Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 20?

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are looking to Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for the Gameweek 20 captaincy, and as per usual, the Captain Sensible article is here to highlight which assets have the best chance of hauling.

First, we will assess the fallout of the Gameweek 20 captain poll, before then analysing the best options, Rate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings ahead of Tuesday’s 13:30 GMT deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) is the leader of the captain poll in Gameweek 20, with just under 50% of total votes from our users at the time of writing.

No other player has garnered more than 20% of votes at this stage, with Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) in second backed by 17.17%.

Son Heung-min (£10.5m) occupies third-place with 11.36%, followed by Harry Kane (£12.1m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.3m), with 4.16% and 3.88% respectively.

MOHAMED SALAH, TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD AND DIOGO JOTA

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 2? 6

Mohamed Salah is enjoying an excellent season in the top flight with Liverpool, having already produced 15 goals and 10 assists in 18 games. His underlying numbers are equally impressive, too, as he leads the way amongst all Premier League players for goal attempts (71), shots in the box (58), efforts on target (30), big chances created (11) and expected goals (xG), with 12.14.

Now, a rested Reds’ squad – whose Boxing Day match against Leeds United was postponed – take on an injury and illness-hit Leicester City, who have conceded a whopping 33 league goals so far this season, more than any other side in the division bar Newcastle United, Norwich City and Leeds United.

LEICESTER CITY’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS 2021/22:
MetricTotal
Played17
Goals conceded33
Clean sheets2
xGC28.29
Non-pen xGC24.34

Notably, across their 17 Premier League outings, the Foxes have conceded more chances from their left-zone than any other team in the division, which adds further weight to Salah’s captaincy credentials. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold could also profit from that same weakness, especially with Brendan Rodgers’ side also looking vulnerable defending set pieces. In fact, of the 33 Premier League goals they have conceded this season, nine have arrived from corners and three from free-kicks. That suggests the right-back could be in for another big haul in Gameweek 20, having already outscored his Egyptian team-mate in seven of the last eight Gameweeks.

Another option amongst the Liverpool ranks is Diogo Jota (£8.1m), though it’s hard to make too much of a case for him over Salah, especially with Roberto Firmino (£8.7m) possibly eating into his minutes.

SALAH V JOTA PREMIER LEAGUE STATISTICS 2021/22:
SalahJota
Appearances1817
Starts1814
Minutes16031212
Goals1510
Assists101
Bonus points202
Total points17094
xG p900.650.74
xA p900.190.13
xGI p900.840.88

SON HEUNG-MIN AND HARRY KANE

Kane and Wilson enter FPL differential conversation ahead of Gameweek 9 1
HOW HAS CAPTAIN SENSIBLE PERFORMED SO FAR THIS SEASON?

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  1. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale Bernardo Lacazette to DDG Son Antonio worth a -8?

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

      Love it.

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I did the same but ESR to Maddison and held Lacazette

  2. Tomerick
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Watkins/Lacazette>

    A) Ronaldo and Edouard
    B) DCL and Edouard

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

      Antonio is a better pick than Edouard.

    2. Oneman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Howe is questioning whether Newcastle will have enough players for their game against Everton to go ahead so would be wary of picking DCL

    3. DatPoogie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty hard to say without seeing the rest of your team but I'm swerving Ronaldo for DCL or maybe even ASM

  3. as33
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is Jota nailed for tonight? want to captain 🙂

    1. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No

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

      He’s not a captain option for me due to lack of bonus.
      With Virgil back, he and Trent hog the baps and Salah/Mane when on top form. Owning him is enough

  4. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    As a Spurs fan I reckon that today there is an at least 50% chance that

    1) Reguilon gets rested (Tanganga and Doherty start)
    2) Son starts on the bench (behind Bergwijn or Gil)
    3) Moura is on the bench

    1. Will Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No chance Son is benched IMO

      1. Differentiator
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        'no chance' in a series of 2 games 3 days apart are daft words

        1. Will Kane
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Fair enough! Would still be surprised though

    2. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      3 maybe, doubt 1 and 2

    3. JUNITED
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      LMAO Son on the bench. Conte is mad if he does that.

