Captain Sensible

Who are the best FPL captain options for Double Gameweek 37?

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers face another tough captaincy decision for Double Gameweek 37, with no real standout favourite for the armband.

In an attempt to find the best one for this latest round, 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 Sunday’s 10:30 GMT deadline.

THE CAPTAIN POLL

Richarlison (£7.6m) is the man who tops the pile but not by much. 24.2% of voters handed their support to the Everton forward, who is in decent form, with three attacking returns in his last five starts.

Son Heung-min (£11.0m) is just behind in second place, backed by 22.39%.

Wilfried Zaha (£6.9m) occupies third place with 9.68%, followed by Mohamed Salah (£13.3m) and Ollie Watkins (£7.5m), on 7.98% and 6.99% respectively.

SON HEUNG-MIN/HARRY KANE

Gabriel injury latest as Son and Kane haul in north London derby

Son Heung-min’s midweek goal against Arsenal closed him to within one of Mohamed Salah in the race for the Golden Boot.

The South Korean also added an assist, which means he has now produced five double-figure hauls in his last eight matches and trails Salah by just 16 points at the top of the FPL standings.

As for Harry Kane (£12.4m), since Antonio Conte came to the helm, he is top among all players for non-penalty expected goal involvement (xGI), with his 23 attacking returns in 26 starts only bettered by Son.

SON V KANE – LAST SIX MATCHES
SonKane
Goals73
Assists23
FPL points6635
FPL points per start115.8
Double-digit hauls32
Non-pen xG2.562.44
xA0.510.48

Last six matches: ARS/liv/LEI/bre/BHA/avl


Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, have now won five of their last six home league games, scoring at least three goals in each of those victories.

And even with just one fixture in Double Gameweek 37, Son/Kane remain attractive propositions for the armband against a Burnley side potentially missing both of their first-choice centre-halves: James Tarkowski (£4.9m) exited last weekend’s game against Aston Villa in the early stages of the second half after feeling tightness in his hamstring, while Ben Mee (£4.6m) is struggling with a leg injury.

The Clarets’ goal attempts conceded heatmap from Gameweek 33 onwards – Mike Jackson’s first match in charge – offers further encouragement for Son backers, with plenty of shots allowed from the South Koreans ‘zone’:


RICHARLISON

Who are the best FPL captain options for Double Gameweek 37?
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  1. Fefguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Would you consider this for a -8?

    Kulu and Pukki to Watkins (or richarlison) and Gordon

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Not for a -8. You're not really gonna want any of those players for gw38

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

      Just Pukey

  2. House Frey Wedding Planner
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on this FH team?

    Pickford
    Cash Digne Mings
    KDB, Mane, Son, Zaha, Gordon
    Kane, Richarlison (c)

    3.9, Andersen, Amartey, Gelhardt

    Alternatively I could replace Kane and Mane with Salah and Vardy

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Way too beautiful for House Frey. Sure that’s your team?

      1. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Haha it's a draft. Thinking of taking a chance on trip Villa defence if Watkins doesn't play. Not big on Coutinho either.

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Don’t fiddle with it!

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

      No Salah could hurt

      1. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Have the alternative to do Salah and Vardy instead of Mane and Kane.

        Salah and Kane would be ideal....maybe if I go Gallagher over Zaha and downgrade by subs to the lowest value players I could afford it

        1. Bavarian
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          See below my team with Salah

    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Your TV?

      1. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        104.0 with players left in. 103.5 with all players greyed out

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

    Final FH version, thoughts please...

    Pickford
    Van Dijk-Cash-Digne (Clyne)
    Salah(C)-Son-Zaha-Maddison
    Kane-Ings-Richarlison

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Copy the one above.

      1. Bavarian
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        No way going without Salah

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Salah is passe

          1. Bavarian
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Not ready to lose ground if he hauls again, his high ownership is scary...

            1. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Fair enough.

          2. NorCal Villan
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Salah has a posse

    2. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Think Richarlison would the better captain option.

      Kinda done with Leicester outfield players myself personally. They do rotate a lot and not convinced that's gonna change now they are out of Europe.

      Otherwise it's a good team and I like it. Think the Son/Kane double up will score big against Burnley

      1. Bavarian
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Cheers mate, good luck

      2. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Why do you think Richarlison is better captiency option?

