Fantasy Football Captain Picks Gameweek 29
Welcome to Fantasy Football Captain Picks Gameweek 29. “What’s the point in reading a Captain Picks article when players like VvD somehow end up being the top scorer after unpredictable flurries in the final 10 minutes?”
I actually just made that up. On reflection, it’s an oddly specific quote, so you’d have probably guessed as much… I digress. However, if somebody really did say that, it’d be pretty justified frustration. The previous Gameweeks’ top scorers lately? Don’t ask. It’s a far-from-illustrious list: Deulofeu, Sterling, Laporte, King, Schär, Rice, Deeney… now, I could continue with this pessimistic tone, but it’s well known that Agüero’s pair of home hat-tricks are marginally hidden away by that sorry lot. Deeney’s cumbersome body alone could probably hide both of them.
Salah’s recent string of disappointing blanks are hidden away far more discretely. Neither player features below, actually, but I wouldn’t discourage you from keeping the faith. No, there simply seems to be 5+ better captaincy options for this weekend, that’s all. Is this essentially how divorces begin? Let’s hope for no more broken hearts on a mellow Sunday evening and check out our ‘workmates’ who keep smiling at us.
Raheem Sterling vs Bournemouth (A)
He’s been rested for 2 of his last 4 fixtures in the PL and effortlessly accrued 28 points in the pair that he started — he was playing against Arsenal and Chelsea for those — you’d surely think, then, that Bournemouth will be completely unable to resist him. Sorry; there honestly isn’t an intentional ‘lust’ theme for this aimless article…
Anyway, yeah, The Cherries have been getting absolutely battered recently: 17 goals conceded against Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs and Man United in under 2 months. In fairness to them, those were matches away from home, but also matches that weren’t against Man City: the team who’ve scored 128 goals in all competitions already. If you still require convincing evidence, Sterling’s bagged at least a goal in all 6 of his glittering appearances against Howe’s troops, including a hat-trick back in 2015 that I can still recall watching clearly. The last PL player to net against a given opponent 7 times consecutively was Lukaku, though, who probably did so by accident.
Form: 6
Fixture: 7
Explosiveness: 8
Paul Pogba vs Southampton (H)
He’s finally done what every noob FPL manager (the guy in your office who plays a 4-4-2 every Gameweek but has been “unlucky” until DdG finally gets him 12 points…) assumed that he would when he returned to Man United; Pogba’s become FPL bread and butter.
Indeed, with 5 home matches under OGS now, he’s managed 6 goals (and an assist for good measure) in them — only blanking in the Liverpool match — yielding an almost inhuman 10.2-points-per-match average for that period. I honestly just moved my own team’s armband from somebody below to this cocky fade-master. As for Saints, well, they haven’t actually conceded more than 2 goals in a PL match this year thus far. There’s a first occasion for everything. Many things. Ok, fine, who knows. Even a bread-and-butter marriage can eventually go stale.
Form: 7
Fixture: 8
Explosiveness: 7
Eden Hazard vs Fulham (A)
Fulham have somehow conceded 63 goals in the PL already. That’s essentially all that I’m gonna say here. Scroll down to Mr Wolf now if you really wish.
As a brief disclaimer: Eden got substituted after 59[.something] minutes (and actually agreed to walk off the pitch) in his midweek match. Chelsea won; Hazard owners definitely lost. There’s also some breaking news to consider, as Ranieri has just made way for Scotty P to romp in as the caretaker manager. Can that cure the Fulham defence? It does little to dissuade taking a risk on this rested midget, if we’re being honest.
Form: 4
Fixture: 8
Explosiveness: 7
Raúl Jiménez vs Cardiff (H)
Nobody beats Fulham for goals conceded, but in 2nd place, Cardiff offer 55 goals, a decent effort, and Raúl will be keen to benefit. This captaincy might not be the sexiest option (which isn’t fitting for a towering man of Jiménez’ standards) but it’s an efficient and smart one nonetheless. If backing the previous candidate is like gambling in a casino for a whole night, this is like putting your cash in an investment bond, albeit a seemingly unpopular one.
