{"id":32537,"date":"2025-09-20T09:48:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T09:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/32537\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T09:48:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T09:48:11","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-gameweek-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/32537\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know about Gameweek 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re in a rush and need some last-minute Fantasy Premier League (FPL) advice, here\u2019s a quick round-up of what you need to know about Gameweek 5.<\/p>\n

WHEN\u2019S THE FPL GAMEWEEK 4 DEADLINE?<\/p>\n

All transfers and team selections need to be done by\u00a011:00 BST on Saturday 20 September.<\/p>\n

ISAK SET FOR PREMIER LEAGUE DEBUT?\"FPL<\/p>\n

We got our first look at Alexander Isak (\u00a310.5m) in a Liverpool shirt in midweek. The Swedish striker got through the best part of an hour in the Reds\u2019 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid<\/a>, popping off a couple of shots and growing into the game.<\/p>\n

What chance of a start in the Merseyside derby today, then?<\/p>\n

We have our doubts<\/a>, given the quick turnaround between games<\/a> and his recent lack of action.<\/p>\n

Arne Slot said after full-time on Wednesday night<\/a> that \u201che is not going to play 90 again on Saturday\u201d. And, in his pre-match presser on Friday afternoon,<\/a> the Liverpool boss added that\u00a0\u201cAlex did feel his body more maybe than ever before after the 60 minutes he played\u201d.<\/p>\n

Sticking with Liverpool, Mohamed Salah\u2018s (\u00a314.5m) midweek haul was a timely reminder of his abilities, just when FPL owners were getting jittery. Zophar, indeed, pondered whether Salah was a keep or sell in his weekly Q&A.<\/a><\/p>\n

IS PALMER\u2019S GROIN OKAY?\"FPL<\/p>\n

Yes, in a word \u2013 if we believe Enzo Maresca, of course.<\/p>\n

Cole Palmer (\u00a310.4m) seemed to be nursing his troublesome groin towards the end of Wednesday\u2019s defeat in Munich.<\/p>\n

But his boss said he was \u201cokay\u201d both after full-time<\/a> and in the pre-match press conference<\/a> yesterday.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere on the fitness front, Viktor Gyokeres (\u00a39.0m) is fine after a midweek blow to the head<\/a>, Newcastle United have a couple of doubts after their defeat to Barcelona<\/a>, Murillo (\u00a35.5m) is a concern for Nottingham Forest<\/a>, Jorgen Strand Larsen (\u00a36.4m) could play some part for Wolverhampton Wanderers today<\/a>, and Matheus Cunha (\u00a38.0m has been passed fit.<\/a><\/p>\n

TIME FOR A CHIP?\"FPL<\/p>\n

With Burnley, Sunderland and Leeds United \u2013 sides that offer starting \u00a34.0m goalkeepers and defenders \u2013 having decent-ish fixtures this weekend, or at least facing teams out of form\/in transition, we asked if Gameweek 5 was a good time to play the Bench Boost.<\/a><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, over 16% of responders in our chip poll<\/a> say they are playing their Wildcard this week. We\u2019ve put together a few drafts<\/a> to help you on your way, if you\u2019re doing so.<\/p>\n

Continuing on the Wildcard theme, Lateriser posed the question of whether Gameweek 6 is the optimal time to Wildcard.<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a longer-term look<\/a>\u00a0at possible chip strategies.<\/p>\n

BEST FPL GAMEWEEK 5 CAPTAIN\"Who<\/p>\n

Can we look past Mohamed Salah\u00a0for the armband this week? Our\u00a0Rate My Team (RMT) algorithm<\/a> and responders in our captain poll<\/a> think not.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what Tom said in his Captain Sensible\u00a0article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TEAM REVEALSSCOUT PICKS + DIFFERENTIALS<\/p>\n

Our weekly selection<\/a> \u2013 which is essentially a Free Hit in all but name \u2013 contains five double-ups.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman has gone with two recently signed midfielders in his Gameweek 5 differentials column.<\/a><\/p>\n

PREDICTED LINE-UPS<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve\u00a0predicted the starting XIs<\/a>\u00a0of all 20 Premier League teams.<\/p>\n

Whatever you decide to do, good luck with FPL Gameweek 5!<\/p>\n

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