Big Numbers

FPL Gameweek 4: Analysis of the key underlying statistics

Our Big Numbers piece takes a look at the vast array of data available in our Premium Members’ Area and presents the eye-catching statistics that may be of interest.

Although we’re only three Gameweeks into 2020/21 and the sample pool is still small, some familiar patterns are emerging – from Mohamed Salah (£12.1m) being top of the shot count table to Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.0m) bossing the headed goal attempts column.

We’ve again run down the stand-out figures in every position for this article, as well as looking at the strengths and weaknesses of various teams to assess which Fantasy Premier League assets could shine in Gameweek 4.

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Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 3

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  1. ppv
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mount, Foden or Maddison?

    1. SerieD
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Foden or Maddison for me.

      1. ppv
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. Do you think Mount not nailed?

        1. SerieD
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Waiting for Puli. I have lost my nerves for Chealsea with Werner.

    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Maddison most nailed by by, so him

      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        By far*

    3. baines is god
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mount's the best Chelsea asset at the moment. Guaranteed starter, goal/assist threat and cheap. Gives coverage for them. By far the best option of those 3. Maddison isn't even starting and Foden's a rotation risk

      1. ppv
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I was favouring Mount. Maddison went so long without returns last season and Foden rotation risk, especially once City get some players back

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

      What about barnes

    5. JabbaWookiee
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Take it you've already got Harvey Barnes?

      1. ppv
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hadn't considered Barnes. Good shout thanks

    6. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Barnes

  2. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Son -> Mahrez
    B) Son + Davies -> Foden / 7.5mid + Robertson -4
    C) Mitro + Son -> Jimenez + Foden
    D) Something else

    Team

    TAA Saiss Justin
    Salah KdB Son Podence
    Werner DCL Mitro
    ___
    4.0 Davies Ferguson Bissou

    1. baines is god
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C by miles

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It is for a hit

  3. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Does the predicted points on rate my team update each week with the changing info? e.g. DCL still very low compared to others

  4. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Gw1. Son
    Gw2. Son to Rasford
    Gw3. Rashford to Son
    Gw4. Son to ? 🙂

    1. Party time
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Adama Traoré

      • TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Keep Son. Mourinho mind games.

      • Jink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Rashford

        1. Iceball
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Thats the spirit!

      • Party time
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Gw 1 : No Salah
          Gw 2 : Son > Rodriguez
          Gw 3 : Vardy > Richarlison

      • Cheeto__Bandito
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Take a risk and get sterling in for a hit to captain, or play it safe and settle for captain Kdb?

        1. TheSteel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Sterling may well not start

          1. EgyptianKing
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            We never know - it’s Pep!

            But I would say that with Jesus and Kun both out, he should get at least 60 min, consistently

          2. Cheeto__Bandito
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            With no striker I’m 100% sure he does

      • SerieD
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Davies to 5.8? Who would be best option?

        1. Cheeto__Bandito
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Castagne

        2. Chucky
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Castagne
          Semedo
          Chilwell
          Coleman

          1. SerieD
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Is this preffered order?

            Castagne seems like solid winner. Did he get small injure in last game?

            Coleman would be interesring.

            1. Chucky
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              he's fine but leci are leaky at the back...

      • Powers106
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I have no City cover so can either:

        A. Bruno to KDB and Jimi to DCL for -4
        B. Bruno to Sterling with 1FT

        Thoughts? Thanks for the help!

        1. nelluckram
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I’d keep Jimi!!

        2. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          B

      • nelluckram
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        McCarthy
        TAA, Saiss, Justin
        KDB, Rash, Havertz, ASM
        Werner, Jimi, Ings

        Steer, Bissouma, Johnson, Mitchell

        1 FT, 0.5 ITB

        Thinking the best strategy here is to save and have 2 FT for after international break? Maybe even -8 mini WC. Thoughts?

        1. TheSteel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Save

        2. Letsgo!
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          No dcl?

          1. nelluckram
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I know. One of my bigger regrets thus far

            1. Letsgo!
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              After seeing him scoring hattrick. I am gonna activate my wildcard since i also wanna change werner asm awb etc

              1. nelluckram
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                I’m now thinking of just doing Werner to DCL before he rises...

                1. Letsgo!
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  Ahh yes do it since u got havertz for chelsea coverage

                  1. nelluckram
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 6 months ago

                    I could then upgrade ASM to Foden or Greenwood for a hit...hmmm

      • kevchenko
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        The chap who finished 4th in the FPL in 14.15 had 31k twitter followers.

