The Gameweek 29 Fantasy Premier League captaincy dilemma is a tough one, with only four matches and eight teams to choose from. Read on to find out about the captaincy options this week.
Gameweek 29 Fantasy Premier League Captaincy Dilemma
Gameweek 29 Fantasy Premier League Captaincy: The Options
Harry Kane
- Goals: 16
- Assists: 13
- FPL Points: 184
- FPL points in the last five matches: 31
- Price: £11.5
- Opponents: Aston Villa (away)
Harry Kane went close to getting a late goal last week and looked threatening in the last 15 minutes. Tottenham Hotspur will need him to deliver in the absence of Son Heung-min. Kane has a good record against Aston Villa with six goals in six matches. He is probably the strongest captaincy option this week.
Gareth Bale
- Goals: 5
- Assists: 2
- FPL Points: 58
- FPL points in the last five matches: 40
- Price: £9.6
- Opponents: Aston Villa (away)
Before last week, Gareth Bale was in sensational form. However, he struggled against Arsenal and Jose Mourinho took him off before even an hour of football. With the injury to Son, Bale should start. However, against a defensively solid team like Aston Villa, will he perform? It is a risky option to hand him the armband although it could pay off handsomely.
Lewis Dunk
- Goals: 4
- Assists: 0
- Clean Sheets: 7
- FPL Points: 95
- FPL points in the last five matches: 25
- Price: £5.0
- Opponents: Newcastle United (home)
A huge relegation battle takes place this Saturday at the Amex Stadium as Brighton & Hove Albion take on Newcastle United. The Seagulls will start as favourites in this game. They have played good football throughout the season. However, finishing has been their Achilles heel.
A clean sheet is possible against a Newcastle United side without key attacking trio Allan Saint-Maximin, Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson. Those looking to gamble could consider Lewis Dunk. He is dangerous from set-piece situations and has the potential to get attacking returns in addition to a potential clean sheet.
Raphinha
- Goals: 5
- Assists: 6
- FPL Points: 99
- FPL points in the last five matches: 19
- Price: £5.6
- Opponents: Fulham (away)
Despite not scoring too many FPL points, Raphinha has performed very well in recent weeks. Poor finishing from him and his teammates has not helped him. However, Raphinha remains a huge attacking threat and could get a good score against Fulham.
The Cottagers will be desperate for the three points as they continue their fight to move away from the relegation places. If they attack Leeds United, gaps could open up for Marcelo Bielsa’s men to exploit. As a result, Raphinha is a great candidate for the armband. Patrick Bamford is also a decent option although his fitness issues remain a concern.
Gameweek 29 Fantasy Premier League Captaincy
Harry Kane is the safe choice on paper. However, if one wants to gamble, Raphinha could be a great option.
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