the Premier League and there is a risk of missing out on some significant opportunities in both Fantasy Premier League and your local selected competition.
We're here to provide both, although in a succinct manner.
So, this week, who should you captain? Oh my goodness, that's tough.
It's difficult to choose the games because there are so many deep plays.
Here is the midweek schedule for the Premier League. FPL picks, our three authors' field projections, and
When Raheem Sterling scored a brace in Week 4, we advised thinking about making him your FPL captain. Despite neither scoring nor providing an assist, Mohamed Salah shouldn't be viewed as a failure because Liverpool scored nine goals despite his several opportunities. Toney Ivan Not our best day because Everton's defense was strong enough.
It was successful in getting William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli, and we continue to think Kieran Trippier and Neco Williams will be long-term additions. Leon Bailey is still up for debate.
Captains: The toughest games take place throughout the week, especially when the top teams are at home (Man City vs. Forest, Arsenal vs. Villa). It's not as simple as Erling Haaland and Gabriel Jesus starting or banking on Mohamed Salah vs. Newcastle (Salah went 90 vs. Bournemouth despite it being a 9-0 win, and Jurgen Klopp has made furious assertions about player safety). This early in the season, there is rotation uncertainty.
Look at the players that went 90 minutes in the brutal Fulham test and at Arsenal against Villa's troubled defense. Jesus was 88 when most of his major assailants were. Eddie Nketiah at 6.7 might be an excellent candidate for a one-and-done right now.
Richarlison has a poor track record against West Ham, but he hasn't always played for the more talented team. Even with Tottenham away, he might be one.
Suppose you support a Leeds man or hold Rodrigo outside of the big boys. Given Everton's lack of defensive depth and their upcoming two matches, this might be the ideal time to use one.
Transfers: If you're thinking about switching up the goalie, Nick Pope (5.0), Robert Sanchez (4.6), and David De Gea (4.9) seem like wise additions (Yes, even with Martin Dubravka potentially arriving at Old Trafford).
I think Marcus Rashford is fine at 6.3. At 4.7, William Saliba is still a pickup. Pascal Gross should also be added to your watchlist if Brighton doesn't sign a quality finisher and he retains his offensive role. He is currently in fine form.
Premier League selections standings following Week 4 on PST
Getting a "W" in selects isn't that simple because winning depends on getting the right outcome (win, defeat, or tie).
After a sluggish start to the season, JPW declared: "The man behind JPW's Picks for so many years still has the touch."
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JPW 7-3
Andy 6-4
Nick 6-4
22–18 Nick Mendola
20-20 Andy Edwards
ages 18 to 21 Joe Prince-Wright
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Odds: Brentford (+250) at Crystal Palace (+110) | Draw (+230)
Start time: 2:30 p.m. ET Tuesday
Watch live on Peacock Premium TV.
JPW: Palace 2-2. Brentford
Palace: 2-2. Andy Brentford
Nick reports Palace 2-1 Brentford.
Brighton (+125) at Fulham (+220) | Draw (+225)
Start time: 2:30 p.m. ET Tuesday:
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JPW: Brighton ties Fulham 1-1.
Fulham versus Brighton, a tie.
Nick: Brighton defeats Fulham.
Southampton (+400 to beat Chelsea (-155) | Draw (+300) are the odds.
Start: 2:45 p.m. ET Tuesday
Watch live on Peacock Premium TV.
Saints 1-3, JPW Chelsea
Saints 1-2, per Andy Chelsea
Saints 0–3 (Nick) Chelsea
Leeds (+110) vs. Everton (+240) | Draw (+250) are the odds.
Tuesday, 3 p.m. ET, kickoff
TV/Stream: LIVE STREAM USA Network
Leeds ties Everton in JPW
Leeds defeated Everton 1-0.
Nick: Leeds defeated Everton 2-1.
Wolves (+110) at AFC Bournemouth (+250) | Draw (+230)
Start time: 2:30 p.m. ET Wednesday
Watch live on Peacock Premium TV.
JPW: Wolves 2-1 Bournemouth
Andy: Wolves 0–0 Bournemouth
Nick: Wolves 1-2 Bournemouth
Odds: Aston Villa (+575) at Arsenal (-221) | Draw (+350)
Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET, the kickoff
TV/Stream: Peacock Premium offers live streaming.
JPW: Arsenal 3-0 Villa.
Andy: Villa 2-1 Arsenal
Nick: Villa 3–1 Arsenal
Nottingham Forest (+2500) at Man City (-1250) | Draw (+1000) are the odds.
Start time: 2:30 p.m. ET Wednesday
Watch live on Peacock Premium TV.
JPW: Forest 4–1 Man City
Andy: Forest 2-1 Man City
Nick: City up 2-0. Forest
Tottenham Hotspur versus West Ham
West Ham (+260) at Spurs (-105) | Draw (+270) are the odds.
Wednesday, 2:45 p.m. ET, kickoff
Watch live on Peacock Premium TV.
JPW: Spurs 1-2 West Ham
Andy: Spurs 1-2 West Ham
Nick: Spurs 1-3 West Ham
Newcastle (+900) at Liverpool (-375) and a draw (+475) are the odds.
3 p.m. ET Wednesday kickoff
TV/Stream: LIVE STREAM USA Network
JPW: Liverpool defeats Newcastle 2-1.
Andy: 2-0 for Liverpool Newcastle
Liverpool defeated Newcastle, 3-1.
Leicester City (+230) at Man Utd (+105) and a Draw (+270) are the odds.
Thursday's game time is 3 p.m. ET.
TV/Stream: LIVE STREAM USA Network
JPW: Leicester tied 1–1 Man Utd.
Andy: 2-2 for Leicester Man Utd.
Nick: 1-2 for Leicester Man Utd.
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