Members August 1

KPI Analysis – Robin Van Persie

A fortnight ago, we rolled out a Preview Movie of the latest addition to our Members Area – the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) tables. Essentially, these track the frequency of certain key statistics that can help Fantasy managers identify a player’s form – whether it be a turn for the good or worse – over a Gameweek range or season. With this in mind, our first KPI focused members article looks at Robin Van Persie’s first season at United compared to his final year leading the line for Arsenal.

By tracking Van Persie’s frequency of key stats, Fantasy managers can begin to quantify and identify the exact areas of the Dutchman’s game that have altered since his move to Old Trafford last summer as they prepare potential investment for the season ahead.

This content is restricted to Premium Members. Click here to register and get access to Opta stats, the Rate My Team tool, Points Projections, 150+ Premium Member articles, exclusive videos, a customisable Season Ticker, the FFS Transfer Planner... and more!

2,715 Comments Post a Comment

Kerrazy
10 years, 8 months ago
so i've been wondering, there are many other Fantasy games for other leagues. take for instance La Liga, so the price of players like Soldado, is it necessary for him to be same priced as he was in those Fantasy league games ?
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Epic Fail
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Totally independent. He can be any price that FPL think he should be.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Kerrazy
    10 years, 8 months ago
    so it's not under the same developer then ?
    Open Controls
    Permalink
Leftea
10 years, 8 months ago
I'm learning. Post on an active thread. oops.

Hi Guys, I just joined the site. I'm from Vancouver, its my 3rd year in the FPL. This is my first rate my team request. This team contemplates Bale leaving and is set-up for the Chelsea dgw.
Many thanks

Adrian,
Terry, Coleman, Clyne,
Coleman, Mirallas, Snodgrass, Walcott
Lukaku, RVP, Kone

Bench Boruc, McShane, Thomas and Collins
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Spectre
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Adrian will be a great pick if he starts. I'm not sure if McShane is nailed on. Solid team overall though.
  
  You believe Snodgrass is set for some good returns?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Beautiful Game
  10 years, 8 months ago
  rvp is making your team wk... and 2 colemans???
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
3. Canadian Football
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Damn Canadian....coleman twice?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Canadian Football
    10 years, 8 months ago
    Why Adrian?
    Open Controls
    Permalink
4. Canadian Football
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Luk>Benteke
  Kone>Jrod (KM is enough everton)
  Snod>Lampard
  Coleman>Turner (Nor)
  
  Does that work?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
5. fuz88
  10 years, 8 months ago
  RVP is a no go for GW1 for the following reasons:
  - New manager
  - If Rooney stays, this only increases his chances of being sub'd off
  - First 5 rounds are tough (Liverpool, Chelsea and City in there)
  - 14.0 is simply way too expensive. He was favourably priced in previous years, but not now.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. footy4life
    10 years, 8 months ago
    hmm perhaps but a brace against swansea says otherwise
    Open Controls
    Permalink
Beautiful Game
10 years, 8 months ago
DZ RMT

foster, boruc
terry, mturner, shaw, collins, chester
hazard, walcott, coutinho, mirallas, thomas
soldado, lukaku, dzeko
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. TorresMagic™
  10 years, 8 months ago
  It's a dead team.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Epic Fail
10 years, 8 months ago
ENR, You still about?

If so, do you know if you got my email? My computer decided to crash in the middle of sending so I don't know if it went through.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Elniñorules
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Indeed replied already. It's time to match up to the fame your missus has achieved.
  
  CANT WAIT
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Epic Fail
    10 years, 8 months ago
    Thanks, I just read it now. Seems my missus is a local celebrity now. 😀 😳
    Open Controls
    Permalink
The Suspended One
10 years, 8 months ago
Snoddy & Anelka or Barkley & Berba
Mannone or Boruc?
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Beautiful Game
  10 years, 8 months ago
  boruc...snoddy and anelka cause barkley won't start
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. The Suspended One
    10 years, 8 months ago
    Barkley would be 5th MF
    Wally Gerrard mirallas hazard Barkley
    Berbatov Dzeko Lakuku
    Open Controls
    Permalink
GTS
10 years, 8 months ago
So, soldado would link up with spurs. any thoughts on how much he'll cost? Would you make room for him in your squad?
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Just A Hat
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Only if The Bale were to leave
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. The Shadow
    10 years, 8 months ago
    Spending that much money, suggests to me that Spurs are already spending the money they'll get from Bale.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Kerrazy
      10 years, 8 months ago
      Paulinho is also record breaking transfer fee you know. . .
      Open Controls
      Permalink
The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
10 years, 8 months ago
Hello my friends.

