Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 13?

Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) looks to be the leading captain candidate once again in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), as Liverpool host Southampton in Gameweek 13, but are there any viable alternatives to the Egyptian?

First, we will assess the fallout of the Gameweek 13 captain poll, before then analysing the best options, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Saturday’s 11:00 GMT deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

For the sixth successive Gameweek, Mohamed Salah is the leader of the captain poll, this time with a whopping 72.9% of total votes from our users at the time of writing.

No other player has garnered more than 10% of votes at this stage, with Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.8m) in second place, backed by 5.22%.

A surprise inclusion, Emile Smith Rowe (£5.9m), occupies third level with Harry Kane (£12.2m) on 4.33%, followed by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.9m) with 2.69%.

MOHAMED SALAH AND TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD

Salah on target as Liverpool assets prosper at Leeds 3

HOW HAS CAPTAIN SENSIBLE PERFORMED SO FAR THIS SEASON?

Gameweek1st2nd3rd
1Salah (17)Fernandes (20)Mane (3)
2Salah (3)Fernandes (1)Mane (8)
3Son (10)Antonio (11)Fernandes (2)
4Ronaldo (13)Salah (8)Lukaku (13)
5Salah (12)Mane (8)Ronaldo (6)
6Ronaldo (2)Salah (7)Antonio (8)
7Lukaku (2)Ronaldo (1)Antonio (2)
8Salah (13)De Bruyne (11)Mane (8)
9Salah (24)Havertz (3)Kane (2)
10Salah (5)Foden (2)Antonio (2)
11Salah (5)Aubameyang (-1)Vardy (2)
12Salah (8)Kane (2)Ronaldo (5)

525 Comments Post a Comment
  1. 824545201
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Salah, amirite?

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

    Members only article for this, brilliant

    1. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      lol

  3. CFC1990
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    White to Alonso for free? Can bench Antonio.

    2FTs and 1.2m itb

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo, TAA, Reguillon
    Salah, Raphinha, Foden, Mbeumo
    Toney, Antonio, Kane

    Foster, White, Liveramento, Brownhill

    Many thanks

    1. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I was in a similar boat. and did Antonio >> Jota with my 2fts. and then you can do White > Alonso next gw after the united game

  4. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is it too late for a standard Play up Pompey post?

    1. Herogrows
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Never too late, and sadly lacking recently too!

  5. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Repost sorry

    Guys team
    Sanchez
    Taa Rudiger cancelo white
    Salah foden Jota esr
    Vardy toney
    4.0 antonio livra allan

    0.4itb 1ft

    If foden is fit
    A) save
    B) rudi to james free

    If foden not fit
    A) foden to gallagher free and next week vardy and rudi to Kane James -4
    B) foden and white to Gallagher James -4 and don't get Kane

    1. thattreblefeeling
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B) Rudi to James

      Same answer if Foden is not fit B) Rudi to James

  6. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A very good morning to you!

  7. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    This is the classic GW when the casuals do simple Chilwell to Alonso or Foden to Jota while we, the calculative, overthinking addicts ignore the straightforward moves and play Foden and/or Antonio.

    You know the ending. More misery.

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I get your point, I'm not sure loads will automatically switch to Alonso. Might take a few weeks.

    2. Herogrows
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wildcarding and I’ve got Alonso in , does that make me a casual?

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Filthy

        1. Herogrows
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Excellent, I was getting worried I was spending too much of my life thinking about FPL

    3. Indpush
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm playing Foden, Jota and Antonio. Ditched Mbeumo and Gray for Jota. Will take me at least two game weeks to get Alonso if by then I want him.

  8. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bench?

    A) Josh King
    B) Antonio
    C) Mbuemo
    D) Havertz

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      D

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      D

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

      Awesome username btw, best pun I've seen here for a while, made me chuckle

      1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Hahaha cheers man. Probably the proudest I’ve ever been

  9. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Gtg? did Antonio >> Jota last night. have 1.2m itb to hopefully do duffy >> Reguillon/Alonso in gw14

    Ramsdale
    Taa James Cancelo --- Duffy Livramento
    Salah Jota Foden Jota Mbeumo
    Kane Toney -- Davies

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yep g2g

  10. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Son/Antonio to Gallagher/Kane - worth it?

    Makes me able to do Kane to Ronaldo/Lukaku later on...

