Big Numbers

FPL Gameweek 28: Analysis of the key underlying stats

Our Big Numbers piece returns as we take a look at the vast array of data available in our Members’ Area and present the eye-catching statistics that may be of interest.

We’ve run down the stand-out figures in every position, as well as looking at the strengths and weaknesses of various teams to assess which Fantasy Premier League assets could shine in Blank Gameweek 28 and beyond.

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  1. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Celtic 2nd defensive disaster!

    1. Calderano FC
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Loving it

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Ten in a row. Loving that too?

  2. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How has Vardy looked lately? Does he look ready to hit some form?
    is last 6 or 7 gameweek scores have been dreadful but that run of games coming is tempting.

    Not sure whether to get in for DCL.

    1. pjanns
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't atm. DCL in too good form.

    2. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      DCL in such good form and great value. Don't get rid IMO

    3. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Get in early 😉

    4. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      cheers both fair points. I guess the same applies to losing Ings too?

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Ings without Redmond might be more ditchable now.

    5. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      This weekend is the perfect time to judge this. Do not get in for DCL.

    6. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      DCL is a hold if you have him IMO but not a buy if you don't have him.

  3. Teahupo'o
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed.

    Fpls is working again. 🙂

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks!

  4. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Martial > Maddison for free?

    0.0 in the bank

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If nothing else urgent that looks very good!

  5. Bubbles1985
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bruno likely to play this weekend considering he was hooked early?

    1. pjanns
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      More than likely.

    2. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He looked awful I doubt it

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        hahahah

    3. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Lingard might take his place after that assist

  6. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Do we think Aurier plays at the weekend ?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, badly.

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I think one day Aurier will come good, but for now he is like a drunk, poor guys TAA. He will get his own version of a TAA haul, 3 assists on for 3 baps, then a red in the 88th.

      2. EL_FENOMENO
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Worth swapping him out for Doherty for -4 ? Got a feeling Big Matt will get a return and maybe a clean sheet considering Spurs attack.

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I really don't understand what Spurs saw in Aurier when they signed him. I don't think he will ever change!

      The risks outweigh the benefits!

  7. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Celtic League 1 standard at best!

    Shocking.

    1. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Bit harsh.

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        On League 1 teams? It probably was.

        1. Drexl Spivey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Result doesn't tell the full story. Just one of those things, unfortunately.

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      The jump up from Scottish League football to sporadic tough European games is too much for them.

      Saying that, FC Copenhagen could argue the same case...

      1. Calderano FC
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        How much Scottish football do you actually watch mate?

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I have a good friend of mine who plays for Ross County week in week out.

          I don't think my statement was that controversial in any case.

          1. Calderano FC
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Lazy comment, that's all. Like every league we have dominant teams and a healthy competition below that. Sadly we don't have billions of pounds thrown at us by sky and by.

      2. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Dominated tonight on shots, passes, possession, accuracy....

        On another day, etc.

        1. EL tridente
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Come om Copenhagen!

          1. EL tridente
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            On*

  8. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Fpl stats suggests Bruno rise tomorrow right?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      90% ^^^

      If the 0.1m matters, maybe do it tonight.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm. It doesn't matter this week but it might next

  9. MichalFPL
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    My Team for next GW :
    Button - Henderson (blank)
    TAA - Lascelles - Webster - Tanganga (not sure) - Lund (blank)
    Grealish (blank) - KDB (blank) - Salah - Traore (not sure) - Martial (injury)
    Auba (blank) - Greenwood (nor sure) - Ings
    So I have only 5 players which will play for sure in BGW and I have no goalkeeper, it is worth to make -4/-8 hit or make FH?

    1. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. Worth it. Did you know think about planning for this week?

      1. MichalFPL
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, I had plan but first, Son was injured for GW27 and my FT was gone, I bought Martial and now he is injured...

  10. Willmissudimitrypayet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Why did Jota go off after 63 minutes last game and then be left out of the squad for the europa fixture? Will he start playing 80-90 any time soon?

    Are you guys still considering bringing in him, or is Calwert-Lewin just a much better option for the same price?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Wolves won first leg 4-0 so was just rested tonight.

      1. Willmissudimitrypayet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, but why did they rest him for 30 minutes last PL match then when he was on a hattrick?

  11. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Happy to take a hit this week with chips, WC and 3.8m ITB.

    Who needs to be gotten rid of first? Martial and Holgate?

    Guaita
    TAA - Holgate - Rico
    Salah - Martial - Traore - Dendoncker
    DCL - Vardy - Ings

    Button - Williams - KDB* - Lundstram* [3.8m ITB + 1FT]

  12. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Fredsential!

  13. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Fred brace.

    Chong assist, what a talent he is!

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Would Chong benefit more from a loan to a Championship club rather than the minutes he gets at OT?

