Big Numbers

FPL Gameweek 4: Analysis of the key underlying statistics

Our Big Numbers piece takes a look at the vast array of data available in our Premium Members’ Area and presents the eye-catching statistics that may be of interest.

Although we’re only three Gameweeks into 2020/21 and the sample pool is still small, some familiar patterns are emerging – from Mohamed Salah (£12.1m) being top of the shot count table to Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.0m) bossing the headed goal attempts column.

We’ve again run down the stand-out figures in every position for this article, as well as looking at the strengths and weaknesses of various teams to assess which Fantasy Premier League assets could shine in Gameweek 4.

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Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 3

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  1. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    .

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

      Fast dot bobby

  2. JollyGoodYellows
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Mitro > DCL on my 1FT a no brainer?

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

      For free sure

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

    Doherty + Mitro - - - KWP + DCL (-4)

    Please help,
    Yes or No??

    1. JollyGoodYellows
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If it doesn't work this week it'll benefit you in future GWs

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

        That's true, my problem is not jumping on the train right now

        1. JollyGoodYellows
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Jump on that train... All aboard!

    2. Bank$y
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      sure. Mitro will score too though

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

    Any news on Podence?

  5. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Richarlison chances of making the weekend?

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

      Big doubt

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

      Extremely low. Twisted ankle and only a few days to get well.

  6. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who is the priority to get rid of? Son or podence?

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’d keep both of possible

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

      I would love to shift Son but I'm -4 deep already this week

      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

  7. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Richarlison -> DCL worth a -4?

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

      Not sure it's worth it

    2. All about the galacticos
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, if you have no bench

  8. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    a) Werner + Son to Jimmy + Rash
    b) Mitrovic + Son to Ings + Foden

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  9. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Lampard on managing Pulisic's minutes this season:

    ‘Of course, when you look at a player with his recent (injury) record, you are trying to find the right way, the right balance of getting the best out of him which we saw in big periods last year and making sure you don’t overcook him and leave him susceptible to injury, particularly a player of his explosive pace and balance. That’s a fine line.

    ‘We are working on that and Christian is also very open to that. He wants to play, he is so hungry to play and he is very nearly fit now but it is certainly something we will have to manage with him this season because we have all seen the talent and it is something we want to get right.'

    https://www.espn.co.uk/football/chelsea/story/4191042/chelsea-to-give-pulisic-specialist-training-programme-lampard

    .
    Sounds like he'll be rotated often this season...

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

      Particularly with a glut of options. More Werner left side duty maybe too

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

    Ings or DCL?

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

      Ings

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

      DCL

    3. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL

    4. YEAH PITCH!
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ings

    5. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL

    6. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ings

    7. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all

  11. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Worth going without Salah if it allows the following attack. (TAA is my Pool cover)

    KdB Son Rodriguez Zaha KWP
    Ings DCL Maupay

    1.2 ITB

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What's Kyle walker peters doing in ur attack

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Meant JWP!

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Why do u have him? His whole appeal was pens and he's not on them anymore

          1. AC Yew
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            because ive had issues with defence and didnt fancy playing WC or taking a -8 to get rid

    2. MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Absolutely not. All 3 of those forwards could go off the boil at any time. How you can’t find room for Salah with those forwards is beyond me

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I can if i downgrade Son to Zaha allows that front 3

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

          Personally I do t like the way you’re setting up. The nailed big hitters are forwards this year

          1. AC Yew
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            What do suggest then?

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

              You must be spending too much on defence. For me mane and vardy are essential as their respective teams don’t offer enough from midfield option. They’ve got pedigree and Everything goes through them. Then one of DCL, Ings, jimi, Maupay as a third striker. Allowing Salah mid field and maybe if you really penny pinch in defence KDB as well . I’m gambling on Foden to cover KDB for me as I just can’t squeeze him in.

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

                Kane and vardy *

              1. AC Yew
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Thanks. Im looking at a forward line of DCL Ings & Maupay so cant fit in Vardy. With these i can work around a balanced team

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

                  I think you’re brave going without Leicester assets, and relying on son to cover Kane and bale at spurs. But we’ll see. However you play it you’re gonna be without some key players. Never thought I’d be without KDB. I’m gambling on Vardy Foden > KDB Barnes

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

      You can't play x53

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I know thats not the intention

    4. Bank$y
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ditch son for Salah.

      1. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Currently own Salah
        Could go Son to Zaha

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

    McCarthy Nyland
    TAA Egan Dier KWP Mitchell
    Salah KDB Son Podence Ceballos
    Mitro Werner Wilson
    Wc this team or wait

  13. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Werner to DCL an obvious FT?

