Big Numbers

FPL Gameweek 17: analysis of the key underlying stats

Fantasy managers have just negotiated three Gameweek deadlines in the space of a week but there is no let-up as we approach Christmas.

With Fantasy managers set for a busy three weeks ahead, we take a look at the data available in our Members’ Area and present the eye-catching stats that may be of interest.

We’ve run down the stand-out figures in every position, as well as looking at the strengths and weaknesses of various teams to assess which Fantasy Premier League assets could have a profitable weekend.

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Gameweek 16 – FPL Match Reports

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  1. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Zaha vs BHA
    Pros : 5G, 2A in 10 Games vs BHA
    Cons : Out of form (season)

    Mount vs BOU
    Pros : Rested & likely to start vs BOU
    Cons : Doesn't have a high ceiling

    Which one to start?

    1. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Wilf

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Both

    3. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Both

    4. chaser123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I'm on similar decision but also got Kelly in the mix....I think Kelly and Mount with Zaha on the bench?

    5. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Just cannot start both! If you guys just had to choose one?

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        zaha

    6. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I’d go Mount

      Wilf does have a track record against Brighton but he’s been very very average this season and Brighton are decent.

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Should add his ceiling is no higher than Mounts really

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

          If anything Mount has a higher ceiling. He is young and still new to this level, so we don't really know what his ceiling is. He certainly has an eye for goal and gets in dangerous position more often than Zaha.

  2. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    My opponents this week.

    Newcastle.
    Brighton
    Norwich
    Watford
    Bournemouth
    West Ham
    Wolves

    Gotta be points to be had

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Nailed on for a 22 pointer GW

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal
      Newcastle
      Bournemouth
      3 X Norwich + Captain
      2 X Watford
      Villa

    3. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Usually my worst game weeks when I think like that.

  3. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Who to start?
    A) Shelvey
    B) McGinn

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Shelvey

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A based on form

  4. OleGGMU
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Best alternatives to Rashford?
    Have vardy, pukki and ings, looking to ship pukki

    1. Rt505
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Tammy

      1. OleGGMU
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Been thinking tammy , only concern is rival has rash for gw18 vs watford,. But i agree , tammy has good fixtures either side of gw18.
        Should i go tammy, id need a 6m or lower mid, suggestions? Thinking moutinho?

        1. Rt505
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Grealish

  5. Rt505
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Bringing Aurier in this week. Who should I get rid of - Tomori or Mings?

    1. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mings

    2. chaser123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Tomori....doesn't even get into Chelsea team anymore

    3. manu4life99
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Why would u buy Aurier this wk with next 2 fix

      1. Rt505
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I only have 3 playing defenders and want Aurier over Xmas. So he will probably be on my bench this GW

    4. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Mings

    5. Rt505
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all - think I probably need to get rid of both! Thinking Baldock in for Mings this week and then Aurier in for Tomori next week. Dullard transfers

      Lucky Mount gets to survive another few weeks!

  6. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this GW19 wildcard plan.....

    Gazzaniga Martin
    TAA Soy Lund Kelly Rico
    Mane KDB Alli Martial Maddison
    Vardy Abraham Greenwood

  7. HeHeFC
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Great article, thanks Neale.

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, usually my favourite of the week. Interesting point on Aurier.

  8. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Completely forgot Sessegnon was a Spurs player

  9. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I’d like to captain Sterling. Is it too risky given Vardy’s fixture?

    1. Pinturicchio10
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Playing with fire for sure but captain whoever you like.

      • Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Owning Sterling is enough of a differential. Everything points toward Vardy (C). Its also so boring to hope Vardy doesnt do well, which you will have to hope for if you dont cap him

      • Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks guys.

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      plz not Felaini lol, wtf 🙁

      1. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Thought Spurs fans be delighted to have both Matic and Fellaini 😉

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          tbh Felaini has his uses, but I hope its just a joke. Matic ugh :/

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Just clocked that defensive stat for Spurs above. Aurier is now on my wish list

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        What is it?

    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Can't believe he's standing, Coman.

    5. vityovics
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Any chance to rest Robbo vs WAT?

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        No it is only when he has to play for his country that he rests

    6. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      A) Auba, Saka to Tammy, Alli
      B) Auba, Saka, PVA to Rash, Alli, Kelly

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        a is Free, b is -4

      2. Pinturicchio10
          4 years, 4 months ago

          A unless of course you're in dire need of a fit and starting defender.

