Did You Check FPL Challenge Team Gameweek 5?

Every week in Fantasy Premier League, there’s always something new to keep us hooked. But this season, the FPL Challenge has taken things to a whole new level. If you haven’t checked your FPL Challenge Team for Gameweek 5 yet, trust me, you might be missing out on some big points. Take a look at our free Points Predictor Tool to make sure you don't miss out on any points. Gameweek 5 comes with a twist that makes it extra fun: players from Liverpool and Everton get double points in the challenge because of the Merseyside derby. That changes everything about how we pick our six-a-side squads. You can still choose stars from other fixtures, but with the bonus on offer, it feels almost criminal not to lean heavily on those two clubs.

The FPL Challenge Format for GW5

For anyone who hasn’t dived into it yet, the FPL Challenge is a spin-off from the regular Fantasy Premier League. Instead of managing a 15-man squad over the long haul, you’re picking a fresh six-player lineup every week with unlimited budget. The catch is, you have to navigate the special rules set for that particular Gameweek. In GW5, that rule is all about the Merseyside derby. That means every tackle, clean sheet, goal, or assist from Liverpool and Everton players can count double. It’s basically a golden ticket if you pick the right guys.

Building My FPL Challenge Team for GW5

So, how do you even set up a squad when the stakes are this tilted? I’ll walk you through my thought process.

Goalkeeper: I’m torn between Alisson and Jordan Pickford. Alisson is the safer choice because Liverpool’s defense looks sharp, but one of the best FPL goalkeepers Pickford could rack up save points if Everton are under pressure. For my FPL Challenge Team, I’m going with Alisson.

Defenders: Virgil van Dijk is a no-brainer. He’s dominant in the air, dangerous on set-pieces, and his clean sheet odds are high. On the Everton side, James Tarkowski feels like the smartest pick. He’s the kind of player who racks up clearances and blocks, which really matter in this format.

Midfielders: This is where it gets juicy. Mohamed Salah simply cannot be ignored. He’s already delivering consistent returns in the Premier League this season, and double points in a derby? Sign me up. Cody Gakpo is another solid shout. He’s been in good form, linking up play well, and could pop up with a goal. From Everton, Abdoulaye Doucouré is a sneaky value pick. He gets forward often and has already been involved in a couple of key attacking moves this season.

Forwards: You could gamble here. While Alexander Isak is tempting, he’s a bit rotation-prone, so I might spread risk and pick a forward from another fixture, like Joao Pedro, who has looked lively for Chelsea. Still, if Isak starts, the upside is massive.

My Captain Choice

No surprises here: Salah wears the armband. With the form he’s in and the derby double bonus, Salah feels like the safest path to a big haul in the

FPL Challenge.

What to Watch Out For

The Merseyside derby is always unpredictable. Liverpool are the favorites, but Everton can frustrate them. Rotation is another concern, especially with European fixtures crowding the schedule. I’ll definitely be double-checking the team news before locking in my FPL Challenge Team. Also, while it’s tempting to stack your squad full of Liverpool and Everton players, it’s smart to balance things out. If the derby ends up cagey or goalless, you’ll want some insurance from players in other fixtures.

Final Thoughts

The FPL Challenge is the perfect way to shake up Fantasy Premier League and keep every weekend exciting. Gameweek 5 fixtures make it all about the Merseyside derby, and I can’t wait to see how it plays out. My FPL Challenge Team is locked with Salah, van Dijk, Tarkowski, and a couple of calculated risks sprinkled in. So if you haven’t sorted yours yet, do it now; this is one week you really don’t want to leave points on the table.