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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. I Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Demarai Gray not seen in Everton's training video. WCers keeping or going Doucoure?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Got no time to process this. I will keep Gray. And tbh I'm tired after all the Raphinha stuff so I'm past caring now.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 6 months ago

          This lol, just fatigued. Whatever happens happens all owners will be in the same boat anyway

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

        These are the kind of posts that make me stay away on deadline days. FFS…

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

        Have you seen the video?

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yes.

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

        Really dude?

      5. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        At this stage I'm expecting the only person in my whole team to turn up will be Antonio in the stands

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

        probably just went to the loo.

      7. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Back from nursery are we.....be a good boy and have some tea and leave the adults to play this silly game.....night night

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          What's your problem? Everton have posted a 7 minute long training video that features ALL of their first team squad except for Gray. Sorry for trying to give information about fantasy football on a fantasy football site.

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

            Thanks for the info.

    2. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Which GK to go with on WC?

      A) Sá
      B) Sánchez
      C) Guaita

      (Have Semedo also)

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

        A > DDG gw15

      2. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Probably B

      3. I Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        B

      4. WenzelK
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        C

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

        c

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

        I like A)

      7. Bavarian
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Quick question:

      A) Bachmann v nor
      B) Sanchez v LEI

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

        A for 1 week B long term

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

        B

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

      should i get bamford in for antonio for free?

      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Depends on your team really. If you have someone decent playing already you could just leave it.

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

          gilmore or ayling

          1. Mo Salah No Mane
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I did the transfer

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

      Is Coady a safer pick then Marcal?

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

        Not for getting more points.

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

        Yes safer but less reward, good option for a set and forget though

    6. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      G2G?

      Pickford
      Taa Marcal Tierney Christensen
      SalahC Greenwood Torres Jota
      Ronaldo Dennis

      4.0 Gilmour Omo Antonio*

      1. 1984 TC
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        looks good to me sir.

    7. MichalChim
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Which option, on WC :
      A) Lukaku, Pukki, Doucoure
      B) Jimenez, Bamford, Jota

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

        B for me.

      2. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        If your third striker is Ronaldo, B. If not, A.

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

        B

      4. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        B

    8. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Is raphinha fit?

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        As far as know he's fine.

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          * we

    9. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Start
      A) Sissoko (NOR away)
      B) Gallagher (LIV away)

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

        A it is then. 😀

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

        Gallagher definitely on form, but putting my money on Sissoko to outscore him: Sissoko (3) Galla (2)

    10. winchester
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      evening! have 1ft and 0m itb. Can't field 11 players..

      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)

    11. Junks
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Anyone want to reassure me????
      1FT 0.2ITB
      Sanchez
      TAA Shaw White Pereira
      Salah(c) Raph Greenwood Dele
      Toney Ronaldo

      Steele / Gilmour / TSI / Ant

      Dele to Saka and GTG is enough right??

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

        Id get rid os White and Pereira

    12. WenzelK
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      WC activated. Thoughts?

      Mendy (bego)
      Taa James Cancelo senede (livra)
      Salah Torres Saka Gallagher Skipp
      Lukaku pukki bamford

      1.0 itb

      1. WenzelK
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Semedo

      2. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thumbs up. Not too sure about pukki but has good fixtures for now, can always consider eduard or armstrong later

        1. WenzelK
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Thx for the advice!

    13. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Reguilon (che,ars) > Semedo (bre,sou) worth a minus 4 ?

    14. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      ik my WC seems AWFUL but its good trust me...
      Sa(4.0)
      TAA James Rudiger Semedo (Omobamidele)
      Salah Mane(C) Raphinha Gray Gallagher
      Ronaldo (4.5 4.5)

      *Might start Omobamidele over Gallagher this gw
      **Plan is gw7: Mane Ronaldo 4.5fwd out for City mid Bamford Lukaku and Semedo to Cancelo gw8

      1. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Interesting Mane (c) - good luck! (Mane owner)

        1. Shark Team
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks mate, Mane(C) vs CRY(H) never disappoints

          1. Kun Tozser
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Very true! Different Palace this year though. Hoping he bags big time though

      2. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Plenty of reasons to give mane a shot. I admire it. GL

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

        This looks fun. Good for you.

    15. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      anyone captaining Ronaldo but not fully feeling it?

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

        I think he'll blank for some reason. Capping salah

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          if Torres hadn't played the other day I'd be capping him I think, City most likely to score 3+ imo

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I'm on Lukaku and Ronaldo vc.

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          ooo it is tempting, last game of the week too is always quite nice

      3. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sure but think WHM haven't been great defensively and Ronaldo is just a pure goalscorer in 2021 and fancy MNU to score a couple

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          West Ham could be tired from Zagreb and overnight back to London on Friday.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            The Wankdorf experience spooked me. I sold him and got/captained Salah.

    16. BlueMan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      DCL - Bamford for a hit worth it? (Will play Bissouma if not.)

      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yes.

        1. BlueMan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          At.

    17. 420king
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Have 2 FT and no idea what to do, please help

      1. 420king
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        lol

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

        Use at least one of them

        1. 420king
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah I know, it deleted the rest of my post 😛

    18. Mo Salah No Mane
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Captaining Bamford is not stupid.
      Right?

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

        No but ballsy

        1. Mo Salah No Mane
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Ballsy it is thanks

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

        It's not stupid.

        1. Mo Salah No Mane
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks Dyche

    19. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Likelihood that Torres starts? Given he 'only' played 70 mins midweek I'm predicting 90% chance of starting...

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Wish I had him

    20. 420king
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez
      TAA Shaw White
      Bruno Salah Torres Grealish
      Ings Toney Antonio*
      (Amartey Brownhill Livramento)
      2FT, 0ITB

      Here's what I'm thinking:
      A) Ings to Bamford, save FT and start Amartey/Brownhill
      B) A + Grealish to Jota
      C) Antonio and Grealish to Bamford and Jota (buy Antonio back for Ings next week)
      D) Something else?

    21. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pick one on WC

      A Go with Lukaku and save a transfer down the line

      B Go with Ronaldo and Switch to Lukaku (GW7)..

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

        Answered several times tonight.
        But A imo

      2. V-2 Schneiderlin
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I'm holding on to Lukaku this week - planning to switch to CR7 next week & then back to Lukaku! Wastefull - maybe...

    22. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Raph update ??

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        No news is good news.

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

        He's gonna do a ballet number before the match

      3. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        He's fine. No update

      4. WVA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        100% will start and return

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

      sanchez
      matip shaw christesnen (white amrty)
      green salah jota sisoko benrhma
      ronaldo bamford (antonio)

      which ?
      a) g2g
      b) white play benrhma bench
      c) benrhma -4 to sarr gray/docoure raphinha

      1. DARE TO BISCAN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A

    24. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Who to start?
      a) Allan
      b) Williams

    25. trimpos
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Play 2:
      1)Davinson Sanchez
      2) coufal (triple-up man utd)
      3) amartey
      4)gilmour
      5) -4 coufal to matip/semedo

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

      30 minutes to go!

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

        And then the world implodes

    27. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pick one

      A Ronaldo Sarr
      B Lukaku Greenwood

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        B

    28. Bishopool
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez
      Cancelo Shaw Digne Duffy (Amartey)
      Salah(c) Bruno Sarr Gundo (Biss)
      Bamford Jimenez (Antonio)

      Gonna be long wknd without TAA, Lukaku and Ronaldo... Too risky?

    29. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A Benrahma & Raph
      or
      B Torres & Gallagher

      Ta!

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

        B

    30. Ady87
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      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.