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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. Nezzigh
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Start Sissoko or Brandon Williams? They play each other and Norwich at home

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    1. Champions League Varane
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Have the same dilemma not sure

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    2. The Train Driver
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Hard game to predict but if I had to then 0-0, so Williams.

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    3. Silicon Vialli
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sissoko

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    4. frenchfries
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I asked the same question last night and the answers where Sissoko. But personally im going against the advise as I have to go with my gut feeling. So im starting Williams

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  2. Nightf0x
    5 years, 1 month ago

    jota captain ??

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    1. Wakanda
      5 years, 1 month ago

      do you have lukaku ? i am hovering between them

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      1. Nightf0x
        5 years, 1 month ago

        no slaah ronaldo

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  3. Cok3y5murf
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Antonio (c) locked in.

    When it's not broken, don't fix it...

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    1. SADIO SANÉ
      5 years, 1 month ago

      vice Jesus

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  4. Firmino
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Can someone link Tsimikas source?

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    1. Joey Tribbiani
      5 years, 1 month ago

      no

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    2. jason_ni
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Literally just transferred him out after holding so long.. raging if he starts now.

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  5. Shark Team
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Start Omobamidele or Gallagher thanks goodluck all

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    1. Pinturicchio10
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Seriously

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  6. JY84
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bruno and DCL to
    (A) Raphinha + Ronaldo
    (B) Jota + Ronaldo

    Which is e better option for the nx 3 weeks since I want to save my FT for e nx 2 weeks to improve my defence! Am i rite to say its A since Jota's first team spot will no longer be secure after e return of Firmino???

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    1. frenchfries
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Think i would go A, and the use the money elsewhere

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  7. The Train Driver
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Raph and ASM in team, big night for me.

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

      Have a good one.

      2-2 and doubles all round?

      When off duty!!

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      1. The Train Driver
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you pal!

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  8. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Traore or Sarr or Gray?

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

      Traore is due

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      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He is in! Cheers mate

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  9. 272MK
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Amartey --> Semedo or Reece James??

    Then.

    B. Benrahma --> Raphina (-4)??

    C. Antonio --> Bamford (-4)

    Just A, or A+B+C??

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    1. frenchfries
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A. Semedo for now

      And would stick with it unless you dont have starting bench

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  10. pratul09
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Choose 1 out of both:
    A. Torres or Gundogan
    B. Greenwood or Jota

    Have got Salah

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    1. Abra Dubravka
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Torres jota

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  11. Junks
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Pereira to Semdo worth a -4?

    1FT 0.2ITB
    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw White Pereira
    Salah(c) Raph Greenwood Dele
    Toney Ronaldo

    Steele / Gilmour / TSI / Ant

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

    Next 2 GW’s

    A) Shaw
    B) Cancelo
    C) R. James
    ?

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  13. The Tinkerman
    5 years, 1 month ago

    So Raphinha is all good then?

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    1. Zimo
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No I told everyone he lost his left leg in a pogo accident

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    2. Ross Geller
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It looks like it. Latest rumor is that he'll start

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  14. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Am I GTG?

    Sanchez
    Ayling TAA Shaw Duffy
    Raphinha Salah(c) Pogba Torres Traore
    Ronaldo

    Bench: Coufal Antonio Perica
    0 FT, 1.1m ITB

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  15. Avery
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Torres predicted not to start. https://twitter.com/Jumpthewave/status/1438901372724912135

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    1. Avery
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Manchester Evening News. Side note: Guardian is also predicting the same (no Torres to start)

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    2. Thanos
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He may well not start but I ain't trusting these publications for sure. Pep would not experiment too much with his team with CHE and LIV next in the PL.

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      1. Avery
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Guess they were both right then ^^

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    3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Word of caution, MEN regularly gets the City team wrong too(like us all)

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

      They tend to guess like lots of us.

