Welcome to your Gameweek 5 deadline day briefing. Everything you need to know before the 5:30pm deadline today - transfers in, transfers out, differentials, injury alerts, and your captaincy pick. Let's not waste any time.
⏰ Deadline: Today at 5:30pm
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The Gameweek 5 deadline is Friday 18th September at 5:30pm. Brentford vs Chelsea kicks off Friday night, meaning that fixture locks first. If Schade is on your radar, act now - his price will not hold.
🚨 Rapid-Fire Injury & News Bulletin
Before you finalise anything, check these key updates:
João Pedro has withdrawn from the Brazil squad with a reported injury - his GW5 availability is seriously in doubt. Monitor updates closely before confirming your squad.
Doku, Sarr, and Foden all have injury concerns heading into GW5 - do not commit to starting them until press conference updates are clearer.
Porro is showing signs of an injury boost after midweek cup action - one to monitor for future gameweeks.
Gakpo was impressive in Liverpool's midweek cup tie, and Szoboszlai scored - no direct FPL points but useful form indicators.
Gabriel came off at half time for Arsenal in midweek, and Timber was also absent. Arsenal face Brighton in GW5 - track these fitness updates carefully before hitting confirm.
✅ Top 3 Transfers IN for Gameweek 5
1. Schade (Brentford) - £6.1m | 6.5% ownership
The differential of the week. Schade bagged a brace against Bournemouth in Gameweek 4, played the full 90 minutes and racked up 15 points. That is extraordinary value at £6.1m. He now has 3 goals in just 4 gameweeks and has already seen over 284,000 transfers in this week - the FPL community is waking up fast. Brentford host Chelsea on Friday night, which is a tasty fixture, and with ownership still sitting at just 6.5%, this is your differential of the week.
His price at £6.1m will not last. With Brentford vs Chelsea locking at Friday night's early kick-off, this is a now-or-never situation.
Verdict: Essential. Get him in before the price rises further.
2. Rogers (Chelsea) - £7.7m | 38.3% ownership
We backed Rogers earlier this week and he delivered - a goal against Hull City in GW4 for 8 points. Three goals and one assist already this season confirms this is a genuine attacking threat in a Chelsea side that travels to Brentford on Friday. Rogers is your Chelsea pick right now, and nearly 460,000 transfers in this week confirms the wider community agrees. Chelsea also have Everton in GW7, giving him a strong short-term run of fixtures.
Verdict: Good buy if you don't already have him.
3. Mykolenko (Everton) - £4.5m | 3.2% ownership
A brilliant budget defensive option. Mykolenko bagged 11 points in GW4 - playing the full 90, keeping a clean sheet, and earning 3 bonus points. He now has 2 clean sheets this season and has attracted over 127,000 transfers in this week. Everton host Ipswich in GW5, which rates as a favourable fixture. At £4.5m, this is the kind of pick that frees up serious funds elsewhere in your squad.
If you need a budget defender, browse our bargain players tool for more options in this price range.
Verdict: Excellent differential pick, especially at that price point.
❌ Top 3 Transfers OUT for Gameweek 5
1. Cherki (Man City) - £7.8m | 28.2% ownership
Cherki only played 45 minutes against Man United in GW4 and returned just 1 point. Nearly 200,000 managers have already transferred him out this week, and patience is running thin. Man City host Sunderland in GW5 - on paper an appealing fixture - but Sunderland currently carry a fixture difficulty rating of 5 away from home, meaning it could be trickier than expected. If Cherki isn't nailed down for the full 90, your £7.8m is better spent elsewhere.
Verdict: Sell and upgrade.
2. Gakpo (Liverpool) - £7.2m | 12.4% ownership
Gakpo came on as a substitute in GW4, playing just 30 minutes and picking up 1 point. Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham at home - a disappointing blank all round. Bournemouth away in GW5 is a decent fixture on paper, but with Gakpo clearly not nailed to start, you're taking a significant risk at £7.2m. Over 118,000 transfers out this week signal that managers agree.
Verdict: Sell if you have a better option lined up.
3. Arsenal Defensive Assets (Watch & Monitor)
Raya was superb in GW4 with 14 points and now has 3 clean sheets this season - the goalkeeper keeps. But Gabriel was subbed at half time in midweek, and Timber was absent altogether. Arsenal face Brighton away in GW5, which is no gimme. If you're carrying Arsenal outfield defenders, monitor their fitness updates closely before the deadline.
Verdict: Hold Raya, but watch the Arsenal injury news carefully before confirming.
🎯 Differential Picks Under 10% Ownership
Looking for an edge? Check our differential players tool for a wider view of low-ownership picks this gameweek.
⭐ Schade (Brentford) - £6.1m | 6.5% ownership
Already covered above, but he absolutely deserves a second mention. A brace in GW4, 15 points, 3 goals for the season, and a home fixture against Chelsea on Friday night. He is the differential of the week, full stop. Act before the price moves.
⭐ Muharemović (Leeds) - £5.0m | 4.1% ownership
Leeds absolutely demolished Newcastle 4-1 in GW4 and Muharemović played the full 90, chipping in with an assist for 7 points. Leeds host Crystal Palace in GW5. At £5.0m for a Leeds defender delivering attacking returns in a side that just put four past Newcastle, this is a brilliant differential option. Leeds are flying and this lad is a key part of the reason why.
⭐ Scott (Bournemouth) - £6.1m | 5.8% ownership
Scott has been one of the quietly consistent performers this season - 1 goal, 2 assists, and 28 total points already. His form rating of 7.0 is genuinely impressive and his price remains accessible. Bournemouth host Liverpool on Sunday, which is a tough fixture on paper, but Bournemouth at home can hurt any side. Scott is a player to keep a very close eye on.
🏆 Captaincy Pick: Haaland (Man City) - £15.5m
No surprises here. Haaland scored again in GW4 for 9 points and has 4 goals for the season already. Man City host Sunderland at home in GW5 and at home, Haaland is virtually automatic. With 72.6% ownership, most managers agree - if you have him, he wears the armband this week. Simple as that.
GW4 points: 9
Goals this season: 4
GW5 fixture: Man City vs Sunderland (H)
Ownership: 72.6%
Verdict: Armband on. No debate.
📊 GW4 Top Performers at a Glance
| Player | Team | GW4 Pts | Season Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß | Brighton | 17 | 33 |
| Schade | Brentford | 15 | 30 |
| Bogle | Leeds | 15 | 37 |
| Raya | Arsenal | 14 | 29 |
| Davis | Ipswich Town | 14 | 23 |
| Belloumi | Hull City | 13 | 27 |
| João Pedro | Chelsea | 12 | 33 |
| Haaland | Man City | 9 | 33 |
⚡ Key Deadline Day Reminders
Deadline is TODAY at 5:30pm - do not leave it late
Brentford vs Chelsea locks first (Friday night) - if you want Schade or Rogers, act now
João Pedro injury - monitor before confirming Chelsea assets
Gabriel & Timber fitness - check updates before confirming Arsenal defenders
Schade's price at £6.1m will not hold - 284,000+ transfers in already this week
Haaland armband is automatic if you own him
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