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. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    A) Kane Gordon
    B) Son Richarlison (-4)
    C) KdB Nketiah (-4)

    Probably down to this decision for me.

    1. TopBinFC
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A, other 2 not worth the hit

    2. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I'm most likely to be on B but I'm on my way to my worst ever finish of around 300k

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I don't judge people based on their rank. All advice welcome because in the end I'll be deciding anyway 🙂

        1. The Red Devil
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Hahah, son has been an absolute rank killer, so like you I'm also looking at the Kane to son switch, plus son does well against these high line defences plus Richarlison is in good form, facing Watford & then two home games

    3. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

      1. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        sorry I mean B

    4. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B or C. No FH37 might edge it for B, although I slightly prefer C for this week

    5. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      C has the most upside I think

    6. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B

    7. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I'm considering B, see below.

  2. TopBinFC
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Options are; which is best?

    1. Foden, Saka, Matip
    2. KDB, KDH, Laporte

    1. Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      1

      1. TopBinFC
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Interesting, currently have 2 on my WC

  3. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Would you downgrade robbo to matip to improve the bench? Robbo to matip to turn KDH & Kane into son & Richarlison
    Or downgrade James to ake to afford Kane + KDH to Richarlison + son

    1. TopBinFC
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      For hits, nope

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        What would you do here? 2 FTs & 0.4 ITB

        Ramsdale/Krul
        TAA/Robbo/Alonso/James/Cancelo
        Salah/saka/Kulusevski/Ramsey/KDH
        Kane/Weghorst/Broja

        Broja to Nketiah is an easy move, what after that? Willing to take upto -8
        Will use BB no FH left

        1. TopBinFC
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          James to Cash and bench Cash, keep for next nice DGW, James probably on play one game
          Weggy to Richarlison
          Then Broja to Nkeitiah if you must

          1. The Red Devil
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            I'm using BB buddy

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yeah I think I'd go for the above plan for -4, with the expectation of a rest for Robbo & a very substantial improvement on KDH

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        For -8 this?
        Robbo + Kane + kdh + broja
        To
        Matip + Richarlison + son + Nketiah

        Broja & KDH play maybe 1 game in total, Richarlison has back to back doubles

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Yeah throw Broja out too.... I wouldn't want him on my BB either. All looks good

          1. The Red Devil
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Other option is downgrade James to ake & keep robbo, but ake minutes are a big doubt

  4. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Planning to BB this week and FH in 37. 1 FT and 1.2 ITB.

    A - Werner & Schar > Richarlison & Laporte for -4 hit
    B - Other suggestion?

    Schmeichel
    Cancelo - James - TAA
    KDB - Son - Maddison - Mount - Ramsey
    Werner - Dennis

    Foster - Mateta - Mitchell - Schar

    1. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Thanks!

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Would probably just do something like Schär to Sessegon. Not sure if Richarlison is worth a hit this week if you FH him in for 37

  5. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Fantasy Premier Tools can't be a serious outfit, where they put Jesus as best all round captain choice for DGW36. Ridiculous.

    1. lugs
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      if he's not benched they could be right

  6. grennans2
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA - Robertson - James - Cancelo - Laporte
    Son - Kulu - Saka - Mount
    Kane

    Dubravka - Gordon - Weghorst - 4.5

    A or B? (2FT, planning to FH37)

    A) Mount & Kane > Salah & Nketiah
    B) Robertson, Mount & Kane > Matip, Salah & Jesus (-4)

    1. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Can you afford to downgrade James to fund Weg -> Jesus?

      1. grennans2
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yes, but the defender would only be a 4.2, so on the bench. Would then play a 442. No way to get in Salah that way though...

    2. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I like B

  7. RVP 20
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Bottomed sorry

    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)

    1. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I'm looking at downgrading James to fund Watkins -> Jesus

  8. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Best 6.6 defender for this week and GW38? Will FH in 37

    Already have Cancelo, TAA, James & Mitchell

    1. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Laporte?

  9. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Downgrade Alonso/James to Holgate to fund Watkins -> Jesus? 2FT, FH37.

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Nah would rather get Laporte/Dias

  10. Hypnos
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Lucas Digne was supposed to be out for the season. Then all of a sudden he's in starting lineup last game.

    What do I do with Young? 4.7 to spend

    A) Ake
    B) Davies (have ER)
    C) Holgate
    D) Ayling
    E) Ait Nouri

    1. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      C out of those

  11. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Anyone brave enough to captain Cancelo? This week seems like a 12 point floor and Cancelo looks the most nailed pick for City. Great upside too.

