Captain Sensible
2 December 2025 455 comments
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Gameweek 13 was one to forget for the 1.1m+ Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers who made Erling Haaland (£14.9m) their Triple Captain. The Norwegian could muster only one shot as he blanked at home for the first time since Gameweek 2.

In the first midweek Gameweek of the season, Manchester City travel to Fulham, a team that Haaland has scored six goals against in as many matches.

As usual in Captain Sensible, we consider whether there is a case to look beyond Haaland this week, especially with Arsenal and Manchester United enjoying appealing fixtures.

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 14 ahead of Tuesday’s 6pm GMT deadline.


Captaincy Poll

best captain 14

Once again, Haaland leads the Fantasy Football Scout captaincy poll, albeit with less support than last week. Just shy of 50% of site users believe the Norwegian, who has scored 14 goals in 13 league starts, is the best option for Gameweek 13.

Bukayo Saka (£10.1m) is the only other player to receive at least 10% of public backing. The England midfielder, who has returned 21 points in the last three Gameweeks, faces Brentford at the Emirates.

Elsewhere, three other players can boast over 5% support: Bruno Fernandes (£8.9m), Antoine Semenyo (£7.8m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£8.6m). Of the three, only the former picked up an attacking return last time out.


Player Stats – Last Six Gameweeks

*Data and prices correct as of 23:59 on December 1

UCL Fantasy Matchday 5: Best Attacking Return Player Percentages 2

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

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  1. cescpistols1
    • 10 Years
    12 days, 1 hour ago

    G2G? 0FT, 0.0 ITB. All chips played.

    Raya
    Virgil Guehi O'Reilly
    Saka (c) Mbeumo Semenyo Ndiaye
    Haaland Mateta J.Pedro

    Dubravka VDV King Gudmundsson

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      11 days, 23 hours ago

      Looks solid. Loving the captain pick.

  2. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    12 days, 1 hour ago

    Oops, didn’t realise the deadline was today

    Sarr to

    1. Bruno G
    2. Minteh

    1. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      12 days, 1 hour ago

      Honestly go for Elliot Anderson

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        12 days, 56 mins ago

        Not a differential for my H2H

    2. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 days, 57 mins ago

      2

  3. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    12 days, 1 hour ago

    Already taken a hit. Is this worth another?

    A. Enzo > Foden
    B. No

    Thanks

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      12 days, 1 hour ago

      B

    2. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      12 days, 1 hour ago

      B

    3. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      12 days, 1 hour ago

      B

    4. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 days, 58 mins ago

      B

    5. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      12 days, 22 mins ago

      A imo. And (C). Live a little.

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        12 days, 15 mins ago

        🙂

        Do you think Foden is a good pick, I actually wanted Mbuemo, but that pesky 0.1 I am missing.

        Everytime I have owned Foden, he has done very little.

        1. Sheffield Wednesday
          • 5 Years
          12 days, 11 mins ago

          I'd be tempted to get Foden but don't think he's worth a hit over playing Enzo this week.

        2. Over Midwicket
          • 13 Years
          12 days, 8 mins ago

          I think we're witnessing Fodens final form. Central position, shooting in sight, ridiculous ball control and vision. He'll be essential in a couple of GWs. Jump on hin now.

    6. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      12 days, 3 mins ago

      Possibly if it sets you up longer term.

    7. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      12 days, 3 mins ago

      No way

  4. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    12 days, 1 hour ago

    Better option this gw?

    a. Start anderson (wol) a
    b. sarr > minteh -4, bench anderson

    Have a weak bench of vdv and diouf in case of midweek rotation.

    1. polecalmer
      • 13 Years
      12 days, 56 mins ago

      play Anderson

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      12 days, 55 mins ago

      Seems a strange choice to not play Anderson

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        12 days, 54 mins ago

        Agreed. Just feel the need for a strong bench in case of midweek rotation.

    3. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      12 days, 1 min ago

      I have a nagging feeling Anderson is going to haul this week. Think I may just play him myself.

  5. cescpistols1
    • 10 Years
    12 days, 1 hour ago

    G2G? 0FT, 0.0 ITB. All chips played.

    Raya
    Virgil O’Reilly Guehi
    Saka (c) Mbeumo Semenyo Ndiaye
    Haaland Mateta J.Pedro

    Dubravka VdV King Gudmundsson

    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      12 days, 54 mins ago

      Prefer Bruno to Saka and would captain him.

  6. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 days, 1 hour ago

    A or B ? Your opinion ?

    A. Saka, Minteh, Szobozlai
    B. Eze, Foden, Gakpo

    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      12 days, 56 mins ago

      A.

      B would have you sweating every week because they are all a risk from a minutes perspective.

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        12 days, 55 mins ago

        A

    2. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      12 days, 54 mins ago

      A, safer for mins

      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 days, 40 mins ago

        Thanks all

    3. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      12 days, 32 mins ago

      A. All should be pretty much nailesd

  7. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    12 days, 48 mins ago

    Which is better?

