FPL Gameweek 5 Preview | The Green Arrow Podcast | Fantasy Premier League 2026/27

I scored 69 points, which is the worst 69 I've ever had, and my rank dropped to 750k.

That is an absolute orchestra of bad luck for Rich.

I scored 98 points with my Free Hit, moving my rank to 172k, by targeting high-scoring fixtures and avoiding Liverpool's blank.

The timing of the Free Hit was everything, striking gold in a high-scoring week.

Newcastle, Fulham, Coventry, and Everton have the best fixtures from Gameweek 5 to 10, while Liverpool's fixtures take a turn for the worse.

Newcastle's fixtures look good on paper, but they've been inconsistent and Hull are not pushovers. Fulham are not a write-off and have a good chance against United, followed by a run of favorable fixtures. Everton have good fixtures against Ipswich and Hull and are worth investing in for a short-term punch.

Man City have won four out of four and have good fixtures, but rotation and lineup uncertainty remain issues.

Arsenal are fixture-proof but face a tough test away to Brighton this week. Brighton's fixtures are tough, but players like Gross and De Gea are bargains and fixture-proof.

Alonzo said João Pedro might play this weekend despite being injured for Brazil.

It's too early to sell João Pedro; managers should wait to see if he plays and how he performs.

Selling João Pedro now could allow managers to bank a price drop and use the funds for a one-week punt.

Morgan Gibbs White is a massively underrated player, a talisman for Forest, and a pick-and-stick option for the season.

Gibbs White is a popular transfer target, but his price may rise, and he might lose out to other picks on a wildcard.

Forest have evolved under Glasner and have multiple attacking options, making Gibbs White a safe investment.

Calvert-Lewin is back on the menu and looks fit and strong, with a potential England call-up.

Mihajlovic is a top Defcon pick with attacking threat and should be on wildcard teams. Everton assets like Barry and Keiran Dewsby-Hall are good options for the Ipswich fixture.

Using a wildcard before the international break is daft due to potential injuries, fatigue, and rotation.

The international break will cause chaos with travel, fatigue, and potential injuries, making Gameweek 6 a better wildcard target.

The markets will go dead during the break, but managers should hope for chaos to gain an edge.

The AI Free Hit team targets high-minute players like Semenyo and Haaland, and Leeds' defense.

The AI team is good, but I would swap Bruno for Chirky or change the keeper for more attacking threat.

Liam Delap is my punt for Gameweek 5, as he's Forest's number nine and faces Coventry.

Delap or Barry are both good picks this week against Coventry or Ipswich.

Daniel Munoz is my punt, with low expected points but high potential for returns against Coventry.

Munoz is a superb pick this week, along with Williams.

Haaland is the top captain pick for Gameweek 5 against Sunderland.

Haaland is way out in front for captaincy; Gibbs White is too risky.

Man City are projected to score 2.54 goals and have a 47% clean sheet chance.

Newcastle and Forest also have strong goal and clean sheet projections.

I have only one transfer and a weak bench, considering a hit to bring in Gibbs White and Barry.

You could do O'Reilly to Tarkowski and Solis to Gibbs White for a manageable hit.

My team is rated 83%, and the AI suggests Solis to Gibbs White, but I'm hesitant due to the wildcard.

You should consider selling João Pedro to Wissa or Delap for a one-week punt.