Sun Mar 09 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Fantasy Premier League Captain Conundrum: Salah or Palmer?

**London, UK** – Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers face a crucial decision this week, choosing between Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (71.9% ownership) and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer (60.7%) as captain.

Salah, a consistently high-scoring player, faces a Newcastle defense that, while generally solid, recently conceded seven goals in two matches. Palmer, on the other hand, is in slightly poorer form but plays against a struggling Southampton side with a leaky defense.

This week’s recommended FPL team, built within a £100m budget, features a mix of players capitalizing on favorable matchups. West Ham’s defensive duo, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Alphonse Areola, are highlighted due to Leicester City’s poor attacking form. Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu, Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo also feature, alongside promising budget options like Beto (Everton) and Matheus Cunha (Wolves). The inclusion of Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson and Daniel Munoz, Brighton’s Joao Pedro, and Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri complete the defensive and midfield options.

Despite Salah’s reliability, the article suggests captaining Palmer due to Southampton’s weak defense, believing his potential for a high-scoring game outweighs the risk. However, the author acknowledges that Salah is the safer option for more risk-averse players. Other notable inclusions in the suggested team include Chelsea’s Pedro Neto, West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen and a potential gamble on Manchester United’s young striker Chido Obi.

The article concludes by emphasizing Wolves’ favorable upcoming fixtures, suggesting their budget-friendly players could be valuable assets in the coming weeks. The full team and further analysis can be found on the Fantasy 606 podcast on BBC Sounds.

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