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FPL experts: Who to captain in Double Gameweek 33

19 Apr 2025
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The Scout's panel of Fantasy Premier League experts reveal who they are planning to captain in Double Gameweek 33 (DGW33) ahead of the deadline at 13:30 BST on Saturday 19 April.

Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily)

It feels weird to say that I am thinking about captaining a single-Gameweek player in a Double Gameweek, but Mohamed Salah (£13.8m) is still the standout for me this week. He faces a Leicester side who haven't scored at home in eight matches and this could be the game where Liverpool win the league if other results go in the Reds' favour.

However, the appeal of the Double Gameweek is strong, so I still might opt to move the armband to either Omar Marmoush (£7.6m) or Bukayo Saka (£10.5m) instead. 

Harry Daniels (@FPL_Harry

It's between Marmoush and Saka, given they both have Double Gameweeks. I much prefer Arsenal'S fixtures and they have a free weekend after DGW33 to rest, so Saka may have a slight edge.

Lee Bonfield (@FPLFamily)

The sensible pick is probably Saka, with two great fixtures, but there is a minutes risk following his comeback from injury and given Arsenal's progress to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

If you want an upside pick with some calculated risk, then Kevin De Bruyne (£9.3m) is your man, seeing out the final few games of his Manchester City career in style and looking somewhat back to his best against Crystal Palace last weekend. 

Oscar (@FPLFocal

The standout picks this week are Marmoush and Saka, given they benefit from two fixtures.

Salah would be my captain without a doubt if it was just a single Gameweek, but I would rather chase the upside of a player with two fixtures.

Marmoush gets my vote. He feels a bit safer for minutes given Arsenal have to contend with the Champions League, plus Saka's fairly recent return from injury and the fact that Erling Haaland (£14.8m) is out injured for City. I will own both, though, so I hope they both do well!

Gianni Buttice (@GianniButtice)

Marmoush v Saka is a coin flip. Saka arguably has the better fixtures, but City are scoring goals for fun at the moment and have had a free midweek, whereas Arsenal were in Champions League action against Real Madrid.

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