    A- Sarr + Joao Pedro > Tavenier + Gyokeres -4
    B- Sarr > Semenyo for free

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 6 Years
      12 days, 45 mins ago

      gyokeres is a dead pic. wont even last 70 mins if he does start and then will be benched next week anwyay

  8. Nightcrawler
    • 6 Years
    12 days, 47 mins ago

    guys opinions please

    A) Rodon ---> O'Reilly (bench andersen)

    B) King ---> Anderson ( bench andersen)

    C) Play andersen, save FT (already have 2 FT)
    __________________________________________________________

    Mef and Mid is:

    Munoz VVD Timber Andersen Rodon

    Saka Mbuemo Semenyo Enzo King

    1. Oya
      • 3 Years
      12 days, 36 mins ago

      B

    2. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      12 days, 32 mins ago

      B for sure

  9. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    12 days, 44 mins ago

    Are N’Diaye and Semenyo going to AFCON with their respective nations?

    Should I sell one for a short term punt on:

    A) Harvey Barnes (TOT, BUR)
    B) Bruno Fernandes (WHU, wol)

    1. el polako
      • 8 Years
      12 days, 41 mins ago

      I don’t think Semenyo is.

    2. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      12 days, 34 mins ago

      Ndiaye - yes, Semenyo - No

  10. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    12 days, 38 mins ago

    Senesi to tarkowski or hall?

    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      12 days, 36 mins ago

      Thial that 4.9 NEW defender.

    2. Oya
      • 3 Years
      12 days, 35 mins ago

      Hall, but you will need bench cover

    3. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      12 days, 33 mins ago

      Go Thiaw

    4. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      12 days, 33 mins ago

      Neither. Must be someone else you can go for

  11. GoonerGirl
    • 6 Years
    12 days, 37 mins ago

    Who to bring in for Senesi?
    A) Thiaw
    B) O'reilly

    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      12 days, 35 mins ago

      A

    2. Oya
      • 3 Years
      12 days, 34 mins ago

      B

    3. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      12 days, 33 mins ago

      B

    4. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      12 days, 33 mins ago

      B

      1. GoonerGirl
        • 6 Years
        12 days, 29 mins ago

        Thanks guys.

  12. aapoman
    • 12 Years
    12 days, 34 mins ago

    2ft and 0.2itb

    Raya
    VVD Richards Neco
    Saka Bruno Semenyo Ndiaye Rogers
    Haaland Mateta

    Dubravka; Andersen, Rodon, Guiu

    FH still on hand so thinking about Neco + Rogers -> Timber + Anderson. Sound good?

  13. Oya
    • 3 Years
    12 days, 33 mins ago

    Start
    A) Anderson
    B) Thiago

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      12 days, 31 mins ago

      B

  14. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    12 days, 32 mins ago

    Captain this week

    A Haaland
    B Bruno
    C Saka

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      12 days, 31 mins ago

      C

    2. Oya
      • 3 Years
      12 days, 31 mins ago

      I will try Saka. Probably

    3. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      12 days, 30 mins ago

      A

    4. el polako
      • 8 Years
      12 days, 30 mins ago

      Bruno.
      West Ham are atrocious - lost to Liverpool.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        12 days, 1 min ago

        Bruno 0 goal, 2 assists in 11 games against whu

        1. Sheffield Wednesday
          • 5 Years
          11 days, 23 hours ago

          So you're saying he's due? 😉

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 12 Years
            11 days, 23 hours ago

            Basically 🙂

    5. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      12 days, 17 mins ago

      Haaland

  15. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    12 days, 29 mins ago

    Tarkowski and N’Diaye to Chalobah and Mbeumo for free?

    Bit concerned Chalobah may be afforded a rest soon but think the priority vs Leeds will be Fofana who mate be benched for Tosin

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      12 days, 21 mins ago

      Given my team below it would be disingenuous if I didn't say yes.

    2. Sloopy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 days, 6 mins ago

      I would!

  16. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 5 Years
    12 days, 28 mins ago

    Used my FTs to get rid of red flagged players leaving me with a slight benching headache in attack:

    Raya (Dubravka)
    Virgil Calafiori Chalobah (Mukiele Rodon)
    B.Fernades Mbeumo Semenyo Rice Anderson
    Haaland Mateta Woltemade

    Bench Anderson(wol), or Woltemade(TOT), or?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      12 days, 24 mins ago

      Anderson

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      12 days, 20 mins ago

      Wolt.

    3. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      12 days, 19 mins ago

      Anderson

    4. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      12 days, 6 mins ago

      Can't bench Wolt.

    5. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      11 days, 23 hours ago

      Wut no way you are considering benching Woltemade against Spurs

      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 5 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        Someone made the suggestion when I stated I'd be benching Anderson (wol) in another post, so no harm in soliciting further opinions.
        To be fair I have stated in the past that it's compulsory to play anyone facing Wolves.

    6. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 days, 23 hours ago

      Wolte??! No!!! Anderson surely Shirley.

    7. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      11 days, 23 hours ago

      Looks like I'm keeping Anderson first sub. Thanks for the many responses..

