Pro Pundits - Tom

Which FPL assets have been creating the most chances for their clubs this season?

Five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman, aka avfc82, talks players with assist potential, Aston Villa and Wolves’ young left wing-back in his latest Pro Pundits column.


Fantasy Premier League (FPL) can at times be unpredictable and often margins are fine.

My team’s performance these past couple of weeks sums it up well. Having returned 70 points in Gameweek 6, the same group massively underwhelmed in 7 with just 39.

As a result, I now sit 351,656th overall with a total of 428 points.

After a bad Gameweek, the temptation to rip it up and start again is always there, but in situations like this, it’s sometimes best to take a step back, bank a transfer and look at the bigger picture, which I’m fairly content with right now.

So, as focus turns to Gameweek 8, in this my latest column I’m going to revisit my ‘creators’ table. Now armed with more data, it again reveals some familiar faces, but there are some lesser-spotted names in there, too.

I’ll also touch upon my club Aston Villa and discuss Wolverhampton Wanderers’ new wing-back, Rayan Ait Nouri (£5.0m).

THE CREATORS

It’s been four Gameweeks since I last shared this data, so I thought I’d take another look and see if any previous trends have changed.

For those that missed it first time round, this list show’s each team’s best creator so far using the chances created metric. We’re still working with small sample sizes and waiting for statistics to settle down, but with seven Gameweeks of data now logged, the picture is starting to become clearer.

When looking at this list, there are a number of names you would expect to see, but there are also quite a few surprises.

Somewhat predictably, Kevin De Bruyne (£11.5m), Mohamed Salah (£12.4m) and James Rodríguez (£7.9m) all feature as they did on the last rundown. However, a new name tops the list.

Thanks for reading, until next time…


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  1. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If it’s clear from Lampard that Pulisic may make bench this week and will definitely be back after international break is he a hold? Or still get rid. If out my team would be (*I will move Saïss to Coufal/Cresswell/Bellerin)

    Martinez
    TAA Saïss* Chilwell Lamptey
    Salah Son Podence Grealish
    Kane DCL

    Forster Pulisic Mitchell Brewster

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

      Plan to replace the Pulisic slot with a City player in GW10.

  2. Park the bus
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Pulisic owners waiting until Friday press conference before making their move? Ziyech or Havertz the obvious replacement as don't want to miss out on that tasty fixture (dont own Werner)

    1. MESSINHO
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, no reason not to wait. His price won't drop until then, his replacement (prob Ziyech for me) won't rise too unless he goes nuts tonight.

    2. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd love to save a transfer this week, but not sure I can have Puli not playing. I also have Saiss to worry about, though I'm more happy benching him. Sideways to Ziyech, probably, or I might just go back to JRod.

  3. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      on Alex Telles: "He has got to be negative on his next test so let’s hope we can get him back as soon as possible."

      so he could be in contention for gw8 if he tests negative?

      1. Park the bus
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        wouldnt have thought so - will depend on long he's isolated for and what symptoms have been. if he's been floored by it, then i doubt he'll have recovered to play

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Agree with ParkieTB - He may well have had few or no effects, but hasn't been training with the squad - so doubtful

  4. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is this team G2G or are there any other changes that you would make to it

    Areola

    Chilwell Semedo Keane

    Son Havertz Grealish Zaha

    DCL (vc) Kane (c) Jimenez

    Martinez Lookman Dallas Lamptey

    0FT No WC 0.7 ITB

    Any ideas would be welcomed

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

      Sooner or later the GK should go.
      No hit this week could work.
      Pool can destroy you quickly if they start scoring like CL.

    2. Luton_Fan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You know havertz has covid right?

  5. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any news from Potter on Maupay?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      "He is playing with the group and is available for selection." Gp

  6. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Foden>Bowen this week allows me to do son>rashford next week. Good plan ?

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

      Son out doesn't sound too good.

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        It doesnt I agree but son will make a comeback later

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me

    3. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Removing Son is fine but I'd like to see more from United before moving to Rashford.

  7. Tingate
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Worst start possible so need to start making ground somehow.

    Guaita
    James - Lamptey - Robertson
    Sterling - Foden - Salah - Podence
    Jiménez - Kane - Watkins

    Forster - Targett - Mitchell - Burke £0.6M ITB 2FT

    A) Podence > Grealish, Jiménez > Bamford/Wilson for free
    B) Targett > Chilwell, Jimenez > Bamford (£1.7M ITB)
    C) Other

    Thanks!

    1. Phlajo
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I like A with Wilson. Happy owner of both Wilson and Grealish myself, and Wilson even seems like a small differential...