        I have 350 and finished 3rd.

        I can't help feeling I've missed a boat somewhere!

        1. TheSteel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Third overall with a top 3k and a top 5k. Bravo

          1. kevchenko
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers.

            Not sure how I convert that into helping others though 🙂

        2. fusen
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          What has happened to your rank in the last few seasons?

          1. kevchenko
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I couldn't get motivated to play!

      • JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Martinez - Forster
        TAA - Saiss - Justin - Taylor - Mitchell
        Son - Salah - KdB - Podence - Burke
        Wood - DCL - Jimenez

        What to do with Son?!

        A) Get rid for Barnes (-4)
        B) Get rid for Mount (-4)
        C) Bench and play Taylor (new)
        D) Bench and play Burke (ars)

      • Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        On wc and jus enough money for robbo.. and not taa.
        Is robbo on par with taa?

        1. TheSteel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Hes better right now. But long term TAA will prevail

      • Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        How bad is Richarlison injury, lads? Was intending getting him in. Or go DCL instead...??

        1. Letsgo!
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Of course is dcl even richar is not injured

          1. Big_Andy_GAWA
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Fancy Richarlison to do well. DCL bound to stop scoring - or at least scoring fewer - soon...!

            1. Letsgo!
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Lol ok

              1. Big_Andy_GAWA
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                So he'll *never* stop scoring?! Lol. If Rich is out , that could be prove to be very detrimental to DCL's returns...

                1. Letsgo!
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  Dont agree. When i watch everton game. Richar is really quite selfish

        2. vincentwsho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Seems Ancelotti says he should be fit for Saturday?

      • tinear
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        McCarthy
        TAA, Bavies, Justin
        KDB, Salah, Son, Podence
        Werner, DCL, Mitrovic

        Nyland- KWP-Mitchell-Bissouma
        1.0 itb, 1ft

        1) Werner to Vardy
        2) 1 + Son to Mount (-4)
        3) 2 + Bavies to Lamptey (-8)
        4) wildcard

        whats your thought?

        1. baines is god
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Definitely not wildcard, I like your team and after the International Break when Son and Podence are fit you'll in great shape.
          Don't think you need to move Werner to Vardy just for this week.
          Just do Son to Mount and also you need to start KWP

          1. tinear
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            In that sense, Son to Mount or Bruno you reckon?

            1. baines is god
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Mount

        2. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Same situation as you.. Son injured, Davies dropping, Poden flagged

          1. tinear
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Davies dropping ?

      • baines is god
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I highly doubt Nuno will risk Podence or Marcal this week just before the International break, particularly because it's Fulham at home

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          They've lost 3 matches on the trot. They rely need to pick up points and Fulham I'd not somewhere they'll want to drop any.

          1. baines is god
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Marcal hadn't even started training before last match so won't come back, Podence only had a minor shoulder injury so is more possible

      • Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Isit crazy to do wc before ib, really dont want minus pts anymore. Alr on -4
        I have werner now but really dont see him scoring against crystal

      • JJeyy
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Sterling with 8 shots, 6 on target today, maybe he is a good striker after all

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He only scored 2 . Not great.

          1. JJeyy
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Maybe that’s just the reality of being a city striker, you get a lot of chances so you miss a lot too. Jesus notorious for missing chances.

            1. DA Minnion (Former great)
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Nothing to do with being a city striker. If you're a good finisher you need less chances to score. Sterling is not a natural. As for Jesus he is just an average player .

              1. JJeyy
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Guess we will see what he can do v Leeds!

        2. JJeyy
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Also Ferran looked much better on left then right v Leicester. Hopefully he keeps that place and Mahrez/Foden RW against Leeds

        3. Willmissudimitrypayet
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He looked amazing in the highlights. Very good at getting the chances. Looking to hit him in and captain this week.

      • checkit_j
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Current team

        McCarthy / Steer

        Taa Dier Justin KWP Mitchell
        Salah KDB Podence JamesR Biss
        Werner Mitro Martial

        Or WC?

        Martinez / McCarthy
        Robbo Kwp Justin Dunne Mitchell
        Salah Kdb Bruno JamesR Mendy
        DCL Ings Delap
        . 4itb

      • Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Mccarthy steer
        Robbo saiss coleman mitchell kwp
        Salah kdb townsend barnes anguissa
        Jimmy ings dcl

        Gtg for wc?

