Scout Squad

The Scout Squad’s best players for FPL Gameweek 5

The Scout Squad is a weekly article in which our regular panelists attempt to pick out the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) options for the upcoming Gameweek.

This is a precursor to the Scout Picks, which will arrive ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Our in-house team of Sam, Marc, Tom and Neale have each been explaining their notable Gameweek 5 inclusions and omissions in the article below.

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The focus is only on the upcoming Gameweek with the Scout Squad, so there’s no medium-term planning involved.

The players who get the most votes are much more likely to make the Scout Picks, although the final XI can’t exceed £83.0m. Occasionally, therefore, cheaper alternatives have to be found.

Each of our writers must meet the following requirements for this feature:

  • At least one sub-£5.0m goalkeeper
  • At least one sub-£5.0m defender
  • At least one sub-£6.0m midfielder
  • At least one sub-£7.0m forward
  • No more than three players from the same club

SCOUT SQUAD: BEST FPL PLAYERS FOR GAMEWEEK 5

 

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  1. DIMITRIS
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    I need some help guys. Any suggestion is appreciated.
    What would be the best move:
    A) Mitoma to Morgan Gibbs-White (is nice to rotate when NF has good fixtures)
    B) Mitoma to Almiron
    C) Rashford to Son
    D) Bruno to Son
    E) something else?
    F) do nothing

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      A sounds good, but can see Brighton scoring at least 2 against Utd

      1. DIMITRIS
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        I could se them also do that, but I can also see a dull game where MU plays to carefully and waits for an opening while Brighton might try to do something more, but ultimately fail against well set MU which wont commit naively to attack.

    2. Scalper
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I laughed at A. (Sorry)

      Out of those, D

      1. DIMITRIS
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Well I need to look somewhere for a differential. Forrest will survive this year without a problem. They are not that bad, and he is basically to them as Maddison is for Spurs. It frustrates me to have almost the same team as 90% of the people which play this game seriously only to be f*cked when 1 or MAX 2 players which differ from team to team brings steadily difference to the others ( like when Mbuemo scores a penalty whereas Mitoma misses 2 sitters and leaves me stranded).

        1. Scalper
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Regardless of differential, Forest are not attacking. If you want a differential, pick an attacking side. With manutds wingers missing, maybe garnacho is a good option. Even martinelli as people have largely sold him.

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      d

      1. DIMITRIS
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Cheers

  2. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Already own Maddison. Better combo from:
    A) Salah Sterling Diaby
    B) Son Diaz Saka +1.0m

    1. Scalper
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      B

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      B

    3. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      B

    4. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Not what you asked for…. How’s California treating you? Assuming you are still here

      1. Scalper
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Sir, this is a Wendy’s

        1. NorCal Villan
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Awesome! I’ll take a double STFU and an order of GFY 😎

          1. Scalper
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 2 months ago

            I DONT GET PAID ENOUGH TO WORK HERE AND BE TALKED TO LIKE THAT

      2. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Just seen this!

        I’ve actually moved to London now since graduating in June 🙂

        1. NorCal Villan
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Well you were barely here at all 😎

          Congratulations, hope your time here was a blast

  3. Moneymar
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Colwill to Udogie for free? Have Chilwell

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Can you bench Udogie twice after next match?

      1. Moneymar
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Yes, i’ll play Estu, Saliba and Chilwell on a 3-5-2

    2. Woutiraldi
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Yes

  4. Messiah1010
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Please help guys.
    A) foden, Gabriel> Son, Anderson -4
    B) foden, Onana> Son, Areola -4
    C) Gusto> Udogie free
    A and B is only way to afford Son, I have madission already. Thanks

    1. Woutiraldi
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      C

    2. One Man
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      C.

    3. Messiah1010
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Thank you guys.

  5. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    A.Rashford to Son or
    B. Eze/Sterling to maddison
    Help . Which one?

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Both? I'd get Son first though.

  6. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Who to play ?
    A- Estubnian MUN (A)
    B- Rúben WHU (A)

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I am starting Gvardiol over Estu.

