Haaland delivers just days after a frustrating miss as the most popular Triple-Captain pick of 2025/26 Fantasy
Man City’s star racks up a 14-point haul after a previous week of blanking while leading Triple Captain selections
More than 6.7 million Fantasy Premier League managers pitched the armband on Erling Haaland (£14.9m) as he delivered three attacking returns in a single match for the first time since Gameweek 6. Yet that 14-point score likely felt bittersweet for many, given the circumstances.
A record surge in Triple Captain usage occurred last weekend, with over 1.1 million managers pressing the chip on Haaland for Manchester City’s home clash with Leeds United, setting a new benchmark for any single Gameweek and ranking as the second-highest ever usage. Nevertheless, the encounter ended in disappointment for Haaland’s backers when he blanked, marking just the fourth goalless game of the season for him.
Imagine the frustration of those managers then watching Haaland explode for a goal and two assists in a dramatic 5-4 victory at Fulham. It’s rare for him to exceed this level of points in a match outside of exceptional circumstances this season.
Not everyone shared that frustration, though. In Gameweek 14, 85,507 managers Triple-Captained Haaland and reaped 14 points, while 1.1 million extra followers faced a different outcome. On the other hand, 42 points from the chip in GW14 was a standout haul for those who nailed it.
GW14 Triple-Captained leaders
- Haaland — 85,507 captains — 14 points
- Jean-Philippe Mateta — 8,253 captains
- Bruno Fernandes — 6,470 captains
Jean-Philippe Mateta (£8.1m) and Bruno Fernandes (£8.9m) emerged as the favored alternatives for those deploying the Triple Captain chip in Gameweek 14, hoping to exploit favorable fixtures.
Mateta and Crystal Palace head to Burnley, who sit near the relegation zone, after allowing 27 goals this season. Mateta has generated 18 big chances this season, positioning him as one of the most promising forwards outside Haaland in terms of expected scoring opportunities.
Manchester United’s upcoming opponent, West Ham United, have also conceded 27 goals this season. Fernandes enters GW14 in strong form, having recorded two assists and earned the maximum bonus for an 11-point return in Gameweek 13.
GW14 most-bought players
- Timber — 353,851 buyers
- Phil Foden — 351,767 buyers — 17 points
- Bruno Fernandes — 344,528 buyers — included among top three most-bought players
Fernandes is joined by Phil Foden among the week’s top acquisitions, with Foden following his 15-point weekend performance with a 17-point return at Fulham. He notched two goals and two assists, plus maximum bonus for a second straight match, marking a strong pull for managers targeting Gameweek 15 with upcoming home games against Sunderland and West Ham.
However, the standout acquisition for Gameweek 14 remains Jurrien Timber (£6.4m). The Dutch defender has become the clearest route into Arsenal’s defense amid injuries to central backs Gabriel and William Saliba. Timber offers multiple pathways to points and ranks as the second-highest scorer in home fixtures this season, combining two goals with three assists, four clean sheets, and seven bonus points at the Emirates. Arsenal host Brentford on Wednesday.
