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The Scout’s panel of Fantasy Premier League<\/a> experts explain who they think is the best captaincy option and who they are set to back with the armband ahead of the Gameweek 2 deadline on Friday at 18:30 BST.<\/p>\n

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Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily<\/a>)<\/p>\n

If I owned Bukayo Saka (\u00a310.0m), I would be tempted to had him the armband this week, although I was impressed by Leeds United’s performance in Gameweek 1.<\/p>\n

I’ll be choosing between Cole Palmer (\u00a310.5m) and Ollie Watkins (\u00a39.0m). While both blanked in Gameweek 1, they have decent fixtures against West Ham and Brentford respectively.<\/p>\n

Utkarsh Dalmia (@ZopharFPL<\/a>)<\/p>\n

With the news that Kai Havertz (\u00a37.5m) might have a serious injury, Viktor Gyokeres’ (\u00a39.0m) expected minutes go up significantly. <\/p>\n

The Swede is the standout captaincy pick against Leeds at Emirates Stadium. Erling Haaland (\u00a314.0m) is the next best option, with Man City looking like a real force again with their new recruits.<\/p>\n

Gianni Buttice (@GianniButtice<\/a>)<\/p>\n

I will be captaining Mohamed Salah (\u00a314.5m) in the hope that Newcastle v Liverpool will be the high-scoring, end-to end-match that we have seen so many times between these two teams in years gone by. <\/p>\n

Newcastle always have a go at St James\u2019 Park and I expect them to score, while Liverpool won\u2019t be shot-shy after they registered 10 shots on target in Gameweek 1.<\/p>\n

Lee Bonfield (@FPLFamily<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Despite a languid display by Aston Villa in Gameweek 1, I’m backing them to come good in Gameweek 2 against a Brentford side that looked even more out of sorts. <\/p>\n

Watkins will be my captain. If I had Saka or Gyokeres from Arsenal, I’d be very tempted, particularly with the news that Havertz might be sidelined with a knee injury; making the Swede presumably more assured for minutes.<\/p>\n

Pranil Sheth (@lateriser12<\/a>)<\/p>\n

While Chelsea’s performance wasn’t encouraging in Gameweek 1, I am still tempted to captain Palmer due to his high-ceiling and how poor West Ham were against Sunderland. <\/p>\n

I am debating him versus Salah, as the match between Newcastle and Liverpool could be a heated, end-to-end encounter on Monday night.<\/p>\n

Nick Harris (@WGTA_Nick<\/a>)<\/p>\n

I’m using my Free Hit chip this week and am backing Saka. He’s yet to find his feet this season, but Leeds at home feels like a great fixture for him to get off the mark.<\/p>\n

Holly Shand (@HollyShand<\/a>)<\/p>\n

I’m half tempted by Watkins,\u00a0given he has six goals in seven Premier League appearances against them. However, I’ll probably play it safe with Salah against Newcastle. <\/p>\n

The Egyptian produced 18 points at St James’ Park last season.<\/p>\n

FPL Harry (@FPL_Harry<\/a>)<\/p>\n

For me, an Arsenal player at home to Leeds is definitely the best captaincy option in Gameweek 2.<\/p>\n

As such, I would opt for the ever reliable Saka. However, I do not own him and currently prefer going Salah over Palmer based on what I saw in Gameweek 1.<\/p>\n

Ben Crabtree (@FC_CrabDogg<\/a>)<\/p>\n

I think Haaland is probably the best option this week, but as a non-owner, I’ll have to back Saka for a much improved performance against Leeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n