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Assessing Mahrez’s Season So Far

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Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez (£8.6m) was the highest scoring Fantasy Premier League player in the 2015/16 season, surprising almost everyone with 17 goals and 11 assists. He ended  the Foxes’ audacious title-winning season with 240 points, which was 40 points more than his nearest midfield rival, Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil.

After a disappointing campaign last season, Mahrez is currently the sixth highest points scorer in the game. This begs the question: is the Mahrez of old back with us?

With Leicester’s fixtures looking very favourable (WAT, eve, SWA, mci, STK, BOU), this is a question worth answering. Indeed, assuming he doesn’t switch clubs in the January transfer window, Leicester’s remaining 15 fixtures look very promising with Manchester City, Arsenal and Spurs the only tricky encounters from now until the end of the season.

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  1. J0E
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    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    My top target currently, especially with those fixtures.

    So far this season he's delivered returns against a range of teams but his three double digit hauls have come against easy sides - Swansea, Huddersfield and Brighton. Bodes well.

    In contrast Vardy has scored against Liv, ManU, Tott, Everton, Liverpool, Huddersdield, Chelsea, Arsenal. So clearly prospers against better sides that attack and give him space.

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    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Wish I could get mahrez in. I'm currently owning albrighton and a double up could be on the cards once spurs fixtures turn

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    2. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Would you sell Alli to get him now? Or wait another GW?

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      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Mow

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      2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
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        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Wait

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      3. J0E
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I'm seriously considering Eriksen to Mahrez.

        Alli has five goals in his last four against Southampton - he's going nowhere this week.

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        1. baganboy
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Why should that matter, considering that the last 4 PL games were with 3 differnt coaches - Koeman, Puel and Pellegrino, and defense lines of VVD and Fonte in most cases. Neither of who are in the club at present.
          It's not like Tottenham / Southampton is a jinx fixture or something. I believe Alli's performance against Southampton is because he is a very good player. That it's Southampton and not say West Brom is just happenstance.

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          1. J0E
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            • 14 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            It shouldn't but it does. If a player believes they will always score against a side then that adds to their confidence - which is important. Look at Hazard before he plays Bournemouth - he says before each match I will score against them - and he always delivers.

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    3. FPL Virgin
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Thank you for publishing this, Jonty. Much appreciated.

      Indeed Mahrez and Vardy should be an interesting duel
      .. one that's given extra spice if you and Mark opt for one over the other 😉

      It's also worth looking at Leicester under Puel http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/01/08/the-new-manager-effect/ - there xG Delta suggests they have overachieved since their new manager took over.

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    4. NestorC
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Jonty, would you get rid of Lingard to get him?

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      1. clodhopper
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        i got rid of lingard pogba said last nigh they pushed linard back in front of defence so he pogba could go foreward might change again but best utd mid i think is pogba it was the best way 4 me too get salah in

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        1. NestorC
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Good info, didn't know about that, cheers

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        2. tokara
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          but pogba went up and exposed United big big time

          i think pogba went up because its stoke and is first game for 2018, start with a bang they say

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  2. Ambrosiana Inter
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Feel a bit like that song:
    When you say Mahrez I say Vady
    Mahrez >Vardy
    Mahrez>Vardy

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  3. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Just did Alli to Mahrez, could be a week too early, but Watford at home based on current form looks a good shout for goals

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  4. J0E
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    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    We try to keep discussion on community articles to the subject matter - if you have a question about your team please post on the main article. Cheers.

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    1. Whits
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Hi Jonty.

      Can you suggest how I best use my 2FT (£0) in the bank:

      Fabianski
      Otamendi / Mee / Masuaku
      Salah / Sterling / Arnie / Alli
      Kane / Firmino / Morata

      Elliot / Kabasele / Mee / RLC

      Cheers

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      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Ironic.

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        1. Whits
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          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Huh?

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          1. noquarternt
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Lol

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  5. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    But there have been some transfer speculations - could he go in the january window? Best to hold fire in that case.

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    1. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Well even if he goes he ll go to Chelsea or Arsenal?at the moment he ll walk easy into starting 11. straight away

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      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Could easily see him share time with Hazard, Willian and Pedro if going to Chelsea

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    2. Clump
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Yep.
      This is what is stopping me ATM.
      I do however, believe he is back to top form and expect him to continue his form if he stays with the foxes.

