Deciding on the best player to wear the captain’s armband in Gameweek 28 can be challenging, especially with a busy set of fixtures and several in-form attackers.
Below are some realistic captaincy options to consider if you already own them or plan to bring them in ahead of the Gameweek 28 deadline.
Erling Haaland (£14.8m, Leeds vs. Manchester City)
Haaland is far and away the most consistent and explosive fantasy asset this season. He leads the Premier League scoring charts with 22 goals, making him the natural armband pick in almost any kind of
fixture.
Man. City’s trip to Leeds represents a chance for Haaland to add to his tally, as Leeds often concede quality chances in transition.
He remains on penalties and is locked into City’s attack, making him the safest captaincy option in GW28.
Viktor Gyökeres (£8.8m, Arsenal vs. Chelsea)
Gyökeres has been one of the brightest attacking performers lately, scoring at a strong rate in recent fixtures, including the brace he scored against Spurs in Gameweek 27 and establishing himself as Arsenal’s key focal point.
Arsenal host Chelsea in GW28 – an intriguing, high-profile fixture – and Gyökeres’ recent goal frequency and central role in Arsenal’s attack make him one of the most compelling captaincy alternatives in midfield/forward slots.
Hugo Ekitike (£8.9m, Liverpool vs. West Ham)
Although Liverpool’s overall season has been up and down, Ekitike remains one of their most consistent attacking performers this campaign, contributing a healthy goal total.
Hosting West Ham at Anfield generally tilts toward attacking returns, and Ekitike’s goal threat makes him a serious differential captaincy pick for managers looking for explosive upside without spending up.
Igor Thiago (£7.1m, Burnley vs. Brentford)
Thiago has been one of the Premier League’s standout scorers outside of the elite tier, sitting well inside the top handful of scorers this season.
Brentford’s trip to Burnley presents real attacking value – Burnley have shown vulnerability in attack, and Thiago is heavy involved in his team’s forward play.
At a lower ownership than the premium stars, he could be a huge differential if he hauls.
There are several strong options this week – but you can only choose one to wear the armband. Who’s getting your captaincy in GW28? Kindly share your choice in the comment below.