    1. TanN
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Potentially although will he got 180 minutes?

      He played 120 on Wednesday and with Ake and Zinchenko fit Pep might rotate his full backs for one game/ take off Cancelo early on.

      Agreed though - if he plays both it could easily be a 12 pointer.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Got a rest in the first leg of the Madrid tie.

        I don't think they can rest him. Not with the title race so close.

    2. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      No because KDB or Salah could easily score 2 or 3 goals and a couple of assists in both their games and are more than likely
      to outscore cancelo by double or even treble The pts he may get.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        The thing is, the biggest scorer in a DGW has almost always been a defender (with the exception of Salah in 26). It might not be Cancelo, but I'm willing to bet it'll be a defender. It could even be someone completely random like Mina.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Yeah I have the exact same feeling about Mina! Hopefully in 37 when I FH him in though rather than 36

    3. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes, very tempted!

    4. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Very tempted

      1. ViperStripes
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Playing my TC this week

    5. lugs
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      yeah considering it, also considering Nketiah as a dark horse, can easily see him getting a couple against Leeds and maybe 1 against Spurs,

      in all likelihood i'll cap Salah though as i want to cheer all of my players to score, which i wont if i don't cap him

    6. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      He has been benched only once this season and that was v Leeds midweek.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Twice. Also benched against Norwich. They won easily both games without him.

        But circumstances are a bit different now. No other distractions.

        1. TanN
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Yep do you have Trent?

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Yeah but the fixtures are much tougher than City's.

    7. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I'm on it

    8. nolard
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Was looking at it. He would need an attacking return to match the other decent options I think.
      So, with City a bit on the ropes mentally, Cancelo playing a lot too, I will swerve. Even if I think he is due an attacking return soon.

  12. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    How many minutes do we predict Ake plays this GW?

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      wouldn't bother

  13. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    https://www.arsenal.com/news/congratulations-mikel-and-jonas

    We are delighted to announce that Mikel Arteta and Jonas Eidevall have signed new contracts with the club.

    1. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Artea - out when they lose soon

  14. Vlad Tepes
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Whats up with the talk about KDB maybe being injured?
    Don't you just think Guardiola subbed him early vs Real to save him for PL and he thought they would make it without him vs Real?

  15. TanN
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Right guys need your thoughts on the following transfers: Robertson + Broja --> Matip + Richarlison

    No hit taken (i have 2 free transfers). I was intially going to take out Trent for Matip but people seem to think Robertson is likelier to get rested? Thoughts please

  16. FPL MAN 123
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    G2G?
    1FT in the bank (feel its a waste not to use it with losing it due to FH next week)
    FH next week.

    Ramsdale*
    TAA* | VVD* | James*
    Salah*(TC) | Saka* | Maddison* | Kulu* | Coutinhio*
    Kane* | Dennis*

    Foster* | Broja | Schar | White*

    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Use your FT on Broja or Schar then to improve your GW38 team.

      1. FPL MAN 123
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        any opinions on who? leaning towards the cheapest player i can get to enable a potential better transfer for final week

      2. TeddiPonza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Agree.

        Not sure how much cash you have, but something like Broja to Toney or Schar to Burnley defender would improve your 38 team (bench Dennis) Then you could use your gw 38 transfer to something like Coutinho to Raphinha.

  17. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    FH in 37 so I have 1 FT to spare. 0,1 m in bank.

    Foster
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Alonso
    Salah Coutinho Mount Saka Kulu
    Kane

    Any ideas what to do with this, with gw´s 36 and 38 in mind?

    Thanks.

    1. FPL MAN 123
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      in a very similar situation, see above

  18. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Options to get in Son with just a 4pt hit
    a) DCL & Kulu > 4.5m bench striker & Son - 0.2m spare and relies on Kilman playing for 11 DGW players or play Toney in his SGW
    b) Kane & Kulu > Richarlison & Son - 0.9 spare, but ditching Kane is scary, but probably better option with Rich's Double Double.
    c) Do something else like replace Kilman and go without Son.
    d) Save FT

    No FH left for GW37

  19. TopBinFC
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Rate my current WC please

    Pickford
    Cancelo, Matip, TAA, Laporte
    Salah (C), Son, KDB, Gordon, KDH
    Richarlison

    Fodder on bench. My original team had James, Foden etc but feel they both may only play one game this GW.

    1. chrisw333
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Looks good but what's your plan for GW37?

