GW1 – Opening Gameweek… Captaincy Comes First
As the opening gameweek of the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League kicks off, choosing your captain remains the most impactful decision for your ranking and points. After reviewing the top forwards this season and the transfers expected to succeed, picking the right player is a smart move that can multiply your points and give you an early advantage. The new season offers golden opportunities, especially with double points for new players and promoted teams, making bold planning and following Fantasy 24 Club’s insights key to a strong start toward victory.
Top Captain Picks for Gameweek 1:
Mohamed Salah
As usual, Mohamed Salah is the top choice for captain in Fantasy, consistently scoring across multiple seasons. Crucially, he’s a guaranteed starter for Liverpool and the designated penalty taker. His manager, Arne Slot, relies on him as the main attacking option, and with Liverpool’s opening game against Bournemouth—who have sold much of their defense—Salah’s chances of racking up high points are very strong.
Erling Haaland
As usual, Erling Haaland is the top captain choice, being Manchester City’s key starter and the most reliable player in Fantasy. With City opening game against a defensively weak Wolves, he’s an excellent captain pick for racking up high points.
Mohammed Kudus
Mohammed Kudus, the versatile player, could be Tottenham and Thomas Frank’s secret weapon following Son’s departure and Madison’s injury. He can operate as a right or left winger and as a playmaker. With Tottenham facing newly promoted Burnley, choosing Kudus as captain might be a risky move—but one worth taking for the potential of high points.
Cole Palmer
As usual, the superstar Cole Palmer remains one of the top captain choices in Fantasy Premier League, and that’s no surprise. He’s Chelsea’s most influential player since Abramovich, consistently contributing Fantasy points. His value is further boosted by helping Mariska stay, winning the FIFA Club World Cup, and contributing to 5 goals in 6 matches. With Chelsea facing an offensively strong but defensively average Crystal Palace, having Palmer as your captain could add significant points to your squad.
Ultimately, your captain is the key to a strong start in the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League season. Choosing the right player requires balancing consistent performance with promising opportunities, mixing reliable stars with smart, adventurous picks. Following Fantasy 24 Club’s insights and planning boldly gives you an early advantage, putting you on the path to compete strongly for the top of the points table. The new season is full of opportunities, and the right decision today makes all the difference tomorrow.