If sturridge isn't healthy, do people want liverpool coverage at all?
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Michaelangelo
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Coutinho. He's class. Not sure about sturridge regardless of his health. No preseason
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Canadian Football
    10 years, 8 months ago
    This^.....this Coutinho guy is looking mighty fine....it will come down to him or Walcott for GW1 only because of DGW....both will be in my squad come GW2
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Woy of the Wovers
      10 years, 8 months ago
      Think Coutinho is some way down in the pecking order for my team.
      
      Hazard > Walcott > Coutinho for the simple reason that Hazard play for a stronger team and Walcott plays in a more advanced role.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
2. TorresMagic™
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Hi Newman, short a pre-season to get straight off I think.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
3. goriuanx
  10 years, 8 months ago
  He wasn't fit when he went from Chelsea to Liverpool and made an instant impact, scoring quite a few. IMO Sturridge will be raring to go, especially with a certain Suarez suspended.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
4. KIT
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Look at Liverpool's early fixtures, you really should have one if not two Liverpool players IMO. I'm a little biased but still.
  
  I've personally got Coutinho and Toure at the moment.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Leftea
10 years, 8 months ago
Thanks Bro, that Coleman in the mid was sposed to be Hazard.

I think more than ever Snodgrass will be a net contributor. Given the additions to that squad up front etc.
Thanks
Open Controls
- Permalink
robdag
10 years, 8 months ago
RMT please. Assuming Bale stays:

Mignolet (Boruc)
Ivan, Mert, Garrido (Parr, Chester)
Bale, Hazard, Coutinho, Snodgrass (Thomas)
Benteke, Berbatov, Lambert
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Canadian Football
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Kind of like this......Maybe Lamb>Jrod and Berb>Luk?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. robdag
    10 years, 8 months ago
    Yeah, that sounds good. Not sure how nailed on Lukaku is though?
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
      10 years, 8 months ago
      He's not necessarily, but has impressed his manager and is in form, and betting he'll start one of the DGW games seems to be the prevailing wisdom on here. I myself will absolutely have him, if only for the double.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Read somewhere on here that Garrido's place isn't secure, faces competition...not sure the name, maybe someone else knows.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. The Shadow
    10 years, 8 months ago
    Norwich brought in some guy named Olsson. Don't know anything about him. I expect Garrido to end up first choice based upon last year's performance, but maybe he loses some minutes to the new guy?
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
      10 years, 8 months ago
      Ah thanks! Worth investigating. Cheers.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
TorresMagic™
10 years, 8 months ago
Did Chelsea play well or was Inter average?
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Acquafresca
  10 years, 8 months ago
  What was the final?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. TorresMagic™
    10 years, 8 months ago
    Real Madrid is beating LA Galaxy now so I am guessing Chelsea vs Real Madrid might be the final. No idea tbh.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Acquafresca
      10 years, 8 months ago
      Cheers just turned on the Madrid game.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
tmccann
10 years, 8 months ago
Is anyone considering Oscar over Hazard? Looked good tonight and saves 1.0m...
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. The Shadow
  10 years, 8 months ago
  My draft team has both Hazard and Oscar, but I am not sure if i am keeping Oscar and know that I am not getting rid of Hazard with the DGW,
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Acquafresca
10 years, 8 months ago
Evening lads,

How's everything?
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Ship shape and bristol fashion sir.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Just A Hat
  10 years, 8 months ago
  I've just gone wild and put Bale/Hazard/Silva/Walcott/Coutinho in my Midfield
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Michaelangelo
    10 years, 8 months ago
    would like to see the rest of the team
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Just A Hat
      10 years, 8 months ago
      I don't think you would to be honest lol - not the best...not the best
      
      Let's just say I hope JRod and Lukaku can put in some goals and Norwich/Sunderland/WestHam keep some amazing clean sheets
      Open Controls
      Permalink
  2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
    10 years, 8 months ago
    Ouch. You have no strikers ala Spain I assume?
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Just A Hat
      10 years, 8 months ago
      I'm not sure what this means so I'll just say no 🙂
      Open Controls
      Permalink
goriuanx
10 years, 8 months ago
Haven't really made a decent team yet, just waiting for a few things.

