{"id":1323229,"date":"2023-09-15T09:30:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T08:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1323229"},"modified":"2025-05-05T09:25:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T08:25:34","slug":"fpl-midfielders-gameweek-5-budget-differential-premium-tips-picks","status":"publish","type":"gaming","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/gaming\/fpl-midfielders-gameweek-5-budget-differential-premium-tips-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"FPL best midfielder picks: Gameweek 5 complete budget, differential and premium tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having the right midfielders in your FPL team can be the difference between glory and failure. We’ve crunched the numbers to identify the best picks ahead of Gameweek 5.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Among the higher point-scorers in FPL are the players who pull the strings from the middle of the park, whether they excel in making or scoring goals.<\/p>\n

Our FPL rating system — Squawka Score<\/em> — has been engineered to identify the best attacking midfielders in the Premier League, judging a player’s output per 90 minutes for a group of specifically selected stats.<\/p>\n

What is the Squawka Score?\u00a0You can learn more about how we devised our fantasy football ranking system here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you think you can beat our FPL boffins, you can\u00a0join the Squawka Challenge League here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Best FPL midfielders<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Top midfielder pick for Gameweek 5<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Best cheap midfielders for Gameweek 5<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Best midfielders with easy fixtures<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Best FPL Midfielders<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are the top 10 Premier League midfielders based on their FPL Squawka Score from the 2023 calendar year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Player<\/b><\/td>\nFPL <\/b>Squawka Score<\/b><\/td>\n23\/24 Team<\/b><\/td>\n23\/24 FPL Price<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mo Salah<\/td>\n80%<\/td>\nLiverpool<\/td>\n12.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solly March<\/td>\n80%<\/td>\nBrighton<\/td>\n6.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bruno Fernandes<\/td>\n80%<\/td>\nMan United<\/td>\n8.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phil Foden<\/td>\n77%<\/td>\nMan City<\/td>\n7.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bukayo Saka<\/td>\n76%<\/td>\nArsenal<\/td>\n8.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jack Grealish<\/td>\n75%<\/td>\nMan City<\/td>\n7.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bryan Mbeumo<\/td>\n75%<\/td>\nBrentford<\/td>\n6.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gabriel Martinelli<\/td>\n73%<\/td>\nArsenal<\/td>\n7.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
James Maddison<\/td>\n69%<\/td>\nSpurs<\/td>\n7.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eberechi Eze<\/td>\n68%<\/td>\nCrystal Palace<\/td>\n6.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>Top midfielder pick for Gameweek 5<\/b><\/h2>\n

Every week, we will bring you a Differential Duel<\/em> to highlight a player who both ranks well according to our Squawka Score system and isn\u2019t being picked by the vast majority of FPL managers.<\/p>\n

We will then crunch the numbers and pit the chosen differential against a comparable asset who is proving popular \u2014 it is then on you to choose your fighter.<\/p>\n

This week, we are comparing Liverpool’s Dominic Szoboszlai (4.5% ownership) and teammate, Luis Diaz (12.8%).<\/p>\n

You can net 0.7m in savings by switching from Diaz to Szoboszlai this week. The Hungarian midfielder has shown his ability since his big money move to Anfield this summer, matching his teammate for points, so far.<\/p>\n

With the saving in cash, coupled with the big differential in ownership, could a move of Liverpool midfielders set you apart in your mini-league?<\/p>\n

Here’s how their 2022\/23 stats compare on our Comparison Matrix<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Best cheap midfielders for Gameweek 5<\/b><\/h2>\n

We all want to load up on premium picks, but your \u00a3100million budget must always be in the back of your mind.<\/p>\n

This is where bargains come in handy to balance out your squad. Using our Squawka super computer, we have picked out some budget midfielders for consideration who fare best according to the key fantasy football metrics. Where a Squawka Score cannot be provided, players did not reach the minimum Premier League minutes threshold for the calendar year 2023. Scores will be available from Gameweek 6.<\/p>\n

The best 4.5 picks for 23\/24 FPL<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Sa\u0161a Luki\u0107, Fulham (10%)<\/li>\n
  2. Elliot Anderson, Newcastle (N\/A)<\/li>\n
  3. Marvelous Nakamba, Luton (N\/A)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    The best 5.0 picks for 23\/24 FPL<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Jacob Murphy, Newcastle (64%)<\/li>\n
    2. Alejandro Garnacho, Man United (54%)<\/li>\n
    3. Harvey Elliott, Liverpool (47%)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      The best 5.5 picks for 23\/24 FPL<\/b><\/p>\n

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      1. Leon Bailey, Aston Villa (50%)<\/li>\n
      2. Willian, Fulham (48%)<\/li>\n
      3. Pedro Neto, Wolves (47%)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        The best 6.0 picks for 23\/24 FPL<\/b><\/p>\n

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        1. Sa\u00efd Benrahma, West Ham (60%)<\/li>\n
        2. Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool (55%)<\/li>\n
        3. Dwight McNeil, Everton (50%)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          \u00a0<\/a>Best midfielders with easy fixtures<\/b><\/h2>\n

          Is your midfield almost set and ready to go? Hold fire for a moment — we have only more factor for you to consider before submitting your team.<\/p>\n

          Below, using our Squawka Score system and the FPL\u2019s official Fixture Difficulty Rating (FDR), we have the identified the top selections from each of the Premier League clubs deemed to have an ‘easy’ fixture in Gameweek 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Team<\/b><\/td>\nTop pick<\/b><\/td>\nFPL <\/b>Squawka Score<\/b><\/td>\n23\/24 FPL Price<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Arsenal<\/td>\nBukayo Saka<\/td>\n76%<\/td>\n8.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Aston Villa<\/td>\nLeon Bailey<\/td>\n50%<\/td>\n5.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Burnley<\/td>\nLuca Koleosho*<\/td>\n—<\/td>\n5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Chelsea<\/span><\/td>\nRaheem Sterling<\/td>\n59%<\/td>\n7.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Fulham<\/span><\/td>\nWillian<\/td>\n48%<\/td>\n5.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Liverpool<\/span><\/td>\nMo Salah<\/td>\n80%<\/td>\n12.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Luton<\/span><\/td>\nTahith Chong*<\/td>\n—<\/td>\n5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Nottingham Forest<\/span><\/td>\nMorgan Gibbs-White<\/td>\n49%<\/td>\n5.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Spurs<\/span><\/td>\nJames Maddison<\/td>\n69%<\/td>\n7.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
          *Does not qualify for a Squawka Score until GW6 as he did not feature in the Premier League last season.<\/em><\/div>\n
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