Triple captain Haaland? The FPL talking point

Anyone interested in a triple captain for Gameweek Six?

Many FPL managers will be thinking about using their triple captain chip because Erling Haaland is in top form and has an “easy” home match against Burnley for Manchester City this weekend.

It’s a chip you can play on whim if you own a player with a great fixture.

Are the players and teams in good form, as I always try to judge a good week? Is his pairing effective? Is it likely that he will play 90 minutes? And when will the next week be better?

Let’s examine this week’s triple captain opportunity in the context of my framework: The Haaland triple captaincy is a real temptation this week:

Form: Haaland has a strong start to the season. He has scored six goals in five Premier League games and averages 9.2 points per game, contributing to 75% of those goals that Manchester City have scored while playing on the field.

Fixture: Despite their best efforts to defend their ground, Burnley has consistently shown to have one of the league’s weakest defenses. This season, the Clarets have lost both of their away games. Their only losses came against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, who were 0-3 and 2-3 respectively. They also have the lowest expected goals conceded.

Minutes: “Fatigue and back pain” caused Haaland to be substituted on Sunday in the 75th minute. I anticipate that he will be back on the team with a full midweek rest. The less opportunities there are for such rests the longer we enter the season.

Are there better weeks? Remember that the chip must be used by Gameweek 19 only, and I always prefer a home game.

In gameweek 13, Haaland faces Leeds United (h), Sunderland (15h), and West Ham United (h) in gameweek 17.