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FPL Gameweek 6 – An analysis of the key stats

With Gameweek 6 just around the corner, we take our regular look at the huge swathes of data available to subscribers in our Members’ area and present the eye-catching statistics that could shape Fantasy managers’ transfers this week and beyond.

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  1. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Bench one
    A AWB
    B Mendy
    C Walcott
    D Arnie

    1. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      AWB ( good cover if Mendy dosen't play )

      1. All de Gea no iDier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Newcastle have only failed to score once in 5 matches. And the four they scored in were against top 6 clubs.

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Come on Newcastle are blunt!

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A first on bench to cover Mendy

    4. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Start Mendy, AWB first sub. Mendy is either playing 70+ minutes, or not playing at all.

    5. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Is there a 5th defender?

  2. Bialystrzelec
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on ManUtd defence? Would you have Lindelof od Shaw as a placeholder on WC for TAA/Robbo or just go straight to them?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Go straight there

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Straight and Shaw probably

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Er... Straight means no to Shaw

  3. Pep says
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Deeney or Mitro for 1 week punt?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mitro

    2. AWESOME-O
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mitro

  4. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Rambo a good punt as a Pedro replacement? Not playing tonight, has to be a good sign for Sunday, right?

    1. Son is Rising
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Probably means he's injured. Again.

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Risky as rotation risk.

  5. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Pedro and Walcott to Maddison and Richarlison (-4)?

    1. Dele
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yep!

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I’d stagger them over 2gws and avoid a hit?

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Just seen the Pedro news, maybe just Pedro to Maddison

        1. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          This

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

    4. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Go for it

    5. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Looking at similar moves. Have you got Fraser already?

  6. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Pedro injury was caused by a knee to the side of the face, didn't seem any risk of concussion. But he did have a facial injury and wore a mask last season. Don't know if todays injury was the same side of the face as last time.

    1. MTPockets
        5 years, 9 months ago

        No looked like the impact affected his shoulder. Was holding his arm and in pain - didn't looked great (and I own Pedro)

      • Big Mac 24
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I haven't seen the incident, but a knee to face could easily lead to a concussion, all it takes is for the brain to jolt from side to side and a concussion is very likely.

    2. Dele
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Pedro to Richarlison just made easy...

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Is Pedro injured ?

    3. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Reposting from bottom of page 5:

      Wild carders, if Pep indicates that Mendy is out for gw6, yet does not specify duration, are you keeping or selling? Thanks!

      1. Bialystrzelec
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        As I have him sicne the start of season I baterie to lose his value and then waste 0.2 to get him back. One week od even two is acceptable.

      2. Sid1891
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I will keep, AWB still decent fixtures as a sub

      3. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks guys. Appreciate the replies.

      4. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I will keep unless it looks like a few weeks.

      5. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Really frustrating situation if Pep doesn't specify the duration... would really like to avoid selling him for 6.2 and then suddenly wanting him back for 6.5. But on the other hand you cant keep a 6.5 defender on the bench for too long... I hope we'll get some info, because it's really annoying.

        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Right, I share the same concerns. I imagine it all depends on how aggressive we want to be, and our estimation of how long Mendy is out...unless Pep says something specific about this injury. Wait and see for now.

    4. Mini Mahouse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mkhitaryan - Richarlison for -4 worth it?

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Micky is dire, maybe wait a week ? -4 don’t sound good unless you not no one on bench

      2. DAVESAVES
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        In the same boat

    5. Patch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      RIPedro played 90 mins and outshone by Willian for the second consecutive goal...

      1. Patch
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Didn't even realise he got smashed in the face bordering on injury too ...

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        don't think pedro was outshone by willian lol lafffin

        1. Patch
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          So you are keeping Pedro? Brave man!

          1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Not really but too many replacement options so would like one more week time to choose the best pick

    6. Son is Rising
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      That Pedro out do we think? Could make Willian an option?

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        willian is a no-go .Hazard alonso it is i think.If pedro is fit wont ship him out this week but 100% gone next week

      2. Lazaretti
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yes. Seems to be in form or at least building some form

    7. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Do we think Pedro will be out for the weekend

      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        My worry is we won't get any update. I have no bench either assuming Mendy is out. Sarri presser was today IIRC?