    1. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldnt it..unless you want to captain kane in gw14/15

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Still not worth it

    3. Salan
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Worth it, even by -4.

  11. Randaxus
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    At this rate I would not bet against Salah scoring 38 goals in 38 games a legendary feat that no player has ever achieved.

    1. Randaxus
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I just remembered that he will miss a few games because of AFCON so I will say 1 goal per game he plays is my prediction so 30 in 30 ect.

  12. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How’s she looking?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Duffy
    ESR Foden Bilva Salah Raphinha
    Auba Jiménez

    4.0 Semedo Livramento Scarlet

    2.7m ITB

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Intriguing

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’d play Semedo over Duffy personally.

    3. Randaxus
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      When I get the chance I would sell ESR and Raphinha and buy James and Alonso

    4. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sexy. Love the City mid double up

    5. Herogrows
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Love the city double but Auba is going to disappoint ( even this week against Newcastle!!)

  13. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What’s the best option

    A) Mendy, James, Rudiger

    B) Mendy, James, Alonso

    I know it’s just a case of Alonso or Rudiger but if you see the other chelsea options I have that may change your opinion of who to get. I already have the guarantee of starts for now with Mendy so do I go for another in Rudiger or one with potentially more upside in Alonso?

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Who is your sub keeper?

      1. Mane Mane Mane
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Foster is my second keeper

  14. Norco
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Quick vote?

    1. Foden > Jota
    2. Foden > Bilva
    3. Save and play Foden. Antonio first sub.

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Nice to have a city mid

  15. Kun Tozser
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How’s the WC looking?

    Ederson
    Cancelo TAA James Alonso
    Salah Jota Bilva Gallagher ESR
    Wilson
    Foster King Rudiger Antonio

    1. Norco
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      That is pretty damn tasty

    2. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Strong, but you will have a lot of benching headaches.

      1. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I can cope with that and prefer transfers for want over need

      2. teneighty
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I would probably downgrade one of the forwards to fodder since you'll likely play a 4-4-2 most gameweeks with that backline and midfield.

        1. Kun Tozser
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          If Foden was fit then he’d be in for Bilva and still have a cushion ITB. King downgrade will no doubt happen and Wilson > Watkins looks good from here in a few

    3. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Whilst I like it, the benching headache will be frustrating.
      Great if players are rotated!

    4. Herogrows
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Better than mine…..(makes transfers….)

      1. Herogrows
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I don’t know how it’s come to this but benteke seems to be in everyone of my drafts, it’s only a matter of time before Wilson injured himself again

        1. Kun Tozser
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Wilson > Watkins GW17 looks good! Hopefully Wilson can last the next few

  16. The Mentaculus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Which midfield combo do you think scores more over the next 7GW:

    A. Salah Mané Bernardo Gallagher ESR/Bowen (ESR -> Bowen GW16)

    B. Salah Jota Bernardo Foden Zaha

    1. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jota vs Mane is interesting due to price difference

  17. Catalan Rangers
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bench?

    A) Mbeumo
    B) Antonio
    C) Edouard

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Does Edouard start for Palace?

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Will C start?

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      C as he'll probably cameo

  18. FantasyClub
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Guys do you think Kane will make up a -4 if I do Ronaldo ➡️ Kane -4?

    I really don’t play/bench 12.4m against CHE when MAN UTD are likely to start/play defensively…

    1. FantasyClub
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I think Burnley have conceded most shot or chances…something like that…correct me if I’m wrong

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Did you watch Spurs last night?

      1. FantasyClub
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Hahah no I didn’t watch but I heard…they were shocking were they lol

        1. XX SMICER XX
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Son / Kane have great fixtures and will probably haul soon, just not sure it’s worth a hit when United fixtures are fantastic post Chelsea

          1. FantasyClub
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Yes Man Utd’s fixtures are going to get good but I think Ronaldo will be managed. And if Fernandez keeps penalties I think I prefer him while saving a lil itb

            1. Guru Mediation
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Nice idea that I'm playing with too (Bruno over Ronaldo), but would need a serious uptick in form for him. New manager bounce may do it. I'll be very interested in how Rashford is used by new guy too - he may be the one to get

              1. FantasyClub
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                Yes Rashford definitely one to watch but his minutes are worrying. Fernandes still has the stats to back him

                1. Guru Mediation
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Yeah, will be very interesting to see how Rangnick sets them up

  19. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hey lads! Have 1.1m itb and 2ft. what would the best moves be here? Cheers.

    ramsdale
    taa - cancelo - james
    salah - raphinha - gallagher - son
    antonio - vardy - hwang

    (foster - duffy - livra - luiz)

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      We have very similar teams. I'm getting Jota after the all clear in pressers.
      So maybe Raph to Jota this week?
      I'm gonna wait a little bit on Alonso, but also watching Spurs this week too. I may be looking to switch Son and Vardy to Bernardo and Kane if not GW14 then 15 for Norwich.

