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The Numbers Game – Swansea City

Swansea City are the next side to be assessed as part of our in-depth team-by-team analysis series for members.

We start by checking in on the team statistics in an attempt to spot trends or improvements over the past 12 months before we shift to analyse player data, as we attempt to narrow the field ahead of the new campaign.

Having been ensconced in the security of mid-table in 2015/16 – claiming 47 points to finish in twelfth position – the Swans were left floundering last season. With just three wins in the opening 19 Gameweeks of 2016/17, the Welsh outfit looked doomed at the midway point until the arrival of Paul Clement.

Appointed as successor to Francesco Guidolin, the new manager chalked up four victories in his first six fixtures to steer his side out of the drop zone. Swansea ultimately clinched fifteenth spot on 41 points – seven clear of relegation, scoring 45 goals.

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  1. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    i have Foster in goal and Daniels at the back..

    Am i better off getting Dawson in for Daniels and choosing a different 4.5 keeper?

    1. salazar1963
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You can't say till week 3?

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      1,Danilo Willian

      2.Walker Richie

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Fail

    3. ajones1608
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I would have Dawson for Daniels definitely, depends on the options for 4.5

    4. Forever mirin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Stick imo. Daniels looks like a very good pick.
      Bego is still competing for the no.1 spot with Boruc according to Howe (if you were looking at Bego/Dawson).

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not imo.

  2. ajones1608
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Bottomed..

    Should I get Ozil? Already have KDB & Eriksen.

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe Ramsey

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No.Get Coutinho or Salah.

    3. salazar1963
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You can't say till week 3? A lottery until then.

  3. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Mee, De Bruyne, JRod
    B) 4m, Sane, Defoe

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

  4. Gunners for Lyfe
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    one of em last RMTs from here on till the first gameweek,

    Elliot
    Trippier Yoshida Francis
    Alli Mane De Bruyne Willian Carroll
    Lukaku Kane (c)
    Bench: 4.5, 4.0, 4.0 4.0

    awesome front six but with a shocking bench, weak defence + keepers.

    Feedback much appreciated!

    1. olidooley
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      nah....balance a bit more man

    2. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I quite like it
      Willian 4.0gk 4.5str to 4.5mid foster austin tho

    3. Stokelona
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Very similar to mine so gets the thumbs up here. Only problem is you'll obviously have to use a transfer or two if Benitez signs a keeper.

  5. the vanisher
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A. Monreal - Yoshida

    B. Daniels - Bertrand

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B

  6. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Does anyone know Mark's team? I want to copy it.

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Make your own team.

      1. TheBusDriver
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        That's none of your business.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Why?

    3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Hot topic

  7. Carlton P
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone just benching cedric gw1 for milvojevic (HUD)?

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Considering , but leaning to Yosh.. Having Milf makes it more viable though

  8. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    hey, how bad is Phillips' hamstring?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      This is the big question.

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Could anybody answer it though?

  9. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    You can't say till week 3?

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yea, you can't

  10. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Yoshida more nailed on than Cedric now?

    1. salazar1963
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Possibly. A lottery till week 3?

  11. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Also, is Yoshida nailed?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      yep

    2. TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You can't say till week 3

  12. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Not seeing Dann or PvA in many teams, but CPL rotates nicely with Sot'on, Burnley and Newcastle over start of season as pointed out by Mighty Whites:
    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/07/31/scout-notes-pre-season-14/?hc_page=8#hc_comment_15991475

    Don't think it's worth looking to far ahead with rotations, there's always transfers and wild card

  13. VFORVANDETA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    1,Danilo Willian

    2.Walker Richie

    1. salazar1963
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      2 transfers waiting to happen or 2 potential season keepers?

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Season keepers.

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Exactly. A) are both rotation risks

    3. Forever mirin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      If Mendy was out a little longer option 1 would look better.
      Would play it safe and go 2.

      1. VFORVANDETA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers

  14. Agger
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who's more suited as an FPL asset vs Spurs away. Fabregas or Willian?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Willian for short term.

    2. Forever mirin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Fab was usually benched for the tougher games last yr, so most will say Willian with Haz being out.

