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Who to captain in GW12? What the experts say

By 10 Dec 2020
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

The Scout's panel reveal their armband choices ahead of Friday's deadline

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The Scout's panel of experts give their verdict on who managers should captain ahead of the Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 12 deadline of 18:30 GMT on Friday 11 December.

Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily)

It's very difficult to overlook Mohamed Salah (£12.3m) against a Fulham side who have conceded 21 goals. Son Heung-min (£9.6m) and Harry Kane (£10.9m) at Crystal Palace are also tempting given their form, especially away from home.

Lee Bonfield (@FPLFamily)

Don't overthink it. Salah against Fulham is too good to resist. If you don't have Mo, go to Tottenham Hotspur. Son's four-goal haul at Southampton is still fresh in our thoughts and I'd back him and Spurs to put Palace to the sword. 

Utkarsh Dalmia (@zophar666)

Despite playing 90 minutes in midweek, Salah is the best captain option against a Fulham side who have shipped the second-most goals this season.

Holly Shand (@FFCommunity_)

I’ll be keeping it simple and going with Salah. Jamie Vardy (£10.3m) and Kane also look like great options if you own them.

Geoff Dance (@GeoffreyDance)

Salah is the best option against Fulham, who have only one clean sheet all season. Salah has the third-highest points-per-match tally this year, behind only Son and Kane.

Ben Crabtree (@FC_CrabDogg)

It's tough one. If I buy Son I'll go for him but at the moment I'm looking at Patrick Bamford (£6.2m) putting away some of his chances.

Neal Thurman (@nealjthurman)

The only thing that will keep me from the obvious conclusion of Salah is just how good Kane has been. Palace away isn't as attractive as a visit to Fulham but Kane has been the king of Fantasy, having failed to score or assist in only two matches this season.

Ben McNair (@drbenmcnair)

Salah would have been an easy choice had he been rested in the UEFA Champions League. But despite starting that match, I still think he's the best option because of the huge upside and the fact he's been rested so rarely in the past. 

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Part 1: Spurs pair to challenge Salah
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