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FPL December 15

The FPL half-term report: Leeds United

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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 excelled and who has flattered to deceive.

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

Here, we focus on Leeds United.

ATTACK: SEASON SO FAR

TotalRank v other clubs (adjusted per game)
Goals scored229th
Shots1829th
Shots in the box1218th
Shots on target5910th
Big chances338th
Expected goals (xG)21.097th
Non-penalty expected goals (NPxG)19.526th

Despite just four wins from 14 matches, Leeds’ attack has largely functioned well, with 22 goals served up so far. For context, only eight top-flight clubs have scored more on a per-game basis.

The expected data offers further encouragement, as they sit sixth for non-penalty expected goals (NPxG). That’s despite an eight-match winless streak between Gameweeks 4 and 13, which affected their attacking numbers.

However, victories over Liverpool and Bournemouth prior to the World Cup break showed real signs of life under Jesse Marsch.

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

Rodrigo (£6.3m) has been his side’s top performer in attack, with nine goals from 13 league appearances, which included five in his last four, a period which saw him average over eight points per match.

With Leeds seemingly less and less able to count on Patrick Bamford (£7.2m) up front, he is a player to consider, which we’ll discuss in further detail below.

DEFENCE: SEASON SO FAR

Haaland Foden


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  1. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    The greatest football team ever.

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    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Yeah ok jafacake

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    2. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      San Marino? Check.

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  2. King Prawn
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this team fellas:
    Alison (Ward)
    Cancelo, Tripper, Dalot, Saliba (Neco)
    Salah, KDB, Matinelli, Almiron (pereira)
    Darwin Halaand (Greenwod)
    Risky having a non playing striker? weak defence etc?

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    1. The Mentaculus
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      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      The defence isn't weak at all, except Alisson who is probably the last keeper I would choose. Bench is a bit weak for my taste but you could probably scrape by

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      1. King Prawn
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Ok I might put Pope in instead. Thanks

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    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I don't like Alisson, Neco, KDB, Darwin and Greenwood.

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      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        and Dalot might have a problem with his hammy plus that Utd are offering him in a deal for Dumfries.

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      2. King Prawn
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Greenwood and Neco are bench fodder. You don’t like KDB?? He’s the only (almost) guaranteed starter amongst the City midfield and he’s quality, please explain what’s not to like. Darwin is a bit of a punt but he’s going to start with Jota and Diaz out and Liverpool have decent fixtures

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        1. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          I'd get Patterson over Neco. Drop KDB to Foden and upgrade Greenwood. Drop Alisson to a cheaper keeper.

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          1. King Prawn
            • 4 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Ok thanks for the feedback

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    3. Babit1967
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I wouldn’t make any changes, looks good

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  3. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Forest, Wolves, Bournemouth love conceding from set pieces - Harry Maguire time! (I think he plays the first 3, unless suspended)

    Ederson
    Trippier Dalot Maguire
    KdB Son Kulusevski ASM Almiron
    Haaland Mitrovic

    Ward Perraud Digne Greenwood

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    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I like Digne

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      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Digne with some free kicks, Emery tactics, and good fixtures from 19 is why I have him.

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  4. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Just looked at my team after 3 weeks please help with 1) maguire worth a gamble? 2) keep Kepa? 3) Kane or mitro? 4) which Utd to get? Thanks

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      1) I'm probably going with Martinez to be sure of starts

      2) too much of a risk for my taste

      3) Rashford is my pick

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Ok cheers maybe maguire too risky.
        Maybe upgrade Kepa then.
        Already got rash just thinking getting another Utd . I like dalot but heard someone say could b injured

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    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      3) both here

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      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Thanks I am thinking waiting til get mitro until DGW

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  5. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    0.0 ITB. I kind of prefer KDB & Zinchenko to Salah and Cancelo, but it's less satisfying to have all that money lying around

    Ward (Iversen)
    Cancelo Trippier James Gabriel (Patterson)
    Salah Foden Kulusevski (Andreas Bailey)
    Haaland Darwin Nketiah

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    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nicely balanced. Strong bench. Great team.

      I’d personally have KdB for the doubles (and the better first two fixtures imo).

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  6. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts on this team?

    Kepa - Ward
    Cancelo - Gabriel - Trippier - Bueno - Paterson
    Salah - Foden - Maddison - Almiron - Summerville
    Haaland - Darwin - Mitro

    0.2 ITB

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    1. kempc23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Kepa injured, Summerville injured. Bueno unlikely to get much game time going forward.

      Would consider Maddison to Kulu, he has looked good in friendlies and looks back to full fitness. That also gives you £0.2 + £0.2 to upgrade Bueno to a starter?

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        I would imagine both Kepa and Summerville will recover in another ten days' time?

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  7. Inter Me Gran
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Still a few weeks, for now:

    A) Kulu and Salah
    B) Darwin and Kane

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    1. Tartan Brazilians
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Exactly my dilemma. Going B as more good options in midfield. Bit worried about no Mo though!

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      1. Inter Me Gran
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        That’s what I’m on and for the same reason. Means I can rotate rashford and almiron and not be stuck with a non playing forward

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  8. jacob1989
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    I checked the penalty incident on slow mo and zoom in again like var can. Either of the following 2 conclusions can be reached.
    1. It was a collision between alvarez and gk. So game should continue with no call.
    2. It was a foul by Alvarez on the gk. An offensive foul. Alvarez left leg initiated contact with gk wherein gk reacted in pain.

    It was definitely NOT a foul by gk on Alvarez.

    Also contributing this are Messi, Paul and McAllister dont even appeal or raise their hand for a penalty when collision occurs. And when ref awards the spot kick, there is still no reaction with McAllister looking surprised.

    Its a shame with var they cant even make right decisions.

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    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      The keeper didn't touch the ball at all and collided with the player, clear peno for me.

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