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Podcast October 19

Who is the best captain for FPL Gameweek 9?

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Deputy Editor Tom joined Scoutcast regular Joe earlier today to look at the best captaincy candidates for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in Gameweek 9.

You can watch the video either embedded in this article below or on our YouTube channel.

Chelsea certainly have the most appealing fixture as they host Norwich City in Saturday’s early kick-off. 

That’s why it is no surprise to see Romelu Lukaku (£11.7m) top of the latest poll. Even team-mate Timo Werner (£8.6m) makes a rare appearance in the current top five!

However, Mohamed Salah’s (£12.8m) form, paired with Manchester United’s recent defensive struggles, ensure that this week’s captaincy decision maybe isn’t quite as clear-cut as we first thought.

In our video, we also discuss some of the less considered options, such as Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m), Jamie Vardy (£10.6m), Son Heung-min (£10.1m) and Harry Kane (£12.1m), all of whom have under 3% backing in the poll.

You can cast your vote on the widget of our home page or below, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified of future episodes.

Don’t forget to check back for our Captain Sensible article later in the week, which will delve into even more detail on the main runners and riders.

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  1. DIMITRIS
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    1 - Save
    2 - TAA, Mun will score at least 1

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    1. DIMITRIS
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      failed reply lol

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    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ronaldo 3 blanks on the trot. You supposed to get lucky on the 3rd.

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  2. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Cancelo and Foden owner here, I think you have to expect they’re benched to avoid disappointment, if they start then what a buzz!

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    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cancelo is not going to be benched.

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      1. jackruet
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        who told you?

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        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Pep not going to bench one of his integral players for Zinc.

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    2. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      one bench in 9 games is not a bad shout right?

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      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I got him last… but that bodes well for the future doesn’t it

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  3. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Chances of Laporte starting this GW?

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    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      High he is nailed as dias

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      1. SINGH
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        No way Dias plays this weekend. Stones will come in

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  4. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    The way Cancelo played today, he can start on Thursday night and last the whole game then start again in the weekend. He is on top form and shape. As a non owner, ypu jist know a mega score is not too far away. Beast

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  5. Athletico Underachieving
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Grealish playing 90. Urgh

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    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Could play GW9 and post a low score again.

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      1. Athletico Underachieving
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ha yep he was one of those heart over head picks, mainly because I thought he’d terrorise Burnley. Went well

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    2. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      The issue with Grealish is he seems far too slow in this City team. They scored 5 and he was not involved in a single goal. Even Fernandinho came on and provided a beautiful assist.

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  6. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Predicted city lineup
    Ederson
    Walker laporte dias ake
    Rodri barnardo de bruyne
    Sterling foden jesus

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      My predicted lineup;

      Walker Dias Laporte Cancelo
      Rodri KDB Bernardo
      Jesus Foden Grealish

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      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Or maybe Gundo for Grealish

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    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That front 3, especially Jesus down the middle not going to happen.

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      1. Alonso The Great Midfielder
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        jesus on the right and sterling false 9?

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    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bernardo the most nailed on attacker?

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    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think he will start Cancelo against Brighton and then rest him in the EFL Cup midweek game.

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    5. SINGH
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Dias benched for Stones

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  7. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Where was that Mahrez on Saturday? Had you (c) …

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    1. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Honestly shocked he didn't haul against Burnley. If I had him I would have been looking at making him captain too.

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  8. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Rudiger, frustratingly looking like dropping tonight. I’d heard he’s back in training already … anyone heard any updates … presume we’ll get some sort of update tomorrow?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He’ll be fine. Keep.

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    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Back in training - let people sell, and shrug at the price drop.

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    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yup agree chaps, thanks.

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  9. George James
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    All being well with rest of my team / injuries etc

    Ronaldo + Jota >> Lukaku + Foden -4?

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    1. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, I think so. Can't see Jota walking back in and Kaku favourite to outscore CR7.