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A Bamford

  8. Totti
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    who to get in the coming fixtures instead of foden?

    A) zaha
    B) grealish
    C) bowen

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

      B if you can afford it.
      Depends on how you spend if you get Bowen.

      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        even against arsenal?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          You need to look at fixtures beyond GW8

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

          Keep Foden if you think Grealish fails this GW.

          1. Totti
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            may be get bowen and then grealish
            what do u think?

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              waste of a transfer, just get Grealish or stick with Foden

              1. Totti
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                ok 🙂 thanks mate
                really appreciated
                what is the order of those players according to fixtures?
                grealish
                bowen
                zaha

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

      B

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      definitely Grealish

      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        against arsenal?

    5. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe hold this week and give yourself the extra transfer over the IB. All those moves will still be on then. I'd prefer Grealish - particularly after this week, though (Zaha does have better fixtures, but AV more attacking).

      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        what about bowen?

  9. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with 2nd FT. Still have WC.

    First transfer will be Robbo to Chilwell.

    2nd transfer:
    A. Vassilev to Bamford/Antonio (if fit)
    B. Save FT for after IB

    0.4itb 2ft
    Martinez
    Ayling Taylor TAA Robbo
    Grealish Salah Son Rodriguez
    DCL Kane
    (Peacock Justin Bissouma Vassilev)

  10. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do of TAA > 6.4m to fund Ings > Vardy? Cheers.

    McCarthy
    Justin - TAA - Konsa
    Salah - Podence - Hamez - Son
    Kane - Ings - DCL

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Probably with 2FT

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cool just cant see who else to get in place ahead of Vardy - 9m to spend on fwd

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I would rather get in Bamford or Antonio and the funds to bring in KDB/Sterling

          1. Bobby_Baggio
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            cool thanks for reply

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Based on fixtures & performance, yes. 6.4 get you a mcy/che def +Vardy

  11. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2fts to replace saiss and pulisic probably. What is the best combo?

    The cheaper I go the more I have for city in gw10...... or do I just go with the original plan of A and very hard to plan too far ahead.....thanks

    A....Chilwell ziyech

    B....Chilwell zaha

    C....Zouma ziyech

    D.....Zouma zaha

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. Rhysd007
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A would be my preferred option, but I'd sacrifice for C for a City green streak

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers....think I'll end up going A.

        Feels like I can try and plan but things never go the way I intended...

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          BOL - hope it works out

    5. Azathoth
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

  12. Angelic upstart
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best replacement for Ings for up to 9.5m
    Will be needed for 4/5 gameweeks.

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If you can squeeze another .5 then Vardy otherwise Wilson, Bamford, Antonio and use cash elsewhere

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

      Dcl

  13. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any news on Lamptey?

    1. MESSINHO
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Potter didn't say anything on Lamptey's injury. No news = good news.

      1. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

  14. Rhysd007
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys, gonna have to take a hit for Ings. 11m in bank.

    A) Vardy
    B) Werner
    C) Wilson
    D) Watkins

    Kane & Bam the other two. Thanks

    1. Samir16
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      probably wilson and keep the cash for city mids

      1. Rhysd007
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        kdb going deeper and deeper tho right? Would you go Sterling then?

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      11m itb - you have a plan for it, like a pension? 🙂

      ABC all good options imo, D slightly less so as you'd expect. I'm leaning toward Vardy for his fixtures. Che are rapidly coming together as a squad, so can't rule out Werner. Wilson has settled into the New squad well and with Fraser fit, it's a great combo at a cheap price

      1. 1984 TC
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Hahaha

      2. Rhysd007
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I did have a plan in the MF but all hell has broken loose in defence and attack! Thanks 🙂

  15. The Fantasy Doctor
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any love for Reece James if money too tight. I know Zouma and Chilwell better but seems a bit more nailed.

    1. The Fantasy Doctor
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Than he was.

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He will still rotate with Azpi sometimes although he definitely seems to have the better of the number of games. With Ziyech fit now though it's possible he won't attack that right flank as much as he did in the first number of gameweeks as he has a natural RW ahead of him while before he often had players like Havertz and Mount there who wouldn't be best utilised there. That's just conjecture on my part though.

  16. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Guys,

    G2G or are any changes needed guys?

    Martinez (Steer)
    Chilwell, Robbo, Lamptey (Saiss, Mitchell)
    Podence, Salah, Son, Grealish (Foden)
    Bamford, DCL, Kane

  17. teneighty
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So Potter mentioned the Maupay situation is "dealt with", but did he mention anything about the goalkeeper situation?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      "Maty Ryan is a great professional who wants to play and he's responded well to not playing on Sunday.

      "But it's also good for our academy and Rob who made his debut.

