Fantasy Football Captain Picks Gameweek 12
Welcome to Fantasy Football Captain Picks Gameweek 12. It’s not even midweek yet — you probably haven’t had a chance to clean your bed sheets from last weekend’s action — but, given FPL’s intrinsic infidelity, it’s already high time to recommence the search for your next one-gameweek stand and gently feel thei- ok, I’m sorry, not again. We’ve reached November now; things are getting serious. Shall we discuss a selection of 5 players who’ve performed well recently? What a novel concept. If every FPL manager who read this weighed in afterwards, perhaps the consensus could be visualised via some sort of online poll, revealing the trustworthiest of long-term armband-bearers. Frankly, if the FF247 admin can continually clear up the digital mess that I cause whilst uploading articles, anything’s possible. Let’s carry that cautious optimism over to candidate No. 1 for this weekend…
Mohamed Salah vs Fulham (H)
Fulham have somehow conceded 29 goals already: that’s 4 more than lacklustre Burnley allowed, 5 more than lowly Cardiff have shipped and 11 more than the Man United backline became permeable to. Many would argue that Man City, who have the honour of hosting the latter flops on Sunday evening, are the go-to team for goals and captains again; some would argue, in fairness, that Pep’s tactical genius is actually down to his baldness and the 10 minutes per day of contemplation time that he gains from not having to scrub his infertile scalp. Twitter’s a wonderful place.
I digress. Only against The Champions has he, Mo Salah, blanked at home so far. His collated Anfield scores: {8, 8, 8, 3, 15, __} and, whilst it’s a daunting task to mathematically predict what’s next in that absurd sequence, my gut instincts tell me that it’ll be considerably greater than 3 points, which arguably illustrates why I’m a dubious physicist. The takeaway: any other captaincy this weekend seems equally questionable.
Form: 7
Fixture: 9
Explosiveness: 8
Eden Hazard vs Everton (H)
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 04: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Eden Hazard. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
It’s worth noting that Eden has a similar anti-blank home record: {4, 11, 20, 10, 1, 4, __} is even harder to predict, with those 4s coming from two 20-something-minute cameos, two substitutions that won Chelsea the match through Hazard’s influence. That aggravatingly burning rash (of temptation) from last weekend, one that may well be teasing you towards dumping him for Sterling, should clear up quickly once this dwarf starts waddling again.
Form: 6
Fixture: 7
Explosiveness: 8
Marko Arnautovic vs Huddersfield (A)
Marko Arnautovic of West Ham United shoots to score his sides 1st goal in the 10th minute to make it 1-0 past Joe Hart. (photo by John Patrick Fletcher/Action Plus via Getty Images)
I’m anxiously aware that ‘7’ is generous for a man who’s just returned to full fitness, but he looked pretty potent against Burnley’s defence recently, a real poacher who can also bully and run at defences with the ball near his feet. Here’s your frisky differential…
Form: 7
Fixture: 7
Explosiveness: 7
Raheem Agüero vs Man United (H)
Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates his 29th minute goal with Sergio Aguero. (photo by Tim Williams/Action Plus via Getty Images)
If possible, I’d recommend one from this semi-named (please read that carefully) pair of staggeringly fluid forwards, but I can’t even guess Pep’s rotated line-up for the Shakhtar match. Frankly, if you currently own both, you’re doing far too well to take my advice.
Form: 8
Fixture: 6
Explosiveness: 8
Sadio Mané vs Fulham (H)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Sadio Mane of Liverpool celebrates with teammate Xherdan Shaqiri after scoring his team’s fourth goal vs Cardiff. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
I could’ve promoted either Callum Wilson or Harry Kane here, both talented and poised with a decent fixture, but it would’ve been disrespectful to Mr Forehead’s goalscoring abilities. If captaining Salah somehow doesn’t appeal, or perhaps you don’t own him these days, Mané’s got you covered. Probably.
Form: 6
Fixture: 9
Explosiveness: 7
Good luck, folks, especially if you risk it with a Saturday captain! Kane’s due….
Thanks for reading Fantasy Football Captain Picks Gameweek 12. This article was written by James.
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How did TAA played in Europe as he got subbed of at halftime..?
Is it TAA to van dijk worth the FT?
You didn’t have TAA on the previous page
Secret team.hehe
So I have Raheem Aguero and the waddling dwarf, as well as Vardy at home to Burnley (could he be a captain option??)
But my biggest worry is I don’t have any Liverpool attacking cover.
I already did Mitro to Arnie so I have 1ft left with 0.1 itb, what should I do here? Wait for Man City line up tonight and transfer out one of Aguero/Sterling to bring some Liverpool? Or just leave it as is?
Sterling to Mané for a week or so might be your best / easiest bet?
That’s probably the easiest indeed Init.
Now I need to figure out if it’s really worth it (would you do it? I guess I will be more inclined to do it if Sterling plays 90 minutes tonight), and for how long.
I possibly would be I’d also want Sterling back asap.
Thanks Init.
It makes me think I need to be wary of price rises if I want to be able to bring Sterling back.
Cheers!
Is it TAA to van dijk worth the FT?
Why did TAA got subbed in Europe at 45? Anyone watched the match?
There are rumours that, after being humiliated by Iwobi at the weekend and then by Red Star last night, he will be “rested” this weekend.
But they are just rumours and there are many people on this site who will know a lot more than I.
Brilliant
Thanks for the article James!
Really struggling to settle on a wc team. Which is the better way to go?
Probably 1 Migs, don’t think it’s wise going sans Kun.
Thanks Init. Are you still holding onto yours? I saw you were throwing a possibility out there last week
Yep, hanging on to it for now. Was just playing around with it but realistically there’s no point me using it just yet as unless Kun and / or Salah leave I can’t really make any major changes and not many are overly needed anyway. Probably keep it as close to the expiry date as I can.
Sterling’s ppm has been better than kun’s this season and last season. Although kun’s ownership is a big risk!
Is it worth taking a hit to do Arnie >> Mitro? I currently have Mitro benched for Holebas, if I get Arnie I’ll play him instead. Can easily see him making back that -4 within this week.
It’s close but I’d prob say no Veer. Holebas could/should very well keep a cleanie this week. So save the -4 and roll the dice. Just imo.
Yeah I was thinking that too, Watford should keep a CS against Southampton if no one else. Just don’t want to live to regret it if Arnie scores a brace against Huddersfield
Mitro’s price is expected to drop tomorrow/Friday. Will that impact you?
Not really, got 1.9 in the bank
Hmmmm…. in which case I’m not sure one way or the other. Flip a coin?