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FPL experts: Who is the best captain for Gameweek 9?

20 Oct 2023
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Some of the world's best Fantasy managers reveal their plans for the armband

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The Scout's panel of Fantasy Premier League experts give their thoughts on who to captain in Gameweek 9.

See: Who is the best FPL captain for Gameweek 9?

Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily)

On paper, Erling Haaland (£14.0m) is the best captaincy option. However, I fancy James Maddison (£8.1m) against Fulham. Maddison's 25 chances created this season is more than any other midfielder and Marco Silva's side have conceded 32 attempts from set-pieces, which Maddison will take. 

Ben Crabtree (@FC_CrabDogg)

I'm backing Son Heung-min (£9.5m) as Fulham have been poor this season and should have conceded a lot more goals than they have.

See: FPL experts: Is it time to stop captaining Haaland?

Utkarsh Dalmia (@ZopharFPL)

Haaland and Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) are both great options this week. Haaland's fixture is tougher on paper, but Brighton & Hove Albion do give chances away and are unlikely to defend deep like Everton will.

Nick Harris (@WGTA_Nick)

Despite blanking in Gameweek 8 and a long trip to South Korea over the international break, I will be sticking with Son as my captain. He'll have been back for almost a week by the time Tottenham Hotspur play on Monday evening. 

See: FPL experts' plans for Spurs players

Gianni Buttice (@GianniButtice)

Haaland, Son and Salah all have good fixtures and I'm still undecided if I will back the Manchester City forward or the Spurs captain. Son arguably has the better fixture, but Haaland is more likely to play the full 90 minutes.

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Pras (@Pras_FPL)

To me, Haaland is the standout pick this week. Son is also an option, but if he is only playing 70 minutes, then I prefer Haaland.

Mark McGettigan (@FPLGeneral)

Haaland has been my captain in every Gameweek so far and that's not going to change in Gameweek 9. If I didn't own Haaland, but did have Salah, the Liverpool midfielder would get my armband.

See: FPL experts' plans for Liverpool players

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