Minimising investment in goalkeepers has long been a popular adage among seasoned Fantasy managers. Year after year, we find ourselves searching for budget offerings who offer the sought-after combination of clean sheet and save-point potential.
The wider meta, however, often runs contrary to this strategy – with premium goalkeepers such as Thibaut Courtois, Hugo Lloris and David de Gea consistently ranking among the most popular players in Fantasy Premier League in terms of ownership.
6 years, 6 months ago
Does anybody use the influence/creativity/threat/ICT index tabs on the FPL website and pay much attention?
I've always gone off impulse and the eye test but this season, maybe in part being on here for the first time and noting xG and xA, I've paid a bit more attention to the statistical side of things.
Should we really use these stats to make our decision on transfers? Or just rely on our impulse and the form of the player and his respective team?
I blame Jonty.