        He struggled to score against Watford B side. Plus Brentford and Palace are pretty solid at the back recently. Dont think his ceiling is that high despite the double

        1. House Frey Wedding Planner
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Two relatively good home games with Everton still needing to win to be sure of PL safety gives Everton an edge this week.

          Rich is on penalties and their most likely goal threat based on this season. Everton's home form is significantly better than their away form and I think they'll get goals this week.

          If one does wish to go for a single gameweek captain then I actually think Son is the better option than Salah at the moment

          1. HurriKane
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            I see the logic. Only problem is the supporting cast of Everton. Gray and Gordon are not the best providers of goalscoring opportunities

            I could argue they sit back if they score first and grind out a result.

            1. HurriKane
              • 11 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Infact everton has failed to score more than 1 goal in 6 consecutive home games now

              1. Bushwhacker
                • 4 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Calvert Lewin might start up top in both games as well.

  4. kanuforpresident
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    FH team, chasing 25 pts behind, which of these starters are best

    A) Robbo, Sessegnon and Kane
    B) Myko, Zaha and Kane
    C) Robbo, Zaha and Vardy

    Rest of my team is pretty 'template' with the expected picks

    1. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B has biggest upside I think, with Myko having two games.

  5. Tambling5
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Hi all,
    Can put out a reasonable team for 37, but have a free transfer and not sure what's best. Or indeed who to sub from my squad?
    Have a free hit left which can't be used this week and so will be using it in GW38.
    Martinez;
    James Alonso Cancelo Coady
    KDB, Son, Saka Havertz
    Kane Nketiah
    Subs Ramsey, Toney Amartey
    0.1itb
    Is Cancel and Toney to Cash and Rich for -4 (and benching Havertz) to get more doublers sensible?

    1. Cantonesque
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No that looks like a bad move to me. But it depends what you're playing for now, who your ML rivals have and how big your gap is with them etc. Wait and see how the FA cup goes, it might give you an obvious decision about moving out a Chelsea player for a DGW player.

      Depending on how Spurs and Arsenal do, Chelsea might be home and dry before they play, which makes those assets a bit less attractive, especially if the've bagged a cup.

      Amartey seems too low on the bench - doesn't he seem good for 6-12 points this week? Rodgers would put Fofana in cotton wool now if he has any sense.

      1. Tambling5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks for replying. Yep will re-read the runes in the morning! Must be a clear use of a free transfer somewhere!

  6. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Start DH or Mateta?
    Thanks guys!

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      KDH

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

        Thanks mate

  7. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    RmFHt 37

    Pickford | Fodder
    Robertson Cash Digne
    KdB Sterling Son Zaha Trossard
    Vardy Richarlison
    ¦ Amartey Tsimikas Fodder

    Good to go??

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Sterling & Trossard to Salah and Gordon?

      1. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Could work out, could also go Diaz and Kane.

  8. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Watkins…

    Hold or transfer to Richarlison or Ings?

    1. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If it's for free then I would.

  9. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Current BB team and already used FT. Which option to go for?

    Schmeichel
    Robbo Rudi Cancelo
    Mount KDB Mane Coutinho
    Nketiah Richarlison

    Sa Mykilenko Schar Broja

    A) Broja to Mateta for -4
    B) Schar to Sessegnon -4
    C) KDB or Mane/Schar to Son/Sessegnon -8

    1. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Looks a great BB team. I'd stick. Not sure Mateta or Sessegnon worth a -4. If Mane plays 120 mins today and looks a bit knackered then a swap for Son looks a runner, as Son also more certain to play in 38.

      1. De Gea is GOAT
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks mate. Just want to get the best out of it and really unsure about Broja and Schar.

  10. Mweene
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Start Saka, Nketiah or Matip?

    Saka is looking tired at the moment.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Matip if he doesnt play cup game

      Otherwise Saka (due to penalties)

  11. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is Douglas Luiz going to start 2 games we reckon? Is he a better starter over Andersen?

    May go for him (or Anderson) to start so that I can fit in the premiums that I want.
    Think it may be worth the risk. Fine with a 4/5 pointer with the potential for a 8/10 or whatever.

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Rather prefer KDH

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Everyone is fit in their central midfield now including Ramsey and Nakamba. I dont think he will start both.

      You can try Sessegnon or Holgate if not sure about Anderson

    3. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I think he may well start on the left side like he did against Liverpool, with McGinn on the right. It’s his best position.
      Think Ramsey more likely to be benched.

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

    Capt Son or Ings???

