirty_Harry
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Zaha + Siggy > Greenwood + Raph worth a -4?

    Will look at DCL > Bobby for a punt GW38

  7. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Watkins and Jota > Antonio and Raphinha worth a -4? Have a budget of 6.9m to replace Jota.

    1. Rog.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Jota -> Raph for free seems sensible

  8. arkom
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Digne / TAA / Shaw
    Salah(c) / Lingard / Son / Greenwood / Mahrez
    Nacho / Adams

    Watkins / Phillips / Dunk

    2.1£ ITB

    A) Mahrez OUT
    B) Greenwood OUT
    C) Save?

  9. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Captaincy décision this gw could make or break the end of season for so many managers.

    A Salah
    B kane
    C Bruno

    I'm tempted towards b or c but really undecided...

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Has to be Bruno

    2. Rog.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I’ll be going A just based on what is to play for

    3. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Between A and B imo. I'm currently on A

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks all 🙂

    5. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      If you have Bruno you have to go for him. I dont and Im going for Kane out of the other 2 (chasing).

  10. Rog.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    A) Play Coufal + 4
    B) Raph
    C) Lingard

    Chasing 36 points and reckon rival will bring in Raph

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

      1. Rog.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers, I’m locking it in

  11. BlueRaptor
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I'm 51p ahead of nr 2 and 64p ahead of nr 3 in my ML. I have Salah and Bruno. None of them have Bruno, both have Salah nad 3rd has Son. Don't think any of them will be able to take in Bruno either, so I'm going with Salah for safety.

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No one has Kane?

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      If no one besides you has Bruno you don't need to C Bruno

  12. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Guaita
    TAA Digne Shaw
    Salah Greenwood Lingard Raphinha
    Kane DCL Antonio

    (Martinez Rudiger Coufal Jota*)
    0 FT & 1.6m

    G2G for GW37?
    Start Guaita (ARS) or Martinez (tot)?

    Will sell Jota in GW38 for a punt on Chelsea or City mid and bench DCL (mci).

  13. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Current WC dfraft:

    Meslier, Carson
    Holding, Dallas, Alexander-Arnold, Shaw, Phillips
    Salah, Greenwood, Mahrez, Bale, Harrison,
    Agüero, Kane, Antonio

    Too many rotation risks for the run in, with Greenwood, Mahrez, Bale, Aguero?

    1. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure Aguero gonna play much, hints of niggling injury. If I had wildcard I'd play two Liverpool attackers, not Philips. Firmino for Aguero would be my thoughts as just an immediate improvement!

      1. Burger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thank you, super helpful.

  14. ace3.1415
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Cavani captain anyone?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Have no Man U and was contemplating FT DCL>Cavani. Wouldn't C though

    2. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Too much likely rotation. Might easily not play at all!

  15. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    hello, I no chips left and 1 FT and 0 ITB..chasing two people in my ML (10 and 30 pts behind).. any suggestions on differentials? Get Greenwood for Lingard?

    Ederson Johnstone
    AWB konsa struikj veltman saiss
    salah bruno lingard raph
    ings kane watkins

    1. Arsene_Glenger
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Your prpblem is Salah, Bruno and Kane, your rivals probably have them as well, so sell 1 if u want to catch Mr 10 points, sell 2 if you want to get Mr 30 points.

      Suggestions:
      Mid: Greenwood / Harrison / Foden / Mahrez / Pulisic / Havertz / Mane
      Forwards: Keep Kane

      1. tibollom
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        thanks mate appreciate it.. thinking salah + lingard to pulisic + greenwood

  16. Noob
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Difficult to look at in isolation but Martinez -> Mendy for a -4?

    I can't see a Villa clean sheet in either game but I'm feeling hesitant to part with Emi for a hit!

  17. sledger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    why does the scout RMT advise?
    play Reece James 2.81. bench 1 Alonso 1.63 . bench 2 Dallas 3.13

    1. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Weird . Dallas every time atm, as a guaranteed starter

      1. sledger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks thats what i thought.

    2. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      It considers points ceilings as well as what's marked in the matrix. Hover or tap on a number and you'll see that hypothetical ceiling

      1. sledger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks for you reply Rainy i didn't know that.

  18. balint84
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    captain
    Kane - home
    or
    Salah - away

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Have no confidence in Liverpool scoring atm

    2. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Same dilemma. Currently on Salah based on LIV playing better than Spurs but Kane is at home. Very tough

    3. Nimby
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Antonio if I buy him.

    4. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Kane for me

  19. Steve McCroskey
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Advice appreciated gents.

    Jota >

    A. Raphinha
    B. Greenwood

    1. sledger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      If i had the cash would go Greenwood . i will probably go Raph.