    2. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Likewise - I’m starting Gvardiol over Estupiñan

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Cheers

  7. Bobby Digital
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Tempted to go Odegaard over Saka on my WC. Good idea?

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't. Øde hasn't been showing enough from open play and Saka took last pen. However, if Saka is not fit, it's another story.

    2. thegame983
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      odegaard is a great option. I'd have him ahead of utd assets.

    3. Snake Juice
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I want both going forward

  8. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    which one is the best bet:

    Pedro to Alvarez or Awoniyi

    or get Son in regardless?

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Awoniyiiii and Son for -4

    2. Øgaard it's Haa…
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Am getting Awoniyi for either Pedro or Mubama. Have decided against the fancy pants Nunez & Jesus. 🙂 Have 3x City.

  9. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Who would you sell first out of

    Baldock
    Pickford

    Any ideas would be appreciated

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I would probably rage transfer both out 😉

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Depends on your other players, so impossible to answer not knowing your team.

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Baldock
      Injured and if Bogle plays well, may not get his place back straightaway

  10. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Who to get ?
    A- Sterling
    B- Awoniyiiii

    1. Winnerr
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 2 months ago

      a

  11. One Man
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    WC Team going for broke

    Pope (Areola)
    Schar/Udogie/Colwell/Cash (Andersen)
    Salah/Son(C)/Maddison/Diaby (Gilmore)
    Haaland/Awoniyi (Morris)

    All feedback appreciated

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Perfect

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Nothing wrong with this squad. Perhaps another Newcastle defender over Andersen. Son can become Saka for 2 weeks too if all other things good

    3. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Type of team that makes me want to wildcard!!

      1. One Man
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Thanks guys.

    4. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Probably the best WC team I’ve seen on here, brilliant work

    5. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      bell maybe more nailed than andersen?
      why 4.9 on gilmour?
      also not sure about pope. if I had to be picky.

      good team though gl

      1. One Man
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        I agree about Bell. Who instead of Gilmore ? Elanga?

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          you already have a strong bench with morris, I would go cheap 4.5. could possibly get mbeumo instead of diaby? just a suggestion, diaby is a good option too 🙂

    6. rozzo
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Wheres your money gone?

      I've got a similar team, 352 with Saka instead of Gilmour and Archer, Turner and a 4.0 instead of Morris, Pope and Andersen

      Doesn't have to be Saka, could be Rashford, Bruno, Eze, Mbeumo, Bowen, Odegaard, Martinelli, Mitoma, Ward Prowse, Sterling, Foden, Almiron etc

      Point stands that a 5th mid will score more points than Colwill, possibly double his points

  12. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    For this GW only pick one to get
    A- Andreas
    B- Sterling
    C- Diaby

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      A

    2. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Oooooo that’s difficult all could do well!

      My personal preference but I could be way off the mark

      A 30
      B 30
      C 40

      But again - tough one!

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Cheérs

  13. MannionUK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    1 FT.

    Thinking Mitoma to Maddison?

    Johnstone
    Chilwell, Udogie, Gvardiol
    Fernandez, Saka, Rashford, Sterling, Mitoma
    Haaland, Jackson

    Areola, Estupinan, Kabore, Mubama

  14. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    I’m tempted by son, easy get too but tbh shu aren’t got to give loads of room to run into, no high line, more likely to concede from the wings or in set pieces

    After shu it’s Arsenal pool, not sure I want the double up with madds

    Am I talking myself out or making rational points, idk anymore

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I’d get whoever is good in the air, we are terrible at defending crosses and corners lol

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Kane? There is one issue...

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      What defense would you be happy with? High line or not? You sound like a woman who isn't happy with anything 😉

  15. sentz05
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Who is the most nailed City defender?

    1. N00B
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Dias

    2. sentz05
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Can’t afford him - second

      1. Nuka Girl
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Think that's your lot I'm afraid.

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Rodri

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        sorry didnt see the defender part lol, disregard comment

  16. N00B
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    If Botman will be fit, which combo will you play this week?

