It is Gameweek 5 in Fantasy Premier League and after Erling Haaland's blistering start to the season, many people are delighted with how many points their team has accrued.

For those non-Haaland FPL teams, things have been more of a struggle, which is why making the right decisions at the right time is crucial!

Remember, bet365 Sport customers have access to their own fantasy sports section, bet365 Fantasy, which has its own exciting Fantasy Football game!

Let's now take a look at some of the key considerations for Gameweek 5 in Fantasy Premier League. But first, here's a quick explanation of the game for those new to fantasy sports gaming.

Introduction to Fantasy Premier League

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is a popular online game where participants create virtual teams of real-life football players. These teams earn points based on the players' performances in actual Premier League matches.

The goal is to accumulate the highest points possible by making strategic decisions on player selections, transfers, and captain choices.

There are many different fantasy games based on the Premier League including the official FPL game, and bet365 Fantasy also has its own Fantasy EPL competition too.

This article provides comprehensive tips, selections to consider, news, and guidance for FPL managers, especially focusing on Gameweek 5 (GW5).

Key Players to Consider for GW5

To consider the potential players to move for in Gameweek 5, we need to consider the full set of fixtures for that Gameweek.

Gameweek 5 Fantasy Premier League Fixtures

• West Ham United v Chelsea
• Aston Villa v Wolves
• Fulham v Newcastle United
• Southampton v Ipswich Town
• Tottenham v Brentford
• Leicester City v Everton
• Liverpool v Bournemouth
• Crystal Palace v Manchester United
• Brighton v Nottingham Forest
• Manchester City v Arsenal

Let's now take a look at what these fixtures mean in terms of the potential to pick up some extra points on Gameweek 5.

FPL Gameweek 5 – Buy, Hold, Sell Analysis

The key to great Fantasy Premier League management is to buy the right players for the right game weeks to maximise the points they contribute to your team. Additionally, you need to sell players back to the market when their match up isn't favourable and it is likely they will contribute fewer points to your team.

Also important is the ability to hold onto key players who make regular and consistent contributions to your team throughout the season. Especially seeing as you only have one Free Transfer per week to use other than using the Wildcard option.

We have outlined some of the players to consider buying, selling and those you should hold onto for Gameweek 5 below. Obviously, if you don't own the player listed in the Hold section below, you could also consider adding them to your squad.

Buy

• Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) – Returned to form with two goals against Everton.
• Jamie Vardy (Leicester) – In Good form and faces Everton this week.
• Danny Welbeck (Brighton) – Good match up against Nottingham Forest.
• Jadon Sancho (Chelsea) – Made big impact from the bench last weekend.
• Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) – Two goals last weekend.
• Stephy Mavididi (Leicester) – Starting to impress in the EPL after a slow start.
• Matthijs de Ligt (Man Utd) – Goal threat and solid defensively.
• Anthony Gordon (Newcastle) – Consistent points scorer and in good form.
• Alexander Isak (Newcastle) – Starting to get back to good form. Had good int. break.
• Dwight McNeil (Everton) – Only Toffee worth considering due to good form.
• Leif Davis (Southampton) – Creative defender who has good match up v Ipswich.
• Yukinari Sugiwara (Southampton) – As above but also impressed v Man Utd last week.
• Bryan Mbuemo (Brentford) – With Wissa injured, the onus is now firmly on Mbuemo.
• Phil Foden (Man City) – Set to return from injury.
• Fabian Schar (Newcastle) – Back from suspension and scored v Wolves last weekend.
• Luis Diaz (Liverpool) – Outstanding start to the season for Liverpool.
• Ashley Barnes (Newcastle) – Has picked up lots of points in past few games.
• Jhon Duran (Aston Villa) – Has become a scoring sub for Villa in 3 of 4 games this season.
• Mats Sels (Nottm Forest) – Keeper has had a strong start for Forest this season.

Sell

• Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) – Injured
• Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) – Injured
• Yoann Wissa (Brentford) – Injured
• Eberechi Eze (C.Palace) – Lack of form and tough match up v Man Utd.
• Matty Cash (Aston Villa) – Injured
• Antony (Man Utd) – Out of favour.
• Casemiro (Man Utd) – Out of form.
• Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) – Out of form.
• Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) – Out of favour.
• Dominic Solanke (Tottenham) – Still looking for first Spurs goal.

Hold

• Erling Haaland (Man City)
• Mo Salah (Liverpool)
• Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
• William Saliba (Arsenal)
• Gabriel (Arsenal)
• Cristian Romero (Tottenham)
• Alisson Becker (Liverpool)
• Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
• David Raya (Arsenal)
• Ben White (Arsenal)
• Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
• Son Heung-min (Tottenham)
• Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
• Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
• Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
• Noni Madueke (Chelsea)

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Latest Players Injured or Suspended for GW5

• Yoann Wissa (Brentford) – Injured (Return – Late November)
• Jack Stephens (Southampton) – Suspended (Return – 5th October)
• Vinicius (Fulham) – Injured (Return – Late September)
• Nathan Ake (Man City) – Injured (Return – Late October)
• Harvey Elliott (Liverpool) – Injured (Return – Late October)
• Armando Broja (Everton) – Injured (No return date)
• Malo Gusto (Chelsea) – Injured (No return date)
• James Milner (Brighton) – Injured (Return – Late September)
• Richarlison (Tottenham) – Injured (No return date)
• Mikel Merino (Arsenal) – Injured (No return date)
• Chadi Riad (Crystal Palace) – Injured (Return – Late November)
• Mason Mount (Man Utd) – Injured (No return date)
• Gavin Bazunu (Southampton) – Injured (Return – Feb 2025)
• Danilo (Nottm Forest) – Injured (No return date)
• Oscar Bobb (Man City) – Injured (Return – Dec 2024)
• Jarred Branthwaite (Everton) – Injured (No return date)
• Leny Yoro (Man Utd) – Injured (Return – Early November)
• Callum Wilson (Newcastle) – Injured (No return date)
• Tyrell Malacia (Man Utd) – Injured (Return – Early October)
• Sven Botman (Newcastle) – Injured (Return – Late December)
• Reece James (Chelsea) – Injured (No return date)

Captain's Picks for GW5

Erling Haaland is the defacto choice for skipper and even a game against Arsenal is one where he seems likely to score, so if he is in your team, he is still likely a strong consideration.

Any Arsenal player is less appealing given they face City this week. After drawing a blank against Forest last time out, Mo Salah and Luis Diaz are potential considerations as Liverpool face Bournemouth at home.

Items for Consideration for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 5

• A number of potential big points scorers could return from injury this week. Including Phil Foden (Man City) and Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United). Keep an eye on their fitness and how they are being used by their respective managers.
• Liverpool's creative midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai are not in the best of form. Don't be too surprised if Arne Slot shuffles the pack a little at some point perhaps starting against Bournemouth this weekend.
• Declan Rice returns for Arsenal to face Manchester City. Rodri could be set for a return to the first team for City for this crucial game.
• Ashley Barnes (Newcastle) has had an excellent start to the season despite starting several games as sub. He is one to strongly consider if he starts to feature regularly in the first XI at St James' Park.
• He may be erratic on the field, but in Fantasy, Man Utd ‘keeper Andre Onana is a reliable points scorer. Matthijs de Ligt looks like being another good pick up in defence given his threat going forward too.

Good luck with your picks and check back next Monday for more Fantasy Premier League hints and tips!