    2. teknicolourfox
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Harrison

    3. Nimby
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Probably Raphinha but I'm tempted to go with Greenwood but I need assurance that he starts both the next two games seeing as I'm one of those silly boys who bought Mahrez last week.

  20. Sterling Archer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    is letting united fans in the stadium not asking for trouble? they could be the same ones protesting last couple weeks,

    dont C and VC united players!

  21. afsr
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    G2G or get someone for a hit?

    Lloris
    Digne - Shaw - TAA
    Bruno - Salah (VC) - Greenwood (C) - Mahrez
    Antonio - DCL - Bamford

    Martinez - Lingard - Rudiger - Targett
    0FT, 0.8 ITB

    1. arkom
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Is Greenwood certain starter?

      1. Arsene_Glenger
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        As certain as Tuesday

    2. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I have same Midfield, no idea who to captain

  22. Arsene_Glenger
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Please assist: Please

    To bring Kane in would cost a double hit (-8) - worth it?
    options are:

    A: Nacho + Lingaard >>> Kane + Saka (other 5.1 mid?)
    B: Nacho + DCL >>> Kane + (Adams/Rodrigo/Joelinton)
    C: Nacho + Digne >>> Kane + Lindeloff (other sub 4.8 defender?)
    D: Nacho >>> Forward below 10.8M

    Nothing feels right

    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Minus 8 is a big hit at this time of year. Probably best not to. However, a few ideas based on your suggestions. Firmino is performing as well as Mane at the moment and should be secure with two good fixtures.

      If you want to do a double hit, Willock is the popular choice rather than Saka (whose not nailed). I probably wouldn't get rid of DCL or Digne before Wolves (out of those options) but if I was, I think Coufal is still below 4.8. I like your choice of cheap strikers and wiould probably go Adams out of them (and maybe add Benteke to to the list).

      But generally, depending on your team, it might be best to go without Kane if -8 is the cost.

      1. Arsene_Glenger
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Need to hammer it in my head more often:
        Avoid hits if possible!!
        Thanks mate, think I'm gonna just move Nacho,already have Antonio, maybe Ings / Bamford
        If only I knew what tonight's score is going to be

        1. The Ilfordian
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Lol. Good luck!

  23. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Play 2 of:
    A) Chambers (cry)
    B) Strujik (sou)
    C) Siggy (WOL)
    D) Coufal (wba)

    1. balint84
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A-C

  24. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Play Lingz over Watkins? Y or N

    Martinez
    Phillips Digne Shaw
    Son Raphinha Salah Lingard Greenwood
    Bamford Kane

    Sanchez Watkins Rudiger Coady

  25. G Banger
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Last 3 GW has seen me fall from just outside 10K to pushing 40K, hoping I've got it right this week! (0FT 0.0ITB)

    Pickford
    TAA Dias Dallas
    Salah Lingard Greenwood Bruno Willock
    Kane Dallas

    (Forster Watkins Rudiger Ward)

    GTG?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Who da Captoin?

      1. StayoutheSpiceZone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Need a good haul from Dallas and you will be fine!

      2. G Banger
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Currently on Salah, but flip flopping between him, Kane and Greenwood

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Same. Can't decide between Mo and Kane.

  26. JonSnow
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Nacho to Antonio (-4)?
    Bench is currently wood, veltman, nacho but have gundo and rudiger in my 11 and either may not start.

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

  27. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    1 FT 0 ITB

    Martinez
    Digne TAA Shaw
    Son Salah (C) ESR Lingard
    Kane DCL Bamford

    Fabri - Mitchell Targett Jota*

    A) Save FT
    B) Jota > Raphinha (bench ESR)

    1. Ian Davis
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I’d probably roll the transfer.

      Very similar team to mine. Are you not tempted to do Bamford > Antonio or to captain Kane?

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Ta. Not 100% locked in with the captaincy, but I fancy Salah v Peacock-Farrell if Pope is still out

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      6.5/10 g2g

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers!

  28. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Play nacho or Watkins ? Thanks

    1. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Watkins

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Watkins

    3. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Has to be

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks all

  29. StayoutheSpiceZone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Martinez
    Shaw Dallas TAA
    Mahrez Salah Willock Bruno Raphinha
    Kane (c) DCL

    Forster, Keane, Nacho, Tosin

    I am happy with the team, but thinking I would really like to fit Keane into the starting xi

    A) Leave it, gtg
    B) Keane in for ...

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      7/10 G2G

  30. as33
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Any1 going with Torres this gw?