As Gameweek 8 approaches, FPL managers face another tough call in choosing the right captain. With Erling Haaland still dominating, new challengers like Antoine Semenyo are making strong cases for the armband.
Bukayo Saka and Mohamed Salah also remain enticing options as they look to rediscover top form. Here’s a closer look at this week’s standout captaincy picks.
Antoine Semenyo (£7.9m, Crystal Palace v Bournemouth)
Antoine Semenyo has quickly cemented his place as a must-have for every FPL manager this season, scoring six goals and providing three assists in just seven games.
The Ghana international has stepped up massively for the Cherries, picking up right where he left off last season.
He bagged a brace and got an assist in his last league fixture against Fulham. Up next for the Ghana international is Crystal Palace, a game that promises to be full of goals.
Erling Haaland (£14.5m, Man City v Everton)
Still the most popular FPL captain selection, Haaland has enjoyed another great start to the season, scoring nine goals in seven games to become the favourite for the Golden Boot.
With 70 points accrued already, Haaland remains the player with the most points after seven gameweeks, and remains a top captain pick each gameweek.
Bukayo Saka (£9.9m, Fulham v Arsenal)
Saka seems to be gradually returning to his best after missing over three weeks of action due to an injury earlier in the season.
The England international impressed in both games for the Three Lions during the recent international break and was also on the scoresheet in Arsenal’s win over West Ham before the break.
With a low ownership going into gameweek eight, Sake could be a top differential captain for managers willing to take a punt.
Mo Salah (£14.4m, Liverpool v Man United)
While he might not be as popular as the previous three options, Mo Salah’s track record shows he has the ability to turn things around.
The Egypt international has endured a tough start to the season, with two goals and two assists in seven games.
The Reds have also fallen below their usual standards recently, and Salah will be relied upon to inspire a response when they take on Manchester United this weekend, a side he relishes playing against.
That wraps up the top captaincy options for Gameweek 8. Which player do you think will deliver the most points this week? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