It would also have very low interest rates; Jiménez has only ever had two double-digit hauls, both 12 points, so don’t expect a piñata party. I think that’s the first unnecessary stereotype for this article! Not bad. Surely my last candidate won’t warrant too many controversial comments…
Form: 7
Fixture: 9
Explosiveness: 5
Harry Kane vs Arsenal (H)
Scrap that. My bad. If you really put your head into making FPL decisions, approaching them face-on, Kane tends to find his way back into your team. He can score you 13 points with a brace, or 17 points for a hat-trick, or even 18 points for a haul and then a full-speed headbutt after netting those 4 goals. The possibilities are just mind-numbing.
It’s true, Harry loves to play Arsenal, as he can boast a joint-record 8 goals against us. It may be the dreaded early kick-off, he may well be very unrepresented by teams of the top-10k managers, but don’t be surprised to see that white shirt of his with a blue star.
Form: 5
Fixture: 6
Explosiveness: 9
All the best for this weekend! Especially if Felipe Anderson’s tempting you…
Thanks for reading Fantasy Football Captain Picks Gameweek 29. This article was written by Jamesimmo.
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Sorry if I’m intruding and I might be by myself here but I think ppl need to say what their chip strategy is when asking for advice. Does it not differ massively depending on that?
It does. Problem is many don’t still have a proper one, with all the possible dgw32 fixtures still up in the air.
Yeah maybe is it me or we still don’t have most of the information I have no idea what I should be doing
Ask Init’s mate Ben, on Twitter 😉 Nothing’s set in stone but there’s a strong possibility about a lot of the fixtures. I’m just trying to get a gauge off that Smash mate
For me its FH in 31 since I only have 2 players then if I do not count bench fodder. But I have a team that could be BB-worthy (if the gameweeks will turn out as expected) with a few FT’s.
WC and TC later, and maybe BB too
Hi Allan. Sorry so you’re FH to get a full 11 in the 1st blank. Then what are u doing in the double and blank the week after?
We’ll see, maybe wildcard. It seems that no matter what stradergy you use you will end up with one bad gameweek…
I could play with 5-7 players or so in 31, including bench fodder instead. But it would damage my team along the way so I do it this way.
Might not be the best way to do it of course. If I had more players in 31 I would go another way…
Yeah, if only 2/3 players at this point you can’t really build towards 31 without hits, so perhaps better to take advantage from 29/30 (when others are selling to prep for said blank) and FH in 31. You do have a disadvantage there though which is while the ones Free Hiting in 32 May choose who ever they want you’ll be tied to the ones you have now. Adding to that, 32 is after an IB , so I’m not sure really if you shouldn’t build to navigate 31 with a half decent squad looking at FH in 32.
Guys I’m tempted to do Erik and PEA to hazard and higuain for a hit. Any views. Thanks guys.
What chips do u have, when do u plan on using them fella?
Hey bud, I’ve all chips and wc. I think I’m going for FH in 32 for dgw.
Yeah, then that makes sense to me personally. I chose Vardy this week over Hog. I’ve taken -4s the last 2 week’s to hope for 11 starters in 31. Obviously it’s seen as a -2 If u do that week but if u think a player will score better than someone this week then personally it makes sense to do it early for me. I shipped Son out for Mane last GW and got lucky.
Who knows, this game is Russian roulette but that’s why we like it
I can see your foresight with Fulham away on Sunday and then GW31 in mind (where two Chelsea players are better than Arsenal and Spurs) but do you need to do them this week? Can you afford just one of these moves for no hit?
Yeah I could higuain for Auba for no hit, but I just have enough money now to do both before they go up in price, if that happens, plus I like the fixture and I’m chasing big time in my ml
As you are chasing, would you likely captain one of the Chelsea boys?
If so, then I think it comes down to how lucky you feel. It’s Chelsea’s recent away form which worries me but they should easily take care of Fulham.
Good luck mate – (go for it 😉 )
Cheers guys, I reckon I’ll go for it and probably captain one of them, not sure which one yet though
Hi fellas. Plan is to Fh32, WC34, BB35, TC on a good fixture.
