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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.

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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

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  1. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Guaita
    TAA Reece Semedo
    Salah(C) Jota Raphinha Sarr
    Ron Bamford Jimenez

    Williams Sissoko Livra

    GL all !!

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Best I've seen!

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers mate!

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      nice! gl

    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ah a fellow Guaita owner. Couple of pen saves tomorrow wouldn't go amiss.

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Nice team. BOL!

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers All!

  2. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Didn't see much point in asking during the deadline rush, but is Semedo worth the extra (0.4 in my case) over Marcal? Had 0.5 burning a hole in my pocket...

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

      Personally believe that he is.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Totally

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      think so

    4. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I had .4 and did Dier to Semedo over Marcal

    5. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      On here yes, FPL points no

    6. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Definitely he is.
      I owned Marcal last week. WC'ed and have Semedo.

    7. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Opportunity cost, I guess. If you feel you could spend the difference better elsewhere...

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Nothing jumped out, but always nice to have 0.5 itb for future moves.

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Aye

    8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Nope

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        The money inevitably comes in handy elsewhere for players with a higher upside

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I think Semedo will keep pace with some of the premium defenders and 5-6m mids over the next few weeks.

  3. DGW Sane TC Fail....
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Was hard to get past the deadline saving my transfer and playing Dennis.

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Good week to play him

  4. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    NOW can we know what the heck is going on with Leeds????

    1. Stamford B
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Championship team in the Orem with 3 good players. ‘‘Twas only a matter of time.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        like when Leicester won the league lol

        1. Stamford B
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Only worse

      2. ThisTimeNxtYrRodney
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        You will be proved wrong my friend. Marching on together.

  5. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Should be better 67% template 🙂

    Sa
    Trent, James, Semedo, Tierney
    Salah, Greenwood, Torres, Gray
    Bamford, Lukaku

    4.0, Sissoko, Williams, #ANTONIO#

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'm on 41%

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        That’s what I am looking for plenty of differentials

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I was 37% last week. Should be even less now.

          1. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            That’s the way to make big jumps

            1. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              I did. I'm 776 OR.
              Due to the Raph situation, I'm likely to crash now, unless my 2 Brighton benchies repeat their GW2 miracle.

  6. 2001: A Space Origi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Currently preying....
    Raya
    TAA (VC), James, Cresswell
    Salah (C), Bruno, Gundo, Benrahma, Gray
    Bamford, Dennis

    Guaita, Williams, Livra, Antonio

    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Better than predating, I guess

      1. 2001: A Space Origi
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        *praying.... lol

    2. 2001: A Space Origi
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      someone, please rip this team, or tell me it is going to be OK, and no fibs!!

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

    FPL Towers - Price lock Antonio! Pronto!
    (Even if West Ham don't till Sunday... 🙁 )

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      done

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      If he drops, he'll jump back up again.

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

        Tbh I'm not selling anyway so it barely matters.

        Just makes it that tiny bit harder for people to get him for a Leeds if they don't have him 😉

        1. Mambino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          for me he only gets sold if he is injured or gets a straight red card and a 3 game ban

          1. Geriatric Unathletic
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Or his moohoosive hannys go Ping, lol!

            1. Geriatric Unathletic
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              hammys!!!-

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Do you think they will? They should do, tbf.

  8. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Just want the game to update and put Antonio back in the 11 for next GW!

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      This, mr I cannot stop scoring

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Amen

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Heh, I'm gonna have a disaster this GW, but I've a great line-up for next week. Let's just jump forward a bit!

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Same here. But it's a game that's played over 38 GWs.

      2. ThisTimeNxtYrRodney
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I'm expecting pain as well, as I try to hold on to my wildcard. A small red will be ok for me. My time will come.

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

      I just want to see my 2FTs.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        That too!

  9. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    During the IB i had planned my GW5 WC draft.
    Ended up with the same draft bar 1 change (Jota instead of Robbo).

    Also My GW1 squad was unchanged 4 days prior.

    Never done it before but feels so much better to trust yourself and not do those last minute changes to get in players you've never even considered.

  10. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Please stop these articles

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      They really mess with phones.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Jump!!

    2. Pinturicchio10
        2 years, 7 months ago

        "Articles"

    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Made the last minute change of Gray to Doucoure. Hopefully don't regret that.

    4. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      So what do you think - 7/10 ?

      Sanchez
      TAA James Rudiger Marcal (Livramento)
      Salah Jota Raphinha Gray (Mendy)
      Ronaldo Lukaku (Perica)

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        nice 11, garbage bench - 8/10

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        1 minute 16 seconds of pain and anxiety...

        1. Nanoelektronicar
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          This lmao

        2. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Lol so much this, I didn’t know I could name the whole Leeds squad

      2. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Why is he limping?

        1. El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Ah ah ah

        2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Rememeber Aguero limping and scoring hat-tricks?

    5. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ended up doing Bruno + Brownhill ->Greenwood + Raphinha. Decent money itb for a couple upgrades next week.
      Goodluck everyone!

    6. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I may have left (c) on Lukaku instead of Salah. Oh well..

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Could come good!

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

        Could easily end up the better option

        1. Esalman
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah I only realize now that Pool play at home on Saturday and Chelsea away on Sunday. It's going to be roller coaster of a weekend.

      3. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Much of a muchness methinks

      4. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I switched it from Salah to Lukaku last minute. Stay cool.

        1. Esalman
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Reason? 🙂

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Like you say, the post-CL recovery times.

