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FPL December 19

The FPL half-term report: Leicester City

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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 Leicester City. Rooted to the bottom of the league with one point after seven matches, they now sit in 13th place thanks to four wins from the last five.

ATTACK: SEASON SO FAR

TotalRank v other clubs (adjusted per game)
Goals scored256th
Shots16913th
Shots in the box10118th
Shots on target678th
Big chances2315th=
Expected goals (xG)17.8013th
Non-penalty expected goals (NPxG)16.2212th

With mid-table rankings in most attacking stats, it’s no shock to discover that only Manchester City have overachieved more when comparing goals to expected goals (xG).

The Foxes have 25 of them despite 17.80 being their xG tally, partly due to James Maddison (£8.2m) having scored the most goals from outside of the box.

He has netted on seven occasions and is their top scorer, followed by the six of Harvey Barnes (£6.9m).

Above: How Leicester 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. All For One
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Kepa
    Trippier, Taa, James
    Almiron, Salah, Martinelli, Foden
    Darwin, Haaland, Mitrovic

    Ward, Dalot, Andreas, Bueno

    0.9 ITB

    A) GTG
    B) Kepa to Ederson, James to White

    A or B?

    Thanks guys

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    1. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Do you fancy Pool enough to spend £21m on their attackers?

      I’m not sure where the expectation they’ll improve is coming from.

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      1. x.jim.x
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        All rested and playing against the worst keeper I’ve seen this season.

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    2. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Beautiful, can’t see a weakness. Lack of Spuds attack maybe, but as they say … can’t have them all

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  2. tommoeommo
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Sanchez, Ward
    Saliba, James, Williams, Cancello, Trip
    Maddison, Martinelli, Foden, Almirn, Kula
    Darwin, Toney, Haaland.

    0.0 in the bank.

    Any suggestions? If I downgrade Cancelo to Walker where do I spend the extra?

    Thanks

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    1. x.jim.x
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Foden to De Bruyne (not sure on the maths)

      Would rather have Mitrovic or Wilson over Toney too.

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        'Foden to De Bruyne (not sure on the maths)'

        😆

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        1. Mirror Man
            1 year, 4 months ago

            1+1=aubergine

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          • x.jim.x
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            No idea how much any of Walker, Cancelo, KDB or Foden are and cba checking.

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      2. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        It’s good, but my head aches from bench dilemmas already.

        I’d worry about Walker rotation with I just history and CL to contend. Cancelo not really worth the extra dough as yet but he’s only nailed (relatively anyway) defender

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    2. tommoeommo
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      A: Cancelo, Maddison, Foden, Mitro
      B: Walker, KDB, Rashford, Toney

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

        A

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    3. quayle99
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Pick 2:

      A. Rashford
      B. Odegaard
      C. Trossard
      D. Almiron
      E. Zaha
      F. Rodrigo

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      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        A D and maybe F

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

          A D

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    4. Claudio555
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Does everyone has unlimited free transfers until next gw?

      When will the price changes occur again?

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Yes

        Overnight 26th/27th

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      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        You're welcome 🙄

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    5. XX SMICER XX
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Who is the better 4.8m defender?
      A. Walker
      B. Dalot

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      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        A better defense

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

        I would had thought Walker but Dalot seems more popular on here

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    6. dansmith1985
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Hey guys is this team ok? Worried about my bench being too weak

      Ramsdale
      Trippier White Botman
      Salah Martinelli Almiron KDB Rashford
      Darwin Haaland

      Ward Patterson Bueno Greenwood

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      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Not sure I like double Ars & New defence.
        Bench does feel alittle weak. I would find a way to upgrade Bueno

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        1. XX SMICER XX
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          If you are set on Salah/KDB/Haaland then I would downgrade Ramsdale to Iverson and use the money to upgrade Bueno & Botman

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    7. SpaceCoyote97
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Are any Chelsea players rotation proof?

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      1. Mirror Man
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Kante

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          1. SpaceCoyote97
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 1 Year
            1 year, 4 months ago

            haha

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        • XX SMICER XX
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Kepa if fit

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          1. St Pauli Walnuts
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Is he though?

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      2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        This article neglects to mention that Leicester have outperformed their xG several seasons running now - players like Maddison, Vardy, Iheanacho have historically outperformed their xG in attack.

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      3. Rojo's Modern Life
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Why is Kepa in everyone's team? Mendy had the gloves before the break

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        1. XX SMICER XX
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Only becuase of Kepa’s injury

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          1. XX SMICER XX
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            *because

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

              When is Kepa back ?

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        2. SpaceCoyote97
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Just watch Mendy's performance against Leeds. It made Danny Ward look like Lev Yashin.

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      4. XX SMICER XX
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Which combo is best:
        1. James/Laporte & Mount
        2. Cancelo/TAA & Almiron

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        1. Cojones of Destiny
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          2

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        2. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Way too much rotation risk with Laporte. I think he is first choice (with either Dias or Stones) but so many good CBs to compete with, Ake and Akanji waiting in wings.

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      5. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Is Bruno not an option? He’s in my side, should thrive without Ronaldo

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        1. Grande Tubarão
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Mbappe will be on pens when he arrives

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          1. Silecro
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Even the virtual version of Mbappe in FIFA 23 would reject that transfer, without counter offer ability

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            1. Mirror Man
                1 year, 4 months ago

                Video games made for children are not an accurate reflection of reality.

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              • Grande Tubarão
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 2 Years
                1 year, 4 months ago

                He’s the one pushing for the deal. We’re just deciding on him or Gakpo is my understanding.

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                1. St Pauli Walnuts
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  1 year, 4 months ago

                  Come off it, if that was the case there wouldn’t remotely be a decision to make. Pass the dutchy

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                  1. Grande Tubarão
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 2 Years
                    1 year, 4 months ago

                    Just reporting what I’ve heard from pretty reliable sources mate.

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                    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                      • 7 Years
                      1 year, 4 months ago

                      You make me laugh so much, I can never believe it when people take your posts seriously

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            2. St Pauli Walnuts
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 4 months ago

              Keep dreamin fella.

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              1. Mirror Man
                  1 year, 4 months ago

                  Rude and condescending. Very disappointing to see this.

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

              Ronaldo has played close to zero in PL, and Bruno returned 2 G 2 A.

              Not a bad shout, but I like the look of Rashford/Martial more.

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

              I think rashford better value

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          2. Silecro
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Dalot seem to be injured? Shaw good replacement?

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            1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
              • 12 Years
              1 year, 4 months ago

              Yeah I'm Shaw about that

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          3. The Gambler.
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Price rises starting tonight?

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