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GW1 Captains: Vardy a tempting alternative

By The Scout 8 Aug 2019
Jamie Vardy

The Scout reckons Leicester forward can bring in a big haul at home against Wolves

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Managers in search of a differential captain should consider Jamie Vardy (£9.0m) for Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League.

The Leicester City forward sits in only 10.6 per cent of squads for his home encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Yet his form under Brendan Rodgers last season suggests he could soon rise in popularity.

Revival under Rodgers

Vardy's prospects were transformed after the Northern Irishman was appointed in Gameweek 29.

In 10 appearances under Rodgers, the forward averaged 7.6 points per match (ppm).

His nine goals during this period were more than any other player in FPL.

Wolves, meanwhile, managed just two clean sheets away from home last season, better only than the one of Arsenal.

Watch Vardy's best bits from last season

Meanwhile, Arsenal frontman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) visits Newcastle United in excellent form.

The 30-year-old scored in three of the Gunners' final four summer friendlies, while also supplying an assist over pre-season.

Aubameyang was one of the most reliable scorers on the road in 2018/19.

Only two players bettered his total of nine away goals.

Pick a Cherry?

Callum Wilson (£8.0m) could also bring in a big haul at home against Sheffield United.

AFC Bournemouth’s top scorer averaged 5.6 points per match last term, ranking fourth among forwards.

When selected, Wilson was involved in 54 per cent of his side’s goals, more than any team-mate.

Elsewhere, if pre-season form is anything to go by, Chris Wood (£6.5m) could get among the goals at home against Southampton.

Burnley’s frontman was the top-scoring player during the summer, finding the net on nine occasions.

Register your team before Friday's Gameweek 1 deadline at 19:00 BST

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