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FPL December 13

The FPL half-term report: Crystal Palace

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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 11th-placed Crystal Palace.

ATTACK: SEASON SO FAR

TotalRank v other clubs (adjusted per game)
Goals scored1514th=
Shots15415th
Shots in the box9517th
Shots on target5315th
Big chances2214th
Expected goals (xG)14.2317th=
Non-penalty expected goals (NPxG)12.6519th

Despite this mid-table position, the Eagles are one of the worst attacking teams when looking at the underlying data. Having the second-worst tally for non-penalty expected goals (NPxG) is particularly disappointing.

Our pre-season look at them revealed that Patrick Vieira’s side were one point short of their best-ever 38-game Premier League campaign but had to replace midfielder Conor Gallagher (£5.7m), the loanee who netted eight times and then returned to Chelsea.

Such poor stats are why many FPL managers are using this period of unlimited free transfers to sell Wilfried Zaha (£7.5m). He has six goals but the blanks against Nottingham Forest, Southampton and Everton were frustrating for owners.

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

DEFENCE: SEASON SO FAR

Haaland Foden


FPLMarc Newcastle fan that spends far too much time thinking about FPL.

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  1. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Ziyech or Perisic better? ( and worth -3?)

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    1. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Perisic surely has a higher chance to return something, so I would go with him

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    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Would prefer Ziyech
      None worth -3
      I have both

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  2. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    GW17 first draft. Is Perraud an option?

    Iversen
    James* Trippier White
    KDB Foden Kulu Almiron
    Haaland Kane Nketiah

    Ward | Perraud, Patterson, Dasilva

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    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Well you've got the bandwagon rolling now...

      Hmm not much obvious appeal to him with Southampton mid-lower-table on xGC & bottom on CS. But they do (eye-test-wise) sometimes look better than these stats suggest. Are you anticipating Jones tightening them up? You will need him a bit if going with James

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      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        I'm anticipating rotating him with White! But I don't know if he's likely to continue starting. If so, I'm assuming it'll be at LWB, which could be nice for a flukey return in the better fixtures, with more than 0% CS chance 😀

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          I'm not sure either tbh. ARS/WHU rotation also looks decent if you end up needing another option

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          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 5 months ago

            Thanks 🙂

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  3. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Would Arsenal benefit more from Felix or Murdyk?

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    1. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Felix

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  4. I Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    How does it work with eliminated players? Do they become locked when the first game kicks off or will they remain unlocked?

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    1. PompeyUpNorth!
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      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Unlocked.

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  5. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Thoughts? £0.0 ITB:

    Kepa - Ward
    Cancelo - Trippier - Dalot - White - Perraud (or another 4.4)
    Salah - Rashford - Martinelli - Almiron - Andreas
    Haaland - Kane - Mitrovic

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    1. Grande Tubarão
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Looks good. What’s the plan with leaving the 3rd Utd spot open? If it’s for Mbpappe I’d probably just get Martial as a placeholder as my understanding is the move’s unlikely to happen until the end of the window.

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      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Mbappe?!?! You're having a laugh right?

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 5 months ago

          Careful with Rashford - sounds like the deal is Mbappe + cash for Rash

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          1. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 5 months ago

            MANU4LYF in the know yeah , time to follow on twitter

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            1. The Mentaculus
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              • 2 Years
              1 year, 5 months ago

              I believe the deal is being hashed out in his living room over a game of FIFA. Twitter no help as usual

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              1. Debauchy
                • 11 Years
                1 year, 5 months ago

                😆

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              2. The Mentaculus
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                • 2 Years
                1 year, 5 months ago

                And when I say "hashed" out, I mean... 😉

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      2. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Yeah will do the same , with 10 mil ITB 🙂

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    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I would save some money by downgrading Perraud (or Andreas). Kepa could work out, but could easily be a waste of another 0.4, given his injury and a chance that Chelsea sign a GK in January. 1.0+ from selling those two could be very handy for improving the XI for GW17 or afterwards.

      Martinelli, for me, is also not an obvious choice anymore. Fixtures aren't great, and it's a while before the DGW. ESR is back and Jesus is injured. Arsenal also looking at bringing in an attacked in January like Murdyk or Felix. Either one will hurt Martinelli's minutes, and probably his output (though you might argue otherwise). Many fans do want to see him play up top, but I can't see that being Arteta's preferred option.

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    3. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Where Messi?

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  6. dunas_dog
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    • 8 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    The Rules say MD7 covers 17-18 December which is 3rd place play off and final but when you look at MD7 team page it says locks 18th December.

    I guess 2 scenarios are that the 3rd place play is not included in MD7 and rules are incorrect or, it is included and MD7 deadline of 18th December is incorrect. I would suspect the latter but who knows…….

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    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I think it was the latter scenario in the last world cup fantasy

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  7. Darragh82
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Darwin or Firmino over the next few. I would think both are nailed and Firmino will be well rested.

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    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Easy Darwin for me. Firmino isn't really getting many chances in this role behind Darwin/Salah as split strikers. He looked to have more goal threat only briefly when playing alongside Darwin

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    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Easy Darwin for me. I'd like him in my team but not sure I can squeeze him in

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  8. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Odegaard goal , nice freekick

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    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Did you pay the money or do you have a streaming link for me? 😀

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  9. SpaceCoyote97
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    • 1 Year
    1 year, 5 months ago

    This looking good for a WK17 return? 0.1 ITB

    Sanchez (Raya)
    Saliba Cancelo Trippier Dalot (N. Williams)
    Trossard Martinelli KDB Almiron (Andreas)
    Kane Haaland (Mitrovic)

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    1. SpaceCoyote97
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      • 1 Year
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Also considering a bench boost.

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      1. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Neco - Patterson (WOL) if you want to BB

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  10. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Kane worth the money over Darwin?

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    1. SpaceCoyote97
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      • 1 Year
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Kane is consistent (I realise the irony of saying that after the WC) and is usually dependable for a goal for Spurs. Darwin is too spotty for me but could have a small chance of being a bigger reward.

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      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        It's a nice assessment. Cheers!

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    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Currently wondering the same thing. If Kane didn't have the double, I'd be on Darwin for sure.

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      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Good point to consider. Thanks!

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    3. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Close. Think I'm going to start with Darwin. But if Spurs start looking better than they were just before the break (possible with Kulu back), or Darwin gets rotated too much, I have a few ways I can make the switch

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      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Good strategy!

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  11. Nomar
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    • 14 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Anyone thinking Son might have a big second half of the season?

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    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Honestly, no. I hope so, but I don't think he really looks comfortable playing with the mask so I'd give it some more time.

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      1. Nomar
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        • 14 Years
        1 year, 5 months ago

        Fair enough.

        Was hoping for Diaz to be back for Liverpool, but may have to go back to Salah or no Liverpool at all.

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    2. SpaceCoyote97
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      • 1 Year
      1 year, 5 months ago

      I made the mistake of picking him in my initial squad Week 1. Do not make that mistake unless he proves he can stay on form for more than a week.

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  12. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 5 months ago

    Andreas, Summerville or Tavernier first sub?

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    1. Nomar
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      • 14 Years
      1 year, 5 months ago

      At the moment I’ve gone for Summerville.

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    2. SpaceCoyote97
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      • 1 Year
      1 year, 5 months ago

      Andreas had a good end to the first half of the season.

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