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Wait for news but did not look good way his arm was being supported when he came off

        1. BOATIES FC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I'd be amazed if he played. Looked like he took a hefty knee to the head and dislocated his shoulder at the same time.

    8. MITRAKADABRA
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mendy expected to drop tonight or nah?

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Nah.

      2. Patch
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        No chance in living hell

    9. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Throw me some inspiration. I am struggling to make a transfer and do not want to lose it.

      Ryan
      Alonso - Mendy - Robertson
      Pogba - Salah - Maddison - Hazard - Fraser
      Aguero - Jimenez

      Button - Docherty - AWB - Kamara

      2 FT
      0 ITB

      1. Son is Rising
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Ryan is the obvious one

        1. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          He does have great fixtures. Ryan to Rui is the transfer I have been weighing up.

          1. Son is Rising
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            I'd do it. Wolves look great defensively.

            1. Demel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              I think I will stick to that plan. It is a luxury transfer but probably the one that makes most sense. Not going with Rich/Mane hurt me in the first 2 weeks but I am seem to have pulled it back ok since.

          2. Not again Shirley
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Not this weekend though

      2. BIGREDDOG
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I'd wildcard

        1. BIGREDDOG
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          😉

          1. Demel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            🙂

      3. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Doherty ahead of Bissaka is madness.

        1. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          It's not actually my line up this week. Just an indication of the strongest squad make up to make it clearer.

      4. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Looks in good shape. Wait on Mendy news but maybe Ryan to Hennessey?

        1. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Hennessey over Rui and Hart. I am not convinced.

          1. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Rui might be a better shout actually. Is hart nailed? You playing Jiménez this week? I have him but planned to bench him

            1. Demel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              He is 1st sub. AWB sneaks in ahead if him. I am not too unhappy to bring him in for Mendy if he is ruled out.

      5. BOATIES FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Can't see anything to change unless the Mendy news is long term

        1. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I am happy with the squad but so don't want to burn the transfer.

      6. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe Ryan because you probably won't have any other opportunity to change goalkeepers other than wildcard.

      7. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Can you guys stop writing « Doherty » with a c?

        Why dyou do that? Irish accent?
        Genuinely asking as English is not my mother tongue and I dont « master » all the British accents.

    10. Bob B
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Peltier, Ings, Pedro and possibly Mendy out

      Might be playing Stephens and down to 10 men this week

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        That may be time to wildcard.

        1. Bob B
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          The problem I have with that is, Pedro was going to be transferred out next week and I'd have Ings back.

          1. Demel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Mmm. Tricky. Peltier to Bennett make some sense.

          2. BigBarn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah, you might just have to accept a sketchy-looking week for long-term gain. Also an Ings owner with a weak bench and have been thinking hard about what to do. If Mendy's fit, I'm fine, but if he's not then I'll need another transfer, and will either upgarde Peltier or swap Ings to Jiminez. It might be worth taking a hit this week to get eleven starters out if it's a player you want for a while. I'm really only looking at Wolves assets, despite their (on paper) tricky fixture this week.

      2. BigBarn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        But, basically, only WC if you get additional bad news tomorrow and you're down to, like, nine starters or something. You'll really appreciate it later. Defo take a hit first. If you get the captaincy right, you won't feel it this week.

      3. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Pedro severely injured tonight?

        Defo out this weekend?

    11. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mendy and Arnie both in my team buy only one Wan Bissaka...

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        *but

        1. n-doggg
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          He’s all you need.

          1. Lone Wolf FPL
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            can he cover both? 🙂

      2. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

      3. Sid1891
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I line up Pereyra or Fraser as as his subs

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          my Peltier wont help much

    12. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Gah is always planned on Pedro -> someone this week but split on:

      Maddison who has decent fixtures, a few goals but hasn't been great when I've watched.

      Fraser: form and fixtures, plus cheap; but just have a nagging doubt.

      Richarlison: hard fixture but Arsenal conceding for fun and started season well and will want to make up for red card.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        ideally wanted to wait till next week.damnn

      2. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        All 3 are good options. I may well own all 3 by next week unless Pogba shines.

