Captaincy decisions could define this gameweek, with premium forwards and in-form differentials offering strong upside.
Erling Haaland remains the safe option despite a recent dip in returns, while Igor Thiago’s red-hot form makes him a genuine alternative.
Ollie Watkins continues to deliver consistently as Aston Villa’s title push gathers momentum. For managers seeking a high-risk, high-reward option, a midfield captain could pay dividends.
With form, fixtures, and confidence all in play, this week’s
captaincy call is far from straightforward.
Erling Haaland (£15.1m)
Haaland returned to the scoresheet for the first time in four league matches in Manchester City’s draw away to Brighton last week.
Despite his recent struggles in front of goal, the Norwegian remains the league’s top scorer with 20 goals. His reliability and ceiling continue to make him the standout FPL captain favourite for this gameweek.
Igor Thiago (£7.1m)
Just behind Haaland in the Premier League Golden Boot race is Igor Thiago, who has already scored 16 goals this season.
The striker has been the breakout star of the campaign, helping propel Brentford forward following the summer departures of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.
With five goals in his last two matches, Thiago is currently the most in-form attacker in the league and a genuine captaincy alternative.
Ollie Watkins (£8.8m)
Ollie Watkins has recorded four goals and two assists across Aston Villa’s last four matches, playing a key role in their rise to joint second in the table.
After a slow start to the season, Watkins has found another gear in recent weeks. His consistency and involvement in Villa’s attack make him a strong captain option.
Bruno Guimarães (£7.2m)
A slightly left-field but intriguing choice, Bruno Guimarães has been outstanding for Newcastle in recent gameweeks.
The midfielder has reached double figures in three consecutive fantasy rounds and remains central to everything the Magpies do going forward.
With a favourable matchup against Wolves, he offers an appealing differential captain pick for managers willing to take a risk.
