Mohamed Salah Alternatives: Who to Captain in Gameweek 20 of FPL
Mohamed Salah is the overwhelming favorite to captain your Fantasy Premier League (FPL) side in Gameweek 20, facing Manchester United at Anfield. But, could there be some tempting alternatives lurking with the potential to outscore the Egyptian King? Let’s dive into the numbers and see who emerges!
Salah’s Form Is Undeniable
In just 18 appearances this season, Salah has already matched his goal involvements from last season, bagging 17 goals and 13 assists under Arne Slot’s management. This consistent scoring threat makes him a tough act to follow, even for the elite of FPL.
Identifying Top Alternatives
To highlight potential captaincy options, let’s analyze the key stats of some players over the last six Gameweeks:
### Top Goal Threats
Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, backed by a strong fixture against Tottenham Hotspur, shines with nine big chances and 14 shots on target. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer also impresses with 25 shots and 12 shots on target, mirroring Salah’s figures. Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins presents an attractive option with six big chances and a thrilling home encounter against Leicester City.
| Player | Shots | Shots in Box | Shots on Target | Big Chances |
|————–|——-|————-|—————|————|
| Isak | 21 | 17 | 14 | 9 |
| Salah | 27 | 27 | 12 | 8 |
| Madueke | 17 | 16 | 7 | 7 |
| Vardy | 17 | 16 | 6 | 7 |
| Palmer | 25 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Watkins | 17 | 17 | 8 | 6 |
### Top Creative Forces
Isak and Palmer again stand out, creating a league-leading 19 and 18 chances respectively.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s underlying numbers also suggest a potential for a big haul, with six big chances created.
| Player | Chances Created | Big Chances Created |
|————|—————-|———————–|
| Salah | 13 | 7 |
| Fernandez | 17 | 6 |
| Alexander-Arnold | 14 | 6 |
| Murphy | 12 | 6 |
| Isak | 19 | 5 |
| Palmer | 18 | 5
Targeting Vulnerable Defenses
A strong fixture offers a significant boost to a player’s chances of a high score. Southampton and West Ham United are currently the most vulnerable defensively, with 30 and 27 big chances conceded respectively over the last six Gameweeks. Meanwhile, Spurs’ backline has allowed 26 big chances.
| Club | Goals Conceded | Clean sheets | Big Chances Concede |
|———-|————|————-|——————–|
| Southampton| 14 | 1 | 30 |
| West Ham 9 | 11 | 1 | 27 |
| Spurs | 14 | 1 | 26 |
| Chelsea | 9 | 1 | 21