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The FPL half-term report: Brentford

7 December 2022 32 comments
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Our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) restart coverage continues with a review of all 20 Premier League clubs’ seasons so far.

In this Half-Term Report series, we look at which FPL players and teams have been top of the class in 2022/23 to date and who should be consigned to the Fantasy naughty step.

FPL bosses get unlimited transfers before Gameweek 17, so these articles will hopefully help you pinpoint some key targets for the Boxing Day resumption.

Next up is Brentford, who defeated Manchester City in the final round of matches thanks to an Ivan Toney (£7.4m) double.

ATTACK: SEASON SO FAR

TotalRank v other clubs (adjusted per game)
Goals scored2310th
Shots15618th
Shots in the box11511th
Shots on target6211th
Big chances424th
Expected goals (xG)20.599th
Non-penalty expected goals (NPxG)17.449th

Thomas Frank’s side is currently tenth in the Premier League and there’s a mid-table theme to their attacking stats, ranking between ninth and 11th for goals scored, shots on target and expected goals (xG) amongst others.

A curious contradiction is seeing the Bees rank badly for total shots (18th) yet come fourth for big chances.

It suggests that they’re being instructed not to waste shots, as only Bournemouth have taken fewer from outside the box than their 41.

The graph below shows a slow xG start, where their opening three matches saw eight goals far exceed an expected 4.18. This was summed up by Josh Dasilva (£4.2m) netting in Gameweeks 1 and 2 with just 0.07 xG.

Above: How Brentford compare to other Premier League sides for minutes per NPxG across 2022/23

DEFENCE: SEASON SO FAR

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  1. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Are posters finding that tick notification still not working and you are not getting notified of replies?

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Never used it before but I'll test it out on this post for you. Is it supposed to be an email notification?

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      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks- yes you get e mail when someone responds. Still not working…..

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Nope. Nothing from FFS in my inbox at the mo

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  2. Lionac
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Who you expect to have biggest score in QFs?

    A) Paqueta
    B) Di Maria
    C) Ziyech

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A of those

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    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

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  3. The Mentaculus
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    So now we're assuming Toney will be fine? Not that long ago, I thought a season-long ban was imminent

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    1. Home Late From Age
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Good question. What's the news?

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      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        He's been charged by the FA but I don't know if the outcome has been determined yet

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  4. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    I'm top 50 in FanTeam with a wildcard active. Getting a bit excited here with 22K up top and I'm less than 30 points behind.

    How does this look? I'd like to discuss team building strategy a bit. Does it make sense to go all-in on certain teams? Hedge a little? Pick good fantasy assets across the board and deal with eliminations?

    Pickford
    Hernandez Militao Danilo Guerreiro
    Messi Vinicius Saka Fernandes
    Mbappe Ramos

    The current plan is this... Hedge France/England and use the transfers to remove whoever is eliminated. Go fairly heavy on Brazil - Portugal. Portugal especially have budget assets like Ramos and Guerreiro (he's 5.5m in FanTeam).

    Reason I'm picking very few Argentina or Netherlands is because they play Brazil next round who I tip to win. As long as Brazil and Portugal win I'll be okay no matter what since I can convert the ENG and FRA assets to the other one. Pickford + Hernandez looks better than Lloris + Shaw I think. Maybe. Just about. Mbappe + Saka I think is clearly better than Kane + Griezmann.

    Perhaps the smarter play is to go all-in Brazil and then have no more than 2 players from the rest? It's very hard to call... I don't even mind picking losing semi-finalists. It might even be preferable since the 3rd place playoff is usually high scoring.

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Hey Cam, that's exciting! 😀

      Assuming you want to shoot for the top spot(s), and especially with no subs in FanTeam, I think its best to commit to 1-2 teams & limit hedging as much as possible. Most importantly in defence, where I think its best to as heavy on Brazil as you can, maybe supplemented with a couple of Portuguese.

      I don't fancy a CS for England or France in any further games (unless Morocco somehow sneak through), so would avoid their defenders entirely. In midfield/forward positions, I think you can hedge a bit more particularly with games that might be more open like (imo) England France.

