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?

1,922 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Catona75
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Need help.

    A) Ramsdale to DDG for a -4?
    B) Bilva to Jota for a - 4? Only have TAA from Liverpool, and Cancelo and Foden from City

    1. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Kind of depends on the rest of the team, but probably a and then Jota in soon

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

      A is best move for long term

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

    Who are other non salah owners capping?

    Think I’m going son, saints not looking great and he came off early so gets at least 65-70 mins and is nailed

    1. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      If I had Son, it'd be him. I'm choosing between TAA and Ronaldo at the moment.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Going son as well. Man U looked so bad that I’ve ruled out ronaldo

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

      If I had Son I would go with him, I'm going with Jota most likely.

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

      Going Jota or maybe Son/Foden

    5. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’m on TAA (c) with son (vc) … it’s more to give me additional pool cover incase they smash Leicester and hopefully TAA is involved

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

      Jota

    7. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Jota/TAA/son decent options

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

      Leaning towards Foden at the moment. Risk he doesn’t start but think City will bag a few again

    9. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Going with Son

    10. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Are Salah owners going with Salah, I fancy Trent this week?

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Who own Trent if you arent going to captain him?

        1. abaalan
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Between Kane, Trent and Jota. Currently on jota

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

    Is Broja nailed?

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

      Not nailed, would imagine he’ll be rotated sometimes but still good value

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

        'rotated' as it stands will be should he needs a rest.
        that's common amongst "nailed" players.

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

          Nailed has a different meaning to me then

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

            The point is the current turnarounds between games.
            Managers are not just picking their best team, rather other factors are to be considered.

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

              Of course - I’m looking at more long term and he will miss games I think even without a short turnaround so that’s not nailed for me

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

      He is the first choice so yes.
      Let's remember he had a knock and also had to adapt to a new system, which under Hasenhuttl is normal practice.

      As for whether he will start again after such a short turnaround, that's a different question.

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

    Do you think it's worth to BB in gw22?

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

      Personally I wouldn’t risk it with all the late call offs. Saying that I’m not convinced of the value of BB - sometimes more of a hinderance in gws before and after use

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        This

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

      Impossible to say, we don't know the fixtures and Covid could ruin all your plans as well

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm saving for later in season, too risky with Covid levels already at record levels in PL and the peak of those wave expected in GW22.

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

      cheers all

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

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, James
    Foden, Bowen, jota, Salah (c)
    Antonio, Lacazette, king

    Foster, livramento, Duffy, Raphinha

    0.4 itb 2ft

    A Lacazette > Edouard ( take a punt for one week at home to Norwich)
    B Lacazette and foster > Edouard and De Gea
    C Lacazette and Raphinha > 4.5 and Son

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

    Brought in Moura and Harry Kane last nite, 34k to 300k last 5 wks so had to try to do something.

    Didn't free hit last gw so kept Salah(c)

    Wish me luck. 🙂

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Good luck. Will be surprised if lucas starts today, but should get 30 mins if he doesnt.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Hopefully that pays off for you. I’m having a shocker as well recently - now 100 points off top 10k. Will need to go big in the doubles to claw it back

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

      Moura bench today for Dele most likely but good luck

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Bergwijn probably, but yes, likely benched.

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

        I know that's the risk. Gotta take risks now tho. Playing safe has been a disasters last 5 wks or so.

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

    Bilva, Laca - > Son, Broja (-4) look good?

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

      Looks good

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

    (Ramsdale, Foster)
    Livra, Rudiger, Cancelo, Taa, Lowton
    Jota(c), Bernardo, Bowen (Saka, Raphinha)
    Jesus, Kane (Watkins)

    10 players, 1FT, 1.7 ITB.

    Keeper change make most sense? Or replace Raph too for a hit?

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

      I’d say keeper change. Unlikely a mid move makes you back -4 unless you are going to do it any way in future

      1. abaalan
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeh there are no mids that are really looking like good options, just bit worried about no bench cover and lowton/Livra starting not ideal

  9. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Comments to my WC1 team?

    DDG Buchmann
    TAA Cancelo Reguilon Dier Lowton
    KDB Foden Jota Son Gray
    Antonio King Broja

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

      Look good but I’d be tempted to stay away from Gray

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

      Not sure about Bachman as second keeper if Foster due back soon

      You sure about the City mid double up? I’d have Salah for this week over KDB

      1. Pringle
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Who would you choose as second GK?

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

          Sanchez as second GK, original plan was to rotate him with Ramsdale but swapped to DDG as 1st choice

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

    Thinking Gundo—>Foden as have 2 FT and don’t want to burn one. Good move?

    DDG (Dubravka)
    Cancelo—TAA—James (Davies—White)
    Salah—Jota—Mount—Gundo—Bowen
    Antonio—Broja (watkins)

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

    Quite happy to get Maddison today. Leics got 3 at City and could see them countering on Pool today in same fashion. Pool also looked wide open v Spurs

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

      Good plan

  12. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Some crazy transfer options for y'all
    A- laca + bilva-> broja + salah
    B- laca + Martinelli -> Antonio + jota
    C- Ronaldo + martinelli -> Antonio + salah

    All moves for -4
    Pick one

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

      B as more long term for me

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

      Agree with B

  13. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sell Bilva or Foden ?

