Big Numbers

FPL Gameweek 25: analysis of the key underlying stats

Our next article in the Members Articles Unlocked series is our Big Numbers piece.

In this regular feature, we take a look at the vast array of 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 25 and beyond.

Usually, only subscribers can read this article but we’re making this particular piece free to read for one week only.

Those wishing to sign up to our site and continue reading after this period – as well as seeing a list of the benefits that membership brings – can do so by clicking here.

Rolling monthly subscriptions are now available for £2.99, while half-season memberships (expiring on June 1) can be bought for £9.99Click here to sign up or upgrade your account.

GOALKEEPERS

85.7% of the shots that Alisson (£6.1m) has faced this season have been saved by the Liverpool custodian. No other Premier League goalkeeper can match that statistic this season, and Adrian‘s (£4.1m) save percentage, by way of example, is down at 66.7%. Alisson’s save percentage of 79.2% was also the best in the division in 2018/19 among first-choice shot-stoppers.

167.9 minutes per expected goal prevented (xGP) by Hugo Lloris (£5.3m) this season, the best rate of xGP of all first-choice Premier League goalkeepers in 2019/20. Lloris returned from injury in Gameweek 24 and next faces Manchester City on Sunday. The Frenchman’s xGP (expected goals conceded minus actual goals conceded) is +3.80 this season, with Paulo Gazzaniga‘s (£4.5m) down at -2.90.

1 clean sheet kept by Rui Patricio (£5.1m) in the last 16 Gameweeks. No side has kept as few shut-outs as Wolverhampton Wanderers over the same period. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side face Manchester United this weekend and Leicester City in Gameweek 26.

DEFENDERS

5 headed attempts from set plays by James Tomkins (£5.0m) over the last six Gameweeks, which only Yerry Mina (£5.3m) can beat. Crystal Palace avoid any of the ‘big six’ over the next half-dozen Gameweeks, so Tomkins could potentially prosper at both ends of the pitch.

10 key passes, 12 successful crosses and three big chances created by Lucas Digne (£5.8m) in his last four matches. No other FPL defender can beat either of those totals when filtered by the same criteria.

29 successful take-ons registered by Serge Aurier (£5.0m) since Jose Mourinho took charge of Spurs in Gameweek 13 – no FPL defender has completed more in that time. Aurier’s advanced role in the Spurs set-up has led to four assists in his last 12 starts, although the Lilywhites have banked only two clean sheets over the same span of games.

1.76 expected assists (xA) recorded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.3m) over the last six Gameweeks, a figure that only Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.6m) can beat among FPL defenders over that period. Wan-Bissaka has created seven opportunities in that time (two of them big chances), having supplied only eight key passes (zero big chances) in the preceding 18 Gameweeks.

84 passes received in the final third by Reece James (£5.0m)) in his last four matches. Two Manchester City left-backs – Benjamin Mendy (£5.5m) and Angelino (£4.7m) – are the only FPL defenders who can beat that total when sorted by the same criteria.

MIDFIELDERS

37 chances created by Emiliano Buendia (£6.0m) over the last nine Gameweeks, more than any other player over the same period. Norwich’s dead-ball specialist, who is expected back from injury this weekend, will face Newcastle in Gameweek 25. Steve Bruce’s side have allowed more chances from set plays than any other Premier League side this season.

45 attempts on goal, 38 shots in the box, 22 efforts on target, 13 big chances and ten goals recorded by Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) at Anfield this season. No FPL midfielder can surpass any of those totals in home fixtures. Liverpool face Southampton on Merseyside this weekend.

12 FPL attacking returns from Kevin De Bruyne (£10.6m) in away matches this season, more than any other Premier League player. Over half (nine) of De Bruyne’s assists have come on the road, with ten of his 21 big chances created also coming away from the Etihad. Manchester City are in action at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Sunday.

6 big chances created by Adama Traore (£5.8m) in the last six Gameweeks, which no FPL asset can better. The Wolves winger had only carved out three clear-cut opportunities in the preceding 18 Gameweeks.

12 chances created by Aaron Mooy (£5.0m) in his last four matches. Only two midfielders have supplied more key passes when they are filtered by the same criteria.

FORWARDS

12 big chances either presented to or created by Troy Deeney (£6.3m) since Nigel Pearson took charge of Watford in Gameweek 17. Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m) is the only other FPL forward with higher big chance involvement during that time.

10 headed goal attempts from Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.1m) since Carlo Ancelotti took charge of Everton in Gameweek 19. The Toffees are this weekend up against Watford, who have allowed more headed chances in the Nigel Pearson era than all bar two Premier League sides.

78.3 minutes per chance presented to Jamie Vardy (£9.9m) in his last four starts. Vardy’s rate of goal attempts was one every 33.8 minutes prior to Gameweek 19.