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers mate! yeah raph -> jota sounds interesting. Are we clear on that that raph has not shown the assets for what he's worth? so Jota will play most games, given that firmino is injured, right?

        thanks those moves come 14/15 sounds very interesting and good.

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Duffy, Livra to Alonso & cheap playing defender?

    3. Herogrows
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Can you go hang to benteke for those palace fixtures

  20. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    start rudiger or white, own james

    1. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      White

  21. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one:

    a) Antonio
    b) Toney
    c) Raph
    d) Alonso
    e) White

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A although he'll probably score now he is on the bench.

  22. XX SMICER XX
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I took an early -4 to bring in Chilwell & James.
    What to do now:
    A. Chilwell to Alonso -4
    B. Hold and do next week (and accept a price drop)

    Ramsdale
    TAA Canelo James
    Salah Raphinha Mbeumo Cornet
    Aubameyang Watkins Vardy

    Foster Livramento Brownhill Chilwell

    1. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wait if you can do next week for free

      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I can, though was planning on Watkins to Wilson

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B.

  23. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    1ft and 0.1itb

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James
    Salah Raphinha Gallagher Mbeumo
    Kane Antonio Jimenez

    Foster; Brownhill, Livra, Chilwell*

    Chilwell -> Alonso the correct move?

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      That’s the transfer I would do

  24. Jässi
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What is the consensus on whether Chilwell survives price drop tonight? Would prefer to transfer him out tomorrow after the deadline as I think -4 might not be worth it now.

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I expect him to drop tonight.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Im no expert on fplstats, but seems a long way to go from -44%, no...? But then its no rush for me since I got Chilwell at 5.7

      1. Indpush
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        But now many managers who haven't made transfers will be making them today so amazed if he doesn't drop. Just keep an eye on the percentage drop later on.

  25. Drumandbaines123
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo Chilwell Christensen
    Salah Son Raphinha Cornet
    Kane Jimenez Toney

    Gunn Livramento Williams 4.4
    0ft 0.0 itb

    Defence not looking good I know but already made my ft. Wanna bring in Alonso.

    A. Do nothing. Livra will come on for Chilwell and possibly Williams for Christensen if he doesn't play. Bring in Alonso for Chilwell next week for free.

    B. Bring in Alonso for Chilwell this week for a -4

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B should pay back real quick if the alternative is Livramento at Anfield

  26. ajk1211
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    James TAA Cancelo Duffy (Liv)
    Foden Mo Gallagher (Townsend, Brownhl)
    Toney Kane Jimi

    Worth a -4 to bring in ESR for Townsend and go 343?

  27. Drexl Spivey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Alonso still only 7.9% ownership - Chilwell cash being spent elsewhere.

    £5.6m.

    Absolute bargain.

    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Absolutely not nailed

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Have they signed a new left-back?

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I guess it is being spent on James

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yup, plus TAA and Cancelo it seems (which does actually make perfect sense for those that don't already own them).

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I had to take a hit to get TAA back so I'll do Chilwell-> Alonso next GW. Doubt that low ownership will last long (esp when "not nailed" opinion is debunked)

  28. FISSH
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I have chillwell and rudiger...

    Used my transfers already (first time this season I've made an early one... Typical)

    Do I keep chillwell for one week and play Antonio vs City? Or take a - 4 to get James and bench Antonio...

    Cheers!

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Play Antonio

  29. Mooster©️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Antonio to Benteke the best transfer?

    1. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Never thought I'd read those words.

    2. Herogrows
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve done it and fairly confident, easy move away if blows up in our face

  30. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    GTG?


    TAA, Rudiger, Cancelo
    Mbuemo, Foden*, Salah (C), Zaha
    Antonio, Toney, Vardy (VC)

    Subs: Steer, Chilwell, Gilmour, Livramento