        1. Sterling Malory
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Sorry I don't actually like it that much.

          In particular: No TAA or Digne and not much faith in 3/5 of your midfield Townsend, Barnes, Anguissa

          1. Letsgo!
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            So seems like i shldnt wildcard?

            My team before wildcard

            Mccarthy
            Digne taa kwp james
            Kdb salah townsend asm
            Werner jimmy

            1. Sterling Malory
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              I wouldn't WC for sure with that team

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

              Defo dont wildcard

      • JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        What to do with Son?

        A) Get rid for Barnes (-4) (no other Leicester)
        B) Get rid for Mount (-4) (no other Chelsea)
        C) Bench and play Taylor (new)
        D) Bench and play Burke (ars)

        1. Traction Engine Foot
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          c

        2. baines is god
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          C obviously

        3. TheSteel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          C or D for me

      • mrtapio
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure what to do with Son. What would you do?

        A) Bench Son and play Bissouma
        B) Bench Son and Ferguson > Lamptey
        C) Bench Son and Ferguson > KWP
        D) Son > Mahrez
        E) Son > Rash
        F) Other

        0.6m ITB, 1 FT, Wilcard intact

        McCarthy
        TAA l Robbo l James l Justin
        Mané l Son* l Fernandes l Barnes
        Werner l Adams
        Bissouma, Davis, Ferguson

        1. TheSteel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Im doing A but playing Son with Bissouma as back up

          1. mrtapio
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Sounds like a good plan

      • ooooo
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Davies to Saiss for free? Need a one week punt before I WC. Max 5.3mil defender

      • Traction Engine Foot
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Torres worth a punt?

      • Powers106
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Who better for the next few games?

        A. Bamford
        B. Adams
        C. Maupay

        I keep trying to find a way to squeeze in KDB instead of Sterling and that .1 makes it hard! Thanks!

        1. Traction Engine Foot
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          C

        2. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          If I could only get one it would be sterling this week.

        3. Tcheco
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It's a blessing in disguise. Sterling(C)

      • EgyptianKing
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Son Martial —> Raz DCL (-4)

        Worth?

        Have to do it tonight?

        1. EgyptianKing
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Have to do it tonight!*

        2. Maneonthemap
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yes great moves go for it

      • FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Any suggestions here? Clueless atm... 1 FT 0.5 itb

        McCarthy
        TAA Saiss Justin
        Salah KDB Son* Podence*
        Werner DCL Mitro
        ___
        4.0 Davies* Bissouma Ferguson

        1. Maneonthemap
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Son injury obviously the one, think Podence back this weekend? Maybe Son+Mitro to Jiménez and someone for hit tricky one though

          1. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Really tricky. Was going to do Son to Mahrez.. But Bilva is back and Torres also in the picture now

      • Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Mitro > DCL?

        I'm happy to hold mitro but feel I can't ignore dcl in this form

        1. Maneonthemap
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yep go go go haha easy move

        2. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          If you can't ignore him, it should already be done 🙂

      • Maneonthemap
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Keep Wilson or Adams? One going out with Werner for Jimmy and DCL for a hit, good moves?

        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Keep Adams. WBA is the fixture to finally convert some of that xG.

        2. Tcheco
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Keep Adams. He's getting chances & plays the whipping boys this week

      • Sterling Malory
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        What to do with this strike force?

        Werner - Bamford - Vardy

        Feel like it's missing one of DCL or Jimi

        1. Sterling Malory
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Rest of team

          Ramsdale
          TAA Doherty Saiss KWP Mitchell
          Salah KDB Podence Soucek Reed

        2. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Two of them are scoring for fun.

          1. Tcheco
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            this

        3. Tcheco
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Based on form I'd get rid of Werner for one of DCL or Jimmy

          1. Sterling Malory
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I know I'll regret my decision whichever I make. I'm leaning toward rolling for the next two fixtures.

            Hide behind the sofa for Jimi vs Fulham.

            1. Tcheco
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Not the worst option. Werner is dangerous good luck

      • Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        James starting for chelsea?

        1. TEKKERS FC
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yes

      • FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Reguilón and Bale should improve Sons performance right?

        Dont need to track back that much and will get service from both

        1. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          With bale he needs to track back Even more. Seen Bsle play lately?