Fantasy Premier League 2017-18: Players to pick for Gameweek 5

Midfielders

The Belgian will be ready for Arsenal this weekend

8. Eden Hazard: Differential + Long Term

With a pick percentage of roughly 2.5%, not many people have banked on the Belgium who will be starting his first game this week against London rivals Arsenal. Hazard with his quick feet and silky dribbling ability has always been a difficult player to mark. The Belgian has performed wonderfully when the occasion calls for it and the Blues will be banking on the duo of Hazard and Morata.

Chelsea play Arsenal at Stamford Bridge and go into the match with their confidence high, after a dominating win in the Champions League. Wenger and his men have historically struggled to defeat Chelsea away from home and the chances of coming away with a win look unlikely.

7. Mohamed Salah: Long Term

Salah has also been in exquisite form since the start of the season. The Egyptian has been able to torment Premier League defences with his burst of speed. Despite not being very clinical when it comes to finishing, he has scored twice over the last 4 games. Salah has also been an able creator with 2 assists in the same duration.

With a home game against Burnley, Liverpool will fire on all cylinders to give their supporters a match worth watching. The Reds will definitely miss Sadio Mane but should have an easy time, on the whole, getting all 3 points away from the Clarets.

6. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting: Differential + Long Term

Choupo-Moting could be a good punt

The former Schalke man has had a great start at his new club and had an impact on the game both against Arsenal and Manchester United. Stoke this season seem a more attacking team than ever before and Moting comes to the next game, in form, after a brace against Manchester United.

Stoke travel away to Newcastle United, who seem to be getting better after quite a dismal start to the season. The Potters have a positive fixture difficulty rating(FDR) and have just 3 fixtures with a rating of more than 2 in their next 10 games.

5. Aaron Mooy - Short Term

A heavy strike force will force a compromise in midfield, and midfielder Aaron Mooy is an appropriate selection for the last spot in the midfield. The Australian has been a key figure for Huddersfield Town and is another promising budget option. Mooy has scored once and assisted as many in the 4 games that he has played.

Huddersfield host Leicester City, who have conceded 8 goals in 4 games. The Foxes have not been stable defensively and Mooy could benefit from this.