Fantasy Premier League: Top 5 Captain Picks For Game Week 1

The FPL 2017/18 season is here again! FPL managers are already creating their teams and selecting players for the season with so many notable additions. The season appears to be a very entertaining one.

With the season set to kick-off on the 11th of August 19:45 (deadline 18:45), we will be looking at top 5 captain picks for Game Week 1.

1.  Harry Kane TOT (£12.5m): The English captain has been an FPL czar for three seasons, although sometimes he starts slowly, but I’m expecting him to continue with his great form against new boys Newcastle United at Saint James’ Park. The 24-year-old bagged 12 goals and assisted 4 times in 14 away trips last term. He’s up against a defence that conceded 23 times in 23 home appearances in the Championship.

3. Alexis Sanchez ARS (£12m) : should Alexis remain an Arsenal player before the start of the season, he’s most likely going to be among your top picks and selections. The Chilean had a fantastic season with the Gunners, bagging 24 goals and 10 assists… He has scored three goals in his last four meetings against the Foxes.

4. Alvaro Morata (£10m): Blues’ new signing Alvaro Morata will likely turn up for a great season under manager Antonio Conte. Signed for £70m (plus add-ons), the Spaniard is expected to start against Burnley at the Bridge with Diego Costa (his arch-rival) set for departure. Chelsea were winners of the 2016/17 EPL season,  winning 17 of their 19 home games and notably scoring 55 goals. Morata playing on home turf against a side that won just once on the road, unarguably, is a good call.

5. Gabriel Jesus MCI (£10.5m): Brazilian wonder kid had a spectacular debut season under Pep and will be hoping to continue with his fine form. The 20-year-old scored 7 goals and assisted 4 times in 10 League games (8 starts). Should he start, he is expected to bring those FPL points in welcoming newcomers Brighton and Hove Albion.