Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captain for Gameweek 7?
Each week we break down the top captaincy options to help you maximise points and climb your mini-leagues.
For Gameweek 7, we’ve highlighted three standout choices:
1️⃣ Fix’s No.1 predicted captain pick
2️⃣ A safe, high-ownership option (20%+ ownership)
3️⃣ A bold differential captain (under 20% ownership)
These picks cover every type of FPL manager — whether you prefer to play it safe with the crowd or chase early gains with a differential.
Haaland continued his storming start to the season with a brace in the Champions League against Monaco, the Norwegian international is top amongst all players in the Premier League for goals (eight), shots in the box (27), shots on target (13), 'big chances' (13) and 'Expected Goals' (xG) (6.65).
Man City have scored 14 goals this season (first), the Manchester side are ranked top for shots on target (28) and second for xG (11.41).
Their opponents Brentford have conceded 11 goals (17th) and have kept just one clean sheet. The London side are ranked 18th for shots in the box onceded (55) and 19th for 'Expected Goals Conceded' (10.43).
Our Predicted Points & Stats tool currently projects a score of 6.2 for Haaland.
Gyökeres was unlucky not to find the back of the net against Olympiakos, with the Swedish international's attempt hitting the woodwork which resulted in a tap-in for Martinelli.
The 27-year-old has scored three goals in the league and trails only Richarlison (14), Wood (16) and Haaland (27) for shots in the box (13) amongst forwards. Meanwhile, Welbeck (five), Mateta (seven) and Haaland (13) are the only strikers to register more 'big chances' than his four.
As the below image from our Match Centre feature shows, over Arsenal's last five league matches he is top amongst their players for goals (three), xG (2.7) and shots on target (four).
Arsenal have scored 12 goals with only Man City (14) more prolific. The North London side are ranked top for shots in the box (67) and fourth for 'big chances' (15).
Their opponents West Ham have the worst defensive record in the league with 14 goals conceded. The Hammers are ranked 17th for shots conceded (77) and 16th for xGC (9.67).
Our Predicted Points & Stats tool currently projects a score of 4.5 for Gyökeres.
Watkins finally scored his first goal of the season against Fulham last weekend and the forward will be looking to build on that as Villa host Burnley in Gameweek 7.
Wissa (21) was the only forward to be afforded more 'big chances' than Watkins (19) in home matches last season, while the England international was also fourth for xG (11.17).
As the below image from our Player Heatmaps feature shows, he averaged 5.4 FPL points per game in home matches last season.
Villa have struggled to score this season with only four league goals (joint-bottom), but it is worth remembering that this side were ranked fifth for both 'big chances' (56) and xG (37.31) in home matches last season.
Their visitors Burnley have conceded 13 goals, with only West Ham (14) faring worse. The Clarets are bottom for both shots in the box conceded (76) and xGC (13.71).
Our Predicted Points & Stats tool currently projects a score of 4.5 for Watkins.
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