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ings

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

        Thanks!. How many games do you think Mateta will start?

  13. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    How did I do on this FH?
    only worry is no Vardy.

    Pickford
    TAA Cash Digne
    Salah KDB Zaha Son Trossard
    Ings Richarlison

    Steele Kelly Tsimikas Richardson

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

    With RIcharlison getting so much love for captaincy, I'm tempted to switch to someone else.

    1. Neo-Viper
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Won't mind on Igns TBH

    2. bso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Prefer Ings to him any day.

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        dont have him 😀

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

        The problem of Ings is playing time and injury-prone.

    3. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Son is the standout pick for me this week.

    4. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Going burn if Calvert Lewin starts up top.

  15. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    How many games is Mateta likely to start?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      maybe 1

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        even if he does start both, I dont think he will get anything.

  16. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Defense getting injured just in time...

    Proud Laporte-Dias-Guehi owner...

  17. BS03
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    who to have for the last 2 games alongside son:

    A) salah
    B) kdb

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  18. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on this FH team?

    Pickford
    Robbo Cash Mykolenko
    Salah Son Maddison Zaha
    Kane Richa Ings

    Any changes you’d make here?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I would personally go for Jota/Diaz over Ings if possible. Other than that, looks good.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Both are out of my budget. Would have to make a downgrade elsewhere too.

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

      I prefer double def on Villa instead of Everton.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Everton def better at home and Mykolenko is more attacking. Digne could be benched for 1 game for Young and Mings doesn’t excite me.

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

          Mings is shitty, like a quick Maguire

  19. Salan
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Most of FH37 templates ignores Maddison/Vardy. I believe FH team should have at least one of them.

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

      Thinking of getting them both 🙂

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

        One of my FH draft has them both, with Son, Kane and Salah, & other very templated choices.

        Seems good.

  20. subhojit123
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    As Sterling owner a bit fearful of his minutes now that he has started two in a row and played full 90. Should I -
    1. Keep
    2. Sell for zaha
    3. Sell for maddison

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Take the points and run away. Go for Maddison.

    2. DF
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'm selling. For Zaha

  21. Al Pacho
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Kasper
    TAA cancelo Alonso cash
    Salah son foden mount Gordon
    Nketiah

    Bench: foster Gordon Dennis matip Watkins
    GW 38 will be using FH

    A)Watkins and mount out Ings and Coutinho in -4

    B) Watkins and mount out Ings and Zaha in -4

    C) Watkins and mount out Rich and Coutinho in -4

    D) Save FT

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

      No Coutinho for me.

  22. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Can't decide?

    Ings or Vardy

    Thanks

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ings all day long. Leicester are gassed out

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

      I’m on ings

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

      Also I can get Kane, so sameish question please

      Ings or Kane!

  23. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Good morning all. This is my only RMT before the free hit. Really appreciate all feedback. Thanks.

    Pickford
    Digne Clyne Holgate
    KDB Salah Son Zaha
    Ings Richarlison Vardy

    3.9 GK KDH Amartey Tsimikas

    0.0 ITB

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

      Looks strong, GL

    2. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Vardy 180 minutes?

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

    On FH which to start?

    A. Digne
    B. Gordon

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

  25. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ings or Richarlison? Think I'm pretty set on this.

    Pickford
    Robbo Digne Andersen
    Salah KDB Son Zaha Gordon
    Kane ____

    3.9 Tsim Kelly Richardson

    1. Onz
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I went Richarlison fwiw

      1. Bruno Commando
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks!

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

      Ings

      1. Bruno Commando
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Cheers!

  26. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Vardy or Maddison?

    1. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mads

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

    On FH

    A) Maddison
    B) Diaz/Jota

    1. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No Salah?

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

        Have Salah

  28. King Kun Ta
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Kane or KDB on FH? Already have Son…. Ta!

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

      Was about to ask exact same swinging towards Kane but really unsure

      1. King Kun Ta
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Have KDB atm

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

      Kane for me

    3. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Kane.....but can you get all 3 in?

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

    KDB or Salah on FH?

  30. Malinwa
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Thought on my FH team please.
    gtg?

    Pickford
    Digne - Robertson - Cash
    KDB - Salah - Son - Zaha - Gordon
    Ings - Richarlison(c)

    McGovern - Tsimi - Amartey - Richardson

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Very good

    2. Wrench
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Very similar to my starting 11, swapping Gordon for Barnes and Cash for Clyne. I like it.