FPL tips: Captain Chelsea's Marcos Alonso and watch out for Romelu Lukaku

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  • Each week, Sport360 will bring you tips for the English Premier League’s official fantasy football game. Fancy pitting your wits against us? You can join “Sport360 Fans League” using the code 2326997-532303.

    The domestic football action returns to screens following the international break and that’s music to the ears of Fantasy Premier League managers.

    Of course, the action over the last couple of weeks has given several managers plenty to mull over while the fitness of a few assets are in doubt as well.

    Here’s a few tips to help guide you through the murky waters of Gameweek five.

    CAPTAIN – MARCOS ALONSO | CHELSEA | 6.8M

    Handing the captain’s armband to a defender will always be a bold move but thanks to Marcos Alonso, it will no longer bring your sanity into question.

    The Chelsea left-back is currently the game’s highest-scoring player this season with 44 points after the opening four weeks, including three double-figure hauls.

    Alonso may be listed as a defender but shouldn’t be viewed as such. Think of him as a mid-price midfielder in form. He’s like a Riyad Mahrez of three seasons ago but better thanks to his eligibility for clean sheet points and the fact that he plays in a top six side.

    The Spaniard’s five assists, one goal and two clean sheets has silenced pundits who questioned his effectiveness under Maurizio Sarri. With the visit of relegation favourites Cardiff City to come, Alonso should continue his scintillating form at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

    He’s set to be a differential captain pick as well so the move, although not without risk, could pay off in a big way.

    Marcos Alonso

    Marcos Alonso

    ALTERNATIVES

    SERGIO AGUERO (11.3m) will most likely be the top choice for the captaincy this week and is the way to go if you prefer a more conservative approach. The Argentine should’ve picked up more than just the one assist in GW4 having had chances to add to his hat-trick against Huddersfield. Fulham travel to the Etihad this weekend having conceded nine goals already. Only Huddersfield and West Ham (10) have conceded more.

    EDEN HAZARD (10.7m) returned to the starting XI prior to the international break and has looked sharp at the start of the season. He’s delivered attacking returns in each of the gameweeks so far with two goals and two assists to his name. The Belgian should run the show against Cardiff. The only question is whether he’ll convert his in-game influence into double-figure fantasy points.

    BOLD CHOICE

    CALLUM WILSON (6.2m) has two goals and three assists so far but should have more. The Bournemouth striker has had more shots inside the box (14) and big chances (7) than any other player this season. Eddie Howe’s side will continue to create chances for him as Leicester visit this weekend and he could deliver again, maybe in a big way if he can be more clinical.

    Callum Wilson

    Callum Wilson

    TWO TO WATCH

    ROMELU LUKAKU  | MANCHESTER UNITED | 11.0M

    Luke Shaw – who will most likely miss out this weekend through injury – is the only Manchester United player who has proved a worthwhile FPL asset so far this season. However, that could quickly change with Romelu Lukaku showing signs of life. The big Belgian impressed with a brace away to Burnley in GW4 when he really should’ve had a hat-trick. United have a good run of fixtures now and with an ownership of just eight per cent, Lukaku could pay dividends.

    Romelu Lukaku

    Romelu Lukaku

    JAMES MADDISON | LEICESTER CITY | 6.6M

    James Maddison has mustered a goal and assist four games into his maiden campaign with Leicester City. The attacking midfielder is at the core of the Foxes’ play in the final third. Claude Puel’s side have a favourable swing in fixtures now, beginning with a trip to Bournemouth.

    Ryan Bennett (l)

    Ryan Bennett (l)

    TWO TO AVOID

    MARKO ARNAUTOVIC | WEST HAM | 7.0M

    With goals against Bournemouth and Arsenal, Marko Arnautovic seems to have picked up from where he left off last season. However, with West Ham still finding their feet under Manuel Pellegrini, the likes of Wilson (6.2m), Aleksandar Mitrovic (6.7m) and Wilfried Zaha (7.0m) look like more appealing options. Meanwhile, the Hammers embark on a tough run, facing Chelsea, United and Tottenham in the next five weeks.

    Marko Arnautovic

    Marko Arnautovic

    BERNARDO SILVA | MANCHESTER CITY | 7.5M

    Following a fine goal in the opening week, Bernardo Silva has struggled to deliver for his FPL owners. Even with Kevin De Bruyne’s injury, he faces stiff competition from David Silva, Fernandinho, Ilkay Gundogan and Mahrez. He was dropped to the bench against Newcastle and played as a right wing-back in GW2. David Silva (8.5m) or Raheem Sterling (11m) are better options while Gundogan offers greater value as well at just 5.5m.

    Bernardo Silva

    Bernardo Silva

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