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FPL Gameweek 3 preview: The players and teams with eye-catching stats

Our Big Numbers piece looks at some stand-out player and team statistics ahead of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline for Gameweek 3.

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2.30 expected goals prevented (xGP) by Alisson Becker (£6.0m) in the last two Gameweeks. This means that the Brazilian has let in 2.30 fewer goals than data collectors Opta anticipate he should have, based on the quality of shots faced. Of the four goalkeepers who kept two clean sheets so far this season, he has ‘prevented’ more goals going in.

10 chances created by Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) in the first two Gameweeks is the most that any Premier League player in any position has supplied during this period. Newcastle United’s set-piece-taking defender Matt Ritchie (£5.0m), intriguingly, is second on nine. Alexander-Arnold has also created two big chances, meanwhile, a tally that only Vladimir Coufal (£5.0m) can match among FPL defenders.

7 goal attempts by Brighton centre-back Shane Duffy (£4.1m) in his last two matches; Lewis Dunk (£5.0m) has had zero. All of Duffy’s efforts have been headers from inside the opposition area and have come from set plays, so it’s perhaps no surprise that Pascal Gross (£6.0m) can’t be bettered for successful corner-kicks in the division so far.

49 final-third touches registered by Nelson Semedo (£4.9m) against Spurs, a total that no other defender – or indeed midfielder – could top in Gameweek 2.

9 penalty box touches registered by Reece James (£5.6m) in Sunday’s 2-0 derby victory over Arsenal is the most that any FPL defender managed in Gameweek 2. His total of four shots against the Gunners was also unsurpassed among his FPL positional rivals.

28 penalty box touches, ten goal attempts, eight shots in the box and three big chances created recorded by Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) against Norwich and Burnley combined in the opening two Gameweeks, all totals that are unbeaten amongst FPL midfielders.

23 penalty box touches and 10 goal attempts recorded by Adama Traoré (£6.0m) in his last two league matches for Wolves, totals that none of his teammates can better. Traoré has had seven shots in the area in that timeframe, with only Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) and Sadio Mane (£11.9m) registering more among Fantasy midfielders. Adama tops the expected goal involvement (xGI) table among all midfielders (1.79); he didn’t have a single ‘big chance’ in 2020/21 but has had two already in his new role under Bruno Lage.

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  1. jackoasean
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    G2G?

    Raya

    TAA Dier Ayling
    Salah Pogba Greenwood Benrahma
    (C) Kane DCL Antonio

    Bench - Gilmour livremento Duffy Ward

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

      Very nice

    2. Nigawan
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I have same front 3 as u. If kane don't work out. Is easy to go to lukaku

      1. jackoasean
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah that’s what my thinking is, I’m hopeful Kane scores 7 this weekend

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Just 7?

          1. jackoasean
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            And an assist

    3. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Lovely team mate!

      1. jackoasean
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers, I’m on wildcard tbf. wanted to get team together before the price rises hit

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

    All set here, good luck all!

    Sanchez
    Shaw James Ayling
    Salah Bruno Greenwood Benrahma Sarr
    Lukaku Antonio(c)

    Steele Livramento Tsimikas Street 0FT 0.5 ITB

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Very nice.

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      looks good.

  3. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What are the chances Veltman plays, and if it’s not likely is a move to Livramento a good move if I have no other transfers needed to make?.

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

      Livramento looks a good option at the price.

      Potter has never been the biggest Duffy fan so Veltman could come back in at anytime.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'd say not this week, but he'll be back for GW4 if you can hold.

      1. Mane Mane Mane
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        My defence at the moment, is TAA, Tsimikas, Shaw White and Veltman so there is a strong chance I may only be able to field two. Can’t make my mind up?

  4. tbos83
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Subs correct?

