Best FPL Captain for Gameweek 6: Top Three Picks (2026/27)

Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League captain for Gameweek 6?

Each week, we analyse the leading FPL captaincy options to help you maximise your points and climb your mini-leagues.

For Gameweek 6, we have selected three standout choices:

1. 1️⃣ Fix’s highest-projected captain
2. 2️⃣ A safe option with more than 20% ownership
3. 3️⃣ A bold differential captain with under 20% ownership

These picks cover every type of FPL manager, whether you prefer to follow the crowd or chase early gains with a differential.

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FPL Gameweek 6 Captain Picks

Bruno Fernandes (TOT) — Highest-Projected Score

Bruno Fernandes’ attacking returns this season all came in Gameweek 2 against Ipswich Town, but the Manchester United midfielder has a strong record at home.

No player scored more FPL points in home matches last season than the Portuguese international (124). He also led the way for FPL assists (12), attempted assists (81) and big chances created (17) on home soil.

Among midfielders, Fernandes ranked first for shots at home (53), while only Morgan Gibbs-White (7.41) and Cole Palmer (7.45) recorded a higher Expected Goals (xG) tally than his 7.15.

Manchester United scored 39 goals at home last season, with only Arsenal (41) and Manchester City (45) scoring more. The Red Devils also ranked first for shots (340) and second for xG (43.05) in home matches.

Their opponents Spurs currently sit bottom of the Premier League table and have conceded eight goals this season. The north London side rank 13th for shots in the box conceded (50) and 12th for Expected Goals Conceded (xGC), with 8.43.

Our Player Points Projections tool predicts 6.4 FPL points for Fernandes in Gameweek 6.

Erling Haaland (liv) — The High-Ownership Alternative

Erling Haaland scored more FPL points in away matches than any other player last season (119), registering 12 goals and four assists.

The Norwegian has already scored three goals in his two away appearances this season and leads all forwards for big chances on the road (four).

Across all matches this season, he also leads all players for shots (20), shots on target (10), big chances (nine) and xG (4.73), as the image below from our Opta Stats Sandbox shows.

Manchester City have scored 13 goals, with only Brighton (16) more prolific. They also rank third for both shots on target (27) and big chances (17).

Their hosts Liverpool have conceded just four goals and kept three clean sheets. They rank fifth for shots conceded (58) and third for xGC (6.58).

Our Player Points Projections tool predicts 6.1 FPL points for Haaland in Gameweek 6.

Bukayo Saka (LEE) — The Differential Captain

Bukayo Saka’s role for Arsenal has changed this season, with the England international playing much closer to goal and offering a greater scoring threat.

He leads all midfielders for goals scored (three), shots on target (nine), big chances (six) and xG (3.78).

As the image below from our Match Centre shows, his xG of 3.8 is nearly three times that of his closest Arsenal team-mate.

Arsenal have scored eight goals in their opening five matches and rank seventh for both shots on target (24) and xG (9.16).

Their visitors Leeds have been resolute defensively, conceding the joint-fewest goals (three). However, the Yorkshire side rank 13th for shots conceded (73) and sixth for xGC (6.99).

Our Player Points Projections tool predicts 5.4 FPL points for Saka in Gameweek 6.

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