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        He's like 17 mate. Cop yourself on

        1. Jullepuu
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          He is 20

        2. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Surely 12-15 league appearances for a bottom-half Championship club for a year can only be good for him?

  14. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Salah to Fred for a hit. Only for a hit. -20

  15. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Fred essential

  16. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is this worth the hit?

    Martial KDB Firmino > Bruno Mane Jimenez

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Surely you'll want KDB straight back, especially if Arsenal go out of the Europa League and Man City get a DGW in 29.

    2. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Very good moves for this week.

  17. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Fred can cover Bruno it seems.

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Haha

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not really into that sort of stuff.

    3. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Far better player..

    4. Men in green tights
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds like he can cove every one now it's amazing

  18. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Ok let me rephrase this - might have more luck.

    I’m going into this BGW with 11, but including Williams, Rico and Hayden. Used my FT on Son to Richarlison.

    Is it worth taking a hit to bring in a Wolves def or Leicester/United mid?

  19. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Pepe is world class clown

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Can see he can go past any man when he wants to. Just poor decision making too often.

  20. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I didn't watch the United game but has Bruno made United look better or were Brugge just awful?

    1. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Bruge not great, but bruno does look a good player, involved in all the good things.

    2. Bennerman
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Both apply tonight.

      Brugge went down to 10 early and it was never really a contest.

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Bruno is class regardless of the fact Brugge are shite.

  21. Ttrplayer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Just took a hit to swap out Aguero for Vardy. Do I Captain Vardy too? I have Salah and TAA too.

    1. Totti
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      sa la lala la la

    2. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Owning is enough. I wouldn't captain someone with his recent form.

  22. Totti
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    now it's obvious that martial is out?
    or wait till tom. to know further news?

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Wait!

  23. Joss Ackland’s Spunky…
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What prospect Man City Arsenal Dgw 29 if Arsenal get bumped out?

  24. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Would you do Martial to Bruno if it means starting Boly against Wolves?

    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      To be fair Wolves look a better bet for a CS this weekend than a fair few teams anyway

    2. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Boly against his own team?

      Wait,on Tony news

    3. pjanns
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Just did Martial --> Bruno
      And will be starting Boly aswell?

  25. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which combo do you prefer over next few?

    A) Cantwell, Doherty
    B) Grealish, Taylor

    1. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Neither. What about Barnes and Boly?

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Already have Salah, KDB, Barnes, Fernandes

        1. JabbaWookiee
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          So it’d be 5th mid bench fodder? In that case A

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Basically in A) I would always play 3-4-3. In B) I would be rotating between 3-5-2 and 3-4-3 depending on fixtures

            1. JabbaWookiee
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              3-4-3 Doherty set and forget

              1. Don Kloppeone
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Only thing is I have Stevens as well who is great when fit

                1. JabbaWookiee
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  Hmm. I hear ya. I’ve got O’Connell and wanted to bring in one of the Wolves defs for 31 so I don’t have to free hit. Will probably be left with a benching headache if I do though. Might just get in Barnes and be done with it.

                  1. Don Kloppeone
                    • 6 Years
                    4 years, 1 month ago

                    I’m also planning to get through GW31 without chips. Not easy!!

                    1. JabbaWookiee
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 9 Years
                      4 years, 1 month ago

                      Are you concerned that Fernandes’s returns are at risk with Martial out?

                    2. JabbaWookiee
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 9 Years
                      4 years, 1 month ago

                      Reply fail! You concerned that Fernandes’s returns are at risk with Martial out?

                      1. Don Kloppeone
                        • 6 Years
                        4 years, 1 month ago

                        Not at all. Martial doesn’t create anything for anyone. He’s so lazy. It’s the other way round so Martial our the way could even improve Fernandes lol

                      2. JabbaWookiee
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 9 Years
                        4 years, 1 month ago

                        Possibly. I meant getting on the end of the assists rather than creating. Although he does win pens.

                        Not 100% convinced by Fernandes or United personally. Probably veering towards Barnes now. Bruno ain’t going to be playing further forward. Ighalo or Greenwood will come in and I don’t think they’re nearly as clinical as Tony.

  26. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What would you do? (1 free transfer, 2.1ib)

    Henderson
    Trent VVD Söyüncü Rico*
    Salah Traore Hayden*
    Vardy Jimenez Ings
    Bench: McGovern, Stevens, Grealish, KDB

  27. Mackans
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you bring in, Barnes or Fernandes? (Money isn’t an issue)

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      All day Bruno (very biased)

    2. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Fernandez

  28. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Yay or nay?

    KDB +Gomez TO Mane+6.0 defender =-4

    KDB back for Burnley...

  29. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Saiss nailed?

    1. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah.

  30. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Martial -> Fred it is then