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The Complete Guide to FPL Gameweek 5: Tips, captains, team news and best players

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What to do with the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.1m) and the suspended Michail Antonio (£7.9m) has been a hot topic among Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers this week.

Calvert-Lewin could be missing until after the October international break, while Antonio will sit out Gameweek 5 after his dismissal last weekend.

Leeds United’s favourable fixture swing and the ongoing Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.6m) v Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m) debate have also been on the FPL agenda in the run-up to Friday’s deadline.

You’ll find plenty of advice on these sources of discussion, along with the usual help with armband conundrums and transfer dilemmas, below.

There’ll also be team reveals, Members articles and videos in this comprehensive guide to the upcoming Gameweek.

WHO ARE THE BEST FPL PLAYERS TO OWN FOR GAMEWEEK 5?

FPL Gameweek 5 Scout Picks features Liverpool triple-up
The Scout Squad’s best FPL players for Gameweek 5
Can FPL differential Jiménez profit from Wolves’ good run of fixtures?
The best FPL forwards to consider as Calvert-Lewin and Antonio replacements

WHO IS THE BEST CAPTAIN FOR GAMEWEEK 5?

Who are the best FPL captain options for Gameweek 5?

Our captain poll is also now live for Gameweek 5 – cast your vote on the sidebar of our home page.

GAMEWEEK 5 TEAM AND INJURY NEWS

FPL Gameweek 5 team and injury news: Bamford fit, Wilson injured, DCL out
Team news, injury updates and predicted line-ups for FPL Gameweek 5

For more information, check out our Predicted Line-ups page and Injuries and Bans feed.

GAMEWEEK 5 TEAM REVEALS

FPL team reveal: Why I am reverting to the template
Mark Sutherns’ FPL Gameweek 5 preview and latest team plans

BEST FPL STRATEGY AND EXPERT TIPS FOR GAMEWEEK 5 AND BEYOND

Why Mane could be an explosive FPL differential captain in Gameweek 5
Should FPL managers buy Leeds United players ahead of Gameweek 5?
FPL Q&A: How to fit in Salah, Lukaku and Ronaldo, best Everton mid and Leeds picks
The key FPL Gameweek 5 stats on Salah, City, Wolves, Mendy, Spurs and more
How checklists can help you make better FPL decisions: Part 1
The Leicester City players to consider in FPL ahead of Gameweek 5 fixture swing

GAMEWEEK 5 VIDEO CONTENT

Head over to our YouTube channel for more videos.

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  1. Stupendous
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is raph in or out?????

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    1. Ibralicious
      5 years, 1 month ago

      In 75%

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        5 years, 1 month ago

        99%

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        1. Ibralicious
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Had to be cautious so I don't get bookmarked 😀

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    2. Vlad Tepes
      5 years, 1 month ago

      why would he be out?

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  2. FPL Emu
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which 4.0 keeper is likeliest to play? Foster is dropping so do not want him

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    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I've gone for Begovic, too good a keeper not to get games if Pickford starts making mistakes like he usually does

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    2. Critical Observer
      5 years, 1 month ago

      None, barring injuries.

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    3. Carlton P
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Steer. He’s already made an appearance. No other 4.0 have

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      1. Andy_Social
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Should get one more next time Marty has an extra Argie game somewhere around GW13 or 14 I think.

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    4. DARE TO BISCAN
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Are you on WC? Save the transfer, if not

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  3. Futureform
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Barnes for Leicester - anyone keeping the faith?

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    1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Out of necessity. Already have to take -4

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    2. Weilong7
      5 years, 1 month ago

      unfortunately yes.. not expecting any returns though

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    3. Critical Observer
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, was planning on shipping him for Raphinha but what with the rumors & all, might just bank the FT.

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    4. Futureform
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all. I stuck with him myself. Leicester fans think he'll play, did well in Europe, and surely he's due?!

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  4. Jimmy Boy
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Start two from:
    A) Tsimikas
    B) B.Williams
    C) White
    D) Benrahma

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    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      AD

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  5. PL Ball
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one:

    A) Antonio ==> Bamford (-4)
    B) Play Brownhill (v Arsenal)

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  6. Athletic Nasherbo
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Benrahma > Raphinha -4?

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    1. Jacktastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not tonight’s

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  7. Vlad Tepes
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any leaks that we should know about?

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    1. Zimo
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Took a leak a minute ago. Was a long one.

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    2. DARE TO BISCAN
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Popular in Wales, I hear

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  8. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    5 years, 1 month ago

    James or cancelo?

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    1. mezza
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo this week, James long term

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    2. DARE TO BISCAN
      5 years, 1 month ago

      This week: cancelo

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  9. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Play:

    Ayling (new)
    Omobamidele (WAT)

    Thank you

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    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Om

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    2. Hint
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ayling

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  10. Rainer
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Tsmikas 😮

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    1. Hy liverpool
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What happened?

