The Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game has now been updated with Bonus Points from the weekend’s nine games. While they may, of course be subject to change as they review any contentious decisions, the initial allocation as of this morning reads as follows:
Arsenal vs Swansea
Gibbs 3, Sagna 2, Arshavin 1
Arsenal’s full-backs pick up the bonus plaudits – evidence again that the new FPL bonus system is looking kindly on full-backs who are heavily involved in the play this season. Andrei Arshavin picks up the additional point with debutant Per Mertesacker ranking next in the PPI for Arsenal. Ashley Williams was the visitors top scoring PPI performer, ranking seventh overall in this match.
Fulham vs Blackburn
Rochina 3, Murphy 2, Zamora 1
Rovers earned a hard-fought point and had their man atop the PPI rankings – Ruben Rochina was the recipient of the three bonus points courtesy of his opening goal in the Craven Cottage clash. Danny Murphy’s assist and overall influence in the middle of park saw him fetch the two, while Fulham’s goalscorer, Bobby Zamora, picked up the remaining single point. Blackburn’s Michel Salgado, Scott Dann and Mauro Formica all ranked next in the PPI scores.
Norwich vs West Brom
Odemwingie 3, Shorey 2, Foster 1
Peter Odemwingie returns in style with the winning goal and a maximum bonus-fetching performance at Carrow Road. Nicky Shorey’s willingness down the left-flank and his assist for the goal earns him recognition, with keeper Ben Foster also getting in on the act. Centre-backs Jonas Olsson and Gabriel Tamas just missed out on bonus themselves with impressive PPI returns, while Marc Tierney was Norwich’s top performer.
Bolton vs Man United
Rooney 3, Hernandez 2, Nani 1
No real surprises here, although Phil Jones is perhaps unlucky to miss out on bonus recognition given his fine performance and assist contribution. Wayne Rooney continues to harvest up bonus points, Javier Hernandez also gained the first of what could many supplementary points this season. Ivan Klasnic was, once again, Bolton’s highest ranked PPI scorer.
Everton vs Aston Villa
Petrov 3, Osman 2, Baines 1
Stiliyan Petrov’s fine curling effort helps earn him maximum bonus points for visitors Villa with Everton’s scorers, Leon Osman and Leighton Baines also picking up rewards. Gabriel Agbonlahor and Stephen Warnock was also ranked highly in this one, with Tim Cahill the home side’s next big PPI scorer.
Man City vs Wigan
Aguero 3, Kompany 2, Silva 1
Not surprisingly, City dominated the PPI scoring in this one with Aguero again recording an impressive PPI tally to fetch the maximum bonus. Vincent Kompany continues to represent the most likely source of bonus in the City back four – in contrast to last season – he earned the two bonus ahead of David Silva who picked up the scraps. Gary Caldwell was the highest rank PPI performer for the Latics behind almost the entire City lineup.
Stoke vs Liverpool
Begovic 3, Walters 2, Upson 1
Stoke’s stopper Asmir Begovic collects his second 3 point bonus haul of the season as Tony Pulis’ side kept another clean sheet at home to Liverpool. Jon Walters’ spot-kick winner helped him to the two, whille Matt Upson put up a resolute barrier alongside Ryan Shawcross and earned the remaining point. Stoke dominated the PPI rankings here with Jose Enrique Liverpool’s top PPI performer – ranking behind the entire starting eleven for the home side.
Sunderland vs Chelsea
Terry 3, Sturridge 2, Ramires 1
John Terry’s opener and his significant defensive presence throughout helped him earn the maximum from Chelsea’s away win. Daniel Sturridge needed just 63 minutes on the pitch to fetch his first two bonus points of the season, while Ramires got in on the act for the single point. The visitors dominated the rankings overall with Jack Colback rated as Sunderland’s best performer.
Wolves vs Tottenham
Defoe 3, Adebayor 2, Parker 1
Jermain Defoe’s return to the scoresheet also helped him gather the maximum bonus ahead of debutant and fellow goalscorer Emmanuel Adebayor. Scott Paker’s assist and performance in midfield steered him to pick up the remainder. Jamie O’Hara was the top PPI performer for the beaten hosts.