    Sanchez
    Digne TAA Shaw
    Bruno (c) Salah Benrahma Raph
    Antonio Toney Ings

    Foster Amartey Gilmour Tsim

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

      Gtg correct bench order

    2. mrtapio
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Tsimikas should be second, or maybe even first on bench. Almost as likely to get a return as TAA if i plays. If he doesn't play, no problem. Could easily see Liverpool vs Chelsea ending 0-0 or 1-0

  5. FPL_trail_runner
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    All good?

    On WC , and current draft is this :

    Meslier
    TAA James Reguillon (duffy, livramento)
    Bruno Greenwood Benrahma Raphina
    Kane (c) DCL Antonio

    0.6mil in the bank which could upgrade somewhere if needed

    Kane will proabably go to Lukaku next week for FT. Then Bruno in week 5 to Salah (c)

    Still unsure on Reguillon ( very long term he will be a city defender in a number of weeks), dont see many better options for next 2 weeks at least, and may get a rise from him in price

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Very similar to mine. What's your Salah plan?

      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Bruno to Salah week 5 and captain. As United will have West ham away.

        I have 0.6mil in the bank in the above draft which would mean i could e.g not sell Kane to Lukaku , (keep Kane week 4) and just do Salah in for Bruno week 5 for free.

    2. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      nice. Reguillon is a good pick

      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Hey GUYB

        Cheers

        Where are you now with your draft?Still going without Bruno? longterm i dont want him. But feel Wolves away (playing pretty open) and Newcastle (many shots in box + big chances created) are decent before switching to Salah

        Leeds will have Llorente + Philips back which I feel will hugely improve the leeds defence in coming weeks.

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          yeah no bruno for me

    3. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Nearly the same as mine. Only difference is I have Sanchez,Coufal and Salah to your Meslier,Reguilon and Bruno.

      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yes we are all coming to a similar draft which i feel is a good thing.

        I feel over the season Meslier will get huge amount of save points and Bonus now so worth the extra 0.5mil. I mean already leeds conceded 6 with alot of their defence out ( LLorente + Philips) and Meslier still have 4 points.

        You happy not having Bruno for wolv NEW ? Id back him to outscore Salah by at least 10 points in those fixtures.

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I’d love Meslier and switching Salah to Bruno would be tempting for the next 2 is tempting to be honest but I’m 0.1m short if I get Kane over Lukaku.

          It would need a James downgrade and I don’t know if I’m willing to do that.

        2. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I keep a running-WC draft going. My current one isn't that similar. My philosophy is to go Upside Chasing, concentrating transfers on Salah/Bruno, and 2 of Kane/Kaku/CR7. Hence my other players need to be nailed sorts that I only worry about when injured. Thus, I'm looking at Bamford alongside Raphinha, and someone more secure than Greenwood.

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            So you’d start off with Bruno and Kane this week if on WC?

            1. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              I would, yeh.

          2. FPL_trail_runner
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            You mean a 3 premium lineup?

            one mid + 2 strikers?

            Im more in favor of the one mid + one striker premium approach as striker options are decent ( Bamford has been in and out of my WC all week)

            Greenwood for me is a short term punt, i want someone who should play the next 2 weeks at least with good fixtures, as he wasnt called up for Internationals i think he fits the bill perfect.

            1. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              You're good for now. I'll be using my WC later. Thinking long-term when I pull out.

    4. Uuuuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Not interested in Wolves defence? And i'll keep/get Shaw until chelsea's fixtures turn....and then go James

      here is my WC:

      Meslier (4.0)
      TAA Shaw Semedo Duffy Livra
      Bruno Greenwood Raphinha Benrahma Bissouma
      DCL Antonio Kane

      0.8 ITB

      cheers

      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Rather James over Shaw

        I can get Shaw for Reguillon (to have TAA Shaw James) now but feel maybe Spurs are better short term.

        Its a toss up really

  6. Jeppe1234
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    G2G?

    Raya (Foster)
    Ayling, Amartey, TAA (Coady, Livramento)
    Son, Salah, Ben, Raph (Bissouma)
    Lukaku, Antonio, DCL

    1. tbos83
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Very solid. Who's your cap?

      1. Jeppe1234
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Antonio

  7. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    1FT. 0.1ITB.

    Rolling FT. I wish you all GL!

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Ayling
    Salah Bruno Greenwood Raphinha
    Wilson Ings Antonio(C)

    Steele Amartey Livramento Brownhill

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

      Same to you fella!

  8. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    With Liverpool having such a difficult CL group, is there scope to perhaps drop Salah or Trent to squeeze in some of the other premiums?

    You would think there would be some rotation

    1. Indpush
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No rotation with other teams with premiums?

  9. jia you
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Just did DCL + Mane to Pogba + Kane
    Getting Kane in feels very dirty indeed 😉

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Watch Dom go.