9 goals scored by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.7m) in away league matches this season, which no other FPL asset can better. Arsenal are on the road this Sunday, facing Burnley in Lancashire.

5.42 expected goal involvements (xGI) from Raul Jimenez (£7.6m) over the last six Gameweeks. No FPL forward has a better xGI over the same timeframe, despite the fact that Wolves have faced Liverpool twice and Manchester City over this six-match period.

-3.14 expected goal (xG) delta recorded by Neal Maupay (£5.9m) in 2019/20. Only two FPL forwards are underachieving more than Maupay based on xG delta, which is calculated by subtracting a player’s xG from actual goals scored.

TEAMS

29 opportunities conceded by Watford from their right flank over the last six Gameweeks, which is more than any other team from that side of the pitch. That statistic may be of interest to owners of Lucas Digne (£5.8m), with Everton the visitors to Vicarage Road on Saturday.

6 goals scored by Norwich City in away matches this season, the worst total of any Premier League club on the road. Three of the Canaries’ next five fixtures are away from Carrow Road, with their two home matches in between against Liverpool and Leicester City, who have ten away clean sheets between them. Only one of Todd Cantwell‘s (£5.0m) eight attacking returns has come in an away match.

27 chances conceded by Burnley from their left flank over the last six Gameweeks, which is more than any other team from that zone of the pitch. Nicolas Pepe (£9.1m) and Hector Bellerin (£5.4m) could potentially take advantage of that vulnerability when Arsenal – who have won their last 11 meetings with the Clarets – visit Turf Moor this weekend.

9 penalties awarded by Anthony Taylor this season, which is four more than any other Premier League referee. Two-thirds of those spot-kick awards have been for the home side. Taylor takes charge of Bournemouth v Aston Villa this weekend.

95 crosses attempted from Crystal Palace‘s right wing over the last six Gameweeks – no side has allowed more deliveries from that flank over the same period. Only two clubs have allowed more chances to be created from that side of the pitch, meanwhile. Enda Stevens (£5.1m) could potentially profit from that weakness when Sheffield United visit Selhurst Park this weekend.

0 defensive errors made by Watford since Nigel Pearson’s arrival. The Hornets are the only Premier League club not have to have made (in Opta’s eyes) a slip-up over the last eight Gameweeks. Aston Villa have erred the most (eight) in that time, while Newcastle United have made six mistakes that led to goals.

5.97 expected goals conceded (xGC) by Chelsea over the last eight Gameweeks, which is the best xGC of any Premier League side over the same period. The Blues take on Leicester City this weekend.

12 goals scored by Newcastle United from set-piece situations this season, which represents half their total output. A dozen of the Magpies’ 24 goals have been scored by their defenders, too.

1,238 Comments Post a Comment
  1. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Save transfer? 0.1 ITB. Next week Vardy and DCL become Jimenez and Ings for free.

    Pope
    TAA VVD Holgate
    Salah KDB Maddison Cantwell
    Aguero Vardy DCL

    Button Lundstram Kelly Dendoncker

    1. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Like the plan

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      sounds good, salah(C)?

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

        Indeed.

    3. Catilo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I wonder how much is your TV? *droolling

  2. MarvelouSuccess
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any advice for my WC Team?

    Henderson

    TAA Robbo Stevens

    KDB Salah (C) Grealish Traore Fleck

    Auba Jimenez

    McCarthy Lascelles Ings Stephens

    1. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      6 gw28 blankers and weekly benching headache are a couple of issues imo

  3. PapaWengzz
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed:
    Final WC team, think I'm pretty happy with this:

    Hendo McCarthy
    TAA VVD Stephens Fernandez Taylor
    Salah KDB Son Traore Hayden
    Auba Jimmy Ings

    0.0itb
    Stephens and Fernandez rotate perfectly

    Thoughts?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Brilliant team.
      Looking at this I've started to think
      Henderson Stephens is better than my Foster Lundstram picks...

      1. PapaWengzz
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers buddy. Pens down for me pretty much

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Nice. GL

    2. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Hey fellow wildcarder and Newcastle fan.

      When we have all fit CB’s they are ranked something like this

      Schar
      Lacelles
      Lejeune
      Fernandez/Clark
      Dummet

      That may be slightly off but I would go for Lacelles personally as very unlikely to be rotated and decent goal threat. Also saves the money

      1. PapaWengzz
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hey! Thanks for that! I've only gone for Fernandez because he has much better attacking stats than lascelles and has also scored 2 goals and 2 assists in the last 15 gws.

        Think he might be dropped?

