FPL Gameweek 11: Time to Ditch Haaland as Captain?
Fantasy Premier League managers, listen up! Gameweek 11 is here, and the question on everyone's mind is: do we stick with Erling Haaland (£14.8m) as captain, or are there better options out there?
While Haaland has been a scoring machine at home for Manchester City, some alternatives are emerging that could offer a higher points return this week. Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.9m) of Crystal Palace and Bukayo Saka (£10.1m) of Arsenal are two names generating buzz.
Mateta: The Hot Property
Mateta is the most-bought player this week, with over 486,000 managers bringing him in for Crystal Palace's home game against Brighton & Hove Albion. He's been in sensational form at Selhurst Park, scoring four goals in his last two league appearances.
Saka: The Reliable Gunner
Saka has also been consistently delivering points, scoring in two of Arsenal’s last three matches. He’s on set-pieces and potentially penalties, making him a strong contender for Arsenal's visit to Sunderland.
Haaland's Dominance
Of course, dismissing Haaland entirely is risky. He's scored twice and returned 13+ points in each of his last four league outings at the Etihad Stadium. His ownership is at 70%, making him the most-selected player in Fantasy.
Other Form Players to Consider
Arsenal and Manchester United players have been competing with Haaland for points in recent weeks. Notably, Arsenal centre-back Gabriel (£6.6m) even outperformed Haaland in the last four Gameweeks.
Declan Rice (£6.8m) of Arsenal is another key target, close behind Haaland in points scored.
Gameweek 11 Deadline
Don't forget, the Gameweek 11 deadline is fast approaching! Make sure to finalize your team and captain choices before it's too late.
Defensive Options
Looking for clean sheet potential? Arsenal's David Raya (£5.8m) is a solid choice, with Arsenal keeping clean sheets in seven of their ten Premier League matches. Newcastle United's Nick Pope (£5.2m) is another value pick.
Consider Matz Sels (£4.8m) of Nottingham Forest for a one-off pick against Leeds United.
Good luck with your FPL selections this week!