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.

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  1. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Rashford and Traore to Ings and Richarlison for -4?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

    2. D.Glynn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I would

    3. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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

    Bottomed...

    Henderson
    TAA Soyuncu Lundstram Rico
    KDB Mane Salah Grealish
    Vardy Ings

    McGovern Greenwood Dendoncker Kelly

    1 FT, 2.1 ITB

    Thinking...

    1. Kelly >> Dunk
    2. Greenwood >> DCL
    3. Dendoncker >> Sarr
    4. Other

    Thanks

    1. luk46
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      2, sell Rico before Kelly

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

        not fancy Greenwood v Burnley if Rashford is injured?

        1. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          He'll be back by then, only a knock

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      3

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

        i think it would need to be Doucoure to allow funds to improve defence next week

        1. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Still 3

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

    Gazza
    Robbo/Soy/Lund
    KDB(C)/Mane/Maddi/Grealish
    Vardy/Ings/DCL

    Button/Cantwell/Rico/Kelly

    GTG for this GW?

    Or start Cantwell over somebody?

    1. Geriatric Unathletic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cantwell over Grealish. :).

  4. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Should know this, but

    Bought rashford for 8.9.
    Selling price 9.0.
    Current price 9.2.

    If he falls tonight, the selling price will still be 9.0?

    1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      yes

    3. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks, I'll hold off the transfer then

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

    If Rashford doesn’t play any part this weekend, is Greenwood an automatic starter?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      no

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

      Doubtful...if rashford is out it will likely be 3 from
      Mata - Andreas- lingard - james

      With martial up top.

    3. Mr Bird
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It makes it more likely that he will get minutes if you’re looking to upgrade in mid

  6. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which are the better transfers?

    A. Rashford + Traore to DCL/Maupay + Mane

    B. Rico + Traore to Robbo + Grealish

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I like A

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

      B both great upgrades. A probably edges it due to Mane

    3. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers. Leaning to A myself too or I'll have Mane fomo

  7. AU79
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Trossard or Doucoure?

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

      B for me. Despite fixtures, Trossard still hasn’t gotten going since early season promise

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

      I'd say the former normally, but Doucoure is the one who has hit a purple patch recently.

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

      Doucoure

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

      Trossard is a punt.. more so than doucoure.. depends on your risk level.

    5. AU79
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Well....I have to risk to climb up, yet doucoure is already on the radar of many teams due to his recent performances...dilemma..

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

    To hold or not to hold, that is the question.
    Rashford
    A)keep and bring in vvd as plannes for 24
    B)move for firminho now before the price drop/rise

    Have TAA and Salah

    1. Mr Bird
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I think hold and do as planned if your bench is up to it and you’re in a good spot or Firmino if you’re chasing

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

    Money no object (for a draft league), what Saints defender would be the best to pick up? I'm currently on Stephens, although I'm not sure he's the best source for points.

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      he is

    2. Rock n Grohl
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Probably Stephens.

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

        Cheers lads

  10. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is Ryan the best Fabianski replacement?

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

      McCarthy for me

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      no, McCarthy

    3. Rock n Grohl
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Foster or hendo?

  11. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    If Rashfords Price paid s 8.4 and drops to 9.1 will he drop for me?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      yes

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

        cheers

    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      yes 8.8 to 8.7 SP

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

    What do you prefer for the double next week? 2.5m itb for either of these...

    A) KDB > Mane

    B) Tomori > Robertson (bench one of current starters)

    McCarthy
    TAA Aurier Soyuncu
    Salah KDB Martial Grealish
    Vardy Rashford Ings

    Button Lundstram Tomori Cantwell

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      b

    3. Sloane426
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

  13. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Planning to do Maddison to mane next week for free, no point in doing it this week for a hit is there? Have Salah.

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      not imo

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

      Maddison could haul against Burnley and Mane get injured.
      Of corse the reverse could happen too.
      I’m waiting until next week.

  14. Rock n Grohl
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best differential captain to have this week?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Pukki

    2. Rock n Grohl
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Good shout. Will he get past 60 mins though?

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        yes

    3. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Sergio Kun Aguero.
      Any other answer is wrong

  15. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Did Pearson say anything about Doucoure injury??

  16. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    repost
    eddie howe say anything about ramsdale?

    wondering if i should transfer him out for mccarthy.....

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

      does it matter anyway? The guy is about as reliable a northern rail train

  17. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Captain and why? (Have salah and mane aswell but I wouldn’t captain)

    A-Ings
    B-Vardy
    C-Kdb

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Have it on him atm! Scared of Kev hauling though..

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

      B comfortably

    3. Rock n Grohl
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Chasing? Then possibly Salah? Maintaining KDB or Vardy, safe picks....I think?

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Top of all my ML 300k overall rank

        Would lose all my pride Captaining Salah!(United fan)

        Vardy even though it is extremely safe..

    4. Rock n Grohl
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Utd man as well here. So it pains me to say but Williams will need to play an absolute blinder against both Trent and Salah. Shaw might be injured? Good news though Young looks to be heading out. Every cloud and all that.

      Play it safe though in your low fella. Best of luck and hope it goes well regardless.