      3. Silecro
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Good to go?

        Gazza
        TAA/Soy/Lund
        Mane/Alli/Son/Maddison
        Vardy/Tammy/Rashford

        Bench: 4.0/ Kelly/Rico/Hayden

        0ft, 0.2 itb

        1. Pinturicchio10
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Nice. Real nice. gtg.

          • Jeremy Corbyn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Very similar to mine. Who are you captaining?

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

              Toss up between Mane and Vardy but currently on Mane since i consider Watford to be a lot worse than Norwich

              1. Jeremy Corbyn
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Makes sense but Vardy is scoring all the time

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

                  True, I've had him as a captain for last 4 straight gameweeks, he will want to continue that streak...but, 6-0 drubbing of Watford can also happen, ..tbh cant see going wrong with either of picks

                  1. Free Hat
                    • 5 Years
                    4 years, 4 months ago

                    Dito

          • FOO FIGHTER
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Looks almost like my team

            Guaita
            TAA Lund Soy
            Salah Pulisic Son Maddison
            Vardy Tammy Rashford

            Button Traore Dunk Rico

        2. Free Hat
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Cant see it happening, but if Spurs win, a friend of mine wins 11.000 euros.

          Placed a 300eur bet on Barca and Spurs to win.

          1. Revival
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Spurs just about staying in this game. Would he have placed the bet if he knew Kane, Alli, Vert and Aurier didn't even travel with the team?

            1. Free Hat
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Looking at Joses interviews I think it was well known players would be rested(or that the game didnt matter anymore).
              Inter also needed to win.
              So my guess is it didnt matter to him 😀 makes a lot of ballsy bets.

        3. Jeremy Corbyn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Wish me good luck for tomorrow!

          1. El Lobito 10
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Good luck mate. Nail that corporate stooge to the wall.

          2. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            You need a miracle, not luck

          3. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            no

          4. Eat my goal!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            I really hope this ends your political career

            1. El Lobito 10
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Very kind of you!

            2. Yank Revolution
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              What? Corbyn seems like a good leader, Boris is a conservative idiot.

              1. Gnu
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                He's never been and never will be a leader, he's a protestor and that's all he's ever been.
                But you're bang on about Boris although you forgot to add 'lieing'

          5. DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            What a choice you have. Jeremy or Boris.
            Not pretty.

          6. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Is big Len getting you to kneel down or to bend over?

            1. clodhopper
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              At least jeremy cares boris and his mates are selfish lying hypocrites

        4. Trendsetters
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          How does KDB and mouset to mads and ings sound??
          I'd like to keep KDB but ings in great form.
          I'd play grealish if mouset is out
          Thanks in advance

          1. El Lobito 10
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Nah

          2. Pinturicchio10
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Sounds like a goer to me

          3. El Lobito 10
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Bench one:
            A. Aurier (away to Wolves)
            B. Kelly (home)
            C. Lund (home)

            1. Pumpkinhead
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              A - Fancy the home defenders this week

            2. Arse Craic
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Aurier

            3. El Lobito 10
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Cheers both, thinking likewise! Hope Aurier is class in attack but I think Wolves score

            4. Pinturicchio10
                4 years, 4 months ago

                B

                1. El Lobito 10
                  • 6 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  Cheers

              • IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                B for me

                1. El Lobito 10
                  • 6 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  Cheers

            5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Saving FT. Play Mousset over Soy?

              Gaz
              TAA Rob Lord Soy
              Mane KDB Son Alli
              Vardy Tammy

              (Mousset Cantwell Rico)

              1. Pumpkinhead
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Play Soy imo

                1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  Feels like the safest option. Thanks.

              2. pingissimus
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                That’s a beastly team - well done

                1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  Thank you!

              3. Pinturicchio10
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  Probably play Mousset yeah. That Villa defence is fairly bad.

                  1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                    • 7 Years
                    4 years, 4 months ago

                    Yes, I agree but feels likely Lei is keeping a CS and Soy looks dangerous on set pieces.

              4. DA Minnion (Former great)
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Jimmy to Ings if no other pressing issues and two frees.

                1. Pinturicchio10
                    4 years, 4 months ago

                    Yep why not. Save a few quid while you're at it.

                2. Piggs Boson
                  • 12 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  Wouldn't be surprised to see Gnabry lift the Ballon d'Or next year. Or Bayern winning the UCL.

                  1. Syd.
                    • 14 Years
                    4 years, 4 months ago

                    Stay off the soup GB

                    1. Piggs Boson
                      • 12 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      😛

                3. Eleven Hag
                  • 6 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  Is this a gud move ? Own Son n Alli

                  Gazza + TAA ➡ Guiata + Aurrier

                  1. Pinturicchio10
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      No

                      1. IRBOX ⚽
                        • 7 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        Not worth it with good teams playing each other. Save for big blank GW. Captain Rashford or Spurs

                    • Arse Craic
                      • 14 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      Next week

                    • IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                      • 7 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      Anything that involves TAA out is a no for me

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

                    1. Anyone considering the free hit for gw 18?

                    2 who will you (c) gw 18?

