EPL GW13 Top FPL Captain Picks

Gameweek 13 presents an exciting mix of high-scoring fixtures, in-form attackers, and reliable defensive threats—making the captaincy decision both tricky and crucial.

Whether you prefer explosive attackers or consistent differential performers, this week offers several strong armband candidates who can deliver big returns. Here are the top options to consider.

Muñoz Mejía — Crystal Palace

Few defenders in the league are producing with the consistency and attacking threat of Muñoz.

Functioning almost as a defender-midfielder hybrid, he has registered 26 points over his last three matches, showcasing creativity, defensive reliability, and bonus-point potential.

Crystal Palace face a Manchester United side that has been highly inconsistent and vulnerable, especially away from home.

With Palace’s defensive stability and Muñoz’s advanced positioning, he offers a rare but powerful captain option—particularly for managers seeking a differential with both clean sheet and attacking upside.

Rogers — Aston Villa

Aston Villa’s home clash with Wolves has all the ingredients for a high-scoring affair.

Rogers, fresh off scoring a brilliant free kick in GW12, is now firmly on set-piece duties and heavily involved in Villa’s forward play.

Villa’s attack is one of the most reliable units in the league, especially at home.

Against a Wolves defense that has struggled all season, Rogers is an excellent captaincy pick for managers looking to tap into Villa’s expected goal haul this week.

Igor Thiago — Brentford

Thiago has been a revelation—consistent, clinical, and central to everything Brentford does in the final third.

Even in matches where Brentford fail to dominate, he finds a way to deliver returns.

With Burnley visiting this week, the odds tilt strongly in Thiago’s favor.

Burnley have been defensively shaky, and Thiago’s penalty duties significantly boost his ceiling.

If you’re searching for a captain with reliability and a high chance of goal involvement, Thiago stands out as one of GW13’s safest options.

Jarrod Bowen — West Ham

Bowen remains one of the most dangerous forwards in the Premier League and continues to deliver on both ends of the pitch.

As the first striker in FPL history to earn defensive contribution points, his floor is higher than most attackers.

West Ham welcome a Liverpool side that has looked unstable defensively in recent weeks.

Bowen’s pace, movement, and set-piece threat make him a strong captain pick—especially for managers willing to target Liverpool’s weaknesses.

Erling Haaland — Manchester City

When it comes to captaincy discussions, Haaland is never far from the top—and this week is no exception.

The Norwegian forward returns to the Etihad to face Leeds United, who have failed to keep a clean sheet away from home all season.

Haaland has been electric at home, scoring nine goals and providing one assist across his home fixtures so far.

With Manchester City expected to dominate possession and chances, Haaland offers the highest ceiling of any captaincy candidate in GW13.

If you want the “safe” armband option with explosive potential, he is the standout choice.

GW13 provides a blend of safe options like Haaland and Thiago, as well as bold differentials such as Rogers and Muñoz. Your choice will depend on your strategy: chasing rank, protecting a lead, or targeting the difficulty of the fixture.

Whichever direction you choose, these captaincy picks offer strong potential to deliver green arrows this week.