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  6. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Brought him in for Alli last week to avoid being priced out. I have high expectations with those fixtures coming up, surely a captaincy option vs. Watford.

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  7. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    well virg I have to say this is an excellent article, those numbers are really encouraging. How do I know? A friend showed me their member.
    No I know most people on here think you are a complete tool virg but if you keep these articles up then you may change their opinions

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    1. FPL Virgin
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks m8. Often my poor attempts at humour get me into trouble. I try to make people chuckle but end up irking them instead 🙁

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Perhaps you should work on that?

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      2. Dokdok666
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        It's not that, it's the constant brown-nosing that makes people dislike you

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        1. Dokdok666
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Also, nice article!

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          1. FPL Virgin
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            • 7 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks!

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  8. tricky80
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Sane to Mahrez and Naughton to Stones worth -4? Newcastle defence is tempting me to hold...

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  9. PompeyUpNorth!
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    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Very good. I was thinking Erik to mahrez before I saw this, so you’ve convinced me cheers!

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    1. FantasyDumbo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Erik to Mahrez Imo is the way to go... Although I'd probably wait till later in the week because I really don't want to get effed over by the transfer window.

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    2. FPL Virgin
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds like a good move, but maybe after Spurs play Southampton.

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      1. PompeyUpNorth!
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        • 11 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Yes I think you are correct thanks. Kabasele to stones for city defence coverage this week then mahrez in for Erik sounds like a plan

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  10. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    It's nice to see Son mentioned in the article and Mahrez certainly does look tasty.

    Being around he same price (Son's 8.2m vs Mahrez's 8.6m) & with similar points/PPG, they fit a nice hole in a midfield 4/5.

    How do you think these two stack up going forward from this point in the season? Short term (next 4), Mahrez of course has the upper hand, but I'm thinking longevity.

    Is it a good idea to have both of these assets? I imagine most can only afford one, without major surgery. For example, I have Son but also want Mahrez.

    Is it worth dropping Son in his great form (but tough fixtures)? I may want him back afterwards.

    What do we think?

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    1. FantasyDumbo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I think it's very viable, I will probably drop eriksen then bring him back a few gameweeks forward.

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  11. KranjcarSolCampbell
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Is there anywhere that tells you what the average Team Value is for top 10k, top 100k, overall?

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    1. Dokdok666
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I know it's now what you are asking but, last season noone in the overall top 10 had a TV above 105.

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    2. MTPockets
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Top 1k is 104m TV (according to fantasy football fix)

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        1. WALOR
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          • 14 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          my TV is 105.6, and I'm having my worst season in 7 years

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    3. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Was on my watchlist, but will now do son to mahrez

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    4. Rashers
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A v

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      1. Rashers
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Dam iPad.

        Good article. Think this seals my Lingard to Mahrez move.

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    5. MTPockets
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, nice piece. Things may change if he leaves though.

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        1. FPL Virgin
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          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          True. He could get even better! 😉

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      • Sleep Talk
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        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        So being in my position, should I still go for Sterling as my Eriksen replacement this week, or do the bold move and get Mahrez? 😕

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        1. FPL Virgin
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          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Bit risky to go without Sterling.

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      • Numb
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Should this not be a members' article?

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        1. FPL Virgin
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          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          It is ... isn't it?

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          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Oh right, fair enough 😆

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      • Whits
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        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Can anyone suggest how I best use my 2FT (£0) in the bank:

        Fabianski
        Otamendi / Mee / Masuaku
        Salah / Sterling / Arnie / Alli
        Kane / Firmino / Morata

        Elliot / Kabasele / Mee / RLC

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        1. zon
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Morata -> Wilson
          Kabasele -> Alonso

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      • Corgz Dark side of the Loon
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        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I can't believe the amount of post on here about buying Stones.............has anyone seen how bad he has been in the past two games....gave away a penalty and was at fault for 2 of Liverpool goals ???

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      • TopMarx
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        • 11 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Late replying to this but excellent article Virgin, food for thought.

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