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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. Weeb Kakashi
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Guaita
    TAA Reece Semedo
    Salah(C) Jota Raphinha Sarr
    Ron Bamford Jimenez

    Williams Sissoko Livra

    GL all !!

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    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Best I've seen!

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      1. Weeb Kakashi
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate!

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    2. SADIO SANÉ
      5 years, 1 month ago

      nice! gl

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

      Ah a fellow Guaita owner. Couple of pen saves tomorrow wouldn't go amiss.

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    4. Pep bites Kun
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nice team. BOL!

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      1. Weeb Kakashi
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers All!

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

    Didn't see much point in asking during the deadline rush, but is Semedo worth the extra (0.4 in my case) over Marcal? Had 0.5 burning a hole in my pocket...

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

      Personally believe that he is.

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    2. Andy_Social
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Totally

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    3. SADIO SANÉ
      5 years, 1 month ago

      think so

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    4. My heart goes Salalalalah
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I had .4 and did Dier to Semedo over Marcal

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

      On here yes, FPL points no

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    6. Weeb Kakashi
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely he is.
      I owned Marcal last week. WC'ed and have Semedo.

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    7. DARE TO BISCAN
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Opportunity cost, I guess. If you feel you could spend the difference better elsewhere...

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

        Nothing jumped out, but always nice to have 0.5 itb for future moves.

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        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Aye

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    8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        5 years, 1 month ago

        The money inevitably comes in handy elsewhere for players with a higher upside

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        1. Andy_Social
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I think Semedo will keep pace with some of the premium defenders and 5-6m mids over the next few weeks.

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  3. DGW Sane TC Fail....
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Was hard to get past the deadline saving my transfer and playing Dennis.

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    1. Pep bites Kun
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Good week to play him

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  4. Andy_Social
    5 years, 1 month ago

    NOW can we know what the heck is going on with Leeds????

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    1. Stamford B
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Championship team in the Orem with 3 good players. ‘‘Twas only a matter of time.

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      1. SADIO SANÉ
        5 years, 1 month ago

        like when Leicester won the league lol

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        1. Stamford B
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Only worse

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

        You will be proved wrong my friend. Marching on together.

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  5. g40steve
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Should be better 67% template 🙂

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

    4.0, Sissoko, Williams, #ANTONIO#

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    1. Bobby Digital
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm on 41%

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      1. g40steve
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That’s what I am looking for plenty of differentials

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        1. Andy_Social
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I was 37% last week. Should be even less now.

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          1. g40steve
            5 years, 1 month ago

            That’s the way to make big jumps

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            1. Andy_Social
              5 years, 1 month ago

              I did. I'm 776 OR.
              Due to the Raph situation, I'm likely to crash now, unless my 2 Brighton benchies repeat their GW2 miracle.

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  6. Rio Angora Mohair
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Currently preying....
    Raya
    TAA (VC), James, Cresswell
    Salah (C), Bruno, Gundo, Benrahma, Gray
    Bamford, Dennis

    Guaita, Williams, Livra, Antonio

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    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Better than predating, I guess

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      1. Rio Angora Mohair
        5 years, 1 month ago

        *praying.... lol

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    2. Rio Angora Mohair
      5 years, 1 month ago

      someone, please rip this team, or tell me it is going to be OK, and no fibs!!

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

    FPL Towers - Price lock Antonio! Pronto!
    (Even if West Ham don't till Sunday... 🙁 )

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    1. SADIO SANÉ
      5 years, 1 month ago

      done

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    2. Andy_Social
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If he drops, he'll jump back up again.

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

        Tbh I'm not selling anyway so it barely matters.

        Just makes it that tiny bit harder for people to get him for a Leeds if they don't have him 😉

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

          for me he only gets sold if he is injured or gets a straight red card and a 3 game ban

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

            Or his moohoosive hannys go Ping, lol!

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

              hammys!!!-

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Do you think they will? They should do, tbf.

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  8. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Just want the game to update and put Antonio back in the 11 for next GW!

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    1. g40steve
      5 years, 1 month ago

      This, mr I cannot stop scoring

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      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Amen

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    2. Andy_Social
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Heh, I'm gonna have a disaster this GW, but I've a great line-up for next week. Let's just jump forward a bit!

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      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Same here. But it's a game that's played over 38 GWs.

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

        I'm expecting pain as well, as I try to hold on to my wildcard. A small red will be ok for me. My time will come.