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

      I told everyone this days ago, I can guarantee a blank

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

      Every relevant FPL City player will start except the one I have punted on

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    7. Rio Angora Mohair
      5 years, 1 month ago

      to be absolutely honest, come on, we all know, NO one can predict Pep's starting 11!!!

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

        He's pretty much started the same league team the last 4 hasn't he?

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  16. nerd_is_the_werd
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Christensen is better to start this GW than Regulion right?

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    1. nerd_is_the_werd
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Or.... I could just bench Dennis (watford) and start both defenders.

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  17. Dušan Citizen
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Omobamidele to Semedo for a hit and bench Lowton - yes or no?

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    1. Emiliano Sala
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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

      Nightmare move if Omo starts and keeps a cleanie vs. lacklustre Watford. But it could go the other way.

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He's currently 1st sub anyway, starting Lowton, as I have Dennis as well.

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    3. frenchfries
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No, at best you will break even. You would need CS and bps, goal or assist to gain anything from it

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  18. The Philosopher
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Final call:

    A: Torres
    B: Greenwood
    C: Grealish

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    1. TKC07
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

    Whats the Torres news? Just saw saw Az say something about it on twitter.

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

      It is literally that he's just played a lot in a row or did pep say something?

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      1. Avery
        5 years, 1 month ago

        See above

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    2. SADIO SANÉ
      5 years, 1 month ago

      nothing

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

      He won't start

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  20. SADIO SANÉ
    5 years, 1 month ago

    THIS ARTICLE IS PISSING ME OFF

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    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      5 years, 1 month ago

      These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm sure the caps do it for a few.

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    3. The Train Driver
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It's been like this for over a year with these tweet articles, they said then that they would fix it...

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  21. Abra Dubravka
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Marcal, Rudiger, Raphinha, Lukaku, Dennis
    B) Semedo, Cancelo, Torres, Jimenez, Bamford?

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    1. H.E. Pennypacker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B but on basis of Jimi & Bambi, the other cheaper ones are interchangeable

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  22. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Just eyeballing Salah's post champions-league record from last year

    TLDR - Last season:
    - In 10 Premier League appearances directly after Champions League games (9 starts, 1 sub)
    - He got 5 goals & 1 assist (3 of the goals were penalties)

    He has 65 hours between finishing AC Milan & starting Crystal Palace...

    Detail below - all results-based mind you, i haven't scratched into shots, XG, whether he was unlucky (or lucky!) to get the 6 returns in 10 appearances

    Matchday 1:
    Ajax (A) 21st Oct - Started - 60minutes - 0G 0A
    Sheff Utd (H) 24th October - started - 90 minutes - 0G 0A

    Matchday 2:
    FC Midjtland (H) 27th Oct - benched - 30 minutes - 1G 0A
    West Ham (H) 31st Oct - started - 90 minutes - 1G 0A (Penalty)

    Matchday 3:
    Atalanta (A) 3rd Nov - Started - 90 minutes - 1G 1A
    Man City (A) 8th Nov - Started - 90 minutes - 1G 0A (Penalty)

    Matchday 4:
    Atalanta (H) 25th Nov - Started - 61 minutes - 0G 0A
    Brighton (A) 28th Nov - Started - 64 minutes - 0G 1A

    Matchday 5:
    Ajax (H) 1st Dec - Started - 90 minutes - 0G 0A
    Wolves (H) 6th Dec - Started - 90 minutes - 1G 1A

    Matchday 6:
    FC Midjtland (A) 9th Dec - started - 90 minutes - 1G 0A
    Fulham (A) 13th Dec - started - 90 minutes - 1G 0A (Penalty)

    Matchday 7:
    RBL (A) 16th Feb - started - 90 minutes - 1G 0A
    Everton (H) 20th Feb - Started - 90 minutes - 0G 0A

    Matchday 8:
    RBL (H) 10th Mar - started - 90 minutes - 1G 0A
    Wolves (A) 15th Mar - started - 90 minutes - 0G 0A

    Matchday 9:
    R Madrid (A) 6th Apr - started - 90 minutes - 1G 0A
    A Villa (H) 10th Apr - started - 90 minutes - 1G 0A

    Matchday 10:
    R Madrid (H) 14th Apr - started - 90 minutes - 0G 0A
    Leeds (A) 19th Apr - benched - 19 minutes - 0G 0A

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    1. SADIO SANÉ
      5 years, 1 month ago

      you capping Ron?