      3. TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Gone for Fraser then leaves £1m for forward upgrade next week.

      4. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Richarlison v leaky Arsenal defence I would say good choice and get on him before bandwagon restarts

    13. Daghe Munegu
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Gray or Fraser?

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Fraser

      2. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Fraser

      3. Sid1891
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Fraser

    14. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      what happened with pedro, didnt watch, is it serious injury ?

    15. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Pedro injury please slow the Mitro purchasers 🙁

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Pedro > Fraser to use funds for Ings > Mitro! 😉

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Sadly I already have Frasers's 18 points!

    16. Erez Avni
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      ok I think I found my WC team...
      thoughts?

      ederson (hamer)
      alonso robbo wan (doherty daffy)
      hazard salah maddison fraser (hojbjerg)
      kun mitrovic wilson

      cheers!

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Template but looks good. Not sure on double Bournemouth attack, maybe Wilson to Jiménez and use cash to get shaw or other 5m def for Duffy

        1. Erez Avni
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          cheers

        2. Erez Avni
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          so maybe downgrade wilson to 4.5 and upgrade hojeberg to richa? and then play 352?

      2. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I would want Mendy in myself.

        1. Erez Avni
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          injured?

      3. Wheyyyy
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        daffy dunk? 😛

        1. Wheyyyy
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Nah I'd drop Ederson to Rui and either upgrade Wilson to Zaha or Duffy up to a premium?

      4. Amsterhammer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Ederson, Duffy, no Ings, no mendy. It's not that template.

    17. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Did David Silva play the full 90mins last night?

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        yep

      2. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Both Silvas played 90

        1. Monkey Hanger
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks Stoichkov. Saw you score the winner against Romania at Newcastle in the 96 Euros, by the way. 🙂

          1. Lone Wolf FPL
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            yeah, great times

            1. Monkey Hanger
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Dead jammy mind. If there had been goal line technology then it would have been a draw. Ball looked over the line from the stands. 🙂

    18. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Have we heard any news on Arnie's injury?

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yep, this morning - still a doubt, still might play

        1. teneighty
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks guys!

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Remains a doubt but we will not know until team sheet issued

      3. Sid1891
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Looks 50/50 so far from the info on website and media

    19. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Micky to Richarlison to for free?

      Mendy will start and one of the above will be first on the bench.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Maddison might be worth a punt v Huddersfield

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Already hve

      2. DAVESAVES
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        For free yes

      3. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Looks good.

    20. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Can someone summarise the injury to Pedro for me please I've not seen the game did it look serious and do we think he will miss the game at the weekend

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Heavy collision with keeper to shoulder/side of head. Looked to be holding his arm very gingerly, shaking his head when coming off. I'd say definitely out for this weekend if it's a knock but could be dislocated shoulder.

      2. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Please, grab a few comas and dots , , , . . . 😛

      3. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Initial injury looked like a knee to the head, but when he was escorted off the field the medic was supporting his left arm and shoulder, which looked like it was causing him some discomfit.

    21. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      is son too early a punt now?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I think so.

    22. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Ings, Pedro, Mendy on my bench.

      TAA likely to start or get a cameo? Don’t want to sell Pedro until next week.

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        You selling Pedro for Richarlison? I would think Liverpool would be full strength, they have league cup to rest players

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Yep, that’s the plan. I don’t think he’s worth a hit this week.

      2. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        He should start, I didn't hear anything that would indicate that he won't.

    23. DAVESAVES
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      What do Mkhi have to do tonight to start on sunday u think?

      1 goal, 2 ass?

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Hatty

      2. Sid1891
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Nothing
        Will not start anyway

      3. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Play half decent but mostly off the field before 70 min .... that might indicate an issue with Ramsey

    24. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      What’s thought here guys, got 1ft and 0.5 in the bank. Thinking Pedro or Walcott to Maddison but any other suggestions?

      Ryan button
      Alonso taa Mendy awb Bennett
      Hazard Salah Fraser Walcott Pedro
      Aguero Mitrovic Jiménez

      1. UshFPL
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I'd do one of those transfers

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers

    25. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Pedro injury didn’t look good , pedro -> richa for free ? got Maddison

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Looks good but wait for press conferences