      Overall I like the balance of your draft, except I would ditch Pickford & Theo, and try to get one of Costa/Pepe/Dalot in there. Mbappe & Saka is much better than Kane & Griezmann yeah.

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

      What do you mean by "the 3rd place playoff"? If you mean the game for the bronze medal, be aware that that match doesn't count in the FanTeam game. GW 6 is for the semis and GW 7 is only THE final.

      I'm not so well-ranked than you but will play it to the end and I find it hard we just get 3 FTs after the wilcard. You absolutely need to find the winning teams. You can come to the final GW having to take loads of hits if there is a surprise.

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    3. All Muxed Ip
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I shouldn't be telling you this as I am also playing Fanteam games.
      There are NO POINTS for 3rd place!
      So re- jig your team and send me half of your winnings! (see Nov 1 scoring info)
      Cheers Steve

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  5. Louis_Sans_Balls
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Hey mates! Happy no WC day 🙂

    Thinking of the following downgrades:

    A. stick with Shaw
    B. move to Acuna

    A. stick with Perisic
    B. move to Enzo

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    1. Cantonesque
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I brought Enzo in the for Australia game and then was disappointed to see he got shifted into a much more defensive role than in the groups. Shipped him out for the quarters accordingly.

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      1. Louis_Sans_Balls
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks mate!

        What do you think about Shaw or Acuna?

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        1. Cantonesque
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Own both. Acuna seems a must-have at $4.5m for a super-attacking nailed defender (who gets subbed after banking clean sheets unlike centre defs). Shaw I might move out for a Portugal defender as France must be 4 times more likely to score than Morocco - will see how things develop and what other transfers I need, maybe he can be benched as it is the last game. But at least Shaw holds out hope for an assist or two, he's having a great tournament.

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        2. Cantonesque
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          A caveat on the Enzo point, his different role was probably related to a change in formation with Di Maria out. If Di Maria comes back in maybe he resumes his previous positioning where he was getting more involved in attacks. You'll have to do your own research as that's a complicated one! But he is certainly a great price that enables depth elsewhere to cover a blank. I just thought Acuna and Messi was enough ARG as I am not too confident of them progressing and don't want to be stuck with 3 forced transfers if they lose, one of the less predictable ties there.

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        3. Cantonesque
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Question for you, if you were on the Mbappe/Messi/Richa trio, would you 12th-man Neymar this MD?

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          1. Louis_Sans_Balls
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Yes Neymar would be a good 12th man option along with Ramos

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            1. Cantonesque
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 12 months ago

              Cheers, Ramos hard to resist! But I'm thinking he is the chaser's punt, I'm defending cash ML lead so should probably go Neymar.

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  6. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Sorry folks, but Mbappe (closer to his prime, 23) still has more pace, strength attack etc. than Walker (32).

    it will be interesting, but don't kid yourself, Mbappe requires at least 2 people marking him, with 5 at the back in a rigid, counter-attacking structure.

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  7. Stavrosplay
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone using their power captain ? If not when do you suggest would be best time to use it ?

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    1. CoracAld2831
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Had I not used it on Last 16, I would use it now.

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    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Haven't decided if I want to use it now or later.

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    3. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I think this week seems sensible with 8 teams still in play (potentially a bigger spread of points) also so hard to predict highest scorers this week

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  8. FantasyHero
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Pick 1:
    A. Mbappe and 5.5M mid (likely Morocco?)
    B. Richarlison and 9.5 M mid (likely foden)

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  9. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    England haven't beaten a top tier team in the knockout stages of a world cup since 1966. They will likely have to beat 3 in France, Portugal and Brazil to win this World Cup. Just let that sink in.

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    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Hmm, that is a compelling point.

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  10. CoracAld2831
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Current team on AC:

    Alisson
    Militao-Dumfries-Otamendi
    Klaassen-Paqueta-Perisic-Fernandes
    Messi-Mbappe-Richarlison(c)

    Noppert-T.Hernandez-Shaw-Saka

    5/5
    1.0m in bank

    Any suggestions?

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    1. CoracAld2831
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      *WC

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