    5. Rock n Grohl
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      *(position)( not low)

  18. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play Traore (Sot) or Grealish (bri) ?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish

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

      traore

  19. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Hope Alli turns out a good differential these next 2 games

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Could be

  20. sentz05
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    2 FTs. Want to bring in Robbo next week. what would you do? 0.1itb

    Ramsdale Button
    TAA Aurier Lundstram Soyuncu Holgate
    Salah KdB Martial Maddy Dendonker
    Vardy Ings Jimi

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Jimi to Maupay this gw

      Soyuncu & Maddy to Robertson & Sarr next gw

      1. sentz05
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        What about Jimi to Martinelli? Should I get rid of Ramsdale or risk him being fit?

        1. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Oh yeah didn't see Ramsdale do him to Mccarthy, still do other transfers.

          1. sentz05
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            How about Rams to Ryan and Jimi to Martinelli. Then next week Aurier to Robbo.

  21. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Rico > Williams or Stephens?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      stephens

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

        Surely Williams better option?

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Fixtures back Stephens I suppose

  22. white heart pain
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Gaz
    TAA Lund Holgate
    Mane Salah KDB Martial Cantwell
    Vardy Ings

    Button Greenwood Kelly Kiko

    Play:
    1 - Greenwood
    2 - Cantwell

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cantwell

    2. UTG
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cantwell

  23. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Just noticed Button dropped that sucks...

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I know..! Who is even selling him?

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

        was wondering this

    2. sentz05
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Just don't transfer him out.

      1. Tired and weary
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Season keeper

  24. boroie
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play:

    A - Cantwell
    B - Martial

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      a

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

      Do you think you'll get a good answer or are you just looking for validation? You'll get 2 or 3 one word answers tops and they probably won't change your mind and you probably won't thank the people who took a whole 2 seconds out of their life to reply, the page will eventually turn and we can forget this post and hundreds just like it ever existed,

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

        tl;dr

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

        Can’t beat a condescending comment from somebody who is on here doing the exact same thing...

  25. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Answering all fpl questions for next 10 mins.. drop below 🙂

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      GTG? If I saved this week what about gameweek 24?

      Guiata

      Sidibe Taa Soyuncu

      Kdb salah mane Richarlison cantwell

      Ings vardy (C)

      Bench:Button,Lundstram,Hanley,Greenwood

      0 ITB 1 FT

      Appreciate the help!

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, good to save and great team. Maybe go Cantwell to Doucoure/Sarr and Soyuncu to Joel Ward/Lascelles next GW.

        Your team is great

        1. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks mate! 🙂

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Worth a hit to swap Pope out or just do it for free next week?

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Probably not, do next week

    3. Daghe Munegu
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      What to do here? 1 ft 0..1 itb

      Pope
      TAA Robertson Sidibé
      Salah KDB Cantwell Grealish
      Vardy Ings Abraham

      Button Martial Rico Reid

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Pope to McCarthy this GW

        See how it goes for next GW, but maybe Rico to Holgate

        1. Daghe Munegu
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks. That was my plan

    4. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      De Bruyne, Jesus and Marez on wc?

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Not all 3, I expect a lot of rotation especially with Cup 2nd leg, fa cup and champions league coming up. Drop Jesus.

        Plus they're fixtures are pretty hard. I'd consider Mahrez >> Son but I'm a spurs fan so may be a little biased, think he'll get big halls in some of next 5-6 ish, playing Norwich, Villa and Burnley

        1. korbendallas82
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          thanks. i had Son and Alli right after Mou came. Maby put him on my shortlist.

          1. Coys96
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah same, really want Son back in

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

      Maupay or DCL?

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        DCL, but I went for Maupay for some reason!

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

          why?

          1. Coys96
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Can't remember, think because he was cheaper, I prefer fixtures.

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

      will Martinelli play this week?

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, he'll start

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

          better option than Maupay?

          1. Coys96
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            No

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

    Any chance Williams don’t rise tonight?

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Looks almost certain..

      Unfortunate would like to love him to Hanley but will be priced out..

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Move* lol

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

          Autocorrect

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

        Don’t want to take a hit.

  27. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would it be worth a hit to get rid of Rico? Other defenders TAA, Soy, Lund

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

      Hence my question above 😉

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

      doubt it

  28. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Anything worth shipping for a hit here? My defence looking atrocious for this GW!

    Ryan
    TAA Lundy Kabasele
    Salah Mane KDB Traoré
    Vardy Ings Jimenez

    Button Dendonker Rico Kelly

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

      nope

  29. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best 2:

    1. Dunk Doucoure
    2. Webster Sarr
    3. Dunk DCL

    Cheers

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      1

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        3 even

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

          arghhh just not sold on DCL

  30. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Your thoughts please! Save ft here?

    Henderson
    TAA, Digne, Soyuncu
    Salah, Kdb, Maddison, Grealish, Cantwell
    Vardy, Ings

    Button, Rashford, Lundstram, Rico 1ft 1.1 itb

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I was thinking of Soyuncu and Maddison to Gomez and Martial/Moura next week for free then...

      Rico out is tempting though