Head-to-head captain comparison for Gameweek 1.
| Haaland Man City | Gabriel Arsenal |
|---|
| xPts | 6.7 | 5.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fixture | Bournemouth (H) | Coventry City (H) |
| Fixture difficulty (FDR) | 3 | 2 |
| Form | 0.0 | 0.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Minutes (season) | 2953 | 2750 |
| Bonus | 43 | 30 |
| xG (season) | 25.50 | 2.94 |
|---|---|---|
| xA (season) | 2.67 | 1.75 |
| xGI (season) | 28.17 | 4.69 |
| Goals | 27 | 3 |
| Assists | 8 | 5 |
| ICT index | 302.3 | 125.0 |
| Price | £15.5m | £8.0m |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | 73.6% | 26.9% |
| Team | Man City | Arsenal |
| Position | FWD | DEF |
| XI Predictor grade | A+ | A+ |
Haaland presents a strong case for captaincy. His expected points total is significantly higher, reflecting his consistent scoring threat for Manchester City. While Gabriel offers a cheaper alternative and is a key part of a strong Arsenal attack, Haaland's proven pedigree and higher potential upside make him the preferred choice for gameweek 1.