    (have Rodriguez)

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jimi/Ings/Vardy options too

  14. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best Son replacement enter here:

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      9.4m itb

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      None needed. He'll make a miraculous recovery and play against United.

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I have Bissouma coming on

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I went Zaha so probably Barnes, Trossard, Klich or Havertz.

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Havertz is tempting

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

          Why do people keep saying this? What’s tempting about zero returns?

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Havertz is a world class player.

            He has scored 29 goals in the last 2 seasons in the league for an average Leverkusen side. It's only a matter of time before he comes good. Same with Werner.

            We're predicting future points not past ones.

            1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Haller scored 24 goals in Bundesliga. He’ll come good any day now...

            2. MSTRKRFTSMN
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              You’ve got it all wrong imo

    4. Bagheri Arce
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm looking at Barnes and Trossard (maybe even March) if you can use the money elsewhere?

  15. Johnny too hotty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is anyone’s price changing tonight. I feel I need to sleep on my thoughts

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL looking likely

    2. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL rising

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Bad Moon Rising

        1. Boss Hogg
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Freddy Mercury Rising

    3. Bob B
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      D C L

  16. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    do we know whether apandu or jack robinson takes oconnels place?

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ampadu would be my guess

  17. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What to do here you guys? 1 FT 0.5 itb

    A) Son to Mahrez
    B) Son + Davies -> max 7.5 mid (who?) + Robertson -4
    C) Mitro + Son -> Jim + Foden -4

    McCarthy
    TAA Saiss Justin
    Salah KDB Son* Podence*
    Werner DCL Mitro
    ___
    4.0 Davies* Bissouma Ferguson*

  18. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do you think Podence starts against Fulham?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wait for Nuno's presser.

      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks will do

  19. I Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mahrez was nailed in my WC before the game tonight but having doubts now with Foden getting the night off and Torres playing so well.

    Thoughts on which City mid to add to KDB? Can't afford Sterling.

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The best player to have from pep's side is : None

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        They'll score the most goals again so I'm going to have to disagree.

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Foden is a bargain.

  20. hogree
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ohhh Son Rich and Mitro --> Trossard Ings and Jimenez (-8) is looking so tasty

    Someone talk me out of it

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Crazy... Just do Son (and rich if injured)

  21. Clam. ☘️
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    FFScout unusually quiet tonight?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Everyone still on the old post i think

  22. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How does this look for GW4?
    Martinez
    Robertson, Saiss, James
    Salah, KDB, Son, Zaha, Podence
    DCL, Jimenez

    Forster, Lamptey, Mitchell, Brewster

    Still have son and Podence injuries to keep an eye on but feel pretty set! Feel free to rip it apart!!

  23. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy, Steer
    Robbo, Mitchel, Ferguson, Saiss, doherty
    Salah, KDB, Bruno, Pereira, Podence
    David, Werner, Mitrovic

    Take a hit to get DCL in?
    Or just save?

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

      Who's David?

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

        Davis lol

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Crrrrraaaaaiiggggg David?
      Proper Bo.

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

        Lmao Davis man

    3. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, go for it.

  24. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Could Richarlison recover from a twisted ankle by the weekend?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Probably not but miracles happen sometimes. Maybe ancelotti tells us soon

  25. JURGENAUT
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone know if Ings is going up tonight according to fantasy football fix? Thanks

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Don't think so

    2. Roy Rovers
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ings 76% on fplstats

  26. cigan
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    so ... Son > Mahrez is deffo off after today

    A) Son & Davis >> DCL & Foden (would have to do it tonight because exact cash) for -4
    B) Son & Wilson >> Jimenez & Barnes/Zaha (-or even Vardy & Klich) for -4
    C) just Son >> Barnes/Zaha

    A would allow me to bench Lewis and go 3-4-3

    Lloris
    Trent Robbo Digne Lewis
    Mane KDB Grealish Son*
    Adams Wilson* (Davis*)

  27. Viper
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mitro -> DCL (-4)?

  28. Ghost86
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you do Werner to Jiménez for a -4?

    Also who would you got right now out of KDB and Sterling?

  29. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What to do?
    Kane and Wood ➡️ Ings and DCL
    Kane and Podence ➡️ Ings and Jrod
    Other?

    Martinez Forster
    Saiss VVD Lamptey Dunne Mitchell
    Salah KDB Podence Mahrez Burke
    Kane Jimenez Wood.

    1. All about the galacticos
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  30. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Save FH
    B) Werner to Ings
    C) Werner to Vardy (0.6 itb)

    Martinez Steer
    Robertson James Saiss Lamptey Mitchell
    Foden Salah KdB Podence Anguissa
    Werner DCL Jimenez

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A - 2 free transfers over international break could be valuable