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

    TAA captain anyone???

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

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

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

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

  2. Pascal's Triangle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you play?

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

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

      A

      1. Pascal's Triangle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate, leaning this way

  3. Pukkipartyy
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

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

    1. notlob legin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

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

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

        Already feel much better! 😀 Thx!

    2. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I am also keeping

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

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

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

    Play
    A) Digne
    B) Gilmour

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

      A

  5. G Banger
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Quick one 🙂

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

    1. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ayling

  6. Gav
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Start:
    Ayling
    Gilmour

    Thanks

    1. G Banger
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Literally posted same question above you, currently on Ayling

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

        Thanks Banger!

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

      Ayling

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

      Ayling

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

    Just for anyone with Tsimikas. Start him!

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

      Over Reguilon ?

      1. swobe
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

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

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

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

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      shhhhh

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Robbo injured?

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

      15min sub for Robertson…..

      1. Joey Tribbiani
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        *giggles* he doesnt know

  8. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

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

    1. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

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

    Benrahma > Raphinha?

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

    1. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Save

  10. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    After (-8)

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

    1) stick
    2) wc instead

    1. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Stick, my WC almost looks like this

    2. Silicon Vialli
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1

  11. ceerus
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio > Bamford (-4) or play Sissoko

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

      Sissy

    2. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

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

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

    jota captain ?

  13. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months 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)

  14. 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

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

  15. pratul09
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Torres or Gundogan?

    1. Silicon Vialli
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gundog

  16. Triple J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Can't decide; Torres or Gray?

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

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

      1. Triple J
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

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

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

          Torres easily

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

    1. Play Bissouma

    2. Antonio-> Bamford (-4)

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

      1

  18. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would you play williams or sissoko this week??.

    1. Pinturicchio10
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Nah

      • Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Williams

      • MosF94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I'd play Williams, really fancy Norwich to win

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

      Thoughts
      Benrahma to Greenwood for hit ?

      1. Sid07
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        No

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

          Cheers

    3. dark91
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

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

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

      Start Smith-Rowe or Coufal?

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

        ESR

    5. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months 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.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months 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.

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

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

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

        Yes

    6. Mata of opinion
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Gallagher+Dennis>Sissoko+Jimenez?

    7. pratul09
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jota or Greenwood?

      1. Triple J
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Jota

    8. Ady87
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months 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.

    9. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

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

      1. Sid07
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Could pay off long term

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        No

    10. Michelle Davin
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

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

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

        Floors and ceilings

    11. Weilong7
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      play coufal or brownhill?
      thanks.

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

      A. Play Veltman
      B. Amartey > Semedo -4

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

      Play one

      A. Tsimikas
      B. Gilmour
      C.Reguilon

      1. Ross Geller
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        B