FPL Gameweek 27 Best Captain

In this article we take a look at the FPL Gameweek 27 best captain. Using the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area we can access tools like the fixture ticker and its fantastic underlying data to compare the best options.

As we approach the latter stages of the competition picking the right captain will be absolutely crucial for rank and mini-league position. As tempting as it is to go against the crowd, giving the armband to the player with the most factors backing them tends to be the best option. So, lets take a look at who we should consider this week.

Gameweek 27 Fixtures

The Options – Bukayo Saka

Arsenal have been excellent in the league recently. In fact, the Gooners have won all of their last six matches. In that same period they netted a huge 25 goals. Statistically during those same six matches they also ranked the best for goals scored, the best for expected goals, second best for shots in the box total, joint best for big chances total and third best for shots on target total.

When it comes to their opposition this week, things couldn’t be much worse for Sheffield United. The Blades sit rock bottom of the table and have lost four of their last six matches. During that time they also rank joint worst for goals conceded, third worst for shots in the box conceded, and around mid-table for big chances conceded.

Arsenal’ standout pick is Bukayo Saka (£9.2m) who has been in brilliant recent form. In his last four matches he has managed a huge four double-digit hauls, seven goals and one assist. When it comes to the stats during those games he also sits third best for non-penalty expected goal involvement, third best for total attempts on goal, fifth best for shots in the box and fifth best for big chances total.

Erling Haaland

Manchester City are another side in relentless form. The league holders won five of their last six league matches and scored 11 goals in the process. Offensively in the same period Manchester City rank joint fourth for goals scored, the best for total attempts on goal, first for shots in the box, joint third for big chances total and first for total shots on target.

Manchester City have an interesting match ahead. They come up against local rivals Manchester United, a side they always have plenty of motivation going up against. The Reds are in good form with four wins from their last six league matches but they are conceding some concerning defensive data. In fact, during that period they rank the worst in the entire league for shots conceded in the box. They also rank around mid-table for other key defensive metrics.

Erling Haaland (£14.4m) is back to full health after his recent injury. In his last six matches in all competitions he’s managed a huge eight goals. During his last six matches statistically he also ranks second best for non-penalty expected goal involvement, second best for total attempts, first for shots in the box, and joint first for big chances total.

Ollie Watkins

Aston Villa are also in a solid run of form. They have won three of their last six matches and scored 13 goals in the meantime. During those six matches statistically they rank sixth best for goals scored, second best for big chances total, fourth best for shots in the box and fourth best for total attempts on target.

Aston Villa face Luton up next. The Hatters have been struggling recently, losing three of their last six matches. In that period they also conceded a huge 14 goals. Defensively, during that same match span they also rank joint fourth worst for total for total attempts on target conceded and second worst for big chances conceded.

Leading the Aston Villa attack is Ollie Watkins (£8.9m). In terms of his recent output he managed four goals and two assists in his last six league games. When it comes to the data, when compared to all players he sits first for non-penalty expected goal involvement, fourth best for total attempts on goal, joint second best for shots in the box and joint first for big chances.

Who is the best captain for Gameweek 27?

Ollie Watkins continues a relentless run of form and maintains very good data. However, his teams’ stats fall slightly short of the other sides options. He also doesn’t take his teams penalties which gives the other two options an edge.

Bukayo Saka is also a very good option this week. The Englishman plays against the weakest side in the league defensively, takes penalties and is in a scintillating run of form. However, when comparing his underlying data, it falls short of the standout captaincy pick. We also have to take into account Arsenal’ match against Porto coming up, a match they are losing. Because of that we could see Saka minutes managed in the upcoming game.

The standout captaincy pick is Erling Haaland. The Norwegian is back at the top dominating the underlying attacking data. He also faces a team he loves to play against, we can see in his recent record against them.