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Lots of crosses coming in and on pens, no stopping us now!

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          How do you feel about Gray as a pick?
          He’s started off well hasn’t he?

          I feel there’s prior prejudice against him for his stint at Leicester.

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            He's been in my team since GW1. I agree on the previous prejudice. Also affecting him being picked is that he doesn't have that beautiful touch but as can be seen from last week he has pace and can shoot and cross. More importantly, he is driven and has something to prove. My worry is getting game time as the season wears on. But for now, especially for the price, he's unbeatable.

            1. The 12th Man
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              I am tempted but it would be for Greenwood if I have Bruno over Salah. So I don’t know.
              That 2m can do a lot though.

      2. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Think he might not get much joy v Brighton and perhaps even Burnley but yeah want him but can't have em all (also can't sell Antonio just yet!)

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Boooo but a good move, looking at something similar 😀

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        feels wrong but right at the same time haha

  10. Nigawan
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    RMT guys 🙂 I know defends is weak but im loving my MID and FWD

    Raya-Foster
    Duffy-Ayling-Williams-Coufal-Livramento
    Bissouma-Salah-Bruno-Raphina-Benrahma
    Kane-Antonio-DCL

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'd upgrade def and wait on Kane. I know they have a good fixture and he could explode but I feel it's high risk. Up to you but that would be my move.

  11. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Ron,Rom,Dom

    Dream lineup.

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      RRD!

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Made for a team named 'The Crystals'

      "Do do Ron Rom Dom,
      Do do Ron Rom"

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        haha like it

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Before it becomes the meme of the year, remember where you heard it first:

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I37sbHieMI

  12. Darthshearer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Who to Cap?

    Fernandes
    Benrahma
    Antonio

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio

    2. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I’m going with Antonio

    3. Leeds-Utd
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio

    4. Darthshearer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sweet, thanks guys.

  13. WHUFCSmith23
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Have most people abandoned their wildcard around 6,7, 8 for one now?

    Just wondering why? As much as I hate it, the template team is delivering why are people looking to change their entire team?

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Fever!

    2. Del Griffith
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Pepes trying to get ahead of the curve

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Its just a plan, whether it gets executed or not is different story.

      Addition of Chelsea and Man City player is something I wont be able to do without WC.

    4. jia you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I could've waited myself tbh but as for reasoning, I benched Benrahma last GW and it really pissed me off! Was left with a bench of Schmeichel Benrahma Pepe & Coufal...so severe benching headaches and too much money spread out led me to push the button early.

    5. Captain Hindsight
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I was drunk when I did mine, was saving it for week 8

  14. Get up ya bum
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    fook it going bam bam
    Meslier Gunn
    TAA James Semedo Tanganga Livramento
    Salah Greenwood Traore Benrhama Gilmour
    Kane Bamford Antonio

    1. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Really like the Semedo pick, looking to make that move next week top. Good luck mate

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        ta mate. He looks like a key outlet in this wolves system ay

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Bam Bam Get Up Ya Bum, Bam Bam He scored a goal, Bam Bam From a Raphina ball, Bam Bam...

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Wilmaaaa is that you?

    3. FPL_trail_runner
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Interesting,

      Very similar to mine, and have also looked at Semedo and Traore and Bamford has been in and out all week
      Bamford over DCL is 50:50 so no issue for me there.

      I wouldnt touch Traore now with the transfer talks to Spurs ongoing, he is bound to be unsettled and possibly wants out. Otherwise would have been decent. Raphinha is just such a more locked longterm player in that position for 0.5mil more.

      Could easily get the 0,5mil from Tanganga who offers little in attacking sense and picks up bookings easy, ( also i expect some rotation there with Doherty)

      Semedo is interesting and i had him until yesterday, but looking at the wolves fixtures, i feel id only play him /expect clean sheet in the Newcastle home game out of the next 5. Can see watford (a), Brentford (h) , Southampton (a) all scoring

      What have you in the bank?