    A) Estupinan and Mbeumo
    B) Schar and Joao Pedro
    C) Estupinan and Joao Pedro

  17. Charlie Price
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

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    All welcome. Thank you.

  18. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    a ederson or alisson?
    b diaby on 352 or awoniyi in 343?

    thanks a lot 🙂

    1. Øgaard it's Haa…
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Alisson & Awoniyi

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        cheers

  19. zensum
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Down to the last few options:
    A) choose one
    1-Romero
    2–Udogie

    B) choose one
    1-Willy Boly
    2-Serge Aurier

    Kindly help to select one from each option n appreciate your reasons too.

    Thk you.

    1. N00B
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Udogie and Boly. I think Aurier will lose his spot because they have many right-backs.

    2. Øgaard it's Haa…
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      A-2
      B-2
      Both the form players, just.

    3. Nuka Girl
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      2-2

    4. zensum
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Thank you all

  20. Saka Punch
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    A) Odegaard -> Son
    B) Save this week and do Odegaard -> Mbeumo next week

    Thanks!

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      b

  21. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Who to get as a differential pick
    A- Andreas
    B- Awoniyiiii

    1. Øgaard it's Haa…
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Think/hope Awoniyi outscores Andreas lower EO.

  22. Pilgrim62
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Diaz or Mitoma for Maddison ?

  23. United10
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Martinelli to Son on -4? Already have Maddison and Saka

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Not for a -4 if you already have Maddo

  24. janlu0
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Which 2 to bench?
    A Saliba v EVE
    B Gusto v BOU
    C Andersen v FUL
    D Estu v MUN
    E Romero v SHU

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      B and C

  25. Bobby Digital
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Andersen or Burn?

  26. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Would you do the below move if you already had Maddison?

    a) Foden > Son

    1. Øgaard it's Haa…
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      No

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      No

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Nope

    4. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Thanks.

    5. Scalper
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Negative. Look at their next 3 fixtures

      Foden - whu, NFO, wol

      Son - SHU, ars, LIV

      Foden will likely outscore son over the next 3

    6. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Lateriser suggesting Foden to Son could work if Grealish is out: https://x.com/lateriser12/status/1702359436663427495?s=61&t=ggrrdkNKueMJvGiLnpalxg

      1. Øgaard it's Haa…
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Eh?!

  27. Nightf0x
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Turner (onana)
    Chilwel gvardiol cash (colwil estu)
    Jota saka rash madds diaby
    Haland jackson (pedro)

    Which?

    A) g2g, roll ft
    B) jota pedro -4 to mbeumo alvarez/ferguson
    C) jota to mbeumo

  28. jbenny1107
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Saka Rashford Mbeumo Sterling Mitoma
    Haaland Watkins (Mubama)

    Would you:

    (1) Mitoma to Maddison for free
    (2) Mitoma and Saka or Rashford to Maddison and Son -4
    (3) Mitoma/Sterling/Watkins to Maddison/Son/Alvarez -8

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      1

    2. Øgaard it's Haa…
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      1

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      1

  29. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    Any changes needed?

    Turner
    Gvardiol, Udogie, Gusto
    Mitoma, Rash, Saka, Salah, Enzo
    Haaland, J.Alvarez

    Pickford, Wissa,Estup, Kabore

    1FT, 1.0M ITB

    Thoughts?

    1. Nuka Girl
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Maybe keep for 2FT next week. Can sort out the Enzo/Wissa issue. Maybe upgrade 1 to not have to bench.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 2 months ago

        Was thinking Rash > Son?

        1. Nuka Girl
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 2 months ago

          Yep. Short term gains could be good.

    2. Fellaini's Fro
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      I think I'd have Estupinan in over gusto

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Could also pull WC chip lol?

    4. Øgaard it's Haa…
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      Roll and sort GK + whatever issue in GW6.

    5. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 2 months ago

      thanks for comments all 🙂

  30. Bob B
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 2 months ago

    In FPL draft, which would be your priority?

    A. Beto to replace Joao Pedro
    B. Dunk to replace Gusto