FPL GW1 Captain Picks – The Premier League is Back!
By Vibudh Dixit
#5 Harvey Barnes vs Wolves (H)
Harvey Barnes was in the form of his life before an unfortunate knee injury cut short his season in February. He was starting to emerge as a top FPL option and was in serious contention for being called up to the England squad for the Euros.
Barnes is someone who is very direct in terms of attacking returns, which is something you like in an FPL asset. It looks like he has put the setback behind him and has looked sharp and lively during the preseason friendlies, catching the eye in Leicester’s FA Community Shield win over Man City.
Wolves have been the type of team that I have never fancied captaining my attackers against over the last few seasons under Nuno, however, I expect them to be a completely different outfit under Bruno Lage with them playing attacking football with the fullbacks pushing forward.
Harvey Barnes’ stats last season before he got injured.
— Sam Martin (@SmuelMartinFPL) August 4, 2021
Lovely numbers. pic.twitter.com/NngbEAlOnx
Playing in front of home fans after a long time would mean Leicester would want to put on a show for them. I could see both teams going for it in this one and wouldn’t be surprised to see this game turn into a goal-fest.