What is the story about?
What's Happening?
In the upcoming Gameweek 2 of Fantasy Premier League, Erling Haaland and Bukayo Saka are anticipated to outperform Mohamed Salah as captain choices. Haaland, priced at £14.0m, and Saka, at £10.0m, have favorable fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United, respectively. Salah, who was the most-picked captain in Gameweek 1, faces a challenging match against Newcastle United. Statistical analysis shows Haaland and Saka have strong home match performances, with Haaland scoring 11 goals and Saka contributing significantly to Arsenal's goals.
Why It's Important?
The captaincy choice in Fantasy Premier League can significantly impact managers' scores, making Haaland and Saka attractive options due to their form and fixtures. Haaland's prolific goal-scoring ability and Saka's creative contributions offer potential for high returns. This decision could influence the strategies of millions of Fantasy Premier League managers, affecting overall rankings and competition dynamics. The analysis highlights the importance of fixture difficulty and player form in making informed captaincy decisions.
What's Next?
Fantasy Premier League managers will need to finalize their captain choices before the Gameweek 2 deadline. Monitoring player performances and fixture outcomes will be crucial for future decisions. Haaland and Saka's performances in their respective matches could validate the predictions and influence their popularity as captain choices in subsequent gameweeks. Managers may also consider other players like Ollie Watkins and Bruno Fernandes, who have potential to bounce back from recent blanks.
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