GW5 Transfers Revealed: Rogers, Tavernier & The Differential That Could Win Your Mini League

Welcome to this week's FPL briefing from Who Got The Points - everything you need to know to nail Gameweek 5, from the must-have transfers to the sneaky differentials flying under the radar. Let's get straight into it.

Only 5.2% ownership but that is rising fast after over 150,000 transfers in this gameweek alone. Tavernier scored and picked up two bonus points in GW4 against Brentford, and now has 3 goals in 4 gameweeks. His expected points for GW5 against Liverpool at home sit at 7.2 - and Bournemouth have a real attacking threat with Tavernier right in the middle of it.

His price has already risen, so don't hang around if you want him at this value.

The most transferred in player this gameweek with over 350,000 managers bringing him in. Rogers has 3 goals and 1 assist this season and scored in GW4 despite Chelsea only drawing 2-2 with Hull City. He now faces Brentford on Friday 18th - that is the opening fixture of GW5 and the earliest deadline lock, so you need him in before Friday's lock.

At 37.4% ownership he is quickly becoming a template player, and his form rating sits at 6.8 points per game. If you haven't got him yet, this is your last real window.

Rogers is also this week's captaincy pick - more on that below.

Calvert-Lewin bagged a goal, an assist, a clean sheet bonus and 10 points in GW4 as Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1. That's 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 gameweeks. He now faces Crystal Palace at home in GW5, then Arsenal away in GW6 - decent enough fixtures for a forward delivering double digits.

At just £6.0m, Calvert-Lewin is exactly the kind of budget-friendly forward who can free up funds for premium assets elsewhere in your squad. Check out our bargain players tool for more picks at this price range.

He has three clean sheets this season which has been brilliant, but Ajayi returned just 1 point in GW4 after Hull conceded twice against Chelsea. Hull now face Newcastle away in GW5, then Everton away in GW6 - those are not soft touches. The differential edge is gone at 13.6% ownership and the fixtures are tightening.

Rice grabbed an assist in GW4's 2-0 win at Sunderland for 6 points, but his price has dropped and over 38,000 managers moved him out this week. His form sits at 4.8 points per game - underwhelming at his price point. Arsenal face Brighton at home in GW5, a tough match. He's more of a hold than a panic sell, but if you need his funds to bring in Rogers or Tavernier, it's a completely understandable move.

Barnes returned just 2 points in GW4 as Newcastle were thrashed 4-1 by Leeds. He has just 1 goal and 1 assist all season. Newcastle conceded four and looked defensively all over the place, and his fixtures don't excite. Over 53,000 managers are already moving him out - and with better midfield options at this price, it's hard to argue against following suit.

Looking to separate yourself from your mini-league rivals? These three picks are flying under the radar - use our differential players tool to find even more low-ownership options worth considering.

Scored and kept a clean sheet in GW4 as Brighton smashed Coventry 5-0. That's 2 goals this season at just £4.5m. Brighton host Arsenal in GW5 which is a tough fixture, but if you want a budget enabler who hauls, he's your man. Nearly 58,000 managers are already on to him so he won't stay this cheap for long.

Two goals this season and 6.2 points per game - the best points-per-game of any midfielder in the data. He faces Chelsea at home in GW5 after Brentford drew 2-2 with Bournemouth in GW4. The goal involvement is real, the price is budget-friendly, and the ownership is tiny. If Rogers is already in your squad, Janelt is your sneaky Chelsea double-up through the opposition.

Two goals this season and kept a clean sheet in GW4 during Fulham's bore draw against Liverpool. Fulham host Man United in GW5 - Man United have lost to Man City and failed to score against Spurs, shipping goals too. Low ownership, improving fixtures, and firmly under the radar. King is one to watch.

Rogers is the captaincy pick for Gameweek 5. Friday night opener against Brentford, red-hot form with 3 goals already, and the armband delivers maximum early green arrow potential before Saturday kicks off. There is a real incentive to get your captain ticked off before the rest of the gameweek unfolds.

Alternative: Bukayo Saka from Arsenal is locked in at £9.5m, scored in GW4, and has 3 goals and 30 total points this season. He faces Brighton at home in GW5. Both are excellent options but Rogers edges it on form and the timing of Friday's fixture.

Some of the sharpest FPL minds are tripling up on Nottingham Forest assets after they beat Aston Villa 1-0 in GW4 and kept back-to-back clean sheets. Forest have a home fixture against Coventry in GW5 which looks very attractive. If you have a free transfer burning a hole in your pocket, Forest assets are worth serious investigation.

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