Big Numbers

FPL Gameweek 23: analysis of the key underlying stats

This weekend’s set of fixtures precedes the first Double Gameweek of 2019/20 and there is much for Fantasy managers to ponder as we approach what could be a pivotal couple of weeks in many of our seasons.

With two Fantasy Premier League deadlines to negotiate in the space of 79 hours, 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 shine in Gameweek 23 and beyond.

Subscribers can read on for our analysis below, while those wishing to sign up to our site – and see a list of the benefits that membership brings – can do so by clicking here.

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  1. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Better long term:

    a) Richarlison
    b) Martial

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I reckon A, though as a Martial owner I'm not gonna be selling

    3. Dr Mulholland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Neither. Hop on and off when on form.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        This. But it’s a minefield and heavy luck orientated

      2. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        This but next week i'd Martial it

    4. jimski
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Martial

    5. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A. Martial is just one "minor knock" away from being out the rest of the season

  2. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy DGW chances?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty high I would say.
      Still in both Cups.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Other choice KDB?

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Decent but not worth saving TC for if that's what you're thinking

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yes

    3. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      good but poor fixtures - either gw34 ars & nor or gw37 tot & ars

      1. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        MCI would be 34) MCI - NEW / ARS or 37) MCI - wat / NEW

        Later dgw occurs if the first gw34 match is postponed due to team if FA SF ... so I hope like crazy that MCI get through

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

        Vardy against TOT and ARS seems like a good time to play the TC chip to me

  3. Sarri-ball
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    still own sterling do i keep 1 more weekend v PAL take 0.1 hit
    or just sell now for salah

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'm keeping one more week, but I've already got this week to get TAA in

      1. Sarri-ball
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        i really want 2 give him 1 more week. if dint do would price me out

        sterling to salah so would look 2 do rico to williams other swap

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

    Rash and Antonio both flagged and likely to drop tonight.. ideal replacement for rash?
    Have jimi & Maupay.
    Got enough to do Antonio to Salah

    1. scubasmithy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ings

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ings or Haller

    3. jimski
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ings

  5. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Love this article. Always gives decent watchlist food for thought

  6. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    New article so repost:

    Right chums. Finally settled on a DGW24 structure, which just leaves the following question:

    DCL or Maupay for the third striker slot?

    DCL has better stats, Maupay the better fixtures for longer.

    Thanks!

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      D
      C
      L

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thank
        You

  7. Dr Mulholland
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Just been using Comparison Tool, including looking at Mahrez & Maddison for "Previous Gameweek" but data seems to not be up to date.

    1. Skonto Rigga
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      'Previous Gameweek' will mean GW21, so 'Current Gameweek' will give you the GW22 data that you're looking for - if I've understood you correctly.

      1. Dr Mulholland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Ahh okay thank you.

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

    What are top picks longer term to replace Rico and Kelly?

    2 ft and dont want to burn.

    Ryan
    Taa Aurier Lund Rico Kelly
    Salah Mane Kdb Martial Traore
    Vardy Ings Greenwood

    1. phineedle
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Stephens (SOU)

  9. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which two to start from these?

    A) Martial (liv)
    B) Cantwell (BOU)
    C) DCL (whu)

    Currently on B and C but it would be typical Martial to Nick a return or two when sitting on my bench!

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not two. Not two any of those
      Gotta b B and C.

      6pool CS in a row.
      If smbd snacks, will be Rash or James

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate!

  10. SomeoneKnows
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which transfer would you make with this team if you had 1FT and 1.5 itb? (Can wait a week and avoid the hits)

    Guaita (4.0)
    TAA, Soyuncu, Lundstram (Kelly, Rico)
    Mane, KDB, Martial, Maddison (Cantwell)
    Vardy, Rashford, Ings

    A) Soyuncu + Rico > Van Dijk + Williams
    B) Rashford + Martial > Salah + DCL
    C) Kelly + Martial > Gomez + Mahrez
    D) Rashford > Firmino

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C is so cool

    3. jimski
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

    4. Saro0808
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B,i have the exact same team.maupay instead of dcl.

  11. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Members Area is like smoking for me.
    Happy to have quit as not to indulge deeper but will easily snack info from smn whod be willing to tell me whats in that article

  12. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    worth doing Jiminez to DCL this week if I'm 90% sure I'll do it next week anyway?

    1. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Debating the same myself, alternatively for Pukki or Maupay. Sideways this GW in isolation imho, but if you got 2FT's, yes.

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Hell yea

    3. Dr Mulholland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      This is my dilema also. Though the change for me would cost me 4pts.

      I think Wolves' attack has been unfortunate with goals in recent weeks. Last year they did especially well against the top teams, so the more difficult fixtures could actually work out beneficial.

      Southampton could be a good opportunity. Hard to judge.

