Best FPL Captain Gameweek 5: Haaland vs Palmer vs Saka

The early answer

Haaland is the early No.1 captain for GW5.

1. Haaland — Sunderland (H)
2. Palmer — Brentford (A)
3. Saka — Brighton (A)

Haaland

Best fixture, central role, penalties and elite ceiling. The main warning is City's EFL Cup match on Thursday 17 September.

Palmer

Strong premium alternative with penalties and a secure central role.

Saka

Scored Arsenal's latest league penalty. Brighton away is tougher than Haaland's home fixture.

OneFPL verdict

Haaland leads. Recheck Thursday cup minutes before locking the armband.

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Sources

• Premier League GW5 schedule
• Reuters