Big Numbers

FPL Gameweek 8: The key player and team statistics

Our Big Numbers piece looks at the key player and team statistics ahead of the next Fantasy Premier League deadline.

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 clubs.

Alongside the usual stats from our Premium Members’ Area, we will also be offering a few titbits supplied to us directly by Opta, our match data providers.

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

    Thoughts here? 2ft 0.3itb.

    Martinez
    TAA Robbo Ayling
    Salah Son Foden Pulisic*
    Jimenez DCL Watkins

    Button Soucek Lewis Taylor

    Thinking Pulisic, Watkins to Werner, Bissouma. Would upgrade Soucek to a starting player for their good run of games. Other suggestions?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Can you downgrade one of pool defenders to get kdb for pulisic?

  2. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Does James starting midweek probably mean a rest for him and rotation with Azpil on the weekend ?

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

      Yep but never know

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

    Guys I am in a bit of a dilemma whether to save ft for the ib

    Martinez 4.0
    Lamptey* robbo dallas kwp chilwell
    Salah son grealish bissou havertz*
    Kane dcl bamford

    0.1itb

    A) havertz to ziyech/hames
    B) save ft and start dallas

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A ziyech

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

    Morning lads
    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

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C to Grealish

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

    Plan to roll FT & have 2 for international break. Gtg?

    Martinez
    TAA Semedo Lamptey
    Salah Grealish Son Zaha
    Maupay Kane(C) DCL

    Steer Dallas Bissouma Kilman

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Maupay to Wilson , Can see high scoring in Saint vs Newcastle.

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

        Maupay plays Burnley at home #20, could be a higher score than Wilson against Saints.

        1. Chelsea91
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I think Maupay will be coming from Sub

  6. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chances of Werner starting this week?

    Played the full 90 yesterday and was initially planned to be rested last GW before Pulisic injury changed that

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Will start

      1. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Would bet your house on it?

        1. Vlekz
            3 years, 4 months ago

            What are the odds you offering?

      2. Ranger3
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Really want to captain him

        1. niaz1982
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He will play

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

        I'd expect him to start, but then again, a relatively 'easy' home game would be the obvious game to rest him and play Abraham/Giroud.

    2. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone selling sterling this week? Don’t have kdb so working out if ster -> auba/ fernandes -> kdb in three weeks is a good call.
      Issues elsewhere are jimi, podence, foden

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

        I wouldn't be selling him at this stage. Could be a better option than KDB from GW10 when everyone will be buying City players.

      2. Michelle Davin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Im thinking of sterling to Zyech

    3. niaz1982
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hi please advise:

      I had Mauoay but got annoyed he didn’t play then pulled the trigger on swapping to Wilson.

      Current team:
      MCCarthy
      Saiss Zouma Dallas
      Salah JRod Barkley Zaha Son
      Kane Wilson Watkins

      Should I cost myself another 4 points or leave as is. If yes then who to who? Got £2.6ITB

      1. niaz1982
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thinking I’d like Ziyech for Barkley but villa have great fixtures but not sure worth him and Watkins

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

        Barklay to Ziech?

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

      Really need your help
      Between two possible options:

      A. TAA - Creswell
      Foden - Ziech
      Jimi - Werner

      or

      B. Coady - Chilwell
      Foden - Soucek
      Jimi - Werner

      Already have Zouma and no West Ham

      All help appreciate ( ps. Mentaly prepared to take the hit, im not as cautious as most )

      1. niaz1982
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A

        1. TheythinkHITSallover
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks, thought TAA may be popular

    5. SHOWSTOPPERRR
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Guys for the coming gw's my plan is to

      A) robbo son havertz to bellerin ziyech kdb
      B) robbo havertz kane to cancelo kdb werner

      If A is the option then I can make havertz to ziyech now and the rest after ib. If B is the option then. I can save and wait for ib and then do the transfers..

      Which one to choose guys?

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

        I prefer B.

    6. akhilrajau
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Martinez
      Robortson, Coufal, James
      Salah, Son , Zaha, Podence
      Calvert-Lewin, Kane, Vardy
      Bench: Peacock-farrel, Bissouma, Taylor, Mitchell

      Who to play and the order of sub
      A. Podence
      B. Bissouma
      C. Mitchell
      D. Taylor

    7. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Morning dzzz, was really hoping to save an FT for the first time season but cant now with Havertz testing positive, sigh! suggestions with 1ft and 0m

      Martinez
      Taa (mci) Lamptey (injured?) James* -- Mitchell* Saiss*.....*rotation prone
      Salah Son Havertz Barnes -- Burke
      DCL Kane Watkins

      A: Havertz >> Ziyech/Grealish/Bowen
      B: Havertz + Saiss >> Any mid from A + Chilwell (-4)
      C: Something else.

    8. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What are people's views on Foden?

      If he starts he's a great (cheap) way into the MCY attack, whose fixtures are about to get great in time for Aguero's return. But if he's lost his starting place then he's probably got to go.

