Fantasy Football Matchweek 5: Buy, Sell, Injury Report

As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 5 of the Premier League, scheduled from Saturday, September 20, to Sunday, September 21, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to assist you in making informed decisions for your squad as we settle back into the football season.

Fantasy Football Matchweek 5 Fixtures

The Fantasy Football deadline for Gameweek 5 is Saturday, September 20, 11:00 BST.

Saturday, September 20

• Liverpool vs Everton (12:30 BST)
• Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur (15:00 BST)
• Burnley vs Nottingham Forest (15:00 BST)
• West Ham vs Crystal Palace (15:00 BST)
• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Leeds United (15:00 BST)
• Manchester United vs Chelsea (17:30 BST)
• Fulham vs Brentford (20:00 BST)

Sunday, September 21

• Bournemouth vs Newcastle United (14:00 BST)
• Sunderland vs Aston Villa (14:00 BST)
• Arsenal vs Manchester City (16:30 BST)

Injury and Transfer Updates to Note

Alexander Isak made his Liverpool debut against Atletico Madrid in the Reds’ first UEFA Champions League game of the season.

He started against the Spanish side, and is likely to be included in the squad that faces Everton. But with Hugo Ekitike, another option for Arne Slot, what will the starting XI look like?

Manchester City‘s Omar Marmoush is out with a knee injury, with an unknown return date.

Cole Palmer is back and was fit enough to come on as a substitute against Brentford in the previous Matchweek and started against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. He scored in both games, and FPL managers will be glad to know that the Englishman is back in good form.

Must-Have FPL Picks

Matchweek 5 holds the first Merseyside derby of the season, and true to nature, expect a thrilling and tense game. While Liverpool are likely to win at home, Everton will surely put up a fight.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (£14.5m) and Everton’s Jack Grealish (£6.8m) are both in fine form, and safe bets for a game that may very well have at least one red card.

Chelsea travel to Old Trafford after a midweek loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The game will serve as a chance for Enzo Maresca and his squad to bounce back, and, Palmer (£10.4m) may make it his theatre of dreams for a second year in a row.

A third thrilling game this weekend will be Sunday’s Arsenal vs Manchester City clash. Erling Haaland (£14.2m) and Noni Madueke (£7.0m) are likely to get on the scoresheet. And while Arsenal have arguably the best defence in the league, choose a defender from this fixture at your own risk.

Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade (£7.0m), Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo (£7.6m) and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi (£4.7m) are among other top FPL picks for this weekend’s fixtures.

Captaincy Picks

• Mohamed Salah (Liverpool vs Everton)
• Cole Palmer (Manchester United vs Chelsea)
• Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth vs Newcastle)
• Erling Haaland (Arsenal vs Man City)

Strategic Considerations

Monitor Press Conferences: Last-minute injury updates and team news can significantly impact your decisions. Stay informed to make timely transfers.

By staying updated on the latest news and being strategic with your Fantasy Football transfers and captaincy choices, you can navigate the challenges of Matchweek 5 and boost your FPL performance.