    4. jimski
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, I'd do it this week.

    5. polishmike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I have the same problem but I think I'll play Jimenez. I think Southampton will let in at least one goal.

  13. Rafa_is_a_geordie.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I’m on wildcard, anyone see any issues or recommendations? Chasing in mini league by 50 points so need a few differentials...

    McCarthy/Gazzaniga

    Digne/TAA/James (Lundstram, Williams)
    Richarlison/Salah/Martial/Doucoure (Dendoncker)
    Firmino/Aguero/Ings

    1. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Gazza to £4m, he's been poor and Lloris will be back

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Mint, until I realise the best player in league and top 5 in World is missing. Kdb should be there on principle. Mahrez too maybe.

    3. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      What others said plus maybe risky punt on Ritchie if hes on penalties,good fixtures after this GW.

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I think this needs work honestly.

      Lots of risky picks that are likely to backfire. Would definitely go Salah + Mane instead of punting on Firmino.

    5. BUZZBOMB
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Its a squad for this GW, but you'll be a hit a week til Easter to bail the water out of the boat...

  14. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Will Pool rest Mane/Salah in FA cup game?

    Thu 23 Jan 21:00 GW24 WOL (A)

    Sun 26 Jan 18:00 Shrewsbury (A) FA Cup fourth round

    Wed 29 Jan 20:45 GW24 WHU (A)

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No Origi and Shaq will play the double GW and Salah Mane for the trixky FA Cup fix

      1. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        you want to trix me ehh

  15. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    1 FT, 1.1 ITB. Help greatly appreciated!

    Ryan
    TAA, Holgate, Lundstram
    Salah, Mane, KDB, Cantwell
    Vardy, Ings, Rashford*

    (Woodman, Traore, Kelly, Simpson)

    A) Traore -> Sarr (hope Rashford back for BUR)
    B) Rashford -> DCL (Kelly & Traore -> Son & Williams next week)
    C) Vardy & Rashford -> Aguero & DCL (leaving 1.9 ITB to upgrade Traore)
    D) Something else

    With Rashford (and Traore) presumably a doubt and Holgate potentially rested I dont want to save FT and risk not fielding 11. Currently on A although quite like the look of B as I will be priced out if I don't make this transfer today/tomorrow.

    Cheers

    1. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A looks sensible to me

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Traore doubt?

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I should probably be more careful. He came off on Wednesday right, may have just been knackered.

  16. konrad.sygula95
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys
    Which option would you choose ?
    A) Rico & Abraham to Stephens & Ings
    B) Rico & Pope to Stephens & Ryan
    C) Something else

    Pope/Krul
    Lundstram/Kelly/Rico/Soy/Robbo
    Salah/Kdb/Lucas/Martial/Cantwell
    Vardy/Abraham/DCL
    2ft 0.5itb

  17. gomez123
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    what about Kun & Jesus (C) & (VC) for a few game weeks??

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Even GW24?

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You must be going triple Pool defence going this tactic.

      1. gomez123
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        yuo

        1. gomez123
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          meant yup!!

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

    Is SOU defender Stephens (4.3) a reasonable optiln to replace Rico or Kelly? Is Rico likely to be permanently dropped and not any good signs in their defence after Ake's return?

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely

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

      Good choice imho. Or Williams (the United one), if wanting to save £0.3

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

        Would love Williams but nailedness is something I am looking for and Williams needs couple of games to prove that (Greenwood owner already).

    3. jimski
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'd wait and see if Rico plays this week.

  19. King Carlos
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Teemu Pukki was just voted the best athlete of Finland 2019. Hat-trick vs Bournemouth locked!

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Can't imagine it was stiff competition

      1. King Carlos
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        He received a record number of votes, so yeah... not close.

  20. GW23 DS stats, Fixture and clean sheet odds
    G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    GW23 DS stats, fixtures and clean sheet odds

    Last week Manchester City (443DS) thrashed Aston Villa 6-1 and Chelsea (386DS) beat Burnley 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. Just under the radar we saw Manchester United (346DS) who beat Norwich 4-0 at Old Trafford.

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/21489731

    MCY: 464
    LIV: 408
    LEI: 332
    CHE: 206
    WLV: 188
    TOT: 166
    BHA: 97
    ARS: 92
    NOR: 54
    EVE: 3
    WHU: -3
    BOU: -54
    SHU: -92
    AVL: -97
    WAT: -166
    SOT: -188
    NEW: -206
    BUR: -332
    MUN: -408
    CRY: -464

    (Doosra gives a more detailed explanation of these numbers here http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/16458109)

    For the 2nd week running Manchester City (464DS) lead the way as they welcome Crystal Palace to the Ethiad, followed by Liverpool (DS408) as they play Manchester United at Anfield. Leicester's (332DS) fixture may warrant some attention too...

