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Who is the best captain for FPL Gameweek 9?

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. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Premium keepers are having their time. First Mendy, then Ederson pulling off some decent saves, now Alisson to the rescue.

  2. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Griezemann red card!!!

  3. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Griezmann Red

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      What was Griez thinking?

      1. Don Van Vliet
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        One less name for Simon Brotheyerton and Alan Smeith to butcher.

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Im listening to it in Spanish (no choice!)

  4. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale
    Christensen Cancelo Dias Taa
    Salah Raph Foden
    Luka Antonio Jiminez

    Foster Livra Brownhill Luiz

    Would you start Livramento ahead of anyone from the starting ten this gw?

  5. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On balance

    Man City squad most likely to win the Premier League. Despite Feran Torres injury and all in the team depth.

    With Liverpool attack and defence doing well, along with Chelsea 2nd and 3rd.

    Man Utd fighting it out for 4th place, along with a few decent clubs?

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yep. 4th place the most uncertain.
      Watford, Norwich and Burnley to get relegated (though would love Newcastle to).

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        it would be absolutely hilarious if newcastle did get relegated.

        Lets see which manager they go for and who they buy in Jan but a couple bad decisions and they will go down

  6. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Jota to start next game

    1. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think he will. Next game is 5 days away. Klopp loves that front 3 so can't see how Jota starts. He will have a chance against Brighton though.

      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        2G, 2A for Firmino in his last 2 appearances vs. Man Utd too iirc

  7. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Not a red ruining the game.

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Harsh red imo.

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        When your foot as at the face level of your nearby opponent, how is that harsh?

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

        Harsh? He drop kicked him in the face

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      hmm Firmino didn't duck down though, foot was just too high

    3. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      dangerous play

    4. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Definite red. Reckless and dangerous play.

  8. F4L
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    that's a red, but game ruined 🙁

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Agreed. Pool were on the ropes. Lucky

  9. Bounce
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Who is the best FPL captain in FPL for FPL Gameweek 9... FPL?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      FML

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vvd, Taa, Dcl or Asm

    3. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      whats FPL ?

    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Just for clarity - we’re talking about FPL here, right?

    5. unclesbasement
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      FPS

  10. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Dzeko done sweet f all in the first two matchdays and I sell and he gets a goal and assist. Benzema in the other hand has no involvement in his sides 3 goals ffs

  11. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    RB Leipzeig 2... 1 up away at PSG.

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      great for City

  12. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Harsh enough,eyes on the ball all the way.

    Kinda reminds me of the red card Nani got against Real Madrid in the CL a few years ago.

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      The Nani RC was a criminally bad call, this wasn't.

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      You can't have your studs that high without knowing if players are around you.

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Nani's one was injustice, this was way too high and dangerous

        1. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Both players boots were around the same height of the ground tbf.

          Only difference is Firminio was dipping his head towards the ball while Arbeloa jumped and got caught on his mid section.

          Pity he got sent off as it has put a damper on what was a cracking game up to the sending off.

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Not necessarily about the height, instead of in game context like ball position and likeliness of winning it etc

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

          So if I were to 2 foot the attacker studs up going for the leg break but I was looking at my teammate it’s not a red?

      • Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Saka to Foden for -4?

        Yes or no?

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Yes to all hits, the only fun part about the game

          1. Yank Revolution
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            I like the cut of your jib and would subscribe to your newsletter.

      • Deer-in-headlights
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Which the better pair for WC? Thanks.
        A. Rudiger + Brownhill
        B. White + Gallagher
        Other defenders currently: TAA Chilwell Duffy Livramento

        1. unclesbasement
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          A so long as you have decent cover in midfield

          1. Deer-in-headlights
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Salah - Son - Raph - Mbuemo
            Lukaku - Antonio - Toney

            1. unclesbasement
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              yh really good attack...A it is imo

            2. CrouchDown
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Your team value must be insane?

              1. Salah’s Sonnet
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                That’s easily attainable?

                1. CrouchDown
                  • 11 Years
                  2 years, 5 months ago

                  With 3 premiums in defence?

                  Lol not for me it’s not

              2. Deer-in-headlights
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 5 months ago

                101.9 as of Sunday

      • Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Jota about to come on

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Mane rest 😀

      • Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Manè off for Jota

        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          That’s hopeful for Jota start v United if Firmino still playing

          1. Paqueta Rice
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Agree. I’m going to start Jota anyway

      • Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Mané subbed for Jota.

      • McPollolocco
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Chillwell or Walker for the next gameweeks

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Chily if Alonso starts tomorrow

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            This

        2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Chillwell

        3. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Neither and avoid the headache

      • CroatianHammer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Bobby gets clattered, Jota 'rested' so do we still expect a Klopp Konundrum this weekend?

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

          Salah Firmino Mane. Jota off the bench

      • Calculated Risks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Mane and Armstrong to Son and Vardy? Mane has done good for me but was always a placeholder for Trollkaku but not fancying him now

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Oh yes

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

        So as a Cancelo and Mahrez owner, can I assume they are both likely to be subs at the weekend?

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Assume nothing with Pep

      • Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I hate the way Athletico carry on to the red and Simeone is not much better

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          *ref

        2. F4L
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Spanish football has a reputation, but Atletico just take it to another level 😆

          1. Paqueta Rice
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            It boils my blood

        3. Monklane
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          I hate it

      • Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Messi goal
        Haller goal

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          How about Sebastian Hallerwoth 6goals and an assist in 3 CL games 😆

      • Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Madrid 4 goals and no Benzema involvement ffs.

      • ANGRY PERSON
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Mbappe on fire tonight

      • F4L
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        What a brainfart

      • Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Salah is so hard to hate

        1. Monklane
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Why try?

          1. Paqueta Rice
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Nah, I don’t. Joy to watch.

      • Gazwaz80
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Game over…

      • Don Van Vliet
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cool as a cucumber.
        Nice penalty.

      • DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Salah G
        Jota A