Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Double Gameweek 36?

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are advised to target assets who play twice in Double Gameweek 36 when looking for their next captain.

Mohamed Salah (£13.3m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£11.9m) have emerged as the two outstanding candidates, but are there any outsiders who are perhaps being overlooked?

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

THE CAPTAIN POLL

As expected, Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne are leading the captaincy poll ahead of Double Gameweek 36.

So far, Liverpool’s Salah has been handed 50.17% of total votes by our users. Second-place De Bruyne, meanwhile, has received 18.56% of votes ahead of his double-header against Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The top four is closed by two familiar names: Son Heung-min (£11.0m) and Reece James (£6.4m), with 6.03% and 3.19% respectively.

MOHAMED SALAH

Salah's brace, Mane's form and United's change of shape: FPL notes 2
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  1. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Broja and havertz to jesus and gordon for -4?
    Triple capt sterling or jesus?

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Jesus more likely to start both and more on form.

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yeah looks good (sterling)

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Ur looks good means triple capt sterling?

  2. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Foden rose last night leaving me 0.1 off Kulu > Foden (-4).

    Is there anyone else -4 or should I maybe just FH with Mount Robertson Laporte all doubts to play 2 games??

    Ramsdale
    Trent Robertson Laporte Alonso (Schar)
    Salah Saka Mount Gordon (Kulu)
    Kane Nketiah (Broja)

  3. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Already own Dubravka and wondering if it makes more sense to go Pickford than Schmeichel?

    A) Schmeichel (EVE, NOR, wat, che, SOU)
    B) Pickford (lei, wat, BRE, CRY) + Dubravka (bur)

    1. zon
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I fancy Pickford for that GW37 home double, away fixtures don't suit them though

      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Yeah but they looked improved vs Liverpool away and their motivation is much higher than Leicester's

  4. zon
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Morning lads, time for decisions. FH37. 1 FT, 1.3 itb.

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James
    Salah(c) Havertz Mount Saka KDH
    Kane Pukki

    Dubravka Royale Broja Livra

    A) Havertz -> Mahrez
    B) Kane + Havertz -> Jesus + KDB (-4)
    C) Kane + KDH -> Jesus + Mahrez (-4)
    D) Other?

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Really like B.
      Spurs do have Norwich in 38 though.

    2. Peps Pups
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Fancy A) if looking for differential to gain rank

    3. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    4. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'd be tempted to keep Havertz even if you only get WOL WAT out of him

      Broja to Nketiah and bench KDH maybe?

  5. Peps Pups
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    BB36 Team

    Ramsdale (2) Scheichel (2)
    TAA (2) Robbo (2) James (2) Amartey (2) Schar*
    Salah (2) Son (2) Saka (2) Maddison (2) Ramsey (2)
    Richarlison (2) Werner (2) Broja*

    0.2m in bank & 2 FT

    For someone trying to gain rank, any suggestions for replacing Schar and Broja?

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Holgate & Nketiah

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        This

  6. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    BB activated and 2FH used.

    Would you take hits for:

    1. Kane & Raph > Son & Richarlison (-8)
    2. Kane & Raph > KDB & 6.9fwd (-8)
    3. James > Laporte (-4)
    4. Other

    Schmeichel Foster
    TAA Rudiger James Cancelo White
    Salah Saka Raph Mount Ramsey
    Kane Mateta Nketiah

    All DGWs except Mateta (WAT)

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      None

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No, improving on Mateta is the difficult one.

  7. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any changes here:

    Schmeichel
    Dias Matip Alonso
    Salah Mane KDB Son Gordeon
    Richarlison Nketiah

    Lewis Davies Gelhardt Scarlett

    Thanks!

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Nope, team looks good

    2. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Like it a lot. If I was on FH I think I’d get 3 city though.
      Lots of money in that Salah-Mané double up. Could gamble on Diaz and then upgrade a bench player to Cancelo/Laporte, then bench Gordon/Nketiah.

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Wow that's a heavy midfield, looks great

  8. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Cancelo is my only City player and not sure I want to sell either mount or Madison to get Mahrez/Foden.

