Top Five Fantasy Premier League Captain Choices for Gameweek 6
Gameweek 6: The Toughest FPL Captain Decision Yet
This weekend's Fantasy Premier League captain choice offers no clear favorite, making the decision particularly intriguing. Picking the right captain could significantly boost your rank, but this week there’s no obvious frontrunner to lean on.
Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield, a challenging venue that often keeps managers hesitant about selecting City players as captains. This matchup leaves the captaincy open, with several strong contenders worth considering.
Who Should You Captain in Gameweek 6?
- Erling Haaland (15.6m): Always a solid pick, Haaland leads the league in expected goal involvement this season. Still, Manchester City’s current turmoil and the hostile atmosphere at Anfield make him less appealing than usual this week.
- Bukayo Saka (9.6m): The most exciting option right now, Saka tops all midfielders in expected goal involvement and is involved in set pieces. With under 15% ownership, a big haul from him could mean substantial rank gains. Arsenal host Leeds United, a match they are expected to win comfortably. Saka was rested during England's recent international break, so he should be fresh.
- Bruno Fernandes (11.9m): For those who own him, Fernandes is a very tempting pick. He ranks second only to Saka in expected goal involvement among midfielders and impressed for Portugal during the break. Manchester United play Tottenham Hotspur at home, with Spurs struggling near the bottom of the table. United’s expected goals suggest they’ve underperformed offensively, hinting at a potential strong outing.
- Cole Palmer (9.7m): Palmer withdrew from England duty to manage his workload, so he should be ready for Chelsea’s home game against Bournemouth. He has shown good form, and this fixture looks favorable. A sensible choice if he's fit and back in training.
- Joao Pedro (7.7m): Pedro has been outstanding this season and ranks second behind Haaland for FPL points among forwards. His upcoming fixture appears promising, but he hasn’t trained in three weeks and there’s no update on his fitness. Without confirmation, it’s safer to look elsewhere for captaincy.
Summary of Options
If you have Fernandes, he’s probably the safest bet this week. For a differential pick, Saka stands out. Palmer is appealing if he returns fit, and Haaland remains the reliable fallback for managers wanting consistency. This week’s captaincy choice is a real puzzle, which makes it all the more interesting.