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    3. Botman and Robben
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I just want to see my 2FTs.

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      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        5 years, 1 month ago

        That too!

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  9. Weeb Kakashi
    5 years, 1 month ago

    During the IB i had planned my GW5 WC draft.
    Ended up with the same draft bar 1 change (Jota instead of Robbo).

    Also My GW1 squad was unchanged 4 days prior.

    Never done it before but feels so much better to trust yourself and not do those last minute changes to get in players you've never even considered.

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  10. Emiliano Sala
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Please stop these articles

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    1. james 101
      5 years, 1 month ago

      They really mess with phones.

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

        Jump!!

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    2. Pinturicchio10
      5 years, 1 month ago

      "Articles"

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  11. I Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Made the last minute change of Gray to Doucoure. Hopefully don't regret that.

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  12. Kryptonite666
    5 years, 1 month ago

    So what do you think - 7/10 ?

    Sanchez
    TAA James Rudiger Marcal (Livramento)
    Salah Jota Raphinha Gray (Mendy)
    Ronaldo Lukaku (Perica)

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    1. SADIO SANÉ
      5 years, 1 month ago

      nice 11, garbage bench - 8/10

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  13. OPTA FPL
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Raphina

    https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1438921272994537476?s=20

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    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      5 years, 1 month ago

      1 minute 16 seconds of pain and anxiety...

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

        This lmao

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      2. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Lol so much this, I didn’t know I could name the whole Leeds squad

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    2. Firminooooo
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why is he limping?

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      1. El Presidente
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Ah ah ah

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      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Rememeber Aguero limping and scoring hat-tricks?

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  14. The Philosopher
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Ended up doing Bruno + Brownhill ->Greenwood + Raphinha. Decent money itb for a couple upgrades next week.
    Goodluck everyone!

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  15. Esalman
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I may have left (c) on Lukaku instead of Salah. Oh well..

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

      Could come good!

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

      Could easily end up the better option

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      1. Esalman
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I only realize now that Pool play at home on Saturday and Chelsea away on Sunday. It's going to be roller coaster of a weekend.

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    3. Debauchy
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Much of a muchness methinks

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    4. Andy_Social
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I switched it from Salah to Lukaku last minute. Stay cool.

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      1. Esalman
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Reason? 🙂

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        1. Andy_Social
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Like you say, the post-CL recovery times.

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    5. The Mentaculus
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I chose Lukaku too, mainly because predicted lineup has Rodon & Davies at CB

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  16. FPL Brains
    • Has Moderation Rights
    5 years, 1 month ago

    There's no way Antonio is -190 odd.

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    1. SADIO SANÉ
      5 years, 1 month ago

      why? cos he's locked?

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      1. Rainer
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He's not locked until West Ham play.

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        1. SADIO SANÉ
          5 years, 1 month ago

          is it not once the night the GW starts? genuine q

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          1. SADIO SANÉ
            5 years, 1 month ago

            good English there

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          2. Rainer
            5 years, 1 month ago

            He's banned until West Ham play their next match... Just in case the game gets cancelled or whatever.

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            1. SADIO SANÉ
              5 years, 1 month ago

              ah ok cool

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              1. FPL Brains
                • Has Moderation Rights
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Oh I didnt know that protects the price change.

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    2. Botman and Robben
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He is, 7.8M in the morning

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    3. FPL Brains
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nah, FPLStats is going up the bender.

      No one flies to -190.

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

    Man City scored 16 goals in their last 3 home games. We all got at least 2 players Man City in our teams, right?

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    1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
      5 years, 1 month ago

      AGUEROOOO

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    2. Pinturicchio10
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Just one

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    3. Andy_Social
      5 years, 1 month ago

      From about 19 different scorers. No.

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      1. FPL Brains
        • Has Moderation Rights
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This ^

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

      Their top scorer only had 2 goals though

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

      Which 2 do you suggest?

      Torres and Grealish?

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

        I have Cancelo and Gundogan. On form the pick would be Grealish. Jesus is also not mentioned a lot and would be a good option this week.

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  18. HellasLEAF
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hey gents. On WC.

    How much more time do we have until lock in. 2:15?

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

      Not sure if serious...

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

      A week

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  19. Lord of Ings
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Why have a lot of people started tsimikas over Robertson? Robertson is 100% not getting rested for a league game when there’s a midweek carabao cup game which tsimikas will probably feature in.