      1. TopBinFC
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        No plan, might use FH. Or just get in a villa player, maybe Cash for Matip? Use FH final day then

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      KDH is basically BB fodder. Downgrade someone (Laporte?) to improve that spot

      1. TopBinFC
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Will KDH not play both games?

  20. afsr
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Morning everyone! Need advice on BB36, only chip left and I'm chasing 2nd place in a paid league. Already on a -4 after getting Nketiah and Richarlison last night and looking to take another 2-3 hits to go all in this week

    Ramsdale, Steele*
    Robertson, Rudiger, TAA, James, Doherty*
    Salah, Maddison, Mount, Saka, Gordon
    Richarlison, Watkins, Nketiah
    0FT, 2.8 ITB

    1) So at very least i need to replace Steele and Doherty:

    - Pickford, Schmeichel?
    - Cash, Laporte, Dias, Mykolenko (if i go for Schmeichel in goal)?

    2) Additionally i could get Foden for Mount, but don't know if that makes sense for a hit

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      If BB can be worth 20 points in a good week taking hits more than - 8 doesn't really make sense.

  21. chrisw333
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    1. Can do Kane > Richarlison and either Mount / Kulu to KDB (who can become Son in GW38). What do you think? (FH 37)

    If I do this I need to keep Sa (or take a hit)

    2. Otherwise planned move would be Sa to Schmecial and Kulu to Foden.

    1. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      To avoid using FH36 this is the only way if you have Kane IMO. Have same three players as you and this would be my move if I don't FH36. Only thing is, Kane was a good alternative to Son to free up an extra midfield slot. Doing this move loses that spot.

  22. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Have I benched the right players?

    Foster
    TAA Robertson Cancelo James
    Salah Son Mount Saka
    Richarlison Nketiah

    Guaita KDH White Weghorst

    1. TanN
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes

    2. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      foster unlikely to keep a cs at all

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        The thing with Foster he pops up with penalty saves etc and you can see Watford scoring at Palace.

    3. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      mount / james won't start v leeds

    4. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes, looks good.

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        lol ok...

  23. TanN
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    My captain options are:

    1. Stick with the pack and go Salah
    2. Take a risk on KDB and hope he isnt injured/gets good game time
    3. Take a punt on Richarlison
    4. Go for a defender (most likely Cancelo or Trent)
    5. Go with Mount (good fixtures)

    1. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      1 or 2 unless you're chasing.

  24. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    A) Son and Vydra

    B) Mahrez and Jesus

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Well, if you insist on putting it like that, then I'll agree with B 😉

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Cheers.

        I've found £1m down the sofa so could do Sterling to Son but need to change Cucho if i BB this week.

        Don't really want to save it another week. There's another hit involved but I'm looking for a decent run in.

    2. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Thanks.

  25. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Which combo do you prefer?

    A Nke Foden
    B Rich Ødegaard

    Thanks

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    2. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Tough one. I think A

    3. Athletico Underachieving
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A for me

    4. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B

    5. TopBinFC
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B far more nailed, will play both games

  26. artvandelay316
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    On FH.
    Which of these combinations is better?
    A) Jota, Jesus, Richarlison
    B) Mahrez, Nketiah, Richarlison
    C) Mane, Greenwood, Richarlison
    D) Jota, Nketiah, Richarlison (+ extra funds to upgrade defence fodder to Laporte)

    Already will have KDB, Cancelo, Salah, TAA.
    Cheers.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Probably B because Jota minutes aren't assured.

      However, I'm not a massive fan of Richarlison. He's okay and Everton need to win but they've struggled to do that away from Goodison Park.

      1. artvandelay316
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Thanks. The thing with Richarlison is, I don't have any other forwards that look appealing (apart from Kane, who has poor fixtures and needs to go to fund KDB). I guess I could go with Nketiah alone up front and use the extra cash elsewhere to have 4 premium defence and 5 in mid?

  27. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Which defender to buy A) Mina
    B) Myko
    C) Digne
    D) any other under 5.1m

    Ramsdale Foster
    Taa Cancelo Robbo Alonso Amartey *

  28. Athletico Underachieving
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Cash
    Salah, Gordon, Kulu, Cout, Saka
    Kane

    Foster, Richarlison, Fofana, Weggy

    Can get this for -8, good to go for BB?

  29. Hypnos
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I could see Fernandinho shifting one of the CB's out over the next few games. Isn't he leaving this summer?

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I can’t see that happening. He isn’t a natural cb & city still have to win the league. Vinicius Jr embarassed him too

    2. lugs
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      not unless Pep has no other options, the games are too important from now on

  30. TanN
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    1. Robertson + KDH --> Matip + Saka (free)
    2. Robertson + Broja --> Matip + Richarlison (free)

    1 or 2 ?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      1 to get in Saka

      But 2 to shift out Broja.

      1. TanN
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I'm leaning towards 1 because I'm not playing BB so Broja can sit on my bench quite happily