- Signings. There will be so, so many more.
- Chelsea's defense + attack, no clue who is first choice as of yet.
- City's preferred centre forward.
- Bale leaving/staying. A lot will rely on him.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Just A Hat
  10 years, 8 months ago
  I don't think there will be many more signings to be honest
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. goriuanx
    10 years, 8 months ago
    'So,so' was an exaggeration. 😀
    Open Controls
    Permalink
2. Acquafresca
  10 years, 8 months ago
  How do you figure there will be "so many more" ?
  
  Two weeks and a bit until GW1 kickoff.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. goriuanx
    10 years, 8 months ago
    Well if Spurs are getting 85m, City saying they want to add as are Liverpool with Arsenal also looking to do the same, you never know.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Spiritof76
      10 years, 8 months ago
      Add United among those feeling pressure to make a big signing.
      
      Not to mention that we won't have the window closed fully until GW4
      Open Controls
      Permalink
Michaelangelo
10 years, 8 months ago
haven't you fellas heard? dUnited is buying Barton
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Michaelangelo
  10 years, 8 months ago
  reply fail @ just a hat and @ aquafresca
  
  hate
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Michaelangelo
    10 years, 8 months ago
    *hate it when this happens
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 8 months ago
      Go to bed.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
      1. Michaelangelo
        10 years, 8 months ago
        but mom, it's not even nine!
        Open Controls
        Permalink
El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
10 years, 8 months ago
Wish this Gareth Bale debacle would get solved. Seriously annoying.

I hate real and Barca muscling in everywhere all the time.

Here spain has 20 odd % unemployment and you have real willing to spend ridiculous money on one player. Please tongue my ar$se.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. footy4life
  10 years, 8 months ago
  if they have the money why not?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Just A Hat
10 years, 8 months ago
Leeds United start their season off this weekend 😀
Open Controls
- Permalink
tmccann
10 years, 8 months ago
RMT, please... (assuming Soldado comes in at 9.5)

Migs (4.0)
A. Cole, Kompany, Zabaleta, Koscielny (Parr)
Hazard, Mirallas, Walcott (Colback) (Pozuelo)
Soldado, Lukaku, Sturridge

0.0 ITB.

Thanks!
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. fuz88
  10 years, 8 months ago
  You've spent way too much on your backline. Midfielders and Fowards score most points, so optimise your spend in these areas.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
pedrofroes79
10 years, 8 months ago
PLEASE SOLDADO, COME IN AT 9!!!
Open Controls
- Permalink
The Shadow
10 years, 8 months ago
OK, it's the Mirror, but this is the first story I've seen that makes sense of how Suarez and Liverpool can disagree about something in writing. In this story, it's not the written agreement they diagree about but an oral deal.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfers-arsenal-target-suarez-2114488
Open Controls
- Permalink
BigManBakar
10 years, 8 months ago
Thoughts?Any improvements?(post was on last page)

Boruc
Mertesacker Toure Cole
Mirallas Hazard Silva Coutinho Walcott
Benteke,Lukaku.

Subs:Davis,Turner,Chester,Gayle.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. HurriKane
  10 years, 8 months ago
  benteke to soldado
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
The Consultants
10 years, 8 months ago
Quick question,

Maybe I just havn't seen it, but why hasn't there been more discussion on Lampard? Is it just because he's a rotation risk like so many other options? I just thought he'd be an interesting alternative than having to pick a Chelsea defender who may not be nailed on for 2 games..

Thoughts?
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. The Shadow
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Rotation risk and injured this preseason.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Leftea
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Yes, its because he is definitely a rotation risk. At least until the avalanche of Cup and CL games begin.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. The Consultants
    10 years, 8 months ago
    Ok, I don't know how I missed the injury, I guess it's back to square 1 with prepping for the DGW. Thanks guys!
    Open Controls
    Permalink
3. Spectre
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Strange one.
  
  People are forgiving towards Lukaku for missing the Villa game, but when it comes to Lampard suddenly play two games is a must.
  
