Off The Bench: Is Bruno Fernandes a perma-captain candidate?

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FPL managers are abandoning Erling Haaland as captain—is Bruno Fernandes the new must-have armband?

The episode begins with hosts Lee and Harry reviewing their own Gameweek 24 scores, noting Harry's successful Bruno Fernandes captaincy. They examine the declining captaincy trend for Erling Haaland, with only 5.6 million managers captaining him. The conversation shifts to Chelsea's match against West Ham, where halftime substitutions by manager Liam Rossigno changed the game, highlighting Enzo Fernandes and Jao Pedro as key FPL assets. Liverpool's win over Newcastle is analyzed, focusing on the link-up between Ekotike and Wurz, with Ekotike scoring a brace after a goal drought. Arsenal's 4-0 win over Leeds is discussed, with debate over whether to sell Bukayo Saka ahead of a potential double gameweek. Manchester United's midfield options are evaluated, including Bruno Fernandes' seven double-digit hauls and comparisons to Mateusz Kunja and Mbwemo. Other matches covered include Aston Villa's struggles against Brentford, Bournemouth's Krupi Jr. as a cheap forward option, and Sunderland's Mukiele as a budget defender. The hosts emphasize waiting for cup results to confirm double gameweeks in Gameweek 26 before making transfers.

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A late Bruno Fernandes return frames a measured look at Haaland, Arsenal uncertainty, and the doubles and blanks ahead.

Bruno Fernandes' very late second assist gives Harry's captaincy call the episode's opening thread, before the discussion turns to the growing case for moving away from Erling Haaland.

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You are weighing Bruno Fernandes against Haaland while game week 26 doubles and game week 31 blanks loom.

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