Captain Sensible
7 November 2025 362 comments
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Erling Haaland (£14.8m) delivered his fifth double-digit haul of the season for the millions of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers who handed him the armband in Gameweek 10.

The captaincy decision might not be quite so straightforward in Gameweek 11, however, with Man City hosting reigning champions Liverpool on Super Sunday.

In Captain Sensible, we diligently ask if there is a case to look beyond the Norwegian this week, especially with Arsenal’s relentless form and Chelsea facing Wolverhampton Wanderers in a plum fixture.

First, we will assess the on-site captaincy poll. We will then analyse player and team statisticsRate My Team (RMT) and the Premier Fantasy Tools ratings to determine the best captain for Gameweek 11 ahead of Saturday’s 11am GMT deadline.


Captaincy Poll

Gameweek 11 Best captain

As is customary, Haaland leads the Fantasy Football Scout captaincy poll, albeit by a smaller margin than we have grown accustomed to in recent weeks. Just under 35% of site users believe the Norwegian, who has scored 13 goals in 10 league starts, is the best option for Gameweek 11.

Two other players, Bukayo Saka (£10.1m) and Joao Pedro (£7.4m), can boast at least 10% of the vote, ahead of fixtures against Sunderland and Wolves, respectively.

Elsewhere, Gabriel Magalhaes (£6.6m), Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.9m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£8.4m) are the only other players to receive more than 5% backing. All three players feature in the top six most-transferred in ahead of the weekend’s action.


Player Stats – Last Six Gameweeks

FFScout Tom <p>Partnerships &amp; Community Manager. Previously Multimedia Manager and Deputy Social Media Manager.</p>

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  1. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 28 days ago

    Who to get for Kudus then?

    A) Rice
    B) Caicedo
    C) Enzo
    D) Other

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      C

    2. RUUD!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      A

    3. Joelinton Travel Tavern
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Same question but already have Enzo, so thinking Rice.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Was so close to getting Rice last week and went Sarr. Big L

        1. FourLokoLeipzig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Think you made the right choice

          1. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            2 months, 28 days ago

            10 points lost straight away. But was a 50/50 call

    4. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      I got Minteh

    5. Dank Squid
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      I actually think Rice is the best option (Raya/Gabriel/Saka/Enzo owner). Chelsea rotation, December looming

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Ty, Rice could be a season keeper. Defcon, set pieces, goals, CS and baps

    6. Taribo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Went for B

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Good pick. This Defcon shite has change the game

    7. SligoRovers1928
      • 1 Year
      2 months, 28 days ago

      I brought rice in for Saka this week, if that helps

  2. Saintjack01
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 28 days ago

    Who to transfer in Joao Pedro or Thiago?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      B longer term

    2. RUUD!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      A

  3. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 28 days ago

    Just remembered about the 5FT for AFCON. Wonder what they were smoking when they came up with that one...

    1. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Expecting everyone to have Salah, so looking even more stupid now.

    2. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Increased player engagement

    3. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Good thing for casuals

  4. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 28 days ago

    Couple of noob questions about the AFCON transfers. So we get given 5 before one of the game weeks. If we have 2 rolled over would be have 7? Or would it be 5 and then the 2 roll over to the following game week? Also can a chip be played on the week we get the 5 free transfers? Ta

    1. Joelinton Travel Tavern
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      You can never have more than 5. You'll just get topped up to 5 before gw16. So make sure you use all your FTs in gw15!

      1. Joelinton Travel Tavern
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        You can use chips as normal that week

  5. Tripleh123
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 28 days ago

    Pick one each for this week :

    A. Enzo
    B. Ndiaye

    1. Mukiele
    2. Senesi

    1. RUUD!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Easy A2

  6. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 28 days ago

    Who to replace Gyokeres with?

    A. Pedro
    B. Thiago
    C. Watkins
    D. Welbeck

    1. RUUD!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      A

    2. NoOneCares
        2 months, 28 days ago

        D and it is not close.

    3. Nightf0x
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Raya
      Gabriel richards burn (dorgu vdv)
      Semenyo gakpo ndiaye kudus (rejinders)
      Gyokeres pedro haland

      intially was going to WC gw12, 2fts, which?