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    2. Zimo
      5 years, 1 month ago

      😮

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    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      5 years, 1 month ago

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  11. Weilong7
    5 years, 1 month ago

    start coufal or brownhill?
    quick 1

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    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      brownhill

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      1. Weilong7
        5 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

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  12. Mr. O'Connell
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Why do I always end up with Guaita every season!? Hadn't considered him on WC until about 5 mins before the deadline.

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    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      probably just because his name is fun to say

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    2. Weeb Kakashi
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I ended up with him too. Although i made the decision an hour back.

      I dont know if he is the best choice. But for me he is a better prospect and more importantly a Better Keeper than Sanchez.

      I expect him to outscore Sanchez.

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    3. DARE TO BISCAN
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Too much rich food

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  13. Futureform
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Ronaldo or Salah for captain?

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    1. Jacktastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Salah

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    2. Futureform
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks. Went the same in the end.

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  14. Nightf0x
    5 years, 1 month ago

    start benrhma or white ?????

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    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      white

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  15. The Red Devil
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Think i'm set on this WC, got 0.5 ITB for any emergency (read if torres needs to become Jota/Greenwood but they both have their risks too)

    Sanchez/Steele
    TAA/Shaw/Semedo/Marcal/Omobamidele
    Salah/Gray/Raphinha/Torres/Sissoko
    Ronaldo/Lukaku/Scarlett

    willing to give 2-3 GWs if needed before moving to chelsea/city defence around GW7-8

    GL

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  16. g40steve
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Last few thoughts on WC?

    A stick
    B Ramsdale & Sanchez as keepers
    C Tierney/Semedo & Torres > Cancelo & Sarr/Gallager
    D both B & C

    Sa
    Trent, James, Semedo, Tierney
    Salah, Greenwood, Torres, Gray
    Bamford, Lukaku

    4.0, Sissoko, Williams, #ANTONIO#

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  17. Ibralicious
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Raph is in enough that if you have him in your team or in your WC draft, don't take him out. But I won't go around bringing him in for a hit that's fowl

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    1. Zimo
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Turkey or chicken?

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  18. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Usually i am decisive enough when selecting a captain but i am all over the place switching between Lukaku/Ronaldo/Aubameyang and Jota. 😕

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    1. g40steve
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku will destroy Spurs

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      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That is who i had it on when the curtain came down funnily enough.

        Hope you are right Steve.

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        1. Andy_Social
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Heh, I put it on Rom last minute.

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      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'm on him...

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    2. SADIO SANÉ
      5 years, 1 month ago

      same, did Ron - you only lose the difference between them anyway - just hope Salah doesn't haul

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  19. cuppatea78
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Thinking of selling Benrahma for Gray.

    Yes or no pls people?

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    1. Firminooooo
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No

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  20. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    PENS DOWN NOW!

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    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Pen is down

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  21. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    panties down

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  22. shiraz
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Current wc team. Gtg?

    Meslier
    TAA Cancelo Saiss
    Salah Greenwood Sarr Gray
    CR7 Bamford Jimenez

    Begovic Veltman Livramento Allan

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  23. Duke Silver ☑
    5 years, 1 month ago

    And breathe

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  24. Bielsa's Bucket
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who did you captain in the end?

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    1. mezza
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mo

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    2. Andy_Social
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Shifted it from Salah to Lukaku last minute

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      1. Bielsa's Bucket
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Has an Arsenal fan, I hope this pays off big time

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    3. shiraz
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Salah

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    4. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku(C)
      Jota(VC)

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  25. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Well not sure how I feel about this but it’s done!

    Antonio & Torres
    To
    Bamford & Raphinha (-4)

    No Salah, so Jota (C)!

    Good luck all and PANTS DOWN!!!

    XXX

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    1. OneArseneWenger32
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Love the Jota punt!

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      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

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    2. Gunners in Haaland
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Good luck mate!

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      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks you too!

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  26. The Train Driver
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Last second switch C from Salah to Ronaldo. Was close on putting it on ASM.

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    1. Rogue Todd
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Gripping

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  27. OneArseneWenger32
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Richarlison captain and feeling like I unlocked a cheat code

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    1. Weeb Kakashi
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Shi** code.

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  28. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    With only 5 GWs played, it's still the longest start I've had gone without taking a hit.

    What is this peace?

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    1. Andy_Social
      5 years, 1 month ago

      3 for me and i'm trying to cut down

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    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Me too! Managed to hold off again this week despite the possible issues

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    3. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Two for me so far. Trying to be more patient, but finding it tough

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  29. Rio Angora Mohair
    5 years, 1 month ago

    and the deadline has passed, good luck all...

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  30. Ibralicious
    5 years, 1 month ago

    RAPH OUT!

    ... of the tunnel for his warmup

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    1. Pep bites Kun
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You numptey! 🙂

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