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FPL experts: Who to captain in Gameweek 23

23 Jan 2025
Salah

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The Scout's panel of Fantasy Premier League experts give their thoughts on who to captain in Gameweek 23 ahead of the deadline at 13:30 GMT on Saturday 25 January.

Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily)

The combination of Manchester City's 6-0 win over Ipswich Town and Mohamed Salah's (£13.7m) goal against Lille in the UEFA Champions League make me lean towards the Liverpool star for the Reds' home fixture against the Tractor Boys on Saturday. In-form Alexander Isak (£9.5m) is a good option too though, against bottom side Southampton.

Harry Daniels (@FPL_Harry

It's incredibly close between Isak and Salah, with both in great form playing two of the worst defences in the league. However, Salah's extra point for a goal, combined with Ipswich's defending against City, means I'm backing the Egyptian.

Pras (@Pras_FPL)

Think this week it comes down to Salah and Isak. Both fixtures have huge upside, but the fact that Salah is a midfielder and playing at home means there is a greater points potential for me. He gets my vote this weekend.

Utkarsh Dalmia (@ZopharFPL

Salah has blanked in his last two games, but at home to a promoted team, I can't look past him, even with Isak playing Southampton.

Nick Harris (@WGTA_Nick)

There's been a slight drop in form for Salah, but I will be keeping faith with him. Ipswich at home is the perfect fixture to rediscover his shooting boots.

Gianni Buttice (@GianniButtice)

Seeing Ipswich ship six to City was an extra reason to give Salah the armband once again. A home fixture for the best player from the best team in the league at the moment already makes a strong case, but add a struggling Ipswich side and surely this isn't a week to overthink it.

Az Phillips (@FPLBlackbox_Az)

Not the most exciting decision, but I'm backing Salah. Liverpool have scored the most goals while Salah has claimed 200+ points already, plus he's facing Ipswich at home! You know the drill.

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