  15. ajones1608
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Bertrand nailed? Van Dijk nailed if he stays?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Bertie

  16. FantasTic
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    thoughts:

    Foster,Elliot
    Trippier,Pied,Delaney,Simpson,Prodl
    Coutinho,Eriksen,Fraser,Milivo,Carroll
    Kane,Lukaku,Jesus

    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Pied. When is Cedric expected to return, and are there signs that Pied has impressed Pelle during pre-season?

    2. FantasTic
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      dont know when Cedric is going to return but Pied has played RB in most of the games in pre-season.

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Obviously, but the thing is that Cedric is still on holidays, so it doesn't guarantee that Pied will continue to start. But if he's likely to have his chance early to the season, the fixtures are kind and he's a good player, so who knows. For 4.5 that may be worth the risk.

  17. Pirlø's Pen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I only want one 7m Chelsea asset. Who would you have, Alonso of Willian?

    1. TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Don't bother with Chelsea assets imo. Terrible fixtures.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Willian

    3. Forever mirin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Bar new LWB signing, Alonso.
      Tricky to fit Alonso in later and Willian is, like mentioned a 1000 times, a rotation risk after a few GWs.

  18. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Has KDB looked quite advanced in pre season or still playing deep?

    1. Stokelona
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Advanced

  19. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Assuming Bertrand and Yoshida get similar amount of points (assist potential vs goal potential) - would then Daniels or Monreal/Mustafi be a better pick?

  20. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Willian or Ramsey?
    Already have Morata

  21. Pigeon
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Phil Jones won't be available for 2 European matches so highly likely he'll play in the PL

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Disagree

      1. Pigeon
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Whoops didn't mean to put "highly" in there

    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Or not.

    3. Skalla
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Same for Bailly, so agree looks like Mourinho might go Jones/Bailly for the PL and Smalling/Lindelof for Europe at the start, but would not pick any of them for FPL until we know for sure!

  22. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on this 4-3-3 ?

    Foster | Elliot
    Lindelof Dawson Cedric Trippier | Rangel
    KDB Alli Willian | Carroll Loftus-cheek
    Kane Lukaku Chicharito

    Any suggestions welcome

    1. Rash
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not a fan of the wba double up maybe change lindelof and upgrade foster to DDG

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Nice

  23. boc610
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    a drunk darren gibson filmed again, this time telling people that water is wet

    1. TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Oh dear.

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Truth always revealed when drunk

  24. @FPL_Chess
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Why do we spend money on reserve defenders? In my experience, my reserve defenders - when called upon - get me two points if I'm lucky, and usually one point. Why don't we just pick two throwaway 4.0 defenders, and three defenders who will probably play, but if they didn't it would only cost us probably two points. The benefit of this - we've got half-a-million+ to spend on our attack or midfield.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Pfff. This sounds quite inexperienced. Give it a go all season and let us know how it turns out.

      2. Skalla
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        There is enough decent starting 4.5 defenders to make it worthwhile, so I normally go one 4.0 and then a 4.5 starting def for the bench just in case!

      3. @FPL_Chess
          6 years, 10 months ago

          This probably only makes sense up to the first wildcard, when you're guessing on a 4.5 defender. I think that money could be spent elsewhere. After GW3 then you'll have a good idea of a 4.5 defender with an attacking contribution, and then OK - spend the money on a decent reserve.

          1. skipnicklee
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            A strong case for not completely financially neglecting your bench is that the second you pick up a couple of injuries or suspensions you have very little in the way of cover and have to start taking unnecessary hits. And then there's the fact it gives you more breathing space when acquiring the emerging 4.5m defenders.

            1. @FPL_Chess
                6 years, 10 months ago

                ...but how many injuries or suspensions are you going to have up to your first wildcard. I take your point about hits though. I generally make more hits than you can shake a stick at. Something I must stop doing!!

        • ajones1608
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Mcauley or Dawson for WBA?

          1. Pigeon
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Neither, avoid Brom

            1. ajones1608
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Really?

              1. Pigeon
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Yes, they are awful

              2. Siggy in the Middle
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                They kept about 6 clean sheets last season. I wouldn't go near them.

