The captaincy landscape for Gameweek 21 shows a clear consensus across all rank tiers, with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah emerging as the overwhelming favourite. However, managers will be disappointed with his return of just 2 points against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night.
ansfers ahead of Tuesday night's Gameweek 21 deadline.
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| Player | Top 1M (%) | Top 100k (%) | Top 10k (%) | Overall (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah | 60.5 | 60.9 | 61.1 | 38.5 |
| Palmer | 17.1 | 18.2 | 18.5 | 12.6 |
| Isak | 15.5 | 13.7 | 13.0 | 9.9 |
| B.Fernandes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 2.1 |
| Haaland | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 20.1 |
Salah's captaincy numbers show remarkable consistency among top managers, with around 61% of the top 10k backing the Egyptian despite the difficult fixture against high-flying Nottingham Forest. Among all managers, this figure drops significantly to 38.5%, highlighting his more concentrated ownership among top-ranked FPL players.
Chelsea's Cole Palmer, who faced Bournemouth at home, rewarded his captainers with a goal and maximum bonus points, delivering 10 FPL points overall. He has emerged as the clear second-choice captain, particularly among top managers, with 18.5% of the top 10k handing him the armband. Meanwhile, Newcastle's Alexander Isak, despite being flagged with a 75% chance of playing against Wolves on Wednesday night, still holds significant backing — especially in the top 1 million, where 15.5% have trusted him as captain.
| Player | Top 1M (EO%) | Top 100k (EO%) | Top 10k (EO%) | Overall (EO%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah | 160.5 | 160.7 | 161.1 | 104.1 |
| Palmer | 112.6 | 115.5 | 117.0 | 78.0 |
| Isak | 104.4 | 104.4 | 106.0 | 61.9 |
| Gordon | 40.7 | 45.2 | 43.9 | 23.1 |
| Mbeumo | 44.8 | 47.8 | 54.2 | N/A |
| B.Fernandes | 17.9 | 19.5 | 22.5 | 13.6 |
| Amad | 23.0 | 19.8 | 18.0 | 15.7 |
| Raúl | 21.5 | 21.6 | 22.0 | N/A |
The effective ownership (EO) figures highlight the extent of Salah's dominance, with his EO exceeding 160% across all top rank tiers. This confirms that most serious managers have not only selected him in their squads but have also handed him the captaincy.
Palmer's rise in the game is evident, with his effective ownership (EO) climbing from 78.0% overall to 117.0% in the top 10k — a clear sign of his growing popularity among top-ranked managers.
| Chip | Top 1M (%) | Top 100k (%) | Top 10k (%) | Overall (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Captain | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Bench Boost | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Free Hit | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Wildcard | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Chip usage remains relatively conservative in GW21, with only minor variations across rank tiers. The wildcard is the most actively used chip, with around 2.3% of managers opting to completely restructure their teams. Interestingly, top 10k managers show more restraint with chips, suggesting they're saving them for future opportunities.
| Metric | Top 1M | Top 100k | Top 10k | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Transfers | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Avg. Points Hit | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Avg. Team Value | 102.6 | 103.0 | 103.4 | 100.0 |
| Avg. Bank | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
The financial landscape shows a clear correlation between team value and rank, with top 10k managers maintaining an average team value of £103.4m compared to the overall average of £100.0m. This £3.4m difference highlights the importance of early price rises and smart market moves.
Transfer activity remains cautious across all tiers, with an average of 0.8 transfers per team among top managers. However, the overall player base shows a higher tendency to take points hits (0.7 points) compared to top managers (0.2-0.3 points), suggesting more measured decision-making at the top level.
The consistency in bank balance (£1.2m) across top tiers indicates similar strategic approaches to team value management, with slightly more funds being held in reserve compared to the overall average of £1.0m.
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