    GW23 fixture odds can be found here:
    http://prntscr.com/qooz9t
    (Provided by Betbrain)

    GW22 clean sheets
    CHE: 55% ✅
    WOL: 55% ❌
    MUN: 50% ✅
    MCY: 44% ❌
    LEI: 42% ❌
    SHU: 41% ✅
    EVE: 40% ✅
    ARS: 36% ❌
    LIV: 36% ✅
    BOU: 30% ❌
    WAT: 29% ✅
    BHA: 22% ❌
    WHU: 22% ❌
    CRY: 20% ❌
    TOT: 17% ❌
    SOT: 14% ❌
    BUR: 11% ❌
    NOR: 10% ❌
    AVL: 6% ❌
    NEW: 6% ❌

    GW23 clean sheet odds
    MCY: 58%
    LIV: 46%
    CHE: 41%
    ARS: 39%
    BHA: 36%
    LEI: 36%
    SOT: 31%
    NOR: 30%
    TOT: 30%
    EVE: 29%
    WOL: 26%
    WHU: 25%
    BOU: 23%
    WAT: 23%
    SHU: 21%
    BUR: 20%
    AVL: 16%
    NEW: 15%
    MUN: 13%
    CRY: 6%

    (Provided by Betbrain)

    Clean sheet totals:
    Leicester City: 8
    Liverpool: 8
    Sheffield United: 8
    Burnley: 7
    Manchester City: 7
    Watford: 7
    Crystal Palace: 6
    Everton: 6
    West Ham United: 6
    Brighton and Hove Albion: 5
    Chelsea: 5
    Newcastle United: 5
    Arsenal: 4
    Aston Villa: 4
    Bournemouth: 4
    Manchester United: 4
    Southampton: 4
    Wolverhampton Wanderers: 4
    Norwich City: 2
    Tottenham Hotspur: 2

    As always, may your arrows be green 🙂

    G

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      That Spurs CS stat gets me every week 😆

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Aurier time 😉

      2. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        😆

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

      Txs G-whizz. Most bases covered here

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        You're welcome mate!

    3. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Form CS relevant

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

      Thanks G-WHIZZ.

    5. AuFeld
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      TOT % seems high.

    6. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      cheers!

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        You're welcome!

    7. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks G

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        My pleasure Rafa 🙂

    8. Party time
        4 years, 2 months ago

        You are the best G whizz.I always look out for this weekly, Thanks amigo

    9. Jones Kusi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Im planning to go Rash to dcl this gw and then gw 26 go dcl/greenwood to Ings. Do you think I should just get Ings in this gw?

    10. konrad.sygula95
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Hi
      Which option would you choose ?
      A) Rico & Abraham to Stephens & Ings
      B) Rico & Pope to Stephens & Ryan
      C) Something else

      Pope/Krul
      Lundstram/Kelly/Rico/Soy/Robbo
      Salah/Kdb/Lucas/Martial/Cantwell
      Vardy/Abraham/DCL
      2ft 0.5itb

    11. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Hanley to?

      A) Lascelles
      B) Williams

      1. Andre_The_Giant
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        B

    12. LM00091
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      WC G2G?

      Ryan / (Button)
      TAA, Robertson, Holgate (Lundstram, Williams)
      KDB, Mane, Maddison, Mahrez, Richarlison
      Ings, Vardy (Greenwood)

    13. Andre_The_Giant
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Best striker under 6m? Deciding between DCL and Maupay at the moment

    14. Pia06rc
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Any compelling arguments not to triple captain Mane for the double?

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Mo in better form, my TC.

        1. Doctor Evil
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          TAA for me

          1. Andre_The_Giant
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Will own all and reckon Mané is probably the safest of the three.

    15. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Currently have TAA Salah Gomez
      A) Stick
      B) Rashford to Firmino, move Gomez(have 2ft)
      C) Downgrade Gomez now and before DGW downgrade Rash to upgrade Maddison to Mane

    16. Rash
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Is it a bad thing that I have no attacking differentials?

      Be hard to move up when all my players are highly owned.

    17. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Play:
      A) Grealish (bha)
      or
      B) Cantwell (BOU)
      ..?

      1. Celt Abroad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cantwell

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

        Cantwell, just
        Common dilemma for many this GW I think

      3. BUZZBOMB
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cantwell

    18. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Gazza
      Robbo/Soy/Lund
      KDB(c)/Mane/Maddi/Grealish/Cantwell
      Vardy/Ings

      Button/Rico/Rashford*/Kelly

      1FT 3.0ITB

      Should I just go ahead and do Rashford>DCL this week to afford Grealish>Salah in GW24. I planned the moves a few weeks back and the Rashford drop and injury might be a sign to go for it.