        1. Kevtheotter
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah but Lacelles/Schar/Lejeune have all had lengthy layoffs

          If all fit it’s those 3 who start. Lejeune has a knock at the moment but should be fine

          1. PapaWengzz
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers, this is really helpful 🙂

  4. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    https://twitter.com/Ze_Austin/status/1223056194090291200?s=19

    I'll just drop this here...

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thx

  5. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Just used 1 FT to bring in Salah in place of Mane. Wondering if I should WC to bring in Kun, and to get rid of Soy and Kelly.

    A) Vardy + Jimi + Robbo + Soy + Kelly
    B) Kun + DCL + VVD + Stephens + Williams

  6. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Can’t believe the lack of love for Pope on WC. Does not blank and only 2 points behind Henderson for entire season. Has been immense in recent weeks and Burnley have reasonable fixtures

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      got both 😎

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

        You can have them; rotating keepers is a recipe for disaster.

    2. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Agree. Some decent fixtures and heaps of save point potential from the bad ones. Great current form.

  7. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Sounds good?

    Schmeichel (Button)
    TAA Robbo Lundy (Rico Williams)
    Salah(C) KDB Martial Traore (Dendo)
    Vardy Deeney DCL

    GW26 - Save
    GW27 - Deeney & DCL to Jimenez & Ings
    GW28 - Lundy to Leicester/Chelsea defender

    1. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Solid moves.

  8. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Why is shi.t banned but shite is ok... The word filter on here is seriously outdated and inconsistent

  9. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on these moves for -8 guys? Already did another transfer earlier this week:

    Mane, Lund TO Traore and Robbo

    Having my worst season so far so i really don't mind taking some risks. Current team is:

    Hendo
    TAA Digne Kelly
    KDB Salah Trossard Cantwell
    Vardy Ings Mousset

    Lund Stephens Mane

    1. fgdu
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      moussett out

  10. Nabs Kebabs
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    really enjoyed the early transfer strategy i've used this season...tv up to 108.8m.

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

      Immense. Feel trapped to lose players with value tied up though?

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        it's an issue everyone faces really. I've actually still been quite proactive in getting rid of players when I've made some money out of them.

        Made solid profits from the likes of Pukki, Mount, Tomori, Maddison, Alli, Abraham, Jiminez as I got on early and sold when they had pretty much peaked. Jiminez is back on the rise though.

        It went against me when I lost KDB a while ago and then bought him back a few weeks after becauase he obliterated Arsenal and I knew I couldn't go without. So that was a bit of a waste as I bought at 9.5m, sold for around 9.8 or 9.9m then bought back for 10.2m.

        Currently holding the likes of Soy, Vardy and Lund who are all on the chopping block despite bringing them in very early.

  11. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    To replace Mane, and reason why:

    1. VVD
    2. Robertson

    Thanks.

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer Robbo. With Liverpool having 4 CB's and the title wrapped up, I do wander if VVD may get the odd rest. Robbo has no competition for his spot.

      1. Boberella
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        This.

      2. I Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Milner won't be out forever. He can play left back.

        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah but he won't do it often. He's not even left footed.

      3. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I thought VVD might be rotation proof?

        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          if the title race was still on then he would be

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      VVD for me. Cheaper, less likely to be rotated/rested and superior goal threat

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I must say every corner v WHU I was think VVD was going to power one in off his head

  12. Boberella
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which 2 of these reprobates to Play:
    A) Dunk
    B) Lund
    C) Kelly
    D) Rico

    Have Guaita in Goal if that makes any difference.
    Fearing limited minutes for Lund,

  13. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts?

    Will be starting both

    A) Aguero and Fleck
    B) Jimi and Son

    Cheers

    1. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Probably A this week.

      1. Kevtheotter
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        It’s more of a long term question

        1. Boberella
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Long term I’d want Jimi. Not too fussed on Son as yet. Spurs are so inconsistent and generally quite average. In saying that, Sons recent stats for shots etc aren’t too shabby.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      b if doing well, a if doing poorly

  14. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Will we know City vs Arsenal fixture date before GW 26?

  15. I Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who do you prefer for the next three?

    A) Grealish (bou, TOT, sou)
    B) Traore (mun, LEI, NOR)

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      a

    3. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on the rest of your team. Personally I have
      Rico ( Bournemouth )
      McCarthy ( Southampton )
      Aurier ( Tottenham )
      All in my team so if Grealish scores which is what u want then all these guys lose their clean sheet.

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Rico will be on my bench and I don't have any defenders from Saints or Spurs.