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

        I had him but got rid. Too much risk of a cameo. I'd get Cancelo instead if you want a cheap route into City as he'll get some clean sheets plus the odd assist. You could then get Sterling/KDB as your main City player in GW10.

        (That's what I'm doing anyway).

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He's playing well but Pep seems (to me) to favour him in the European matches. Ideally you want him to start/play in the easier league EPL matches but I'm unsure how much we can rely on that. I'll probably keep him for this week anyway.

    9. n14mul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Morning,

      Any updates if hames and puli will be fit for the weekend??

    10. subhojit123
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hey guys...really confused on this one. Any help will be really appreciated -
      1. Martial
      2. Werner
      3. Both

      Which option shud I go for based on upcoming fixtures

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

        Werner

      2. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Vardy not an option?

        1. subhojit123
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Vardy is good option but can't afford him

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

        Vardy is a good shout, although I'm waiting for GW 10 to get him in.

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

        Werner

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

      So stuck at the moment, my current team is..
      Martinez 4.0
      Dallas TAA Coufal Justin Mitchell
      Son Grealish Zaha Mane Bissouma
      Ings Maupay Kane

      I have 2 FT and 0.0 in the bank.

      Obviously need to get rid of ings so thinking of swapping to Watkins.
      Then thinking of next gameweek of swapping Kane and Zaha for KDB and hopefully Antonio (if fit) eventually moving Maupay for Wilson after that.
      Very unsure whether Watkins is the right change but with their fixture swing after arsenal it does look very appealing compared to a Bamford for example.
      Any help is appreciated on who else to change. Cheers.

      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Think its hard to plan for transfers after the ib

    12. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Which one to bench?

      A) Coady (lei)
      B) Justin (WOL)
      C) Jorginho (SHU)

      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Jorghino

      2. Bunk Moreland
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sell Jorginho for Soucek, start him . Jorginho without pens is a waste of space in your squad.

    13. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Still unable to decide between Wilson and Wwtkins.

      1. Mighty Wings
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Wilson definitely

      2. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        The Wilson-Fraser partnership is back. Expecting goals.

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

        Im having the same problem, I’m including Bamford in that too. I have ings so want to swap for a cheap striker to give me future funds for KDB but just hard deciding which one to pick. Warming towards Watkins though with their fixture list after Arsenal.

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

        Wilson easy

      5. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Both good options imo. Can you wait another week given the fixtures aren't ideal for either this week?

    14. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Best move here chaps? And worth starting Holding (AVL)?

      A) Save FT
      B) Mitchell -> Zouma (bench Barkley/Trent?)
      C) Jimenez -> Werner

      McCarthy
      TAA, Bellerin, Lamptey
      Salah, Son, Zaha, Barkley
      Kane, Jimenez, Antonio

      Steer, Holding, Mitchell, Bissouma
      Bank 1.1m, 1FT, WC available

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

        C

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

        A

      3. NOMONEY
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        double up on arsenal defenders?

    15. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A little overhaul -4 with 2FT’s how does this look?

      TAA Podence Jiminez > Chilwell Bowen Werner -4

      All 3 have nice fixtures including Bowen. With my WC in tact i feel a little punt like this is worth it. Bowen will be a massive differential

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

        I like it - Could be a huge upside 🙂

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

      Team with 1FT and 0.5 itb

      McCarthy
      TAA, Chilwell, KWP
      Salah Son Hames Grealish
      Vardy DCL Wilson
      (Button - Taylor Mitchel Reed)

      Just roll the FT and stop overthinking/tinkering? Or anything worth a FT? Not really keen on a hit before IB.

      Also, bench order correct? Could play Taylor or Mitchell over KWP

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

        Looks good. Plenty of options to upgrade/downgrade Jamez if you liked. Zaha, Ziyech, Bowen all great options.

    17. balint84
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Rodriguez to Bowen or save him?

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

        Save

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

        Save. Good fixtures coming up for Everton.

    18. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Any chance Havertz starts this weekend?

      1. Bunk Moreland
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Zero chance . Back after international break.

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

        Almost Zero

    19. nolard
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Was Maupay dropped or was he injured last game?

      Wondering if I have to replace him.

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

        Some issue with manager, Potter said he is available for Burnley game

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

          Thank you!

    20. Mudda
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Martinez or Fabianski? Who other players should I be looking at for WC?

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

        Mendy

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

          Don't want to double up on chelsea defense. is it worth?

    21. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Saiss, Havertz to Chilwell, Grealishn good moves?

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

        Yeah

    22. Twisted Melon
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson or Vardy?

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

        Vardy

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

        Ofc Vardy

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

      Chelsea are definitely going to concede this week aren’t they.

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

        Would be typical

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

      Which 3 defenders should I use this week:

      Was thinking of having Dallas TAA and Coufal with Justin first sub and Mitchell second?

      Any changes?

    25. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Any news about Ryan?

      Will hi starts, or he’s dropped?