FPLCaptain Analysis

Should I captain Youri Tielemans in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 1?

Gameweek 1 · Man Utd · MID · £6.0m

Tielemans
MIDMan Utd

Tielemans

Man Utd

68

Pts

0.0

Form

£6.0m

Price

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Fitness Concern

Hamstring injury - 75% chance of playing(75% chance of playing)

Form (last 6 GWs)

0.0

Expected pts, GW1

1.6

Season total

68 pts

Ownership

0.9%

PROBABLY NOT

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

  • Form: 0.0 pts/game over the last 6 gameweeks - below expectations
  • Fixture: Hull City (A) in GW1 - one of the easier fixtures this week
  • Ownership: 0.9% - a genuine differential pick

Why Tielemans may not be the best captain in Gameweek 1

The case for

  • Fixture: Hull City (A) in GW1 is one of the more inviting matchups available to premium assets this week.
  • Ownership: 0.9% 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 1.6 xPts projected for GW1 - stronger options are available.
  • Returns: 0 goals and 4 assists this season - the volume has not been there.

Tielemans Analysis Gameweek 1

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