      A) WC now
      B) gyokeres kudus to enzo mateta, WC gw12 or later

      1. who the Ozil r u
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        B. Your team still looks ok

      2. Joelinton Travel Tavern
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        WC now. Dorg Gakpo Kudus Reijnders Gyokeres all need to go.

      3. Taribo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        WC. 6 you’d probably ditch on a WC

      4. SligoRovers1928
        • 1 Year
        2 months, 28 days ago

        I’d be selling reijnders before kudus, not a great week to wildcard but probably not the worst
        If u can it’s better to wait till after the international break

        1. SligoRovers1928
          • 1 Year
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Just seen the kudus news, I would wc

      5. FourLokoLeipzig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Would wildcard for sure

    4. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Anyone playing the FH this game week?
      I have this team currently and looking to play it.. why? Because it’s fun and can’t see another game week I’ll be playing it.

      
Raya

      Virgil - Munoz - Gabriel - Senesi
      
Reijnders - Semenyo - Sarr - Bruno
Haaland - Mateta 



      Dubravka - Gordon - Andersen - Muniz

      1. who the Ozil r u
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        GW13?

      2. SligoRovers1928
        • 1 Year
        2 months, 28 days ago

        I was thinking about it purely because I did Saka and Kroupi to rice and Mateta early for a minus 4 but decided against it
        Don’t know when I’ll use free hit tbh, if you feel like using it this week, go for it

    5. AnyoneButLiverpool
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Raya Dubravka
      Timber Munoz Senesi Rodon VdV
      Gakpo Semenyo Reijnders Mbuemo Enzo
      Haaland Mateta Gyokeras

      4 FTs and 0.6m. Any advice on what to do? Help me please.

      1. AnyoneButLiverpool
        • 6 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Anyone please?

        1. Joelinton Travel Tavern
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          I would help but im a liverpool fan so I cant, sorry mate

          1. AnyoneButLiverpool
            • 6 Years
            2 months, 28 days ago

            Fair enough haha

      2. Dank Squid
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        I'm a Liverpool fan (sorry) but I would try to find replacements for Gakpo, Gyökeres and Reijnders. 4 FTs, wish I had the luxury

        1. AnyoneButLiverpool
          • 6 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Hahaha. Any suggestions?

          1. Dank Squid
            • 7 Years
            2 months, 28 days ago

            Sure. 0.4m in the bank, Gakpo, Gyökeres and Reijnders replacements. I'm not a genius, despite 2.5 top 10ks in the last 3 seasons, but I like a challenge

        2. who the Ozil r u
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Liverpool fixtures turn next week so you could hold Gakpo

      3. who the Ozil r u
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Reijnders + Gyorkes to Pedro + Rice? Just a suggestion

        1. AnyoneButLiverpool
          • 6 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          I might do that!

        2. Dank Squid
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          I like this one

      4. Carrovian
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Probs a third Arsenal by selling Gyok and then Rice or Gabriel.

        1. AnyoneButLiverpool
          • 6 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Thanks!

          1. Dank Squid
            • 7 Years
            2 months, 28 days ago

            Yes. You need Gabriel. Gyökeres downgrade (Thiago?), Rodon upgrade. Strong defense, less rotation

      5. SligoRovers1928
        • 1 Year
        2 months, 28 days ago

        I don’t like gyokeres or reijnders, or van de ven fixtures

        Gyokeres to Thiago, van de ven to Gabriel and reijnders to Sarr/Ndiaye looks nice

        1. SligoRovers1928
          • 1 Year
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Or maybe find a way of doing rodon to Gabriel, not sure about your selling prices

    6. Garfield1001
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Transfer in Enzo or Rice?

      Thanks!

      1. Joelinton Travel Tavern
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Both good options. Chelsea negative swing up soon though so Rice better long term

      2. SligoRovers1928
        • 1 Year
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Rice could be a season hold but I wouldn’t put him in if you already have an arsenal attacker

    7. Tripleh123
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Ndiaye to Enzo for free?

      1. Yes
      2. No

      1. Joelinton Travel Tavern
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Not this week

      2. AnyoneButLiverpool
        • 6 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Why would you sell him?

        1. Tripleh123
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Played 60mins, was subbed off last game. Unsure if he would play 90mins

      3. SligoRovers1928
        • 1 Year
        2 months, 28 days ago

        I sold him last week along with joao pedro and regret it
        He’s a good pick until Afcon, on pens, I would hold