      5. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I chose Lukaku too, mainly because predicted lineup has Rodon & Davies at CB

    7. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      There's no way Antonio is -190 odd.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        why? cos he's locked?

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

          He's not locked until West Ham play.

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            is it not once the night the GW starts? genuine q

            1. SADIO SANÉ
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              good English there

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

              He's banned until West Ham play their next match... Just in case the game gets cancelled or whatever.

              1. SADIO SANÉ
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                ah ok cool

                1. FPL Brains
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 12 Years
                  2 years, 7 months ago

                  Oh I didnt know that protects the price change.

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

        He is, 7.8M in the morning

      3. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Nah, FPLStats is going up the bender.

        No one flies to -190.

    8. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Man City scored 16 goals in their last 3 home games. We all got at least 2 players Man City in our teams, right?

      1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        AGUEROOOO

      2. Pinturicchio10
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Just one

        • Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          From about 19 different scorers. No.

          1. FPL Brains
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            This ^

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

          Their top scorer only had 2 goals though

        • AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Which 2 do you suggest?

          Torres and Grealish?

          1. Revival
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            I have Cancelo and Gundogan. On form the pick would be Grealish. Jesus is also not mentioned a lot and would be a good option this week.

      3. HellasLEAF
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Hey gents. On WC.

        How much more time do we have until lock in. 2:15?

        1. Scots Gooner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Not sure if serious...

        2. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          A week

      4. Lord of Ings
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Why have a lot of people started tsimikas over Robertson? Robertson is 100% not getting rested for a league game when there’s a midweek carabao cup game which tsimikas will probably feature in.

      5. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Raphinha starts imo. Just need a brace at least

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

          Or a hatty of assists

          1. Sim Simma
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            2 goals and 2 assists minimum

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

        Raphinha starts. Rockstar confirms. Seen arriving at the stadium.

          1. DMil
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            🙂

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

          He starts because Rockstar has had the confirmed team sheets.

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            This.

        2. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I've arrived at stadiums before.

        3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          No surprise

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

          I confirmed it ages ago

          1. DMil
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

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

        The Brazilian attacker everyone was worried about is starting.

        C'mon Joelinton!

        1. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          CAAAAMMMMAAAANNN

        2. Inter Me Gran
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Best League 2 quality Brazilian ever

      8. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Swapped Torres to Gundo last minute. Wish me luck

        1. Sim Simma
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Good luck Brock

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

            Gotta catch th'em hauls

          2. BrockLanders
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Ta

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

          Don't play with pep roulette

        3. Walter White (WW)
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Good luck

      9. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Raphinha returning feels inevitable - Newcastle are turd

      10. Sim Simma
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        ⚽ Team News 📰
        NEWCASTLE : Darlow, Manquillo, Hayden, Lascelles, Clark, Ritchie, S. Longstaff, Willock, Almiron, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin.
        Subs: Gillespie, Schar, Lewis, Hendrick, Krafth, Fernandez, Fraser, Murphy, Gayle.

        LEEDS UNITED : Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Firpo, Dallas, Phillips, Klich, James, Raphinha, Rodrigo, Bamford.
        Subs: Klaesson, Roberts, Cresswell, Summerville, McKinstry, Greenwood, McCarron, Shackleton, Kenneh.

        1. Beatle
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks

        2. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Greenwood benched!

        3. ClassiX
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Gherdemmit!

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            The early bird!

        4. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Manquillo £4 million man.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            No more Wood, man

      11. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        LEEDS UNITED TEAM NEWS
        Starting XI: Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Firpo, Dallas, Phillips, Klich, James, Raphinha, Rodrigo, Bamford.
        Subs: Klaesson, Roberts, Cresswell, Summerville, McKinstry, Greenwood, McCarron, Shackleton, Kenneh.

        NEWCASTLE TEAM NEWS
        Starting XI: Darlow, Manquillo, Hayden, Lascelles, Clark, Ritchie, S. Longstaff, Willock, Almiron, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin.
        Subs: Gillespie, Schar, Lewis, Hendrick, Krafth, Fernandez, Fraser, Murphy, Gayle.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Firpo at CB. Uh oh.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Dallas in defence too. Klich maybe better in midfield.

            1. ClassiX
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Could honestly be one of these 5-4 games tonight...

            2. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              The bench is basically non-existent!

          2. bench boost for every gamew…
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            When i saw line up my initial thinking is Ayling cb?

            1. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              It's him or Firpo - let's see.

              1. bench boost for every gamew…
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                Firpo is not a cb, Ayling done reasonably well when he has played there, and Firpo is questionable in defense, too rash and undisciplined. But like you said, we will see.

      12. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Bam and Raph, let’s go !

      13. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        NEWCASTLE TEAM NEWS

        Starting XI: Darlow, Manquillo, Hayden, Lascelles, Clark, Ritchie, S. Longstaff, Willock, Almiron, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin.

        Subs: Gillespie, Schar, Lewis, Hendrick, Krafth, Fernandez, Fraser, Murphy, Gayle.

        LEEDS UNITED TEAM NEWS

        Starting XI: Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Firpo, Dallas, Phillips, Klich, James, Raphinha, Rodrigo, Bamford.

        Subs: Klaesson, Roberts, Cresswell, Summerville, McKinstry, Greenwood, McCarron, Shackleton, Kenneh.

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Ayling as a CB

      14. Rassi
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Team sheets anyone?

        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Lol

      15. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        James time!