  5. Lingard’s Shin Guards
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    bottomed

    Broja or Edouard? Have gallagher

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Why not king

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

        King isn't great and Watford likely to lose to both West Ham and Spurs, unless Dennis steps up.

        Of the two, I'd be on Dennis again if he wasn't off to Cameroon.

    2. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Broj

    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Broja

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

    (A) Maddison or (B) Bowen?

    1. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

      1. DJGM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        A but next week if you can hold off

  7. TKC07
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    1 FT. 2.9 itb
    Sanchez | [Guaita]
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Dalot, [Livra]
    Son, Bilva, Bowen, Gallagher, [Gilmour]
    Antonio, Ronaldo, [Broja]

    A) Save FT and cap Son/Cancelo/TAA
    B) Son to Salah (C)
    C) Bilva to Foden/Mahrez
    D) Any other suggestions please?

    1. sfcspartans
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

      1. DJGM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        A

  8. tommo1989
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bench Dalot or Reguilon?

  9. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bad idea to sell Ramsdale?

    1. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Depends who for? De Gea then no it’s not a bad idea. I think there are no a few Arsenal options other than Ramsdale.

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

      See post below
      I went Guaita instead of Ramsdale in week 5 and suffered from it. Made the switch 2/3 weeks ago but with no value tied to him and a couple of blanks to come I’ll just bring him back whenever I wildcard

    3. Fodderx4
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Very possibly... i sold him for Fabianski as it felt like a fun punt after a few 2 many beers!

      The last time i brought him in he got injured though so the warning signs were there.

  10. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Would absolutely appreciate a crash site today

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Oops… hehehe. Site crash 😆

      1. Firmino
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Why?

  11. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What’s the priority move(s) here with 2FT (no cash).

    Would you focus on Ramsdale to DDG or SA and maybe roll second ft?
    I have no value tied to him
    Am I better off going without a keeper and focus transfers on ESR or White instead via Watkins

    I feel like I’ll be using at least a couple of transfers next week planning for doubles so rolling FT would help

    Ramsdale
    Trent Cancelo James Livra
    Salah Jota Foden Bilva
    Antonio Dennis
    Steer White Watkins ESR

    1. Tic Tacs
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I would stick with the outfield 10 and get a new keeper, Sa or de Gea is a decision I'm struggling with at the moment though.

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        DDG edging it due to the two home games and likelihood of doubles

        1. Tic Tacs
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Are Wolves due any doubles? Utd did not look good last night, lucky to not conceded more and Wolves are so consistent.

          1. FPL_Crisis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            They have WAT to reschedule but unlikely for 21/22 especially if they have covid case/injuries.

            United have bre game to reschedule.

            I watched the game and United were poor but DDG saved them. Not an easy decision though I agree

            1. Tic Tacs
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              It's a real dilemma! I will most likely go DDG and can change to Sa at some point if he's looking the better option.

              1. FPL_Crisis
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                With no value tied to Ramsdale or cash available I can’t hang onto him but I’ve seen quite a few teams upgrading their backup for strong BB in doubles

                If WOL have doubles then it changes things but what we know now, and with 3 hours til deadline I’ll likely go DDG

                1. Tic Tacs
                  • 4 Years
                  2 years, 3 months ago

                  Very true, I may consider upgrading my back up depending on the doubles. I have Guaita as my main keeper so gonna make that change next GW, will have to be for a hit though.

                  1. FPL_Crisis
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    2 years, 3 months ago

                    I swapped Guaita to Ramsdale 2/3 weeks ago when he was benched. GK transfers are the worst!

                    1. Tic Tacs
                      • 4 Years
                      2 years, 3 months ago

                      I really should've got rid of Guaita a long time ago!

  12. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Not sure I can hide behind the sofa this evening. Which option?

    Davies > King
    CR7 & Esr > King & Salah (-4)

    Sanchez
    Taa, Cancelo, james, Rudi, Davies
    Son, bilva, jota, Bowen esr*
    Cr7, Watkins*, davies*

  13. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Rambo Raph Laca to DDG Son Broja -8?

    Rambo/Foster
    TAA/Cancelo/James/Alonso/Duffy
    Foden/Jota/Raph/Bowen/Martineli
    Ronaldo/Laca/King

  14. Brad1807
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hey guys , 1 ft 2.1 itb

    Any advice will be good.