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        0.2 itb

        1. FPL_trail_runner
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          id really consider Raphina Reguillon Duffy in for Traore Semedo Tanganga . You can perfectly afford it no (if you still have duffy before his rise)

          Plus dont see much from Semedo, he did the same last year and with Barca but his assist and goals numbers are tiny for a player so advanced. Could be one of those players v hard to sell later as his fixtures are always 'promising'

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            0.1 short

            1. FPL_trail_runner
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              You mean cos of duffy 4.1? Could also have longterm option of Williams as bench fodder from Norwich

              1. Get up ya bum
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 7 months ago

                yeah duffy 4.1

                I'm actually quite happy with my traore and semedo predictions though. Fancy both to do very well over the next month or two.
                You reckon Dier is better than tanganga?

                1. FPL_trail_runner
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 7 months ago

                  Dier perhaps is better, but both are poor imo for fpl

                  And spurs have signed a new cb for decent money so who knows which of Sanchez / Dier will be dropped

  15. Benditlike
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Help!

    2 FTs and 0.5 ITB.

    A) White, Barnes, Toney -> Livramento, Sarr, Antonio (-4)
    B) Same as above but Grey over Sarr (-4)
    C) White -> Livramento (Save 1 FT)
    D) Other suggestions (see team below)

    Sanchez
    TAA, Tsimikas, Shaw
    Salah, Bruno, Barnes, Behnrama, Mahrez
    Ings, Toney

    Foster, White, Omobamidele, Scarlett

  16. farmerfat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hi All, how is she looking?

    Sanchez
    Reg TAA Shaw
    Salah Bruno Barnes Benrahma Jota
    Antonio Ings.

    1ft.
    Save?
    Salah to Son?

    1. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Save

    2. Captain Hindsight
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I was thinking salah to son but that free transfer over the international break is going to be useful

  17. Captain Hindsight
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    So I sold white and have Duffy a while back - given the high ownership of tsimikas and white I’m expecting more people to move for Duffy and his price will rise while white drops again, once white returns to playing I’ll be able to switch Duffy to white and bank the cash.

    Make sense?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I mean it leaves the option open at least.

      Duffy will probably continue to rise over the International Break. (Rate depending on how the next GW goes.)

      Come GW4, if he plays, he may well continue however if replaced by Veltman that could be the start. Obviously GW4 is when White's fixtures turn good so it's useful and who knows if he'll fall or not again.

      However the question may be raised whether or not you want White. Yes he's cheap but he offers nothing except a CS. Better cheap options are beginning to show themselves.

  18. Sun God Nika
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Team for this week

    Sanchez

    TAA Shaw Digne
    Barnes Ferdy Greenwood Salah Benny
    Ings Antonio

    (Steer Amartey Tsis Perica)

    Any advise - tempted to bench TAA for Amartey against Norwich

  19. OLLY G
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Out of interest, who do people more likely to buy?

    (A) Lukaku + £1-2m

    (B) Ronaldo (Man City)

    Thanks.

    1. OLLY G
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      * who are

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Genuinely do not know. By GW7 I'll know if I still want to get Rom.

      Ronaldo at City though? Could be lethal. Luckily he had CHE/LIV in near future so not AS BIG a rush to get him but could be huge by GW8.

      We are lucky United's fixtures turn to poo because you could feasibly run Lukaku/Ronaldo & Salah. Jota may become useful, or we forgo someone...

  20. Darzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Would you sell Tsimikas or Bertrand, and would you buy Livramento or Duffy? (1 transfer)

    Sanchez Bachmann
    Coufal Tsimikas Shaw Bertrand Armatey
    Salah Son Greenwood Sarr Smith-Rowe
    Carry, Inga, Antonio

  21. Muiralos
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Any reply appreciated.
    I'm torn.
    Bamford and 4.5m midfielder in for Mahrez and 4.5m Forward or
    A. Traoré and Cresswell in for Mahrez and Tsimikas (taking the price rise). Week 4 I plan to get DCL either way for Ings. With the second option I have a way of getting to Lukaku without taking a hit or wildcard by week 7. With first option that's gonna be hard.

    Current team
    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Amartey Veltman Tsimikas
    Salah Fernandes Benrahma Raphinha Mahrez
    Ings Antonio Scarlett

  22. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    The mahrez problem.

    Take him out for a hit or hold and pray he startS. Could even captain if we get early team news?

    1. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I’m holding one more week.