FPL 2025/26 GW5: Five players to sell or avoid in your Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 5 team

With Gameweek 5 on the horizon, it’s just as important to offload players who are struggling for minutes, form, or facing rotation risks, writes FPL expert Blake Hurst.

This week’s Fantasy Premier League sell list focuses on five players who carry too much risk or lack the returns needed at this stage.

Freeing up funds and squad spots by cutting these options can help you invest smarter and maintain momentum as the season builds.

Knowing when to sell is key to staying competitive – and these choices make that easier for you.

Richarlison faces stiff competition for minutes with Dominic Solanke, Randal Kolo Muani and even Mathys Tel, who started up front in Gameweek 4.

If the Brazil international was nailed on, he’d be a solid FPL asset thanks to his proven goal threat. However, the current rotation risks make him a risky pick, especially when there are more consistent options available this early in the season.

For managers looking to avoid unnecessary headaches, it’s sensible to look elsewhere for attacking returns unless Richarlison’s place becomes more secure.