Holly Shand’s Best FPL Captain Picks for Double Gameweek 33 – Top Differentials & Expert Tips

Holly Shand runs through the best captain picks for FPL Double Gameweek 33.

The fixture schedule compresses for many clubs, with postponed fixtures falling in the midweek alongside European quarter-finals and FA Cup semi-finals.

So who are the best captaincy differentials ahead of this latest round of Premier League action?

FPL Double Gameweek 33 Best Captain

Omar Marmoush vs Everton (A), Aston Villa (H)

Owners of Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush have an easy decision this week in handing him the armband, with the Egyptian being the most bought player ahead of the double. He has the recent form, with three goals and one assist in the last four gameweeks.

Those returns take him to seven goal involvements from nine starts since joining Manchester City. His minutes look increasingly secure given the absence of Erling Haaland through injury. The opposition is tough, but City should arrive at this fixture fresher than Aston Villa.

Omar Marmoush is second in the Bundesliga in goals + assists this season despite not playing in the league for the past three months 😅 pic.twitter.com/93YJenYp9x

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 14, 2025

Bukayo Saka vs Ipswich Town (A), Crystal Palace (H)

Fully fit, Bukayo Saka would be the overwhelming captain favourite for this round of games. The Gunners have the superior fixtures with a trip to relegation candidates Ipswich Town before hosting Crystal Palace–two sides they have beaten already in this campaign.

However, Saka has barely managed 90 minutes across his last three Premier League fixtures as he returns from injury, with Arsenal having the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid before these fixtures. Expect rotation!

Kevin De Bruyne vs Everton (A), Aston Villa (H)

A recent return to form has seen Kevin De Bruyne grow in popularity as an FPL asset, with one goal and one assist in the 5-2 win against Crystal Palace last time out. The Belgian now claims to be playing pain-free after an injury-hampered season.

With 176 minutes across his last two league games, plus Phil Foden and Erling Haaland injured, managers should be confident in his minutes for this pair of fixtures. However, Manchester City do face a tough FA Cup semi-final next weekend in their only quest for silverware this season.

High praise for Kevin De Bruyne from Jamie Carragher 🤝 pic.twitter.com/D8aOiOpCi2

— Sky Sports (@SkySports) April 15, 2025

Mohamed Salah vs Leicester City (A)

It would be foolish to overlook Mohamed Salah for the captaincy this week purely on the basis that he only has a single fixture since the quality of the fixture is so high. He travels to Leicester City, who are without a point or a goal in eight successive home games.

Liverpool won the reverse of this fixture 3-1, with Salah on the scoresheet for nine points. He has a remarkable 35 goal involvements from 32 appearances this season and can be banked on for a sound score in this fixture, which could see Liverpool secure the Premier League title.