    Was thinking downgrading semadp to hoever who is 3.9 for funds.

    But where to use them ?

    Guita , foster
    Arnold, James,regulion,livra,semado

    Gallagher, silva , salah, odegarr,jota

    Jesus , Dennis, Watkins

  15. M2.0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Please help guys:

    a) B. Silva, Laca > Son, Broja (-4)
    b) Raph, Laca > Son, 4.5 (-4)
    c) Laca > Antonio
    d) Something else?

    —————-——Gunn——————
    Dias - James - TAA - Cancelo - Livra
    ——B. Silva - Bowen —Jota ———-
    ——-——Laca* ——CR7—————-

    Rams * - Martinelli - * - Raph* - Watkins*

  16. Tuesday's Press Conference Time
    Skonto Rigga
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Just the one press conference today and even that's close to the deadline: Sean Dyche is up at 1.15pm.

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wow. Thanks

  17. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else going ramsdale to ddg?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Probably..

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I bought Lloris

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Providence says ddg for me

        Might have gone Hugo if I could afford it

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Did it on Sunday

  18. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    FT spent on GK change and have 11 players with a game.

    Would you take a hit to remove ESR or White given that I will probably move them on anyway and it would give me 12 players to cover rotation?

    1. Denis Tueart on the wing
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      This is my thoughts also

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

      Posted exactly the same
      I’m going Ramsdale to DDG. Edging it over Sa due to the likelihood of doubles

      Since I have no cash I’ll just bench ESR and White and move them out via James downgrade soon

  19. Denis Tueart on the wing
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any pressers today?

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Look up

      1. Denis Tueart on the wing
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        😀 Ta

  20. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Foster or Ramsdale to DDG?

    Ramsdale*
    TAA James Cancelo Alonso
    Foden Bernardo Bowen Jota
    Ronaldo King

    Foster Livramento Lacazette Martinelli

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ramsdale

  21. Goooo Rickie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    With Zaha out the team who is on pens today? Gallagher or Eduoard?

  22. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    why do the tweets keep on vanishing and re appearing?

    1. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ah.. stop scrolling up and down.. 😉

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You are blinking

  23. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know the time when the cup opponents get updated every week?

  24. tjostolv
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Urgent help:
    A) Gray and Jota?
    B) Maddison and Bowen?

    on wc and have sold Salah

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’d want Jota but B as a collective

  25. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    So after scouring the palace forums it does look like there are some rumours Gallagher has a knock and won’t play today

    Nothing substantial though and a couple of people saying BS, no logical move for me away from him and livra gilmour on the bench so I’m just going to play and hope

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't do anything if you've got cover.

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

      I am thinking whether to get him in

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I wouldn’t off the back of what I’ve read

  26. Salah21
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Keep Bernardo Silva or get in gundo or Mahrez for -4....have a strong feeling that Bernardo is gonna be rested

  27. as33
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Son for cap?

    1. jimmyharte
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yup

  28. hustler7
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale*
    TAA James Livra Cancelo
    Foden Son Saka* Jota
    Ron Broja

    Foster* Watkins* Cash* Luiz*

    A) Ramsdale & Watkins to DDG & Antonio
    B) Ramsdale & Saka to DDG & Bowen
    C) Ramsdale & Saka to DDG & Maddison

    Also too risky to captain Foden? Regretting salah out after Ronaldo’s shocker.

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

      B) for me

  29. jimmyharte
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else thinking B Silva to Maddison for this gw?

    1. DJGM
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’m very tempted for Gundo to Maddison but maybe best to leave until next GW with the fixtures if you can roll the transfer

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

      Finish the pattern for Maddison points

      16 10 1 16 10 ?

  30. DJGM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any suggestions would be really helpful thanks. Have 2 FT and thinking of Salah to Son next week. 0.8 ITB
    DDG (Dubravka)
    Cancelo—TAA—James (Davies—White)
    Salah—Jota—Mount—Gundo—Bowen
    Antonio—Broja (watkins)

    I’m thinking Gundo to Foden? Or more pressing to get Mount/James out?