1FT £2.5 ITB. Initially was planning to captain Aguero but now that Jesus is fit then it is more than likely Aguero will be rested. Hence the reason my i’m captaining Pogba vs Sou and considering the fact Pogba has a ban in the Europa league game.
Was planning on doing: Son –> Hazard with the FT but now im fearing that I won’t be having a keeper this week. I know its not advisable to hit for a keeper so just ride itout and go keeperless thia GW? Or take the hit for a GW31 keeper like Fabianski?
Patricio to Fabianski giving you a GK in GW31?
Ordinarily I would advise to keep Patricio for his double in GW32 but if you are FH anyway it won’t matter.
So would u recommend doing both transfers for a hit? Son and Patricio to Hazard and Fab?
I actually meant just the goalkeeper one. I don’t think you have a problem to solve with Son do you? This Arsenal game could have bags of goals and then it’s Southampton next.
Hi eagle, I’m thinking exactly the same regarding the armband. Like I said above, its obvs not the norm to take a hit for a defensive player but if it pays off in the short term i think it’s worth doing in this situation.
Thoughts please.
looking to replace Auba an either son or Sane
I have 1xft and 1.1 in the bank.
ideas?
I wouldn’t rush players out for a hit with so much uncertainty ahead.
Can’t you keep your FT or have I missed an injury?
No injuries that I know of.
just Auba doesn’t fill me with points and goals.
plus I am chasing and the leader, and 2nd place has Aguero, so need to do something
Auba and Son have tough games, and something makes me think that Sane might not play
thats why I think I need to mix it up this week
this is my team, although AWB is now passed fit to play.
Honestly that’s not bad. I’d leave it this week.
seriously????
what about a rearrangement by bringing in camarasa or awb?
what about captain?
do we think aguero will play this weekend?
should I not take advantage of the fact Chelsea are playing managerless Fulham
It’s just my opinion take it or leave it.
If you want someone to tell you to buy Chelsea players they may be along in a minute.
Buy Chelsea players!
Bang on cue.
I am not saying I dont appreciate your opinion Gallant, because I do.
I appreciate everyone’s opinion, always have done.
He just appreciates the opinion of those who recommend Hazard for Son a bit more 😉
Dont stir things ZL…lol
Cant afford Hazard…lol
unless I ditch Sane and Auba for Hazard and Higuain..lol
Sane to Haz? If not then hold I say! 😀
Well I did Son and Auba to Vardy and Haz
For a hit?
I have Sane and Son….lol
Who is better, Vardy or Higuain? (sounds like a Harry Hill line for a fight!!!)
Yeah for a hit. I have no idea, Vardy is cheaper so allows funds elsewhere though
Think if I go down that route, I will ditch Sane and keep Son. Sane has less minutes, and Son is more likely to score, get assists.
Vardy, as you say is cheaper, goal poacher (then again, so is Higuain), but has a new manager to impress.
They both have doubles, and as you say, gives money to put elsewhere.
Captain Hazard it is,.
I have all my chips: preparing for the blank without using one.
Son – Hazard or Mane?
Thanks
Mane has the form if you’re OK with doubling up on Liverpool attack.
Afternoon gang. Would love any thoughts on my lineup for this weekend. Was originally planning Auba > Kun and Richy out for a hit but given the chatter on here, may just sit tight and save the FT this week. Yes? Lineup right or play one of the Hammers? Thanks for any input. 1Ft, 1.4 itb.
Colriles
Don’t know if you’ve seen the Wolves news but Patricio had been confirmed by the manager as being rested. So Fabianski is coming in for you which is fine. Rest looks good.
I’d save the transfer.
Cheers GP, no I hadn’t. (goes back and reads all the pages frantically
). Am I the only that doesn’t think Jesus being fit means Kun is rested? And it’s reeeeeally hard for me not to transfer out Richarlson….
Gonna throw a curveball at you but how about Auba to Barnes and Richarlison to Sterling and stick the armband on him or even Hazard if you prefer a gw31 player.
Not the worst shout Brooky. Just not my style to go without a premium fwd just in case. If Kane, Kun or Auba became must-have, I’d be hard pressed to get em in. Prob could be solved with a solid chip plan….wish I had one of those!