Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has slipped from his usual spot as the leading captain choice for Fantasy Premier League managers ahead of Gameweek 10, according to The New York Times.
The Norwegian international is widely regarded as the default armband option for millions of fantasy football players across the globe, including the huge community of Nigerian Premier League fans who follow the game every weekend. However, the usual consensus around the prolific forward has shifted for the upcoming round of English top-flight fixtures.
Haaland joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 and quickly established himself as one of the most lethal goalscorers in Premier League history. His record-breaking debut campaign saw him claim the Golden Boot while helping Pep Guardiola’s side secure an impressive domestic and European treble.
Because of that incredible scoring consistency, fantasy managers frequently hand him the captaincy to double his points tally each week. Deciding to look elsewhere for a captain is a rare move in the fantasy community, where backing against the City marksman often carries a major risk for team ranks.
Gameweek decisions are typically influenced by upcoming fixture difficulty, team form, and potential rotation across domestic and European competitions. For Gameweek 10, alternative options across the league have made managers rethink their standard strategy rather than automatically backing the Etihad star.
