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FPL managers will be looking forward to the return of the Premier League post the international break. As we enter the last stretch of this PL season, FPL managers have a lot to consider, including teams' motivation to perform, rotation risks, and blank Gameweeks due to Cup fixtures.
Moving away from the likes of Manchester City to teams that have something to play for, such as Chelsea, Leicester, and West Ham, is on the minds of many FPL managers. While transfer decisions are crucial, the captaincy choices over these last few FPL Gameweeks can go a long way in deciding the final rank of FPL managers this season.
Gameweek 30 has some appealing captaincy fixtures, and FPL managers are likely to be spoilt for choice when trying to figure out who to hand the armband to. On that note, let's take a look at the top five FPL captaincy choices for Gameweek 30.
Honorable mentions for FPL GW 30 captain:
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (EVE) (FWD) (£7.6 m) and Michail Antonio (WHU) (FWD) (£6.7 m), Patrick Bamford (LEE) (FWD) (£6.7 m), and Mohamed Salah (LIV) (MID) (£12.4 m)
#5 Raphinha (LEE) (MID) - £5.7 m (vs) SHU(H)
Raphinha provides an exciting differential captaincy alternative to FPL managers. The Leeds winger has been exceptional since arriving from Rennes and has been unlucky not to register more FPL returns.
Leeds United broke their winless streak in Gameweek 29, with Raphinha netting the winner in a 2-1 victory over Fulham. While they have a tough road ahead, Gameweek 30 is the perfect fixture for Marcelo Bielsa's men as they take on a struggling Sheffield United side that looks condemned for relegation.
Sheffield United have the highest xGA (expected goals against) over the last seven Gameweeks. Considering how much of an influence Raphinha has been, he is likely to be among the goals for Leeds and is a decent differential FPL pick.
#4 Son Heung-Min (TOT) (MID) - £9.4 m (vs) NEW (A)
Son Heung-Min is likely to be among the top FPL captaincy picks when Spurs take on a struggling Newcastle side in Gameweek 30. Son, who sustained a hamstring injury against Arsenal in Gameweek 28, would've had plenty of time to rest and recuperate over the international break, and he's likely to be fully fit for this game.
Having been knocked out of the Europa League, Spurs can turn their full attention to the Premier League. They'll be determined to build on their 2-0 win over Aston Villa right before the international break. Against a Newcastle side without lynchpin Isaac Hayden, Son can rake in FPL points for his owners, as long as he's fit.
#3 Kevin De Bruyne (MCI) (MID)- £11.9 m vs LEI (A)
Kevin De Bruyne is another great FPL captaincy option for Gameweek 30. With Manchester City looking to wrap up the title as soon as possible, they will look to field their best XI, and De Bruyne is likely to start.
While he hasn't had a great season by his lofty standards, KDB has always had great underlying stats. He seems to be delivering on those stats, as evidenced by his recent goalscoring run both for City and the Belgian national team. KDB has been taking up more advanced positions and assuming he's back on penalties, he could be a brilliant FPL captaincy pick for most of the remaining Gameweeks this season.
#2 Bruno Fernandes (MUN) (MID) - £11.5 m (vs) BHA(H)
Bruno Fernandes is currently the highest FPL points-scorer this season, and United's decent run of fixtures suggests he can maintain a similar level of performance for the remainder of the campaign.
His form has dropped over the last couple of Gameweeks, but it makes sense considering the tricky fixtures that Manchester United have had. However, he has a great record against his Gameweek 30 opposition, Brighton and Hove Albion. In two meetings against the Seagulls, Fernandes has netted three goals and provided one assist.
Graham Potter's positive style of play will enable United's quick counter-attacks, and whenever they score, Fernandes is very likely to be involved. He's certainly a great FPL captaincy option this Gameweek.
#1 Harry Kane (TOT) (FWD) - £11.6 m (vs) NEW(A)
An in-form Harry Kane should rake in a big FPL haul against Newcastle in Gameweek 30. Kane has been in great form since his return from injury and has scored three goals, and provided two assists in his last five starts.
He has also become the joint-highest goalscorer this season, and is top of the charts for FPL assists as well. Spurs will look to keep their winning run going and get a convincing win in this game to keep their hopes of European football alive.
Kane is likely to get some FPL returns for those who give him their captain's armband.
