{"id":588153,"date":"2021-04-01T05:01:31","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T09:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=588153"},"modified":"2021-05-06T22:06:32","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T02:06:32","slug":"gameweek-30-fantasy-premier-league-captaincy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/04\/01\/gameweek-30-fantasy-premier-league-captaincy\/","title":{"rendered":"Gameweek 30 Fantasy Premier League Captaincy Dilemma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Gameweek 30 Fantasy Premier League captaincy dilemma is a tricky one to get right with quite a few good-looking choices. Read on to find out about the captaincy options this week.<\/p>\n<h2>Gameweek 30 Fantasy Premier League Captaincy Dilemma<\/h2>\n<h3>Gameweek 30 Fantasy Premier League Captaincy: The Options<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/21a66f6a\/Harry-Kane?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harry Kane<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Goals: 17<\/li>\n<li>Assists: 13<\/li>\n<li>FPL Points: 191<\/li>\n<li>FPL points in the last five matches: 36<\/li>\n<li>Price: \u00a311.6<\/li>\n<li>Opponents: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/24\/newcastle-united-burnley-west-brom-kyle-bartley\/\" target=\"_self\">Newcastle United<\/a> (away)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Harry Kane is perhaps the best candidate for the armband this week on paper. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/04\/01\/rb-leipzigs-marcel-sabitzer-tottenham-hotspur\/\" target=\"_self\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> have a great fixture this week and should get the three points. However, Newcastle&#8217;s defensive approach could prove to be a problem.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the season, Steve Bruce&#8217;s men managed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.11v11.com\/matches\/tottenham-hotspur-v-newcastle-united-27-september-2020-366902\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1-1 draw<\/a> at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The availability of <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/92e7e919\/Son-Heung-min?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Son Heung-min<\/a> is still uncertain although he could return. On a positive note, Kane scored a brace <a href=\"https:\/\/www.11v11.com\/matches\/newcastle-united-v-tottenham-hotspur-15-july-2020-366617\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">last time he played<\/a> at St. James&#8217; Park. So, overall Kane is a very strong contender for the armband.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=507c7bdf,9227838e&amp;search=Bruno+Fernandes&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bruno Fernandes<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Goals: 16<\/li>\n<li>Assists: 12<\/li>\n<li>FPL Points: 209<\/li>\n<li>FPL points in the last five matches: 31<\/li>\n<li>Price: \u00a311.5<\/li>\n<li>Opponents: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/21\/brighton-hove-albion-victory-against-newcastle\/\" target=\"_self\">Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/a> (home)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bruno Fernandes has an excellent record against this week&#8217;s opponents, Brighton. He has scored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.co.uk\/bruno-fernandes\/bilanzdetails\/spieler\/240306\/gegner\/1237\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">three goals in two matches<\/a> against the Seagulls. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/31\/most-exciting-strikers-manchester-united-academy\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United<\/a> have won <a href=\"https:\/\/www.11v11.com\/teams\/manchester-united\/tab\/opposingTeams\/opposition\/Brighton%20and%20Hove%20Albion\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the last five matches<\/a> against them as well.<\/p>\n<p>Brighton&#8217;s possession-based style should suit the Red Devils as they can pick them off on fast counters. Fernandes is a brilliant captaincy option this week.<\/p>\n<h3>Raphinha<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Goals: 6<\/li>\n<li>Assists: 6<\/li>\n<li>FPL Points: 107<\/li>\n<li>FPL points in the last five matches: 23<\/li>\n<li>Price: \u00a35.7<\/li>\n<li>Opponents: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/30\/sheffield-united-manager-shortlist\/\" target=\"_self\">Sheffield United<\/a> (home)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/3423f250\/Raphael-Dias-Belloli\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raphinha<\/a> has performed very well in recent weeks and got himself a goal last week too. Rock-bottom Sheffield United seem to be great candidates for <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/02\/22\/marcelo-bielsa-leeds-united-boss-looking-to-decide-his-future-at-the-end-of-the-season\/\" target=\"_self\">Leeds United<\/a> to dominate.<\/p>\n<p>However, this is a Yorkshire derby and despite the Blades&#8217; abysmal position on the points table, they have fought hard in matches. They have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.11v11.com\/teams\/sheffield-united\/tab\/opposingTeams\/opposition\/Leeds%20United\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">won on both of their last two visits<\/a> to Elland Road as well. So, a tight game could be in prospect.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/93feac6e\/Patrick-Bamford?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Bamford<\/a> is also a decent option although his big scores have tended to come away from home.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/f4290206\/Marcos-Alonso?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcos Alonso<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Goals: 1<\/li>\n<li>Assists: 0<\/li>\n<li>Clean Sheets: 4<\/li>\n<li>FPL Points: 39<\/li>\n<li>FPL points in the last five matches: 23<\/li>\n<li>Price: \u00a35.7<\/li>\n<li>Opponents: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/03\/west-brom-points-premier-league-relegation\/\" target=\"_self\">West Bromwich Albion<\/a> (home)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/f4290206\/Marcos-Alonso?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcos Alonso<\/a> has a very good chance to start this Saturday for <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/03\/23\/chilwell-pulisic-confident-chelsea-double\/\" target=\"_self\">Chelsea<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/d2424d1b\/Ben-Chilwell?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ben Chilwell<\/a> played the whole game for England on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whoscored.com\/Matches\/1516261\/Live\/International-FIFA-World-Cup-2021-2022-England-Poland\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wednesday night<\/a> so Thomas Tuchel might decide to go with Alonso for this one.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents West Brom don&#8217;t score many. In fact, the Baggies have scored just once in the last five matches, so a clean sheet is very likely. Alonso has shown his attacking prowess over the years and against defensive-minded teams like West Brom, he will roam forward quite a lot &#8211; an attacking return is also quite possible. One could take a punt on Alonso. There is a very good chance of a high return.<\/p>\n<h3>Gameweek 30 Fantasy Premier League Captaincy<\/h3>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-25\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"snack_dex7\" class=\"mobile-unit\">Harry Kane and Bruno Fernandes are the best options on paper. 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