    Could you suggest me my best moves plz? (1.4m itb, 1ft)

    Ramsdale
    Robbo TAA Candelo Alonso
    Salah (c) Son Madison Mount Saka
    Niketah
    Subs - Dubra CTaylor Broja Gelhardt

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Could sell Ramsdale to Pickford?
      Maddison to Mahrez is not bad either though 🙂

  9. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    KASPER
    TAA CANCELO ALONSO
    SALAH SON KDB KDH SAKA
    JESUS NKETIAH

    We move.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If it's a FH Mahrez may be a better option than KDB for dgw36.

      1. rnrd
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Fav DC album?

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          https://youtu.be/2-fR2rrmw3I

          Ain't bad at all

          1. rnrd
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            good call. My favorite is Powerage which turned 44 years old yesterday.
            BIB comes 2nd

      2. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Maybe I get both. KdB is first name on my team.

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I just think his niggles may be more niggling than we know!

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Maybe, will risk it.

  10. Peps Pups
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is Broja to any sub 5.4mil striker worth a hit? no funds for a move to Nketiah

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      if you don't make the move, who starts?

      1. Peps Pups
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Bench boosting, current bench is Ramsdale, Amartey, Ramsey & Broja, so really not a strong bench at all.

  11. ratski
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Best Def for 5.4 max...
    A. Cash
    B. Mykolenko
    c. someone else

    1. ratski
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Was also thinking zinchenko but could see Ake getting some minutes

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Until the end of the season, Myko is an interesting pick epecially those 2 home fixtures in 37

    3. mdm
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Matip

      1. ratski
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I'm Liverpool maxed unfortunately

  12. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Not sure what my moves will be this GW.

    James and Mount rotation risks this GW but good fixtures 37-38. Kane to Son could be a move to consider as well.

    What would you do here with 2FT 0.2ITB - No chips left

    Schmeichel
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Laporte James
    Salah Saka Kulu Mount
    Kane
    (Steele Brownhill Gelhardt Greenwood)

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I think you're in a position to not force a move backline is almost perfect, son and man city attack is all you'd have to manoeuvre for if you wish

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yeah I think you are right about the defence. Probably going to stick with that.

          Pretty much leaves me with Kane and Mount to move around. Kane to Rich I think is the favoured move which leaves enough ITB to afford either KDB or Son. KDB is a slight worry after being subbed early in the UCL and mention of him having niggling injury. Going to Son prevents the City triple up.

      • Fish up a tree
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Kane & Mount to KDB & Richy or Son & Jesus

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Interesting suggestion of Son and Jesus as I'm not overly keen on Rich with Everton having 2 away games in 36 and covers triple City. I could see Jesus playing CF twice in 36. I would then move him to Rich in 37.

      • Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Strong team. Think I would go with Kane and Mount to Richarlison and KDB here, in GW38 you can swap KDB back to Son

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I'm not feeling no Son or Kane in 36. KDB early sub in UCL and managing niggling injury is a concern.

          I quite like Bertonian suggestion of Son and Jesus. Covers Spurs main attacker and allows 3rd City player. I prefer Everton's home fixtures in 37 over the away games in 36

          1. Gazza2000
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Yeah maybe that’s the move with the most upside, get Jesus now and swap to Richarlison next week.
            I would do those moves, good luck!

        2. Gazza2000
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Just noticed that you have no chips left, I would prefer Son over KDB in that case.

    2. cheese XL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ideas please.
      1fh left, will likely use in 37
      1ft,1.0itb

      Foster (Sa)
      TAA Cancelo Rudiger (Schar white)
      Saka Salah Havertz* Mount* Gordon
      Kane Watkins (greenwood)

      A) Kane & Havertz ➡️ KDB & Richarlison (-4)
      B) Kane, Havertz & mount ➡️ Nketiah, KDB & Son (-8)
      C) Havertz & Mount ➡️ Maddison & Foden (-4)
      D) fh in 36
      E) something else

      Thanks in advance

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        D

      2. Piksau
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I would look to get rid of Schar and Foster/Sa as they are SGW players...
        Better to FH in 37 as you have some good options for this DGW...