      4. Dank Squid
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        No. Ndiaye deserved more so far, Enzo (in my team) might have been hyped up a bit too much

    8. OffsidePenalty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      3ft. best option?
      A) Woltemade back to JP
      B) Saka to Rice and Stach to Caicedo. (Bench Woltemade)
      C) VdV to Reece James. (Bench Senesi or Woltemade)
      D) VdV to Guehi (bench Senesi or Woltemade)
      E) Roll ft

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Save

      2. Joelinton Travel Tavern
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        E is safe, but i like C as a punt

    9. dansmith1985
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Worth a hit to take Kudus out? Senesi is my first on bench at this stage

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Start Senesi

    10. Tripleh123
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Who to captain this week?

      A. Haaland
      B. Mateta

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        A looks obvious

    11. who the Ozil r u
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Saka + Sarr to Mbuemo + Rice?
      Or anything else?

      Currently have this.
      Pope
      Gabriel Calafiori Guehi
      Saka Sarr Enzo Smenyo
      Haaland Mateta Woltemade

      Dubravka Minteh Senesi Alderete

    12. thetommy14
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      G2G?

      Pope
      Gabriel, Timber, Muñoz
      Mbuemo, Semenyo, Sarr, Neto
      Haaland, Mateta, Woltemade

      Dubravka, Senesi, Xhaha, Gudmund

      1. Joelinton Travel Tavern
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        I thought i read Neto is out, but i could've imagined it...

        If so easy swap to Rice

        1. thetommy14
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          That would be for a -4 and Neto is back in training

          1. who the Ozil r u
            • 13 Years
            2 months, 28 days ago

            Then why ask for advice

        2. who the Ozil r u
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Think 3 arsenal players are a definite

    13. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      1 FT 0 ITB, team is-

      Raya Dub
      Gabriel Vvd Senesi Andersen Richards
      Bruno Semenyo Gordon Kdh Stach
      Haaland Mateta Gyokores

      Who would you sell here?

      A Gordon to Enzo/Sarr
      B Gyok to JP/Thiago
      C Gyok + Gordon to Saka + Thiago (-4)
      D Gyok + Gordon to Saka + Guiu (-4) then Stach to Szobo in Gw12

      1. who the Ozil r u
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Gordon to Enzo and don’t take a hit. Although it sure Gyorkes is the best arsenal asset.

        If you had two transfers I would suggest Gordon + Gyorkes to Rice + Pedro

        1. lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Cheers

    14. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Kudus>Szos or hold and have a sub come in? I have transfers to burn & wildcard still so I can take a punt...

      1. SligoRovers1928
        • 1 Year
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Szobozlai?
        Hardly taking a punt on a cm facing city away

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Not a great entry point against City, wait until 12 for Szoboszlai

        1. shirtless
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Yeah I get you but subs are Guiu Foden or Hartman. 2 FTs and wildcard to use those looming fixtures tempt me...

          1. SligoRovers1928
            • 1 Year
            2 months, 28 days ago

            Enzo?

            1. shirtless
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 months, 28 days ago

              6.6 sale price and zip ITB! And 3 Chelsea

          2. shirtless
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 months, 28 days ago

            Rodon not Foden!

    15. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Liverpool are worse defensively than over half the league. No brainer Haaland (C)

    16. octopuscaveman
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 28 days ago

      Already have Gabriel, would you add:
      A. Timber
      B. Calafiori
      C. Munoz

      1. SligoRovers1928
        • 1 Year
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Timber is the safer bet, I’d go Munoz over calafiori but him and timber are really close

      2. Joelinton Travel Tavern
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Arsenal def double up is essential

        I prefer Timber but both are great options

      3. FantasyClub
        • 5 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        You have a CRY defender?

    17. SligoRovers1928
      • 1 Year
      2 months, 28 days ago

      I did Saka and Kroupi to rice and Mateta for a minus 4 on Sunday, was this the right decision or not?
      I’m now benching Thiago instead of kroupi

      1. who the Ozil r u
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Like it

      2. NoOneCares
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Benching Thiago is madness.

          1. SligoRovers1928
            • 1 Year
            2 months, 28 days ago

            I agree but to play him I would have to bench one of Haaland, Mateta, rice, semenyo, Bruno, boomo or caicedo

