FPLCaptain Analysis

Should I captain Kai Havertz in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 5?

Gameweek 5 · Arsenal · FWD · £7.6m

Havertz
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Havertz

Arsenal

17

Pts

4.2

Form

£7.6m

Price

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Form (3 GWs)

4.2

Expected pts, GW5

4.2

Season total

17 pts

Ownership

8%

MAYBE

It depends - Havertz is a reasonable option but not the obvious armband choice this week.

  • Form: 4.2 pts/game over the last 3 gameweeks - moderate returns
  • Fixture: Brighton (A) in GW5 - a workable fixture
  • Ownership: 8% - a genuine differential pick

Why Havertz may not be the best captain in Gameweek 5

The case for

  • Fixture: Brighton (A) in GW5 is workable - not elite, but not a reason to avoid him.
  • Ownership: 8% makes him a genuine differential. A big return moves you up the overall rankings.

The case against

  • Form: only 4.2 pts/game over the last 3 gameweeks - returns have been below the level expected for a captain pick.
  • Expected points: only 4.2 xPts projected for GW5 - stronger options are available.
  • Returns: 2 goals and 0 assists this season - the volume has not been there.

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