    3. Roysgotnoboys
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      For free, FH GW 37, Mount & Pukki to

      A) Saka & Richarlison
      B) Couthino & Richarlison

      Cheers fellas

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        A

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Yeah I'd say A

        2. Piksau
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          A for the safer looking bet...
          B for the slightly more Differential move

        3. cheese XL
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          A

      2. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        What would you here? Open for suggestions 🙂

        2 FT 0.0 ITB, FH in GW37.

        Ramsdale
        TAA Cancelo James
        Salah Saka Kulusevski Martinelli Mount
        Kane Weghorst

        Foster Broja Schar Doherty

        A) Weghorst Doherty to Fodder and Laporte/Dias
        B) Kane Mount Doherty to Richarlison Son and Laporte-4

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          why not FH this week?

          1. Gazza2000
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Prefer next week with this lot, don’t have any Everton/Villa players atm. Think the upside is in GW37 for my team.

        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Option A is the safe move. B is the aggressive move. Depends what you are looking for until the end of the season

          1. Gazza2000
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            B looks more fun but could backfire badly as well, really on the fence here…

      3. @persecuted_by_mods
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Finding it hard to respond and give advice lately, no clue what to do myself just winging it and somehow into top 50K

          As always make the decision yourself at least that way if it goes wrong it's what you chose to do!

          1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            If it helps it seems like there are plenty in the same boat this week (although most probably without such a good rank!). I went from bring certain on moving Martinelli out to deciding to keep, to being certain on moving James out to now probably being likely to keep. Still not really sure what I'm doing. Good luck!

        • Piksau
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          On a BB
          Have 13 DGW players + Mateta and Guaita
          Should i do Mateta -> Nketiah(or anybody else within 5.7m) for free or save FT since Palace have a DGW in 37?

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              1 year, 10 months ago

              No guarantee mateta plays twice in their double, + arteta tends not to change a winning team so you'd assume Eddie is safe so might be worth doing

              1. Piksau
                • 9 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Thanks!
                Bit the bullet....

          2. manu4life99
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Any better suggestions on transfers then the following plan?

            GW36 - BB & Robbo > Dias (ft)
            GW37 - Free Hit
            GW38 - Cout,Cancelo > Son,Matip(-4)

            BB36 team (before using FT)

            Schmeichel Foster
            James Alonso Laporte Cancelo Robbo
            Salah Saka Kulu Cout KDH
            Kane Pukki Nketiah

            1. Firmino
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              I wouldn't transfer Robbo out

            2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              I'd rather move out James or Alonso for Dias than Robbo personally

          3. Friday's Press Conference Times
            Skonto Rigga
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Morning, folks - a total of 15 pressers on their way today:

            Smith - 9am
            Howe - 10am
            Gerrard - 10am
            Vieira - 12.30pm
            Rangnick - 12.30pm
            Klopp - 1pm
            Lage - 1pm
            Arteta - 1pm
            Marsch - 1pm
            Lampard - 1.30pm
            Guardiola - 1.30pm
            Tuchel - 1.30pm
            Frank - 1.30pm
            Moyes - 2.30pm
            Rodgers - 3pm

            The other five were all yesterday: https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2022/05/05/fpl-gameweek-36-team-news-and-injury-updates-thursdays-press-conferences/

            1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Thanks Neale!

            2. Mr. O'Connell
              • 11 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              You'll sleep well tonight

          4. rnrd
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            OK so let's try to break down the Mahrez / KDB puzzle for people on FH.

            Option 1- KDB:
            pros: nailed, on set pieces, high xGi, played less than 80 midweek
            cons: fitness concern, could play deeper, gundogan a threat to his gametime?

            Option 2- Mahrez
            pros: main goal threat, great xGi, on pens, has momentum
            cons: rotation risk?

            1. Firmino
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Depends on your situation. I would only get KdB if captaining him and that would probably mean I am chasing in ML or 20+ points to target rank.

              1. artvandelay316
                • 3 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Surely if using FH you get KDB whatever the ML position?

            2. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              KdB is a must. Pep wont win the league by not playing him
              Get both on FH.

          5. JT11fc
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Good moves?
            Barnes Sterling
            To
            Dias Mahrez

            1. Gazza2000
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Think Diaz will play just once but prefer him over Barnes for sure.