                    1. IRBOX ⚽
                      • 7 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      Fail.. see above

                    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                      • 7 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      No. What would your FH team look like?

                      Will probably cap Vardy or punt on Lord/Mousset

                    3. Champions League Varane
                      • 5 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      (J)iminez

                    4. Pinturicchio10
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        1) no
                        2) Ings or Abraham.

                      • Revival
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 11 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        1. Nope, absolute crap week to play free hit, none of the top sides have a good fixture. Bench your Liverpool players like everyone else.
                        2. Haven't a clue. Leave captaincy on Vardy if he scores again this weekend I suppose.

                    5. Champions League Varane
                      • 5 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      Guaita Button*

                      TAA Robertson Soy Lund Hanley*

                      Son Maddison Zaha Alli Mane

                      Vardy Jimenez Greenwood*

                      Bench Lundstram correct!?

                      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                        • 7 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        Lundstram has more attacking returns than Zaha and chance of CS points. I would bench Zaha or Soy

                        1. Champions League Varane
                          • 5 Years
                          4 years, 4 months ago

                          Not returned for ages..and I think Villa will score

                          Zaha could cause problems and Soyuncu is guaranteed a cs.

                          1. The Ejiptian King
                            • 5 Years
                            4 years, 4 months ago

                            Soy is guaranteed a CS?

                            1. Champions League Varane
                              • 5 Years
                              4 years, 4 months ago

                              Almost****

                      2. TheTinman
                        • 8 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        Never bench Lundy

                    6. CRO KLOPP
                      • 6 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      Jimenez to Rashford is worth a hit?

                      Y or N

                      1. JoeSoap
                        • 10 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        Wait a week

                    7. acidicleo
                      • 7 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      Planning to do Jimmy to Tammy..

                      A) this week for minus 4
                      B) next week for free

                      Which option is best?

                      1. TheTinman
                        • 8 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        Next

                      2. JoeSoap
                        • 10 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        B

                      3. acidicleo
                        • 7 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        Cheers both

                    8. TheTinman
                      • 8 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      Pope
                      TAA Aurier Lundy
                      Mane KDB Alli Zaha Tielemans
                      Vardy Ings
                      Button Wood Tomori Rico

                      2.2itb 1ft

                      Who should i prioritise getting out
                      A) Tielemans
                      B) Tomori
                      C) Wood

                      And if you’re feeling really great let me know to who 😀

                      1. CRO KLOPP
                        • 6 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        I would save

                      2. ResultatFar
                        • 5 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        No reason to own Wood if you're not going to play him at home against Newcastle..

                      3. acidicleo
                        • 7 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        Save
                        Then ship out tielemans and wood next week

                      4. Champions League Varane
                        • 5 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        This week

                        Tomori - Kelly?

                        Next gameweek

                        Tielemans - Richarlison/Grealish (risk..)

                        Following gameweek

                        Wood-Tammy?

                      5. Revival
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 11 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        Tomori out for a sure starter in GW18, maybe look at a Villa defender.

                    9. OleGGMU
                      • 5 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      Thoughts on this XI
                      Hendo
                      Taa, Chill, Aurier
                      Maddy, Mane, Son, KDB
                      Rash, Vardy(c), Ings
                      Bench : Lund, Kante, Rico

                      G2G?

                    10. JoeSoap
                      • 10 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      A. Tomori>Kelly
                      B. KDB/Jimmy>Ali/Rash (Have 2FTs)
                      C. Jimmy>Abraham
                      D. KDB/Mousset>Ali/Ings

                      Pope
                      Robby, Lund, Soyu
                      Mane, Maddy, KDB, Son
                      Vardy, Jimmy, Mousset
                      Gazza, Tomori, Dendo, Rico

                      1. CRO KLOPP
                        • 6 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        C,no need to do A if you bench Kelly

                        1. JoeSoap
                          • 10 Years
                          4 years, 4 months ago

                          Would be to use a transfer and have 2 for next week.

                          1. CRO KLOPP
                            • 6 Years
                            4 years, 4 months ago

                            C still imo

                            1. JoeSoap
                              • 10 Years
                              4 years, 4 months ago

                              Thanks

                      2. acidicleo
                        • 7 Years
                        4 years, 4 months ago

                        B