  17. dansmith1985
    • 3 Years
    12 days, 20 mins ago

    Kudus to Rice for free?

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      12 days, 3 mins ago

      Yes

    2. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      11 days, 23 hours ago

      Sure

    3. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 days, 23 hours ago

      Yep

  18. Taegugk Warrior
    • 7 Years
    12 days, 12 mins ago

    Sarr to Bruno F for -4...
    Y/N..?

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      12 days, 3 mins ago

      Y

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 days, 2 mins ago

      Y

    3. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      11 days, 23 hours ago

      Yeah why not

  19. dansmith1985
    • 3 Years
    12 days, 3 mins ago

    Best defender up to 4.5?

    1. Moon Dog
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        Probably Joachim Andersen

        There's always Mukiele, Esteve, Rodon

      • aapoman
        • 12 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        Andersen the only one. Then the 4.0ish defenders come next

      • Drizzle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        Andersen, maybe Van Hecke too

    2. Nightf0x
      • 10 Years
      12 days, 2 mins ago

      Alison
      Trufert cala richards oreily (renidlo)
      Saka gakpo mbeumo neto (buendia)
      Haland mateta (thiago)

      Which ? 2 ft

      A) roll ft, g2g
      B) trufert buendia to hincapie 4.4mid. (or) guehi 4.7mid.
      C) buendia to anderson, bench trufert

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 days ago

        C

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      11 days, 23 hours ago

      Really struggling with captaincy. Who are you going for ?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        Haaland, good record against Fulham

      2. aapoman
        • 12 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        I think I might just go Haaland but I'm really tempted by Bruno and Saka.

    4. Moon Dog
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        O'Reilly owners not worried about Ait Nouri?

        Pep is the kind of person to have a new favourite flavour of ice cream every month.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          11 days, 23 hours ago

          I was watching FML FPL last night. They think RAN gets this game.

        2. Guru Mediation
          • 10 Years
          11 days, 23 hours ago

          Hmm, I think the opposite actually, Pep is the kind of manager to take a look at a player he's brought in and marginalise them, e.g. Phillips.

          O'Reilly (like Cancelo before him) is looking like a favourite who won't dip in and out of the team.

          He may well get a rest in this busy period though, so the advice is decent in that we need decent benches e.g. I probably should replace Sensei this week in case O'Reilly gets his rest

      • abaalan
        • 9 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        Pope and sarr to :

        A.fernandes and verburggen
        B. Gakpo and Sanchez

        Got Cunha also

        1. Ronnies
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          11 days, 23 hours ago

          A

      • Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        Pope a must sell? Other keeper is Dubravka.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          11 days, 23 hours ago

          No. With that fixture run, you need confirmation that Howe has actually dropped him and that he's injured.

      • BusbySwede
        • 8 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        Bench one?
        1) Burn
        2) Munoz
        3) O'Reilly
        4) Anderson
        5) Enzo

        1. Sheffield Wednesday
          • 5 Years
          11 days, 23 hours ago

          I look at that and wonder who your other two defenders are.

          1. BusbySwede
            • 8 Years
            11 days, 23 hours ago

            Timber and he feels nailed, and Senesi

            1. Sheffield Wednesday
              • 5 Years
              11 days, 23 hours ago

              4

      • Ronnies
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        Best option;

        A) Jeijnders to Minteh (FT)

        B) Jeijnders/Semenyo to Minteh/Bruno (-4)

        C) Jeijnders/Pedro to Foden/Thiago (-4)

        Cheers.

      • JBG
        • 7 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        Eze + Sarr to Saka + Anderson? For free?

        1. lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
          11 days, 23 hours ago

          Yes

      • corderz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        2FT's + £0

        Verbruggen Dubravka
        Timber VVD Munoz O'Reilly Thiaw
        Mbeuno Rogers Doku Minteh Ouatarra
        Haaland Woltemade Thiago

        A) Rogers + Doku > B.Fernandes + King
        B) Roll

        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          11 days, 23 hours ago

          B

        2. aapoman
          • 12 Years
          11 days, 23 hours ago

          Defense is pretty stacked. With that said I think you can easily do A. King is the perfect bench player for you

      • Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        A) Pope, Senesi & Sarr -> Sanchez, Thiaw & Gakpo
        B) Senesi, Sarr & Semenyo -> Thiaw, Bruno & Minteh

        Pope
        Timber, Richards, Senesi
        Saka, Mbeumo, Semenyo, Sarr
        Haaland, Mateta, Woltemade

        Dubravka, Xhaka, Rodon, Alderete
        Bank 0.8m, 5FTs, no chips

      • grooveymatt65
        • 12 Years
        11 days, 23 hours ago

        Hi guys quick question

        If you still had your free hit, would you play it this week it or save it for later?

        thanks

        1. aapoman
          • 12 Years
          11 days, 23 hours ago

          If you didn't play it last week most likely your team doesn't need it this week. I'm still holding on to it. Might play it in gw16 but not locked in yet.