                1. Stokelona
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  That was low for them though, previous seasons they got double figures. Pulis prides himself on his defence and targets the winnable home games of which they have a few first up. These first fixtures is a good time to have their players

          2. Skalla
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Dawson for me

          3. Stokelona
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I'm going Dawson for their kind opening fixtures. Both he and McCauley are huge threats from set pieces so you could pick either.

          4. @FPL_Chess
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Dawson. They've got a really good start.

          5. Gooner97
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Best 5m def apart from Boro and Saints?

            1. TheBusDriver
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Boro?

              1. Gooner97
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Cherries sorry

            2. Pigeon
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Oh no, you thought Boro are Bournemouth

            3. VFORVANDETA
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Yoshida if Cedric out.

            4. salazar1963
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Alexander Arnold for Liverpool. 4.5

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

            Struggling to know who Liverpool will start up front. What are the chances of Solanke starting?

            1. Salah Fingers
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Can see rotation, probably: Firmino/Sturridge/Solanke in that order?

          7. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Just sold Cedric for Walker - Unsure how I feel about this..

            1. VFORVANDETA
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Nice move.

            2. Forever mirin
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              If Pep plays 3-5-2/3-4-3 somewhat regularly Walker is great value.
              Considering how strong City look he's probably a good pick regardless though.

              1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Indeed - Looks to have played 3-5-2/3-4-2-1 in the last two

            3. Salah Fingers
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Good move

          8. Shawcus
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Just been tinkering with my team and I wanted to know everyone's opinion on the following:

            I have seen numerous RMTs with Paul Pogba in and I just don't get it. He costs 8m and you are buying a defensive midfielder! I for one think that Zaha will score far more points than Pogba and he is a £1m less expensive.
            I can see the argument to get a couple of Utd players in, with their great run of early fixtures but I would rather have a Lukaku/Rashford double up for 0.5m cheaper than Pogba/Lukaku. I think Rashford will outscore Pogba this season and by picking him up front you can have a strong defence and midfield.
            I know what some people might say, having 2 Utd forwards is taking up a extra forward spot, but I am only looking at doing this for the first 4 to 5 fixtures. By doing this, gives you a stronger midfield and you are able to pick players who in my opinion will outscore Paul Pogba.

            Following team:
            Foster
            Daniels Yoshida Kolasiniac
            KDB Alli Willian Zaha/Ramsey (not decided yet)
            Jesus Rashford Lukaku

            Not a bad side I think, opinion most welcome.

            1. Smoky Johnson
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Two Utd Strikers? Meeh.

            2. cravencottage
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Good team- like the Rashford punt

            3. VFORVANDETA
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Zaha better option.

            4. dinosaur1981
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              The Pogba idea comes off the back of the fact they're signing Matic and he'll play further forward. I can see arguments from both sides, I have both Pogba and Zaha.

              Not keen on the Rash/Kaku double, just because I'm not sure how much game time Rash will get. I'd swap him for someone like Defoe, Gayle or Hernandez.

              Nice team though.

            5. Skalla
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Agree based on last season but the hope is that now with Matic joining Pogba will move to a more attacking position and match the likes of Coutino for 1mil less! Still a big punt though and Rashford could outscore him anyway!

            6. Shawcus
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              I just think that if people are willing to go for the Pogba/Lukaku combo then surely their thinking must be that Utd will score more goals than last season. I just think that Rashford/Lukaku will score you more points than Pogba/Lukaku and will cost you 0.5m cheaper. Just because one is a midfielder and one is a forward, it doesn't really matter when we are trying to build a strong first 11, its the amount of points that counts. Its like saying who would you rather have from Chelsea, Alonso or Willian. One is a defender and the other is a midfielder but its the you think will score you the most points that you'll get.

              And FWIW I think that Rashford will be first choice this season either in a 3/5/2 or a 4/2/3/1. He'll get more assists than Pogba and will definitely score more goals than him.

          9. cravencottage
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Which looks best:

            A) Kane and Mkhi
            B) Lukaku and Eriksen

            Thanks!

            1. Smoky Johnson
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              All four.

            2. VFORVANDETA
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              B

            3. kalmoffit
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              B

            4. Salah Fingers
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              B

            5. Shawcus
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              B

            6. Skalla
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              B because Mkhi might not be nailed with Matic coming in.