            1. FPL Blow-In
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 months, 28 days ago

              Play Thiago over Caicedo surely

      3. Tim2012
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Woltermade to Mateta?

        Yes or no

        1. SligoRovers1928
          • 1 Year
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Yes

        2. FantasyClub
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Yep

      4. FantasyClub
        • 5 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Lads have i benched the right ones?

        Petro
        Chalobah/Gab/Cala/Geuhi
        Rice/Sarr/Mbeumo/Semenyo
        Haaland/Mateta

        Vic/Thiago/Senesi/Gakpo

        1. SligoRovers1928
          • 1 Year
          2 months, 28 days ago

          I’d be tempted to put Thiago in over guehi, what with newcastles away form, and I wouldn’t be too willing to put Haiphong last on bench

          1. FantasyClub
            • 5 Years
            2 months, 28 days ago

            Was tempted by that or benching Semenyo but Geuhi shows no sign of slowing down. He just assisted again midweek. If he hauls it would be an obvious bad move in hindsight based on current form

            1. SligoRovers1928
              • 1 Year
              2 months, 28 days ago

              Guehi is the 7th most attacking defender in the league(xGI), but I’m not sure if that will continue
              If he doesn’t get a clean sheet this week a return for Thiago will be worth more than a return for Guehi, also Thiago is on pens
              Which is why I’m benching Thiago for my own team (laughs in imminent despair)

              Also, don’t know why it autocorrected gakpo to Haiphong

        2. how now brown cow
          • 11 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Have you used bench boost yet?

          1. FantasyClub
            • 5 Years
            2 months, 28 days ago

            Unfortunately yes SMH i really shouldve saved it

            1. how now brown cow
              • 11 Years
              2 months, 28 days ago

              I'd play thiago over guehi and have gakpo 1st sub.

              1. FantasyClub
                • 5 Years
                2 months, 28 days ago

                You don't think NEW solidified their defence midweek?
                I think that WHU game was a major wake up call and they may be quite focused on their defence, but yeah Thiagos stat's are great. I got his haul v MUN & played him v LIV

                1. how now brown cow
                  • 11 Years
                  2 months, 28 days ago

                  Newcastle away have been ropey. Brentford at home good.

              2. FantasyClub
                • 5 Years
                2 months, 28 days ago

                Benching Semenyo not an option eh?

      5. FDMS All Starz
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Would you do Woltemade —> Pedro for free?
        Still have my WC but planning to use it as late as possible, not sure if saving FTs is wise with 5FTs coming in gw16

        1. FantasyClub
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          I would or Thiago or Welbeck. I just don't like the Woltemade pick

      6. Ronnies
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Best option here;

        A) Play VVD
        B) Play Jeijnders
        C) Jeijnders to Enzo (-4)

        Cheers.

        1. SligoRovers1928
          • 1 Year
          2 months, 28 days ago

          U know it’s reijnders right?
          Probably reinders to Enzo, although be warned he will miss a game or two when the fixtures get more congested

        2. Carrovian
          • 2 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          B

      7. rozzo
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Start one

        A) Tarkowski
        B) Senesi
        C) VdV

        1. how now brown cow
          • 11 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Much a muchness. A maybe.

      8. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        A - woltemade to thiago
        B - woltemade to Pedro
        C - hold

        1. Carrovian
          • 2 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Hold

        2. Hutchiniho
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Depends why you want to swap him out.
          In isolation, he’s the best of those three

      9. Carrovian
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Raya (Dubravka)
        Gabriel Rodon Keane (Andersen) (Senesi)
        Bruno F Ndiaye Semenyo Enzo (Stach)
        Gyok Haaland Mateta

        3 FTs

        Stuck between
        A/ Gyok, Stach, Keane -> Guiu, Mbuemo, Timber
        B/ Gyok, Stach -> Guiu, Rice - play Keane / Andersen / Senesi and have 2Fts next week

        Any advice much obliged

        1. Hutchiniho
          • 7 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          A

      10. Hutchiniho
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Which do you like best?

        A. Saka, Mbeumo, Thiago

        B. Rice, Bruno, Woltemade ?

        1. Joelinton Travel Tavern
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          Rice, Mbeumo, Wolte

      11. The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 28 days ago

        Site down for anyone else?

        1. The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 28 days ago

          *the FPL official site