      "Our togetherness is strong and the training has been good this week."

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Has he been "taken care of" 😮

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

      "Maty Ryan is a great professional who wants to play and he's responded well to not playing on Sunday.

      "But it's also good for our academy and Rob who made his debut.

      "Our togetherness is strong and the training has been good this week."

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

      Cheers guys!

      I think I'll keep for Burnley at least then and hope he gets a start.

  18. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sell 1

    A) Foden
    B) Podence (I own Jimi too)

    For:

    A) Jota
    B) Bowen

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B and A if nailed to start

  19. Samir16
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    WC active, 0itb
    Mendy/ McCarthy
    Zouma, Ayling, Cancelo, Creswell, Kilman
    Grealish, Ziyech, Salah, KDB, Fornals
    Kane(c), Wilson, Brewster

    for this gw, bench: McCarthy, Kilman, Cancelo, Brewster.

    any transfers or changes to bench?

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

      Fornals - he is doing well presently but Im not a fan in terms of FPL. I get the Brewster play to free up funds but to be honest, Id prefer a playing forward at 6m so you can elect to go 3 up front some weeks but everyone is different.

  20. FPL Xylophone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best Ings replacements?
    Let's say budget isn't an issue.
    My other 2 strikers are Kane and Wilson.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Dominic

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        DCL is the safest pick, martial if you feel punty

        1. FPL Xylophone
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I have Rashford so no martial. Dcl looks steady although not very explosive (apart from that hat trick). But at least he delivers regularly.

      2. FPL Xylophone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Looks like a steady Eddie. Which is great for his price!

    2. Gromit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy

      1. FPL Xylophone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I thought of him but planning of a straight swap with kane after the international break.

  21. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Used a FT, got another FT and 3M in bank. Anything worth doing?

    McCarthy
    Zouma, Mitchell, Taylor
    Grealish, Salah, Rashford, Son
    Mitrovic, Kane, DCL

    Steer, Bissouma, Lascelles, Mitchell

    1 - Mitchell to Coufal/Creswell
    2 - Mitchell to Kilman
    3 - Mitrovic to Wilson
    4 - Mitrovic to Bamford

    1. Samir16
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      you've mentioned mitchell twice in defense

      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Apologies, got Justin starting and Mitchell on bench

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      4 Mitchell will start when back from injury

  22. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Apparently potter didnt say anything about Lamptey?

  23. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Switch UCL captain to Ronaldo from KdB(10 Points)?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Or messi if you have him

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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

      Same dilemma here. It's on Lewa (10 pts too) for me. I'm probably sticking, as CR7 needs to score more than 2 goals to outscore him.

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I already swapped it, my line of thinking is that I play fantasy UCL mostly just for fun. I think Juve will do some damage against Ferencvaros so lets see what happens.

        1. MESSINHO
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Like you POV. GL mate 🙂

  24. Paulybaby123
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What was all that about with Ajax yesterday fake news before there match with 11 players testing positive.. V annoying.. Also is fati likely to start later on??

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

      Could go either way with Fati, he'll be replacing a 1 pointer for me anyway as I've had a bad week so far.

  25. ace3.1415
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best replacement for ings up to 6.5? I have DCL and Kane.

    1. MESSINHO
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Probably Wilson.

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Willy.

    3. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'm edging towards Bamford

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

      Im considering going all the way down to Brewster to finance Grealish in mf

  26. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who is planning to get Martial?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      was my cappy in wk 2.
      no thanks

  27. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mccarthy
    Robbo, Saiss, KWP
    Salah, Bruno, Son, Podence, Grealish
    DCL, Werner
    ((Subs - 4.0, Mitchell, Davis, Ferguson))

    2FT 1.1ITB

    Planning on KDB in two weeks
    Saiss to Cresswell/Zouma and roll?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Chilwell and roll.

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

    Play one, also playing Jimenez (lei)

    A) Justin (WOL)
    B) Kilman (lei)

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You always ask tough questions. 🙂

      A

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

      b

  29. Azathoth
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    McCarthy - 4.0
    Konsa - Zouma - Robbo - Saiss - Taylor
    Mane - Son - James - Romeu - Stephens
    Kane - Wilson - Watkins

    a) Saiss to Dias/Cancelo
    b) Mane to Mo/KDB
    c) James to Greal/Ziyech
    d) Save

    Thanx

  30. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is this worth -4?

    Barkley Pulisic ➡ Ziyech JWP

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not sold on Barkley but Villa have a nice run of fixtures coming up. Can't say I'm convinced by JWP as an FPL asset but he should be on pens now which could help. Maybe just Pulisic to Ziyech and avoid the hit?

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

      I would just do the Puli -> Ziyech move.