        1. Kane Train
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Then Grealish for me

    4. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      a

  16. Joggers Nipple
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Morning, really need some input.
    After triple capt Mane and drop to 700k plus just did the WC and am on this-

    Hederson
    TAA VVD Lacelles
    Salah Son Grealish KDB
    Auba Ings DCL

    Skelt Lund Hayden Stephens
    0.0 ITB
    Could down VVD to Gomez? Son still a question mark for me.

    Also currently have 4 players who are confirmed blank(?) Should I change the team above or deal with double/ balnk later

    Thanks

    1. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Don’t think I’d have Lund on WC.
      Son question mark for me too.
      Great team otherwise, and can easily deal with the blank with a. Couple of transfers over next couple weeks with a decent playing bench

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Lund sells at 4.5 for me so could do a straight swap to Egham/ Basham. Son could go down later and use cash elsewhere, just need something different
        Thanks for thoughts.

  17. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any of these worth a -4?

    Mane, Greenwood > ...
    1) Fleck, Auba
    2) Traore, Jimenez
    3) Son, Wood
    4) Just sell Mane

    Notables in squad already: TAA; Salah, KDB, Grealish; Vardy, Ings

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      1 probably worth it

      1. seewhyaxe
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I like 2, but maybe next week for free.

    2. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, I'm leaning toward #1, but what would you think about:

      Mane, Greenwood > Alli, Jimenez (-4)

      Alli not the best fixtures, but likely more attacking than Fleck.

  18. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which one?

    A) Martial
    B) Son

    1. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Neither imo.

      But if really need to choose, I'd go for A

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure Son is worth his price with the way Spurs are playing atm. Martial doesn't look great either but I'd lean towards him because of the price difference.

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I have both, and Son seems a bigger problem - albeit I didn’t watch his last game where apparently he looked a little better... the games prior to that Jose has absolutely ruined him

      Bergwyjn signing may help him a little though

      Tony Gloves May benefit from Bruno being there but is dropping off form wise too

      Grealish actually looks a similarly effective FPL prospect to both tbh for a fair bit less budget

  19. Harper (No more Penandes)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    If you had to triple captain Auba, Aguero or KDB who would it be? I don't think I could decide! Each have their own distinguishing merits

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

      The one most likely to play 180mins.. ie Auba

  20. juho
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Mariappa on WC, yay or nay?

    1. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Sure, there's a few good shouts at that price Mariappa, Lowton/Taylor, Lascelles

  21. some witty pun
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is any of DCL or Haller worth a -4 to Auba?

    1. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      not sure, both won't face big teams this weekend, I'm keeping personally (moreover, I have Haller in my team and will ditch him next gameweek)

  22. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Read one article that said Mane could be in contention this weekend...?

    Can't imagine that's true, is it?

  23. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think Robbo worth that 0.5 than VvD?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If that chip vs West Ham had dribbled in.... fine margins

  24. E25
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts?

    A) Mane, Maupay -> Traore, Auba
    B) Mane, Vardy -> Son, Auba
    C) Mane, Vardy, Rico -> Traore, Auba, VVD (-4)

    Ryan
    TAA Lundstram Rico
    Mane Salah KDB Maddison
    Vardy Jiminez Maupay

    Button / Kelly Hayden Simpson
    2FT 0ITB

    1. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      C looks interesting

      1. E25
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I like that one as it addresses the defensive issues this week

    2. fgdu
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      yeah double pool def is a must

  25. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    hello dz

    Apologies for repeated question. I've changed my options below. Any thoughts?

    2 fts. 0itb

    McCarthy, Button
    TAA, Soy, Rico, Lunds, Holgate
    Salah, KDB, Grealish, Maddison, Mane
    Vardy, Ings, Greenwood

    A) Mane + Greenwood -> Aguero + Dendonker

    B) Mane + Greenwood -> Traore + Jim (Money itb to upgrade Soy to Robertson after gw25)

    C) Mane + Soy -> Robbo/VVD + Traore (upgrade Greenwood to Jimenez after gw25)

    D) Mane + Greenwood -> Auba + Traore (Bench headache)

    E) Mane -> Traore and bank FT

    F) Other moves

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      c

  26. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Will mahrez start against spurs?

  27. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Play Traore or Hayden? (Have Jiminez)

    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Traore

  28. Rex Lapis
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Need replacement for Mane. Under 9.6m. Any advice?
    Already have Grealish

    1. Legohair
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Pepe

  29. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best Mane replacement?
    A. Son
    B. Traore
    C. Any other midfielder

    McCarthy Stek
    TAA Soy Lundy Rico Williams
    Mane Salah KDB Martial Cantwell
    Vardy Ings DCL

    1. Moeda
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

  30. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    This will decide if I should use my WC:

    A) Vardy + Jimi + Robbo + Soy + Kelly
    B) Kun + DCL + VVD + Stephens + Williams

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Moeda
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        b