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

17 September 2021 1277 comments
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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. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    TAA captain anyone???

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    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Someone mentioned doing that a bit ago. Go with your gut

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mate in my mini league is… he’s not very good

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  2. Pascal's Triangle
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you play?

    A.) Christensen (tot)
    B.) Williams (WAT)
    C.) White (bur)

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    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

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      1. Pascal's Triangle
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate, leaning this way

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  3. Pukkipartyy
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Pls am i the only who is keeping Torres on the WC??? Dont like the 6m options...

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    1. notlob legin
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      5 years, 1 month ago

      I am and Pukki as well!! Lets hope for that party

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      1. Pukkipartyy
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Already feel much better! 😀 Thx!

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    2. Under my Cucurella
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I am also keeping

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    3. The Mentaculus
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm keeping him for a while. Expect inconsistency, some benchings & some big hauls.

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

    Play
    A) Digne
    B) Gilmour

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    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

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  5. G Banger
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Quick one 🙂

    a) Ayling 4-4-2
    b) Gilmour 3-5-2

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    1. Sid07
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

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    2. Magic Zico
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      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ayling

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  6. Gav
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Start:
    Ayling
    Gilmour

    Thanks

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    1. G Banger
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Literally posted same question above you, currently on Ayling

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      1. Gav
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks Banger!

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    2. Gizzachance
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ayling

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    3. Firminooooo
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ayling

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

    Just for anyone with Tsimikas. Start him!

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    1. drughi
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Over Reguilon ?

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

        I would. Just incase. Heavy rotation coming for pool squad over the next week. Robbo may rest for Palace.

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      2. gilean
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Same boat. Will prolly play Tsimikas but dont trust it fully

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    2. Joey Tribbiani
      5 years, 1 month ago

      shhhhh

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

      Robbo injured?

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    4. Firminooooo
      5 years, 1 month ago

      15min sub for Robertson…..

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      1. Joey Tribbiani
        5 years, 1 month ago

        *giggles* he doesnt know

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  8. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Choose 1 player for this gw only:
    A) torres
    B) grealish
    C) cancelo
    D) semedo

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    1. Sid07
      5 years, 1 month ago

      C

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  9. Alli
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Benrahma > Raphinha?

    Sanchez - Steele
    TAA - Shaw - Ayling - White - Tsamikas
    Salah - Torres - Greenwood - Benrahma - Bissouma
    Ronaldo - Antonio - Toney

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    1. Sid07
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Save

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  10. Sid07
    5 years, 1 month ago

    After (-8)

    Sanchez (steele)
    TAA shaw reguillon white (Tsimikas)
    Salah Greenwood sarr benrahma (Gilmour)
    Ronaldo Bamford (Antonio)

    1) stick
    2) wc instead

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    1. Under my Cucurella
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Stick, my WC almost looks like this

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    2. Silicon Vialli
      5 years, 1 month ago

      1

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  11. ceerus
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Antonio > Bamford (-4) or play Sissoko

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

      Sissy

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    2. Sid07
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sissoko only bcs I want Antonio after this gw
      If you don't get Bamford

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  12. Nightf0x
    5 years, 1 month ago

    jota captain ?

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  13. winchester
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Final call..

    sanchez
    taa shaw livramento
    benrahma salah(c) bruno esr sarr
    cr7

    foster antonio tsimi amartey obafemi

    a) bruno + tsimi -> jota + semedo/cancelo? (-4)
    b) bruno + obafemi -> greenwood + bamford? (-4)
    c) bruno + obafemi -> gray + bamford? (-4)

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  14. Super John McGinn-
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anything worth a hit?

    Sanchez, Foster
    TAA, Shaw, Coady, Ayling, Livramento,
    Salah, Bruno, Jota, Raphinia, Gilmour
    Bamford, Antonio, 4.5

    0 FT 2.5 ITB

    Bruno + 4.5 > Torres + Lukaku (-8)?

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  15. pratul09
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Torres or Gundogan?

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    1. Silicon Vialli
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Gundog

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  16. Triple J
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Can't decide; Torres or Gray?

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    1. Ady87
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What do you do with the cash if you have Gray?

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      1. Triple J
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Have them both. Can't decide which one to play.

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        1. The Mentaculus
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Torres easily

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  17. Bonus magnet
    5 years, 1 month ago

    1. Play Bissouma

    2. Antonio-> Bamford (-4)

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    1. Gizzachance
      5 years, 1 month ago

      1

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  18. Champions League Varane
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Would you play williams or sissoko this week??.

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    1. Pinturicchio10
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nah

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Williams

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    3. MosF94
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'd play Williams, really fancy Norwich to win

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  19. Gizzachance
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts
    Benrahma to Greenwood for hit ?

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    1. Sid07
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No

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      1. Gizzachance
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

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  20. dark91
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Dier to Dias (-4)?
    Need a playig defender in for Dier, so Dias or anyone up to 6.3

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

    Start Smith-Rowe or Coufal?

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

      ESR

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  22. Andy_Social
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Has this been mentioned? - I just saw the video of Bamford talking about his FPL team. He says the club has ordered no one can pick Leeds players - due to 'issues' last season.

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

      Yeah? It's widely known isn't it.

      Players (across multiple teams) were making transfers on the deadline for example (e.g. selling their injured teammate) which gave other teams advance knowledge of how their opponent may line up.

      Some clubs likely enforced a rule as a result, that's all.

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      1. Andy_Social
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I thought clubs were banning players and staff playing the game. This is a decent compromise (maybe not if you work at Anfield!)

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    2. Mo Salah No Mane
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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  23. Mata of opinion
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Gallagher+Dennis>Sissoko+Jimenez?

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  24. pratul09
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Jota or Greenwood?

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    1. Triple J
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Jota

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  25. Ady87
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed. Can I get a GTG on this WC if you think it’s okay. Only question is bench this week.

    A) White (bur)
    B) Marcal (BRE)
    C) James (tot)

    Schmeichel
    TAA James Marcal
    Salah Greenwood Jota Raphina Gray
    Ronaldo Bamford

    Subs: Liv Sissoko Locadia

    0.5m ITB for upgrades.

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  26. umerlfc
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is Coufal - > Semedo (-4) worth it?

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    1. Sid07
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Could pay off long term

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

      No

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  27. Michelle Davin
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Why does everybody have James?Isnt Rudiger more safer long term?

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    1. Andy_Social
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Floors and ceilings

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  28. Weilong7
    5 years, 1 month ago

    play coufal or brownhill?
    thanks.

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  29. bruuuno
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A. Play Veltman
    B. Amartey > Semedo -4

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  30. drughi
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Play one

    A. Tsimikas
    B. Gilmour
    C.Reguilon

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    1. Ross Geller
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

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