FPL GW1 Captain Picks: Haaland or Saka?

1. Erling Haaland (Man City, FWD)

Bournemouth (H).

Bournemouth at the Etihad is the fixture you circle in August. The Demon has him on 7.39 expected points, clear of everyone else on the board.

Demon's Verdict: Home, opening day, the best striker in the league. Don't get clever.

2. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd, MID)

Hull (A).

Penalties, set pieces, and a newly promoted side on their big day. The Demon has him on 6.52.

Demon's Verdict: The best alternative if you can't stomach the template. Just remember promoted sides at home can be awkward.

3. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, MID)

Coventry (H).

Coventry's first Premier League game in 25 years, away at the champions. Saka's level with Bruno on 6.52, with the kinder fixture.

Demon's Verdict: If you're going against Haaland, this is the smart way to do it.

4. Cole Palmer (Chelsea, MID)

Fulham (A).

A London derby and Xabi Alonso's first league game in charge. Palmer is 6.43 on the Demon's board, a whisker behind Saka and Bruno.

Demon's Verdict: Derbies get messy, and messy games suit players like Palmer. The differential armband.

5. Bryan Mbeumo (Man Utd, MID)

Hull (A).

Same game as Bruno, without the penalties. 6.23 on the Demon's board.

Demon's Verdict: Own him, sure. Captain him only if Bruno isn't in your team.

Demon's Final Word

Opening weekend isn't the time to be a hero. Haaland at home is the armband. Saka is the brave one.

Good luck.