The Scout’s FPL Gameweek 5 transfer radar

The Scout has identified four players expected to perform well in Gameweek 5 of the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League, aiming to help managers gain an advantage. Joao Pedro, the most-selected player in FPL with over two-thirds ownership, has recorded five attacking returns in the last three Gameweeks and ranks joint-fourth overall with 33 points. With Chelsea facing three teams yet to keep a clean sheet—Brighton, Manchester United, and Nottingham Forest—and a favorable fixture run from Gameweek 9, he remains a strong option.

Brighton's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly on their right flank where they have conceded 19 chances (16 more than the left), enhance the appeal of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Simons. Operating down Brighton's right channel, Simons started his Premier League career strongly with an assist in Gameweek 4. With a favorable fixture run ahead—none of Tottenham's next seven matches score above three in the Fixture Difficulty Rankings—and only 2% ownership, he offers a differential advantage.

Nottingham Forest, under new manager Ange Postecoglou, have two favorable fixtures to kickstart their season after a tough Gameweek 4 match against Arsenal. Their upcoming opponent, Burnley, ranks 18th in Expected Goals (xG) and has league-low totals of 30 goal attempts and 17 shots in the box, suggesting potential for Forest players to capitalize.