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


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?

WHO IS THE BEST CAPTAIN 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

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

GAMEWEEK 5 TEAM REVEALS

BEST FPL STRATEGY AND EXPERT TIPS FOR GAMEWEEK 5 AND BEYOND

GAMEWEEK 5 VIDEO CONTENT

Head over to our YouTube channel for more videos.

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1,277 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Why can't the FPL community spread positive rumors? Like Tsimikas confirmed starting

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Or like Raphinha confirmed to start

    2. 1984 TC
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      or the confirmed lineup for Man City?

  2. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any source for the Raphinha injury? Or just rumours?

    1. ZTF
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Dodgy twitter rumour. Seems very unlikely to be true

    2. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It's all gone quiet now so I think it was fake news.

  3. TVPlugSockets
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Marcall or Coady? For longer term punt

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Coady for longer term

    2. Peteski29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Coady

  4. Super John McGinn-
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months 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

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

  5. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    {Bottomed} On a wildcard:

    A) Cancelo + Townsend

    or

    B) Raphinha + Tierney?

    1. Super John McGinn-
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B with Semedo

      1. Carlton P
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sorry this. I misread

      2. Tomlette Greggs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Do have Marcal, as well.

    2. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A with Doucoure if you can afford

  6. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Been a bit busy today and working late, if there any issues with my team from a starting point of view I would appreciate it if you let me know. Thanks

    Ramsdale
    Semedo - TAA - Marcal
    Salah - Jota - Greenwood - Doucoure - Raph
    Ronaldo - Auba

    Foster, Livra, Williams, Scarlett

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Top team. Looking good.

    2. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Switch Williams and Liv bench order?

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yea they are switched as you said, I quickly wrote the bench down in the incorrect order

    3. We Go Again
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Respect the Auba pick, good luck

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, he is basically a two/three week pick, just a cash cow. Worth a punt imo, didn’t want double Leeds

    4. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Livra moves right for Williams in Bench order.

    5. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is that a wc team?

    6. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yea it’s a wc team, fck I didn’t realise the time and only saw ffs now, thanks for the comments all I appreciate it. Good luck all with the game week

  7. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Let Antonio sales keep up, I need him to be a sort of differential next week.

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

  8. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sorry to ask again but any feedback would be great
    Take a -4 for Webster > Semedo or start Gilmour?

    1. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Take the hit. It’s a long term move and could pay off instantly

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, leaning this way also just always hesitant taking a hit for a defender

  9. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Torres on WC- yes or no?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn’t but I’m not that brave. If he fails is there anyone in his price range you can ditch him for quick? If so yes then why not go for it

  10. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Raphinha confined to start

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      *confirmed

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sorc

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Excellent

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      By who mate?

      1. LC1
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        unit_football on twitter

      2. H.E. Pennypacker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I think its that football intelligence bloke that usually get stuff right.

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sorry, what is your sauce 🙂

    5. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Makes sense, doubt he’d travel just to be benched. Harrison seems real though

    6. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      can we get some sauce on that?

      1. Bonus magnet
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        HP or Heinz

  11. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Marcal or Coady?

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Marcal

    2. TVPlugSockets
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I’ve gone coady

  12. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bit left dirks, see what you think, cheers.

    Sanchez

    TAA Marcal James

    Salah Raphinha Ben rahman Torres

    Ronaldo Lukaku Dennis

    Steele, Liveramato, Manquillo, Mc Carthy

    Good luck all, may the FPL gods be with you now and always

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      *left field

  13. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Help appreciated, I'm lost

    Raya
    Trent Shaw Reguilon Ayling
    Salah Greenwood Jota Benrahma McArthur
    Ronaldo

    (4 Antonio* Webster* Street)
    1.6m ITB, 0FT

    A) GTG
    B) Webster -> James (-4)
    C) McArthur -> Traore (-4)

    1. H.E. Pennypacker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      id find a place for Marçal and or Semendo in the def.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        For a hit?!

        1. H.E. Pennypacker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Probable no. Good luck!

  14. Punty McPuntface
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Had C on Salah all week...

    Now consider

    1. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Had C on Salah all week...

      Now considering putting it on Trent.

      Madness?

      1. MikeS
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I like it, ballsy

      2. MikeS
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Worth the punt, punty..

      3. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Not madness but you know the risks. I’m considering Kdb captain or Jesus

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Who who who is it?

    3. We Go Again
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Risky but big potential gains if it pays off.

  15. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any good movie recommendations?

    1. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Kate on Netflix was worth a watch

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Se7en if you haven’t seen it yet for a thrill, blues brothers or airplane always good for a laugh

    3. H.E. Pennypacker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Once Upon A Time in Hollywood

      1. Punty McPuntface
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I liked this but I don't really know why

        1. H.E. Pennypacker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Its a homage to all the best 1970s crime capers. If not this, watch Dirty Harry or Charley Varrick. Classic 70s crime capers

          1. Thomas Magnum
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Dirty Harry very good, same as Bullitt

            1. H.E. Pennypacker
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Brilliant film. also: Thunderbolt & Lightfoot

    4. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      XXX

    5. H.E. Pennypacker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      What mood of film you up for. say a theme and I will send you recommendations. 🙂

  16. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Got Torres and raphinha on WC
    Bench- sissoko omobamidele Scarlett
    Change Torres/raphinha?

  17. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    antonio to bamford for free?

    1. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      This week? It answers itself

      Long term Tony

  18. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts on this wc? 0.5itb.

    --Sanchez
    --TAA--Semedo---Cancelo
    --Salah--Raphinia--Sarr--Gray
    --Bam--Jimenez--CR7

    --Steele--Marcal--Gallagher--Livra.

    Thanks guys.

    1. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      V nice!

  19. gomez123
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    On WC
    A) Traore & Bam
    B) Raph & Jiminez

  20. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Andy posted new link in his stream from Football Intelligence Unit with green tick beside Raphinha name- apparently has been reliable source in the past

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      * under his real name Dias Bellolli

  21. TVPlugSockets
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Start Gilmour, Coufal or Tsimikas?

    Or upgrade one of the defenders for a -4 (probably ayling, Duffy etc)

  22. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bench benrhma or white?

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      White

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      City signed another new defender?

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Twitter account has intelligence in its name, so has to be 100% reliable

  23. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    On WC - last 2 spots.

    A) Gray + B.Williams
    B) Kovacic + Marcal

    1. TVPlugSockets
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  24. Footieboot
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) Coufal --> Semedo
    B) Coufal + Benrahma --> Marcal + Raphinha -4

    1. H.E. Pennypacker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  25. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    If Harrison is out, do we think that greatly affects the potential returns from Raph and Bamford?

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No James natural position is left side

      1. DycheDycheBaby
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers. Good luck tonight

  26. JY84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who is a better option for the nx 2 weeks?? Jota or Raphinha?? I am currently sticking with Raphinha but just to confirm.. Am i rite to say that once Firmino is back nx week, Jota's first team status will no longer be secured??

  27. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Last minute knee jerk to stick Ramsdale in goal (on wc). Very tempting

  28. buttsy9
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best Bruno replacement to fund Ronaldo?

    A) Barnes
    B) Greenwood
    C) Pogba
    D) Jota
    E) Other

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  29. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Ayling & Semedo
    B) Marcal & Semedo

    1. H.E. Pennypacker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B