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            <p>Fantasy Football Hub's resident Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captaincy expert <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisTanFPL">Chris Tan</a> takes a close look at the best options for Gameweek 17, as well as whether you should use your Triple Captain chip.</p>
<p>Powered by Hub AI and Chris’s eye for detail, having analysed the weekly captaincy candidates on the Hub for many years, we reveal the top three picks each week.</p>
<p>Whether you’re after the AI’s preferred pick or a differential punt, we’ve got you covered.</p>
<h3>🤖 Hub AI quick summary 🤖</h3>
<p>Simplicity and speed are among Fantasy Football Hub’s core values, so many of our articles this season will come with a quick ‘Hub AI’ summary for those who want the answer - fast.</p>
<p>Read the full article for the detailed picture - and listen to an audio summary 👇</p>
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<li data-start="109" data-end="354">🥇 Erling Haaland leads for predicted points and Manchester City have the highest recent xG in the league</li>
<li data-start="109" data-end="354">🥈 Antoine Semenyo has the plum fixture but his projected points can't match Haaland</li>
<li data-start="109" data-end="354">🥉 Bruno Fernandes has the most avenues to points but Aston Villa away is a tough fixture</li>
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<h3>🤖 Hub AI pick: Erling Haaland - 9.5 predicted points</h3>
<p><strong>Fixture: West Ham (H)</strong></p>
<p>Last week was a reminder of just how dangerous Haaland can be. He didn’t get many chances, but a well taken header and a late penalty resulted in his seventh haul of the season.</p>
<p>For those of us who went with <strong>Bukayo Saka</strong>, we were very fortunate we got granted both assists.</p>
<p>City lead the league for xG (expected goals) and West Ham are amongst the worst for recent xG conceded, which highlights their defensive frailties and is consistent with this fixture having the highest projected goals.</p>
<p>Their centre-backs are fairly weak too and Haaland should have a much easier time against them than he did against Palace. From a match-up perspective, West Ham leak big chances and struggle to defend headed attempts - two areas Haaland can exploit.</p>
<p>Haaland’s record against West Ham is impressive. In six starts he’s scored nine goals with one assist. Last season he bagged a hat trick away and a brace at home against the Hammers.</p>
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