City v Arsenal: FPL Gameweek 5 Scout Report

The Scout’s verdict is in for Gameweek 5 of Fantasy Premier League as Manchester City host Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola’s side welcome the Gunners to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 22 September, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 (UK).

It represents the first heavyweight clash between the sides this season as we aim to extend our 100% start to the league term to five straight matches.

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Mikel Arteta’s side, however, are also yet to taste defeat in 2024/25 having won three of their assignments and drawing two.

It all points to another enthralling occasion in Manchester and the Scout has delivered his FPL advice ahead of Saturday 21 September’s 11:00 (UK) deadline below.

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Erling Haaland (£15.2m) has scored nine goals in the opening four Premier League matches resulting in the forward being transferred in by over 191,000 managers ahead of the Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 5 deadline.

This season, the Norwegian ace has registered 20 shots on goal with a shot conversion rate of 45%.

Of these 20 shots, 18 have come from inside the box and eight have been classified as big chances.

The forward is averaging a goal every 40 minutes and his expected goal tally of 4.38 is the most of any player in the game.

With an ownership number still below 70% - Haaland looks an essential buy.

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ONE TO WATCH

Bukayo Saka (£10.0m) is Arsenal’s main threat. The midfielder has returned in every game so far this season. His 31 points make him the fourth highest scoring player and he is currently averaging 7.75 points per start.

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Elsewhere, Dominic Solanke (£7.5m) and Andy Robertson (£6.0m) are low-owned gems who have good potential in Gameweek 5.

Solanke has had five attempts on goal in two starts and faces a Brentford side who have conceded the most attempts on goal this season (27).

Robertson has created six chances this season and has supplied 21 crosses, tied first for defenders.