              1. JT11fc
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Other options are Jota or even Barnes Sterling to KDB Gordon

            2. Grande Tubarão
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 2 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              I think it's definitely an improvement but I wonder if you could do something better - I don't love the Diaz move

              1. JT11fc
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Ye thats the one Im not sure on

          6. Firmino
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Thoughts on Iheanacho? Should start Everton game and probably gets minutes in Norwich as well? Leicester changed to two striker formation yesterday for the second half.

            1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Nothing guaranteed with Iheanacho, when both Vardy and Daka were unavailable earlier this season Rodgers still contrived a way to not play him a few times and I think played Barnes up top. Unfortunately he's just not a reliable option

            2. Tonyawesome69
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              I think Nacho is likely to start as I'm not sure Vardy is fit enough to start 2 games with a short turnaround

              1. Tonyawesome69
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                start Everton*

                Not sure about the Norwich game though

          7. corderz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Kane Havertz James out

            A) Jesus KDB Laporte
            B) Richarlison KDB Cancelo

            1. Gazza2000
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              B

            2. JT11fc
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              B

            3. artvandelay316
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              A

          8. Viper
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            The algorithm sites have all these almost identical. What do you think is the strongest combo?

            A. KDB & Martinelli

            B. Diaz & Jesus

            C. Foden & Jesus

            C. Jota/Diaz & Ruben Dias

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              do you have nketiah?

              1. Viper
                • 14 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                No but I have 3 Arsenal

            2. JT11fc
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              If no Saka then A, otherwise its C because of City defence

              1. JT11fc
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Lol D

            3. @persecuted_by_mods
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Tough one, minutes very hard to predict. Think I'd settle on C

                1. Viper
                  • 14 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  Which C 😆

                  Apologies

              • Bobby_Baggio
                • 12 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Foden one

            4. RVP 20
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Any suggestions please? 2FT, 0.1ITB, no BB, FH will be in GW37

              Ramsdale* (Foster*)

              TAA* James* Cancelo* White* (Emerson*)

              Salah* Son* Saka* Maddison* Mount*

              Watkins* (Broja Mateta)

            5. Bobby_Baggio
              • 12 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Morning all. BB this week. Got 1FT & 0.3m ITB. Fofana out?

              Schmeichel
              Cancelo - Robbo - Laporte
              Coutinho - Saka - Salah - Mount - KDB
              Nkeitah - Mateta

              (Foster) - Pukki - Matip - Fofana

              1. AC/DC AFC
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                I'd play Fofana and look at improving on Mateta, if that's possible?

                You're well set.

                1. Bobby_Baggio
                  • 12 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  Cheers just 0.3m ITB doesn't give me much to upgrade Mateta. Downgrade cout?

                  1. AC/DC AFC
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    1 year, 10 months ago

                    I know, that's the option so probably got to ride Coutinho out in gw36 and 37 and hope Mateta scores.

                    I'm in a similar boat.

            6. artvandelay316
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Thoughts on keeping a Chelsea Mid on FH?
              Currently have both Havertz and Mount. Am definitely losing one for KDB, but I have the decision to make over whether to have a second City mid and who to lose for him - Kulu or Mount?

              Cheers.

            7. corderz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              A) Jesus + Laporte
              B) Richarlison + Cancelo

              1. AC/DC AFC
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                A

              2. artvandelay316
                • 3 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                A

            8. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Is the following a good idea?

              Cucho, Sterling and Chalobah to

              Jesus, Mahrez and Williams for - 8.

              I'm BB'ing and can't really afford Son without shaking up Kane or Salah.

              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  It's a big hit for people not guaranteed to start is the issue

                  Surely just get son for sterling?

                  1. AC/DC AFC
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    1 year, 10 months ago

                    Money is tight, means downgrading on Cucho and i want Jesus home to Newcastle and away at Wolves.

              2. JorisLa
                • 6 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Robbo & Davies to Laporte & Alonso for -4
                Yay or Nay?

                BB36 FH37

                1. Bobby_Baggio
                  • 12 Years
                  1 year, 10 months ago

                  No Robbo out is not good