Welcome to your Gameweek 6 briefing! With shock results turning FPL squads upside down and the international break giving you breathing room to plan, now is the perfect time to get ahead of the curve. We've got your transfers in, transfers out, differentials, and captaincy pick all sorted - let's get into it.
Gameweek 5 - The Big Results You Need to Know
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Before we look ahead, here's a quick recap of the GW5 results that are shaping FPL decisions right now:
Brighton 3–0 Arsenal - a massive result that shook up huge numbers of FPL squads
Man City 5–1 Sunderland - City's form continues to roll
Brentford 3–0 Chelsea - Chelsea's defensive issues are very real
Liverpool 1–0 Bournemouth - a clean sheet and defensive solidity on display
Coventry 1–0 Nott'm Forest - a shock result with FPL value inside
The three biggest FPL takeaways: Brighton's continued dominance, Liverpool's defensive solidity, and Brentford's attacking threat. Keep those in mind as you plan your transfers.
⏰ Gameweek 6 Deadline Reminder
We're in the international break, which means the Gameweek 6 deadline is Saturday 10th October at 10:00am. You have time to plan - but don't sleep on it. Some managers are considering wildcards given how early in the season we are. More on that at the end.
✅ Transfers In
1. Pascal Groß - Brighton | £5.8m | 28.3% owned
The standout performer of Gameweek 5 and arguably the most essential midfielder in FPL right now. Groß put in a stunning display against Arsenal, scoring and assisting in Brighton's 3–0 demolition job.
GW5 points: 14 (goal, assist, clean sheet + bonus)
Season total: 47 points
Points per game: 9.4
Price: £5.8m - already risen 3 in price this week
Ownership: 28.3%
GW6 fixture: Brighton vs Sunderland (H) - difficulty rating 3
After Sunderland, Brighton face Crystal Palace and Liverpool in the following two weeks. Get him in now before his price climbs further. He was flagged as essential before GW5 and he delivered in emphatic fashion.
Captaincy note: Groß is also our top captain pick for GW6 - more on that below.
Verdict: Essential. Track his price movement using our live price changes tool before you pull the trigger.
2. Leandro Trossard (Schade) - Brentford | £6.2m | 11.1% owned
Schade was brilliant as Brentford put three past Chelsea, registering two assists in the process. His attacking output has been consistent all season.
GW5 points: 9 (two assists)
Season total: 39 points - 3 goals, 2 assists
Points per game: 7.8
Price: £6.2m - risen 2 in price this week
Ownership: 11.1%
GW6 fixture: Brentford vs Aston Villa (A) - difficulty 4
GW7 & GW8: Liverpool at home, then Hull City - very promising
The immediate GW6 fixture against Villa is tough, but the run after that is very appealing. At £6.2m he's still great value given his consistent output. Recommended as essential two days ago - and he backed it up.
Verdict: Good Buy.
3. Alexander Isak - Liverpool | £9.1m | 22.5% owned
Isak delivered again at Bournemouth, adding to a strong season tally for Liverpool's main attacking threat.
GW5 points: 8 (goal + clean sheet bonus)
Season goals: 4
Form rating: 7.8
Price: £9.1m
Ownership: 22.5% - picked up over 100,000 transfers in this week
GW6 fixture: Liverpool vs Man City (H) - Sunday 11th October
Yes, Man City at home is a tough fixture on paper - but Liverpool have been defensively solid and Isak has been their consistent attacking outlet all season. With that kind of form, he's worth holding and potentially captaining in the right fixture down the line.
Verdict: Good Buy.
❌ Transfers Out
1. Bruno Fernandes - Man Utd | £11.9m | 38.6% owned
A flat gameweek for Fernandes as United drew with Fulham. No goals, no assists, no bonus - and a price tag that demands much more.
GW5 points: 2
Price: £11.9m
Ownership: 38.6%
Transfers out this week: 179,000
GW6 fixture: Man Utd vs Spurs (H) - difficulty 4
Upcoming: Leeds and Bournemouth after that
The fixtures aren't terrible further out, but Fernandes simply hasn't been delivering returns that justify his premium price. Almost 180,000 managers moving him out tells you the mood. That £11.9m can work much harder in your squad elsewhere.
Verdict: Sell.
2. Gabriel - Arsenal | £8.0m | 22.8% owned
Arsenal conceded three against Brighton and Gabriel returned just one point. The defensive confidence looks shaky right now.
GW5 points: 1
Price: £8.0m
Ownership: 22.8%
Transfers out this week: 59,000
GW6 fixture: Arsenal vs Leeds (H) - manageable
GW7 & GW8: Nott'm Forest and Liverpool
Arsenal did keep three clean sheets earlier in the season, but the defensive solidity has evaporated. Managers are losing patience, and at £8m that money can be reinvested into assets who are actually delivering. The upcoming run against Forest and Liverpool is concerning.
Verdict: Sell.
3. Calvert-Lewin - Leeds | £6.0m | 24.9% owned
The biggest outflow of any player this gameweek. Calvert-Lewin returned just two points in GW5 in a goalless draw with Crystal Palace.