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

      Bilva, with KDB back he just doesn’t look like he did before

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

      bilva's a lot further from the goal with kdb back

      can see this on his heat map

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

      In the same boat, rn I'm still leaning toward selling Bilva because Foden generally plays in more attacking roles when everyone's fit and I think Pep has made his disciplinary point. Might sell both in the next few weeks anyway!

  14. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Need a ESR replacement. Tempted by maddison despite the fixture.

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

      Maddison, look beyond Liverpool, but can easily get something out of nothing..

  15. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Emerson royal nailed enough? Can’t quite afford reguilon.

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

      Dier?

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

      Looks a good option

    3. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      They are after RWB in market,i would avoid

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

    Morning. People think foden will play?

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

      This is the most painful part of fpl haha

      Once I finally have a spare transfer he’s gone. But yes, for my sins I think he plays

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

      Yes start

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

      I think he starts

    4. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I think he will. Pep said something about him and grealish not starting for two games for being naughty

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

        OK thanks, I've been badly stung by city mid lottery. Maybe I'm due something back

  17. Trovsmash
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi team, some feedback on the below would be great

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    TAA, James, Dias, Cancelo (Livra)
    Jota, Salah, BSilva, Bowen (ESR)
    Antonio Dennis (Watkins)

    A. Ramsdale, Bsilva, Watkins > De Gea, Son, Broja -8
    B. Bsilva & Watkins > Son & Broja -4 (No GK, play 10)
    C. Watkins, ESR, Ramsdale > Sanchez, Son, 4.5 striker -8
    E. Ramsdale to De Gea

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

      E

  18. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    In a rage I've ditched Ronaldo. Watch him score a hattie next game. Grrr

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

      It was the only sensible thing to do

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Man utd won't win 3 penalties, you're safe

    3. Jones Kusi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      What would you do?
      A. Ramsdale > ?, So i can field 11 players.
      B. Foden > Bowen
      C. Save FT
      D. Something else
      1 FT 0.5 ITB

      Ramsdale* Gunnarsson
      Dalot Taa James Cancelo Livramento
      Son Jota B.Silva Foden Brownhill
      King Ronaldo Benteke

      1. puhd
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Lloris.
        Keep Foden mate

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

        A

    4. puhd
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      How bad is Wilson’s injury?

      And what’s his Best replacement?

      A- Broja
      B- King
      C- Antonio

      1. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        C

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

      A) Ronaldo to Kane
      B) Laca and Bernando for a -4 to Son and Broja

      1. puhd
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        B

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

        A

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

      Only just realised Wilson got injured.

      That’s annoying and forces a transfer I wanted to roll. But I can’t get to Son Kane or Ronaldo without a -8 =[

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

      Kane or Ronaldo, Ft, already got Son?

      1. puhd
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ronaldo

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

          No

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

        I’m going with Kane but both are probably going to disappoint

    8. Newms
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I see people tipping Edouard.
      Pukki has Palace, Leicester and Everton in next 3 and likely to start them all....:-)

      1. puhd
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Oh boy

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

        That’s a very good point

      3. jose1
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Is anyone taking a punt on him. Feel like it’s a bad week to bring in Broja?

      4. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Norwich don’t score any goals tho

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

        They've scored 8 goals + even more shockingly quite a few of them have been penalties & really poor keeping errors.

    9. Kodap
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Why am I not seeing much love for De Bruyne for the armband this week?

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

        City put 6 past Leicester. Liverpool will put 12

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

        He might not play

    10. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Is trading Ramsdale for a -4, worthwhile?
      I would think, no.

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

        I think it is

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

          reasoning?
          thanks.

      2. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Think better to get second GK.

    11. twoplustwo
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I still have Vardy in my team… any chance of a few minutes today?

    12. fijuhmon
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ramsdale *
      TAA, Reece, Cancelo, Livra
      Salah, Silva, Foden, Jota
      King, Lacacette *

      Foster *, White *, Raphinha *, Watkins *

      So down to 9 starters at the moment. 1ft, 0.4 itb. A bit lost what to do next.

      A) Laca to Antonio
      B) Laca and White to Antonio and Reguilon for a -4 (makes my defense too expensive?)
      C) Laca and Silva to Broja and Son for a -4 (madness to sell a player with fixture?)

      Or something else?

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

        A

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

      Who would you rather keep foden or Bernando?

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

        Foden

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

      So many things Im now unsure about after that United sh#tshow last night. Planned to bring in DDG but that United defence still looks rancid.

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

        De Gea will get save points, and next 8 fixtures look decent enough.. The other option I had was Pickford..

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

          Yeah same re Pickford. Good fixtures but Everton dont really do clean sheets, they have a depleted squad and their game is in doubt. Im actually considering Lloris now with spurs having so many games in hand.