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    2. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I just don’t like the Foden move ….. I’d do only Ronaldo to Lukaku for free.

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      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Also … with Firmino starting tonight … chance Jota plays vs Utd …. And that’s just the kind of game that little swine starts finishing his chances.

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      2. George James
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Interesting. Don’t you think Foden will start now?

        Other move is keep Jota me do Doucoure >> Mbeumo

        Better?

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        1. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          It really is anyone’s guess … I just think city attack is a no no.

          Now the Mbeumo is a much better move. Everyone will be getting him in over next couple of games. Have him myself and his fixtures look great. With Doucoure now out injured long term, it’s the smart move IMO.

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  10. Neevesy
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Rage transfered Ronaldo and Brandon Williams out for Vardy and Cancelo.

    Still regret it.

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      For free? Good transfers imo

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    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      As long as they stay fit, I think your moves are pretty spot on IMO … maybe rage is the wat forward.

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    3. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Still don't! God sake typo lol

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  11. Alonso The Great Midfielder
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Doucoure & Greenwood to Son & Allan for free?

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not if you need to play Allan

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    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Would punt on Normann instead of Allan

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  12. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    So Firmino starts again? Good news for Jota owners? Firmino hasn’t had a lot of minutes up to last weekend, can he play 3 games in 9 days?

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No. If he lasts anything more than 70 min I think Jota starts in the weekend.

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    2. SINGH
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Why not? If Salah and Mane can then so can Firmino

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  13. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Firmino starts,do we think Jota start vs Man.Utd or Firmino now first choice?

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      See above comment. I’d say Firm o is first choice but whether or not he is able to play 3 games in 9 days is what I’m questioning. Going to hold Jota I think

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      1. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Holding Jota too,not sure Firmino is first choice.
        Whoever starts vs Man.Utd is first choice i guess

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    2. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Klopp will play his best team against United. Firmino is in it.

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    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If I had Jota, id hold for Man U game.

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      1. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Think i will gamble on him and hold whole season.
        He cover anyone from front 3 and will be main man in January when Salah and Mane go to AFCON

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        1. Eh, just one more thing ...
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Very true … and there just isn’t anyone in his price bracket that even remotely appeals.

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    4. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Uniteds midfield is so invisible, Klopp could play all 4 of Salah, Manè, Jota and Firmino and still bias midfield

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  14. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Laporte taken off early to play for cancelo on the lw against Brighton, stones and dias central

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Why didnt he take out Cancelo then so that he starts at the weekend?

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  15. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    My captain from the weekend Mahrez scores a brace as well as Cancelo.

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  16. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Walker to play v Brighton ?

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Very likely

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I hope so I bought him in last week!!

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    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cancelo RB, Zinchenko left 😉

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I hate pep roulette

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  17. MysticMac17
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this team? (Have enough in the bank to upgrade one of Matip or Christensen to TAA next gameweek)

    Sanchez
    Rudiger Christensen Livramento
    Salah Raphinha Mbuemo Sarr
    Lukaku Vardy Antonio

    Subs: Gray, Matip, Duffy

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nice team.

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  18. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who scores more this weekend?

    A. KDB
    B. Son

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Tough. Think Son just because of the fixture.

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    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If you have a few extra quid … it’s Livro. If not it’s manquilo… who bizarrely is raking up the assists currently ..

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  19. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best replacement for B.Williams at a silimar price?

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  20. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    This man is on fire. Best in the world

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  21. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Super MOOOOOOOO. No one wants to tackle him anymore.

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  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    OMG Salah

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  23. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Perma cap

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  24. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Milner 😆

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  25. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    I think it’s Milner goal LOL … Salah assist.

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  26. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Milner robbing him ha

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  27. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How many times will Sterling get a sniff after selling himself to other Clubs?

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  28. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Salah not hanging about. ANOTHER gem!

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  29. F4L
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Nice goal for the neutral, at least the game should open up now

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  30. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    No way am I not captaining Salah in every game.

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