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FPL experts: Who to captain in Gameweek 15?

4 Dec 2023
Erling Haaland

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The Scout's panel of Fantasy Premier League experts give their thoughts on who to captain in Gameweek 15.

What the experts say
Lee Bonfield (@FPLFamily)

Ollie McBurnie's (£5.4m) suspension will mean Sheffield United struggle to get out and stop the Liverpool waves of attack coming at them on Wednesday night. Mohamed Salah (£13.1m) is locked in as captain for me.

Holly Shand (@HollyShand)

My bus team initially had Salah as captain, but I am still tempted by Erling Haaland (£14.0m). With the number of injuries and suspensions City have going into this game, I'm certain he will start and play significant minutes.

Ben Crabtree (@FC_CrabDogg)

Given Manchester City are missing a few players, I've switched from Haaland to Saka despite Luton not conceding heavily at home yet.

Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily)

I am really torn this week. Salah looks a great option, but West Ham have kept just one clean sheet all season and have conceded more attempts on goal from the centre of the pitch than any other Premier League team. I'm tempted to hand the armband to Son Heung-min (£9.6m) on the back of his double-digit haul against Manchester City

Utkarsh Dalmia (@ZopharFPL)

One of the league's best attacks goes up against its worst defence in Sheff Utd. Salah captaincy is the obvious pick this week, but I also like Bukayo Saka (£8.9m) at Luton Town more than Erling Haaland (£14.0m) at Aston Villa.

Nick Harris (@WGTA_Nick)

Sheff Utd are in disarray, and after conceding five against fellow strugglers Burnley, they are really going to be challenged by Liverpool. Salah is a lock-in for me as captain.

Gianni Buttice (@GianniButtice)

Sheff Utd are low on confidence and all over the place defensively. I'm sure Liverpool could score a few goals. If they do, Salah feels like the most explosive captaincy pick this week. If I was looking for a differential call then I would back Son, who plays West Ham United at home. Like Liverpool, this Tottenham Hotspur team always look like they can rack up the goals.

Pras (@Pras_FPL)

Aston Villa at home are a very good side, so for this one I am happy to back against Haaland, and pick Salah.

Harry Daniels (@FPL_Harry) 

Sheff Utd look like the team to target right now, and Liverpool are scoring goals freely. Salah is the best pick.

Mark McGettigan (@FPLGeneral

I'll be moving away from my "perma-captain Haaland" approach this week, with Salah having a much better fixture.

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Part 1: The Scout’s FPL Gameweek 15 Ones to watch
Part 2: The FPL Pod: What to do with Watkins?
Part 3: How to invest in Newcastle's backline in Fantasy
Part 4: Scout Selection: Best FPL team for Gameweek 15
Part 5: Who is the best FPL captain for Gameweek 15?

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