GW5 points: 2
Season total: just 2 goals, PPG of 4.4
Price: £6.0m
Ownership: 24.9%
Transfers out this week: 151,000+ - the largest single outflow this GW
GW6 fixture: Arsenal vs Leeds (A) - very tough away fixture
A points-per-game of 4.4 at £6m is unacceptable, and a trip to Arsenal is not the fixture to turn things around. Move on and free up that budget for better options.
Verdict: Sell.
🎯 Differentials - Under 10% Ownership, Big Upside
Looking to gain ground on your mini-league rivals? These under-the-radar picks could be the difference-makers in GW6.
1. Kostoulas - Brighton | £5.6m | 3.8% owned
The most exciting differential in the game right now. Kostoulas was electric for Brighton against Arsenal, playing 75 minutes and delivering an outstanding attacking performance.
GW5 points: 10 (goal, assist, clean sheet + bonus)
Season total: 28 points - 2 goals, 3 assists
Price: £5.6m
Ownership: just 3.8%
GW6 fixture: Brighton vs Sunderland (H) - one of the weaker sides in the league
£5.6m for a Brighton forward in this form against Sunderland at home is ridiculous value. He was flagged as a differential pick two days ago and immediately backed it up. Get in now before everyone else wakes up.
Want to find more picks like this? Our differential players tool highlights hidden gems across all price ranges before they spike in ownership.
2. Alisson Becker - Liverpool | £5.5m | 4.0% owned
Liverpool's unsung hero this season. Becker has been quietly excellent while most managers have overlooked him at just 4% ownership.
GW5 points: 8 (clean sheet + 2 bonus points)
Season clean sheets: 3
Season saves: 14
Form rating: 6.2
Price: £5.5m
Ownership: just 4.0%
GW6 fixture: Liverpool vs Man City (H)
Yes, hosting Man City is a stern test - but Liverpool have been defensively excellent and Becker has been the backbone of that. At £5.5m with barely anyone owning him, he's a genuine differential with real clean sheet potential if Liverpool keep City out.
3. Matheus Cunha - Man Utd | £7.9m | 5.7% owned
Cunha has been quietly delivering returns all season and exploded for ten points in GW5 against Fulham.
GW5 points: 10 (goal + 3 bonus points)
Season: 1 goal, 2 assists
Price: £7.9m - dropped 1 in price this week, making now an ideal entry point
Ownership: just 5.7%
GW6 fixture: Man Utd vs Spurs (H)
If Cunha gets on the scoresheet against Spurs, you'll be kicking yourself for not having him. His price dip this week makes now the perfect time to move for a differential with genuine upside.
See how these differentials are projected to score using our expected points projections tool.
🏆 Captaincy Pick - Gameweek 6
It has to be Groß. Brighton at home to Sunderland, form of 11.2, 14 points last gameweek, and 9.2 expected points for GW6. He is the standout captain option this week.
Here's the full breakdown of your GW6 captain options:
Groß (Brighton) - £5.8m | GW6 form: 11.2 | xP: 9.2 | Sunderland at home - RECOMMENDED
Erling Haaland (Man City) - £15.6m | 5 goals this season | xP: 9.2 | Liverpool away - tough fixture
Alexander Isak (Liverpool) - £9.1m | 4 goals this season | form: 7.8 | Man City at home
Groß has the easier fixture, better recent form, and is operating as a genuine goal threat and set-piece asset for Brighton. Haaland is always a tempting option, but Liverpool at home is a significant ask. Back Groß this week.
💡 International Break Strategy Tips
Use the break wisely - here's what to focus on:
Monitor injury updates coming out of international camps - these can change your plans significantly
Consider a Wildcard if your squad is heavily invested in Chelsea or Arsenal assets who have been disappointing
If you missed the Brighton and Brentford trains early in the season, now is the time to get on board
Groß's price is only going one way - act before the deadline
Use the extra time to plan two or three gameweeks ahead, not just GW6
Check the full fixture difficulty ratings to map out which teams have the best runs coming up after GW6.
📊 GW5 Top Performers - Quick Reference
Semenyo (Man City) - 17 pts (2 goals, 1 assist)
Brobbey (Sunderland) - 17 pts (hat-trick)
Groß (Brighton) - 14 pts (goal, assist, CS, bonus)
Tarkowski (Everton) - 14 pts (assist, CS, bonus)
Dasilva (Coventry) - 15 pts (goal, CS, bonus)
Schuster (Brentford) - 14 pts (assist, CS, bonus)
Hall (Newcastle) - 13 pts (goal)
Manzambi (Aston Villa) - 13 pts (goal, assist)
Buendía (Aston Villa) - 12 pts (goal)
Cunha (Man Utd) - 10 pts (goal, bonus)
Kostoulas (Brighton) - 10 pts (goal, assist, CS, bonus)
Willock (Newcastle) - 10 pts (goal)
Isak (Liverpool) - 8 pts (goal, CS bonus)
A.Becker (Liverpool) - 8 pts (CS, bonus)
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