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The FPL Bois breakdown every game for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 5 in a 5 minute Cheat Sheet. Expert advice on Captains and Low-Picked Players in the English Premier League.
Happy Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 5, RotoBallers! After a Gameweek in which “Big at the Back” was brought to life, we are back again with a week that seems a little tricky to navigate. Top teams are competing against each other, and then we have the game to target the United boys by going all in with Chelsea. Yes? Or no? Let’s see and dive straight into it.
Each week, the FPL Bois will put together their five-minute FPL Cheat Sheet to get you prepared for the upcoming Gameweek. This includes a quick preview of the game along with their favorite picks in the contest.
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Liverpool vs. Everton
After winning the league last season, Liverpool is off to a flier by winning all 4 games. They have been scrappy, but they have found a way to win the games, and that’s what Champions do. We expect them to march on and dominate Everton once again at Anfield.
FPL Picks: Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo
Behind last season's pace 👈
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Brighton vs. Spurs
This fixture has been a goal-heavy one in recent history, with an average of 3 goals being scored in this game. Brighton has had the better of Tottenham, but Spurs have shown significant improvement defensively this season. Brighton, on the other hand, is the 4th-best attack in the PL this season. Expect GOALSS!!!!!!
FPL Picks: Xavi Simons and Yankuba Minteh
Burnley vs. Nottingham Forest
We expect this to be a cagey match with both teams struggling to impose themselves this season. Both teams are in the bottom 5 for both attack and defence. Burnley’s home advantage might do the trick as they tend to play much better at home.
FPL Picks: None
Another tricky Gameweek for Nottingham Forest owners 😬
Ahead of favourable fixtures against Burnley and Sunderland, are you sticking with your assets or looking to make a change? 👀#FPL pic.twitter.com/7htAVFa0pY
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West Ham vs. Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have had a great start to their season, even after selling their leading man, Eze. They have been solid in defence, which has been the main talking point. We expect another clean sheet in this game against 18th-placed West Ham United.
FPL Picks: Jean-Philippe Mateta and Maxence Lacroix
Wolves vs. Leeds
Wolves have been the worst attacking team in the league so far this season and also have the third-worst defence. Leeds, on the other hand, has been mid-table for both. We feel Wolves are lacking the bite, with Strand Larsen also injured.
FPL Picks: Joe Rodon
Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Another week and another poor performance from Manchester United. Although they are second in expected goals this season, behind only Manchester City, their gameplay in the final third has been subpar. Their defense, on the other hand, is the 4th worst in the league. Chelsea, on the other hand, is in the Top 5 for both. We expect lots of goals in this fixture.
FPL Picks: Bryan Mbeumo and Joao Pedro
The three most-captained players in Gameweek 4 all delivered attacking returns 📈#FPL pic.twitter.com/7z7s3HBUei
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Fulham vs. Brentford
This game has historically been high-scoring, with an average of three goals being scored. Both teams are mid-table in terms of attack this season and in the bottom half in defence. This game doesn’t excite us from an FPL point of view, and we will likely avoid players from both teams.
FPL Picks: Joachim Anderson
Bournemouth vs. Newcastle
Bournemouth have been on fire so far this season. They are in the Top 10 for both expected goals and expected goals conceded. To top it off, they have a much-improved Semenyo, who is now finishing his chances and is also on penalties when Kluivert is not on the pitch. Newcastle have been the best defence so far this season, but they will be a little tired having played Barcelona this week. We expect it to be a tight affair.
FPL Picks: Antoine Semenyo and Marcos Senesi
James Tarkowski and Marcos Senesi have picked up two defensive contribution points in EVERY Gameweek this season 👏
That’s eight overall points 📈 pic.twitter.com/GY6VzgDGu8
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Sunderland vs Aston Villa
Sunderland are 7th for expected goals conceded in the league and have been pretty solid. Villa, on the other hand, is 19th for expected goals in the league. This statistic is very worrying for Villa, as it means they have not only failed to capitalize on the chances created but also have not managed to create them. We expect a low-scoring affair with Villa just managing to come on top.
FPL Picks: Ollie Watkins
Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Arsenal have dominated this fixture in the last five encounters, with two wins, two draws, and just one loss. They tend to hit City on the counter in these games, with City dominating the possession, but Arsenal’s defence has been a hard nut to crack. We expect Arsenal to remain solid in defence and wait for the opportunity to counter or score off a set piece.
FPL Picks: Gabriel Magalhaes and Tijjani Reijnders
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That’s all from us ahead of Gameweek 5. It is still early in the season, and the teams have yet to hit their stride in terms of peak performance, so watch out for a few surprises here and there! Do not panic about your choices yet. Look at the fixtures, be patient, and you’ll surely reap the rewards!
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