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FPL Gameweek 5 captain picks highlight top performers for managers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:16 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

FPL Gameweek 5 captain picks highlight top performers for managers

Summary

As Gameweek 5 of the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League approaches, managers face key captaincy decisions. Favorable home fixtures and in-form players, such as Erling Haaland and Morgan Gibbs-White, provide valuable options. Haaland is expected to exploit Sunderland’s defense, while Gibbs-White leads Nottingham Forest against bottom-ranked Coventry City. Joško Gvardiol of Manchester City offers a unique captaincy choice due to his strong recent performances. Managers may also consider Dominic Calvert-Lewin after his goal and assist in the previous match. These selections aim to boost rankings ahead of the weekend games.

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Status Watch

•Erling Haaland faces Sunderland at home for Gameweek 5.
•Morgan Gibbs-White plays against winless Coventry City.
•Joško Gvardiol offers a differential captaincy option.
•Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored last week ahead of facing Crystal Palace.
•Gameweek 5 kicks off with multiple favorable fixtures for key players.

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Handing out the captain’s armband in Fantasy Premier League is the ultimate rank-defining decision every manager faces. As we prepare for Gameweek 5 of the 2026/27 season, favorable home fixtures and in-form attackers present a wide array of high-ceiling options. Whether you want to play it safe with heavily owned heavyweights or pivot toward an […]
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