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As we gear up for FPL Gameweek 13, fantasy football expert FPL General has shared his tips on the best captaincy picks for the week.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Selecting a captain for your Fantasy Premier League<\/a> team is often a head scratcher, and the captaincy selection usually influences which premium options you opt to have within your squad.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re chasing points or solidifying your lead, here are the FPL General’s<\/a> rankings to help you make the crucial armband decision.<\/p>\n

FPL Captaincy Tips GW13<\/h2>\n

1. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Palmer tops the captaincy rankings this week, benefiting from a clean schedule seeing as he didn’t feature in Chelsea’s midweek European game. <\/a><\/p>\n

Despite four blanks in his last five matches, the Chelsea talisman faces an Aston Villa side who are coming off a challenging Champions League clash against Juventus.<\/p>\n

Fresh and motivated, Palmer is tipped to return to the scoresheet this weekend.<\/p>\n

2. Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Mbeumo has been electric at home, netting seven goals on familiar turf this season.<\/p>\n

Brentford take on strugglers Leicester City<\/a> in GW13<\/a>, offering an excellent opportunity for the winger to extend his impressive form.<\/p>\n

Mbeumo’s consistency at home makes him a solid captaincy option for managers looking to take advantage of Leicester’s shaky defence.<\/p>\n

3. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Salah<\/a> faces an out-of-sorts Manchester City<\/a> \u2013 who look surprisingly vulnerable at the back having conceded seven goals this past week alone.<\/p>\n

With 10 league goals already this season, the Liverpool talisman will be confident of adding to his tally, even against strong opposition.<\/p>\n

If you’re feeling bold, Salah’s form and City\u2019s defensive fragility could pay dividends.<\/p>\n

4. Jo\u00e3o Pedro (Brighton)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

For those seeking a differential, Jo\u00e3o Pedro offers an intriguing option.<\/p>\n

Brighton host Southampton on Friday night in what looks to be the most favourable fixture of the gameweek.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian forward is also on penalty duty, further enhancing his appeal for FPL managers willing to gamble on a lesser-picked captain.<\/p>\n

5. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Fernandes rounds off the list, with Manchester United<\/a> playing their first Premier League home game under new manager Ruben Amorim. <\/a><\/p>\n

As a set-piece and penalty specialist, Fernandes has multiple routes to points. His creativity and attacking influence could thrive in this fresh managerial setup, making him a solid captaincy choice for GW13.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n

Captaincy decisions can make or break your FPL gameweek, and this week offers a mix of safe options and bold differentials. Whether you lean towards the reliability of Salah or gamble on Jo\u00e3o Pedro’s fixture, FPL General’s rankings provide plenty to consider for GW13.<\/p>\n

Who gets your armband?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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