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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 key fixtures and best FPL captain options for Gameweek 28.</p>
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<h2><strong>Best FPL captain for Gameweek 28: The candidates</strong></h2>
<p>Last week, <strong>Mohamed Salah</strong> barely topped the metrics and edged out <strong>Cole Palmer</strong>, though the difference was minimal.</p>
<p>Personally, I opted for Palmer because his fixture potential was more appealing, and while it could have been worse, that experience hasn't deterred me from similar decisions in the future.</p>
<p>This week presents a similar conundrum, compounded by the fact that the gameweek is sandwiched between European knockout ties. The outcome of the first leg could directly influence how many minutes key players receive over the weekend.</p>
<p>Read on as we explore the factors at play and offer insights to help you navigate this pivotal week.</p>
<p>These are the main candidates this week:</p>
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<li><strong>Jarrod Bowen</strong> v Newcastle (H)</li>
<li><strong>Daniel Muñoz</strong> v Ipswich (H)</li>
<li><strong>Cole Palmer</strong> v Leicester (H)</li>
<li><strong>Christopher Nkunku </strong>v Leicester (H)</li>
<li><strong>Mohamed Salah</strong> v Southampton (H)</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">Best FPL captain for Gameweek 28: The fixtures</h2>
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<p id="caption-attachment-71279" class="wp-caption-text">FPL Gameweek 28 Best Captain - fixtures</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">Best FPL captain for Gameweek 28: The reverse fixtures</h2>
<p>The majority of these fixtures took place in Gameweek 12, with a handful from Gameweek 12. Salah hauled last time around, for any contemplating going against him again.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-71285" class="wp-caption-text">FPL Gameweek 28 Best Captain - reverse fixtures (Gameweek 12)</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-71286" class="wp-caption-text">FPL Gameweek 28 Best Captain - reverse fixtures (team of the week)</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">Best FPL captain for Gameweek 28: Poll</h2>
<p>Ultimately, Salah faces the worst team in the league. The results are not surprising.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-71291" class="wp-caption-text">FPL Gameweek 28 Best Captain - X poll</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">Best FPL captain for Gameweek 28: Players' records</h2>
<p>Here are some notable records for our captaincy candidates:</p>
<p><strong>Salah </strong>- braced in the reverse fixture, and didn't score against them at Anfield in his previous three attempts.</p>
<p><strong>Bowen</strong> - blanked in his previous home game against Newcastle but has returned in three of the last four fixtures.</p>
<p><strong>Palmer</strong> - blanked in the reverse fixture.</p>
<p><strong>Munoz</strong> - didn't return but picked up six points for a clean sheet, which highlights the potential if he manages a return.</p>
<p><strong>Nkunku </strong>– hasn’t started against Leicester yet.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-71284" class="wp-caption-text">FPL Gameweek 28 Best Captain - record against</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">Best FPL captain for Gameweek 28 Members' stats breakdown</h2>
<p>The stats are filtered 'per start' for the individual players and 'per appearance' for the team stats over the last six gameweeks.</p>
<p>See the latest stats on the Hub's <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta">Opta page</a>.</p>
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