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  20. PartyTime
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Raphinha starts imo. Just need a brace at least

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    1. Botman and Robben
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Or a hatty of assists

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

        2 goals and 2 assists minimum

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  21. DMil
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Raphinha starts. Rockstar confirms. Seen arriving at the stadium.

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    1. OPTA FPL
      5 years, 1 month ago

      https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1438921272994537476?s=20

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      1. DMil
        5 years, 1 month ago

        🙂

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

      He starts because Rockstar has had the confirmed team sheets.

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

        This.

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

      https://twitter.com/FPL_Rockstar/status/1438923795042025473?s=19

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

      I've arrived at stadiums before.

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    5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No surprise

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

      I confirmed it ages ago

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        5 years, 1 month ago

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  22. Rainer
    5 years, 1 month ago

    The Brazilian attacker everyone was worried about is starting.

    C'mon Joelinton!

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    1. BrockLanders
      5 years, 1 month ago

      CAAAAMMMMAAAANNN

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    2. Quinninho
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Best League 2 quality Brazilian ever

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  23. BrockLanders
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Swapped Torres to Gundo last minute. Wish me luck

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

      Good luck Brock

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

        Gotta catch th'em hauls

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      2. BrockLanders
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Ta

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    2. Bavarian
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Don't play with pep roulette

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    3. PartyTime
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Good luck

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  24. SADIO SANÉ
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Raphinha returning feels inevitable - Newcastle are turd

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  25. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    ⚽ Team News 📰
    NEWCASTLE : Darlow, Manquillo, Hayden, Lascelles, Clark, Ritchie, S. Longstaff, Willock, Almiron, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin.
    Subs: Gillespie, Schar, Lewis, Hendrick, Krafth, Fernandez, Fraser, Murphy, Gayle.

    LEEDS UNITED : Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Firpo, Dallas, Phillips, Klich, James, Raphinha, Rodrigo, Bamford.
    Subs: Klaesson, Roberts, Cresswell, Summerville, McKinstry, Greenwood, McCarron, Shackleton, Kenneh.

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

      Thanks

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

      Greenwood benched!

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

      Gherdemmit!

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

        The early bird!

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

      Manquillo £4 million man.

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      1. Andy_Social
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No more Wood, man

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

    LEEDS UNITED TEAM NEWS
    Starting XI: Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Firpo, Dallas, Phillips, Klich, James, Raphinha, Rodrigo, Bamford.
    Subs: Klaesson, Roberts, Cresswell, Summerville, McKinstry, Greenwood, McCarron, Shackleton, Kenneh.

    NEWCASTLE TEAM NEWS
    Starting XI: Darlow, Manquillo, Hayden, Lascelles, Clark, Ritchie, S. Longstaff, Willock, Almiron, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin.
    Subs: Gillespie, Schar, Lewis, Hendrick, Krafth, Fernandez, Fraser, Murphy, Gayle.

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    1. Andy_Social
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Firpo at CB. Uh oh.

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      1. Andy_Social
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Dallas in defence too. Klich maybe better in midfield.

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

          Could honestly be one of these 5-4 games tonight...

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        2. Andy_Social
          5 years, 1 month ago

          The bench is basically non-existent!

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      2. bench boost for every gamew…
        5 years, 1 month ago

        When i saw line up my initial thinking is Ayling cb?

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        1. Andy_Social
          5 years, 1 month ago

          It's him or Firpo - let's see.

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          1. bench boost for every gamew…
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Firpo is not a cb, Ayling done reasonably well when he has played there, and Firpo is questionable in defense, too rash and undisciplined. But like you said, we will see.

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  27. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bam and Raph, let’s go !

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

    NEWCASTLE TEAM NEWS

    Starting XI: Darlow, Manquillo, Hayden, Lascelles, Clark, Ritchie, S. Longstaff, Willock, Almiron, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin.

    Subs: Gillespie, Schar, Lewis, Hendrick, Krafth, Fernandez, Fraser, Murphy, Gayle.

    LEEDS UNITED TEAM NEWS

    Starting XI: Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Firpo, Dallas, Phillips, Klich, James, Raphinha, Rodrigo, Bamford.

    Subs: Klaesson, Roberts, Cresswell, Summerville, McKinstry, Greenwood, McCarron, Shackleton, Kenneh.

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    1. Hy liverpool
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ayling as a CB

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  29. Rassi
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Team sheets anyone?

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

      Lol

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

    James time!

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