Why Erling Haaland is the Ultimate FPL Triple Captain Choice This Week

Erling Haaland has been in scintillating form this season, scoring six goals in just five Premier League appearances. With Manchester City facing Burnley this weekend, many Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are contemplating using their triple captain chip on the Norwegian striker.

The Case for Triple-Captaining Haaland

Form: Haaland has started the season in his usual fine form, averaging 9.2 points per match. He has been involved in 75% of the goals Manchester City have scored when on the pitch.

Fixture: Burnley have shown to have one of the weakest defenses in the league, especially away from home. They have suffered defeats in both of their away games this season, conceding six goals in just two matches.

Minutes: Despite being substituted in the 75th minute last Sunday due to "fatigue and back pain", Haaland is expected to be back in the team after a full midweek rest.

Future Opportunities: With only until gameweek 19 to use the chip, home games are preferable. Haaland has favorable home fixtures against Leeds United, Sunderland, and West Ham United in the coming weeks.

The Case Against Triple-Captaining Haaland

Burnley's Performance: While the underlying stats are poor for Burnley away from home, they passed the eye test against Liverpool at Turf Moor. Some FPL managers believe it might be too early to use the triple captain chip.

Conclusion

While the decision to triple-captain Haaland this week is tempting, FPL managers should weigh the pros and cons carefully. Haaland's form and the fixture against Burnley make a strong case, but future opportunities and Burnley's potential resilience should also be considered.

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Why Erling Haaland is the Ultimate FPL Triple Captain Choice This Week

Discover why Erling Haaland is the top pick for FPL managers considering the triple captain chip this gameweek. Explore his form, fixture, and potential impact.