Fantasy Premier League

Who to captain in GW19? What the experts say

By The Scout 24 Dec 2021
Harry Kane, Spurs

Some of the world's top Fantasy managers reveal who is getting their armband

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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 19 deadline of 13:30 GMT on Sunday 26 December.

Utkarsh Dalmia (@zophar666)

Newcastle United have shipped 41 goals this season, more than any other side. As Mohamed Salah (£13.1m) does not have a fixture, Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) is the standout option against the Magpies. 

Lee Bonfield (@FPLFamily)

Finally time to prise the armband from the Egyptian's arm and give it to someone else. My top pick is Ronaldo. Manchester United's mini-break should have done them good and Newcastle are statistically the league's worst defence.

Ben Crabtree (@FC_CrabDogg)

I unexpectedly find myself with Harry Kane (£12.1m) in my team after recent postponements and he now looks my best captain option. Fingers crossed he can build on his goal against Liverpool.

Paul Gee (@FPLPaulGee)

Ronaldo versus a poor Newcastle defence looks the one for me right now. 

Tom Cantle (@WGTA_FPL)

All being well, I'll probably be going with Ronaldo as my Free Hit captain this week against a leaky Newcastle defence.

Geoff Dance (@GeoffreyDance)

Son Heung-min (£10.3m) is among the 10 top-scoring players this season, with four attacking returns in his last three matches. He has three double-figure hauls in his last four home matches against Crystal Palace.

Also in this series

Part 1: GW19 Captains: Liverpool blank leaves race wide open
Part 2: Scout Selection: Son can extend run against Palace
Part 4: FPL experts: What to do with Salah?

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