FPLCaptain Analysis

Should I captain Alejandro Garnacho in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 1?

Gameweek 1 · Aston Villa · MID · £6.0m

Garnacho
MIDAston Villa

Garnacho

Aston Villa

56

Pts

0.0

Form

£6.0m

Price

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Form (last 6 GWs)

0.0

Expected pts, GW1

2.1

Season total

56 pts

Ownership

1.1%

PROBABLY NOT

Probably not - there are stronger captaincy options available for Gameweek 1, but here is the case for Garnacho.

  • Form: 0.0 pts/game over the last 6 gameweeks - below expectations
  • Fixture: Brighton (A) in GW1 - a workable fixture
  • Ownership: 1.1% - a genuine differential pick

Why Garnacho may not be the best captain in Gameweek 1

The case for

  • Fixture: Brighton (A) in GW1 is workable - not elite, but not a reason to avoid him.
  • Ownership: 1.1% makes him a genuine differential. A big return moves you up the overall rankings.

The case against

  • Form: 0.0 pts/game over the last 6 gameweeks - poor recent returns make him a risky armband choice.
  • Expected points: only 2.1 xPts projected for GW1 - stronger options are available.
  • Returns: 1 goal and 4 assists this season - the volume has not been there.

Garnacho Analysis Gameweek 1

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