  Lampard is just as, if not more explosive.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. The Consultants
    10 years, 8 months ago
    Ya I dunno.. The way I was looking at it was even if he plays 1 game.. It's his 1 game against the 1 game of either Ivan or Luiz.. If you look at it that way, and have the extra funds, he might still be a decent option.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
chambers
10 years, 8 months ago
Should Coutinho 20.7% ownership compared to Silvas 6.1% ownership have any affect on my decision to pick either?
Obviously if Coutinho does poorly theres more chance of him dropping drastically in price when compared to Silva.
I think Silva pricing is spot on he started at 10m last season and dropped to 9m.
Coutinho sky rocketed from 6.5 with some great form but i don't know what is value should be.
At 8.5 he would be straight in my team but the same can be said for Silva...
Open Controls
- Permalink
EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
10 years, 8 months ago
Soldado will be £11m....FPL knows how to price so its never an easy decision
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. KIT
  10 years, 8 months ago
  no way he comes in at 11.That would be crazy pricing. I reckon 10 is what he'll be priced at if not 9.5
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    10 years, 8 months ago
    What price did Aguero come in at?....not that far fetched
    Open Controls
    Permalink
fuz88
10 years, 8 months ago
Ok, I'm jumping on the RMT bandwagon. Thoughts?

DEF: Coleman, Toure, Mertesacker
MID: Mirallas, Hazard, Couthino, Walcott
FWD: Lukaku, J-Rod, Dzeko
Bench: Pilkington (MID), Parr (DEF), Chester (DEF)
In the bank: 4.0

Assumptions:
- Bale leaves.
- Soldado to be considered pending price.
- Rooney staying.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. fuz88
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Oops, forgot to mention keepers.
  GK: Mignolet, Reserve: Marshall
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Blue Lion
    10 years, 8 months ago
    They won't pay interest for Money in the bank.Do they? 😆
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. fuz88
      10 years, 8 months ago
      In previous campaigns, I've always been 0.1 or 0.2 short of making a decent substitution. I want to cover myself well and truly this time around. Also, an inclusion of Soldado will mean a reduction for my in the bank.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
Up the Boro
10 years, 8 months ago
Morning everybody

Could i get some thoughts on this lot please?

Mignolet / Boruc
Clyne / Luiz / Collins / McNaughton / Chester
Oscar / Hazard / Walcott / Snodgrass / Thomas
Benteke / Dzeko / Lambert

4m left in bank, planning on Oscar and Benteke out to Mirallas and RVP after GW1

Thanks
Open Controls
- Permalink
Blue Lion
10 years, 8 months ago
Morning People!

Has Oscar Bandwagon already started? 😆
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Tommytour
  10 years, 8 months ago
  What was the score?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Blue Lion
    10 years, 8 months ago
    2-0(Oscar trademark curl & Haz pen)
    Open Controls
    Permalink
footy4life
10 years, 8 months ago
my team

mannone (boruc)

---clyne---collins---cole (rosenior, parr)

coutinho---walcott----hazard(C)---sessegnon (thomas)

RVP---lukaku----rodriguez

pretty common type of team dont see many people mentioning sessegnon, plays in the whole a main man etc, think he can do well and has decent fixtures.
- is there a 4mill cardiff defender that is nailed on?
- is there a better 4.5 mid than thomas?
honestly without rvp i feel like i have to play 352. maybe with soldado ill drop rvp idk
Open Controls
- Permalink
footy4life
10 years, 8 months ago
hole*
Open Controls
- Permalink
It's only Carlton Cole…
10 years, 8 months ago
Lots of love for Lukaku. Are people thar sure he'll play both games. Ba and Torres must be pushing for game time. If Rooney joins there will be wholesale changes to most RMTs
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Tommytour
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Most are banking on start V Hull and sub app for Villa
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. footy4life
  10 years, 8 months ago
  i guess most people are hoping he plays at least 90-120 minutes, might end up getting benteke instead depending on other stuff idk
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
3. Blue Lion
  10 years, 8 months ago
  He won't start both. Hazard & Oscar is safer pick.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. footy4life
    10 years, 8 months ago
    im interested oscar. in what way is he safe? can he get me 120+ min?. surely speculation
    Open Controls
    Permalink
abboudig
10 years, 8 months ago
Snodgrass+Weimann or Mirallas+Gayle
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. HurriKane
  10 years, 8 months ago
  Mirallas + Gayle
  Open Controls
  - Permalink

You need to be logged in to post a comment.