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    2. AddyK
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Your comment about Ronnie getting the extra day makes me feel like going against the rain and capping cr7 not Mo, he's already played to 90s this week, and seeing this confirms Klopp can indeed take him out early too

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    3. Qaiss
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not fully correct. He didn't play 90 minutes at Fulham away in December. He got subbed right after the penalty 😉

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      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        5 years, 1 month ago

        You are aboslutely correct - he got 84 minutes & i remember watching that too 😆 His penalty was terrible Areola basically saved it but it dribbled in... they got it awarded just as the subs board was going up too - so jammy

        This is the downside of having to do this stitching manually from transfrmkt

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    4. Stamford B
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Aren’t those returns pretty similar to his season average?

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      1. Stamford B
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for the research btw.

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      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Slightly below average, but not far off

        He got 22G 6A for the season, in 37 appearances... so would average 5.9G & 1.6A per 10 appearances

        Versus 5.0G & 1.0A per 10 post-champions league appearances

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

      Good research.

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    6. TomSaints
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Great post. This should have more votes.

      Doesn’t help me decide what to do with Salah (c) though haha

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      1. Andy_Social
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Most of the home PL matches resulted in a goal.

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        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Home games - 5 starts, 3G 1A (1x penalty)

          Sheff Utd 0G 0A
          West Ham 1G 0A (penalty)
          Wolves 1G 1A
          Everton 0G 0A
          Villa 1G 0A

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    7. Rio Angora Mohair
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I love these types of posts, you are almost guaranteeing a Salah Haul, thanks for calming my nerves and knowing I have picked the best captain.. 😀

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  23. Brimble82
    5 years, 1 month ago

    On WC, best two:
    A) Sarr
    B) Benrahma
    C) Pukki

    Currently on BC.

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  24. AddyK
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bach Foster
    Taa Alonso Marcal Livr Williams
    Salah Torres Jot Benrahma Allan
    Cr7 Bam Antonio
    Already done scl to bam, Ben to Raphinha worth it for 1 hit?

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  25. Super Nashwan
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on tierney?

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    1. Stamford B
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Class player in a terrible defence. Defenders need clean potential to make them worthwhile, the attacking returns are a bonus you pay for. Love him as much as I do I’m avoiding. Not to mention his injury record, you’re basically asking to be disappointed.

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

    Play:

    Ayling (new)
    Omobamidele (WAT)

    Thanks.

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  27. Alisson WondHaaland
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Pick 2 on WC:
    A) Raph
    B) Gray
    C) Torres

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    1. DycheDycheBaby
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I've gone with A and B.

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    2. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
      5 years, 1 month ago

      AC

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  28. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez (4.0)
    TAA Coady Shaw Christensen (Duffy)
    Salah Jota Raphina Trincao (4.5)
    Ronaldo Lukaku (4.5)

    A) Save

    B) Trincao ---> Gray

    If I do save, I run the risk of burning the transfer as I rly don't see myself making any other changes till GW7. Thoughts?

    Like Trincao, just a lil worried about starting place with Podence and Hwang lurking and looking just as good.

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    1. Don Rogers FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I've brought in Trincao too, on a WC, quite unsure about his minutes but love watching him play.

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  29. Maddamotha
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is Raphinha ok!?

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  30. Tshelby
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best striker for 10.4?

    A) Bamford (have Raphina and Ayling)
    B) Jimi
    C) Vardy
    D) Someone else?

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