We are here with our best Gameweek 5 FPL Midfielder Picks for this Week. Gameweek 5 presents FPL managers with several fascinating midfield options, with some of the Premier League's biggest stars facing fixtures that could produce huge fantasy returns. From Bruno Fernandes to Rayan Cherki, there are plenty of premium and mid-priced options worth considering.
However, one player in particular could be the Gameweek 5 differential capable of outperforming all the bigger names. Here are our five best midfielders to target this week.
1. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd) — £12.0m
Manchester United's form has been terrible as it stands, but that shouldn't necessarily discourage FPL managers from considering Bruno Fernandes.
Strictly from an FPL perspective, Fulham are exactly the type of opponent against whom Fernandes can produce a huge haul. Their defence has looked vulnerable, and United should have opportunities to create chances despite their own struggles.
Fernandes is also the kind of player who tends to take responsibility when Manchester United are at their lowest. Whether through penalties, set pieces, key passes or getting into goalscoring positions himself, he remains the player most likely to produce something when United desperately need it.
At £12.0m, he is certainly an expensive investment, but his involvement in almost everything positive United create makes him a fascinating option for Gameweek 5.
2. Rayan Cherki (Man City) — £7.8m
Rayan Cherki could be one of the most appealing mid-priced midfielders this week.
With Phil Foden suspended for several games, Cherki looks set to become a nailed-on starter for Manchester City in the short term. That is a massive boost for his FPL prospects, particularly considering the quality of the players around him.
Even better, City face Sunderland at home, which is arguably one of the fixtures you want to target when selecting their attacking players.
Cherki has also started the campaign brilliantly, averaging one goal contribution per game so far this season. At just £7.8m, a player with regular minutes in an elite attacking team and that level of production is extremely difficult to ignore.
3. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) — £9.7m
Cole Palmer has a difficult fixture on paper this week as Chelsea travel to face Brentford.
In fact, we have predicted Brentford to potentially win the game, making Palmer a slightly riskier selection than usual. But this could also be precisely the type of match where Chelsea's main man needs to step up.
Palmer remains the player most capable of producing something out of nothing for Chelsea. Even if the Blues fail to collect three points, the England international can still deliver an FPL return through a goal, assist or involvement in Chelsea's attacking moves.
For managers who already own him, there is certainly no reason to panic. And for those considering him, his individual quality means he remains capable of rewarding the investment even in a tricky fixture.
4. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) — £9.5m
Arsenal are in unstoppable form, making their attacking players extremely attractive FPL options.
Bukayo Saka is arguably one of the safest picks from the Gunners, and his £9.5m price tag makes him particularly interesting when compared with some of the more expensive premium midfielders.
Arsenal face Brighton this week, and that is a fixture worth targeting. Brighton's ultra-attacking approach can leave plenty of space for opponents to exploit, particularly against a team with Arsenal's attacking quality.
Saka has also made an impressive start to the season and boasts a strong personal record against Brighton, registering seven goal contributions in 12 Premier League appearances against the Seagulls.
With Arsenal flying, Saka looks like one of the standout midfield options for Gameweek 5.
5. Morgan Gibbs-White (Nott'm Forest) — £8.0m
If you are looking for a player who could explode in Gameweek 5, Morgan Gibbs-White might be the one.
In our opinion, he is an essential consideration for this Gameweek, as this could be one of those rare occasions where Gibbs-White outscores every superstar midfielder mentioned above.
The reason is simple: Coventry are currently struggling badly and sit as the worst team in the league, while Nottingham Forest have the enormous advantage of playing at home.
Forest should have plenty of opportunities to attack, and Gibbs-White is exactly the kind of player who can benefit when his team dominates possession and territory. Whether through goals, assists or bonus points, he has the potential to produce a huge FPL haul.
At £8.0m, he could represent one of the best value picks of the entire Gameweek.
Final Verdict
There are plenty of excellent midfield options for Gameweek 5, but Morgan Gibbs-White stands out as our favourite differential, while Saka and Cherki offer particularly attractive combinations of form, fixtures and attacking potential.
Fernandes and Palmer remain capable of delivering despite their respective teams' difficult circumstances, making this a fascinating week for FPL midfield selections.
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