FPL
FPL GW3 Captain Picks: Haaland or Bruno?
3 September 2026
FPL Demon

Bruno just dropped 23 on Ipswich. Haaland scored at Palace. And now everyone's asking whether to stick or twist. The Demon checked the fixtures. That's where the answer is.
1. Erling Haaland (Man City, FWD)
Coventry (H).
Last week he was second because Palace away is a real game. This week Coventry come to the Etihad, a promoted side who shipped three at Arsenal on opening day. The Demon has him on 8.01, the biggest number on the board so far this season.
Demon's Verdict: The fixture changed, so the armband changes. Back on Haaland.
2. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd, MID)
Everton (A).
23 points last week. Everyone wants to keep the armband on him. But Everton away is not Ipswich at Old Trafford, and they haven't lost yet.
Demon's Verdict: Last week's armband doesn't travel. Keep him, just don't captain him.
3. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, MID)
Chelsea (H).
Scored on opening day and returned 11 at Villa. Home to Chelsea is a big London derby, and Chelsea are not Coventry.
Demon's Verdict: In form, at home, but in a tight game. Third on the list for a reason.
4. Alexander Isak (Liverpool, FWD)

Ipswich (A).
Scored against Forest last week. Now he gets Ipswich, the same Ipswich who just let in five at Old Trafford.
Demon's Verdict: The forward everyone's sleeping on. If you fancy going against Haaland, this is where the haul is hiding.
5. Antoine Semenyo (Man City, MID)

Coventry (H).
Same fixture as Haaland. He's the one creating, playing the full 90 and getting into the box. The Demon has him on 6.14.
Demon's Verdict: A cheaper way into the best fixture of the week. Brilliant to own. Haaland's armband.
Demon's Final Word
Check the opponent, not last week's score. Haaland at home to Coventry is the armband. Isak is the punt. The Demon is captaining Erling Haaland.
Good luck.



