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Who to captain in GW29? What the experts say

By The Scout 18 Mar 2021
Raphinha

Back Kane or take a chance on a differential like Raphinha? The Scout's panel reveal their picks

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The Scout's panel of experts give their verdicts on who managers should captain ahead of the Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 29 deadline of 18:30 GMT on Friday 19 March.

Utkarsh Dalmia (@zophar666)

Harry Kane (£11.5m) is the obvious and most popular pick but, if you are looking to differentiate, Raphinha (£5.6m) or Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.5m) could both deliver.

Geoff Dance (@GeoffreyDance)

Kane is a strong option, owned by 43 per cent of managers.

However, Aubameyang has six goals in the last four matches in which he's played at least 45 minutes. Owned by only 11 per cent, he scored and supplied an assist at West Ham United last season.

Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily)

Kane is the obvious pick. With five attacking returns in the last four Gameweeks, he looks sure to return.

Jesse Lingard (£6.1m) also looks a good option as he has returned in five of his six outings for West Ham.

Pranil Sheth (@Lateriser12)

Kane looks like he's going to be the most popular option but we don't know how he will be affected if Son Heung-min (£9.5m) misses out.

I quite like Raphinha and Aubameyang as differential options.

Lee Bonfield (@FPLFamily)

Chelsea are the best team for Expected Goals Conceded (xGC) over the last six Gameweeks, but right there in second are Brighton & Hove Albion, who should have more than enough to keep out Newcastle United.

The Magpies have also allowed the third-most headed attempts over the last four Gameweeks, so if you're looking for a differential captain, Lewis Dunk (£5.0m) could be the one!

Ben Crabtree (@FC_CrabDogg)

Despite Aston Villa being quite tight at the back, I'm finding it hard not to back Kane. Spurs have fluctuating form but with the lack of enticing options elsewhere, I'm likely to play it safe.

Ben McNair (@drbenmcnair)

I'm all for differentials if you're playing catch-up at this stage of the season, but it's very hard to look past Kane.

If I did take the risk I think I'd go with Raphinha, who has been creating lots of chances in recent weeks.

Paul Gee (@FPLPaulGee)

I’m probably looking at Kane for captain again. Dunk could be a differential due to Newcastle’s poor away form and Brighton's excellent defence at home.

Holly Shand (@FFCommunity_)

I can't look beyond Kane. He's definitely got the highest upside in a weekend of slim pickings due to the Blank Gameweek.

Hopefully Spurs can find their form of a couple of weeks ago, although Son will be a big loss if he fails to recover from injury.

Nick (@WGTA_Nick)

There is just one standout pick this week and that is Kane. The question is whether you want to play it safe with the herd or gamble on a differential and target that massive upside.

Next: Scout Selection: Trossard picked in Brighton double-up

See: The Scout's essential FPL tips for Blank Gameweek 29

Remember, the Gameweek 29 deadline is at 18:30 GMT on Friday 19 March.

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