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The key FPL Gameweek 5 stats on Salah, City, Wolves, Mendy, Spurs and more

Four Gameweeks have passed and I thought it might be a good idea to take note of some statistics from the Premium Members Area that have caught my eye so far. Of course, I know that four Gameweeks is not a sufficient sample size, so I will try my best to contextualise things as well.

SALAH’S CREATIVITY

It is not like we needed any more reason to strengthen our belief in Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) but the fact remains that there is a greater case for him now simply because the avenues to points have increased. He’s always had incredibly strong underlying numbers when it comes to goal threat, which is also the case this year. Only two players, Sadio Mane (£11.9m) and Michail Antonio (£7.9m), have had more big chances, shots and shots in the box than him. This is something we always expect from the Egyptian.

The cherry on the cake, though, is that Salah is also table-topping the creative stats. Only two players are ahead of him in the chances created and the big chances created metrics. His historical chances created per 90 minutes numbers are below:

That is all from me for this Gameweek. I hope you enjoyed reading this article and I will see you next week!

In the meantime, if you want more information and thoughts about the Gameweek, do check out our latest episode of The FPL Wire below:

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  1. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Salalalalah

  2. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    So Salah captain or take a risk with Jota, TAA, F.Torres, Bamford or Lukaku?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Flip a coin between Salah and Lukaku.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I am on Salah though

        1. Gunneryank
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          So that coin is heavy on one side...or you're pulling a Two-Face on us.

    2. We Go Again
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I try not to overthink the easy captain choice, Salah all day

      1. Reece’s Pieces
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Doesnt he/Liverpool have a bad home record vs Palace? Is that even a factor??

        1. jb1985
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Not from what i can see, Liverpool have won the last 3 games 2-0(H), 7-0(A), 4-0(H) against palace.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Not that relevant though. Palace now have Vieira and a fresh squad.

  3. Takamba
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    If you had to pick one, Raphinha or Cancelo?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Cancelo.

      Feels like Raphina is going to troll everyone. I have him but Leeds are like a blunt knife at the moment.

      1. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, like if i had Raph in a campground zombie apocalypse i would survive, but at home I'll stick to my chef's knives.

    2. Calum Undisputed
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      raph

  4. Patty
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is Benhrama, Tsimikas > 4.4, TAA worth -4?

    If so does anyone know if either Mendy (lei) or Delph have any chance of minutes in the next few weeks?

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah I'd say so. Trent one of the 4 best picks in the game

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Definitely. TAA could be a perma captain option for those with nice juicy balls.
      No idea to the latter question.

    3. Calum Undisputed
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      yes, own TAA a must

  5. Twisted Melon
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    DCL to:

    A) ASM
    B) Bamford

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

  6. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Bring in Gallagher or Doucoure?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Was literally just about to repost this so will just see what people say here

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah it’s just one of my magpie posts.
        I like annoying No Professionals when he’s about.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          FWIW I think I’m bringing in Doucoure this week and probably Gallagher next but that’s what a Trent/Salah/Lukaku/CR7 team does for you

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            I’m just keeping an eye on Gallagher. Having said that, I said I’d keep an eye on him from the beginning; he’s done very well and I still don’t have him. So I’m most sure what my eyes are for exactly.

    2. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I prefer the watermelon smashing lunatic American comedian.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I blew up a watermelon once with some dynamite.

        1. Pacer.
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          You had something as powerful as dynamite and you used it on a big fruit made of water?

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Well also a cow but I’m not so proud of that these days.

        2. Gunneryank
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I would expect nothing less from you.

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Would not want Gallagher GW5 vs LFC. I will be deciding on him after GW6 or 7.

      Doucoure for now.

    4. veedub1989
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I've gone with both:

      Sanchez
      James, TAA, Shaw
      Gallagher, Doucoure, Salah, Raph, Sarr
      Bamford, Ronaldo

      Ramsdale, Antonio, Marcal, Livra

    5. Calum Undisputed
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Doucoure

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I'm excited about Gallagher. I could get him for Harrison, but I have to give Harr a chance with those fixtures. Gallagher's are not great so I can monitor for a while.
        I'd say Gray is a better fpl prospect that Doucoure.

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Im worried Harrison could lose his spot to Dan James sooner rather than later

  7. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Pogba or Jota on WC

    Have Salah and Ronaldo

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Jota

    2. LC1
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Jota

  8. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Best DCL replacement?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Lukaku…

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Or Richarlison for a more realistic option for the price

  9. HARLEY
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    ANY IDEA FOR MY TEAM?

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Coufal White
    Salah(C) Jota Barnes* Raphinha
    Ronaldo Toney
    (Foster Duffy Brownhill Antonio*)
    1FT 0.4ITB

    Planning to get rid of Barnes to Gray/Gallagher/Sarr/Torres

    1. Blunder fc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Go to gallagher, then you can use the spare dollar to get a Chelsea defender gw7

  10. Whits
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    DIGNE to SEMEDO for free?

    Digne seems less attacking and for 5.5 you want some returns. Semedo has good fixtures and his stats are promising but Digne has Villa this week. Could get burnt.

    1. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Digne has definitely been reigned in by Rafa, so assists are less likely. Semedo traditionally has never achieved many goals or assists.
      From Wolves most recent game against Watford, Semedo had opportunities but didn't have the ability to convert. So I'd argue that neither are that exciting, and try and go up to a Reece James or Alonso before they go up

  11. Dion D's Solo Shower
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hey all - bottomed in last article!

    This is my current team:

    Mendy - Foster
    TAA - Digne - Shaw - Dier - Tsimi
    Salah - Bruno - Barnes - Benrahma - Harrison
    Antonio - Jimenez - Scarlett

    I am really tempted to hit the WC, since everyone else in my ML did it last GW - this is the squad I've considered on a WC:

    Schmeichel - Ward
    TAA - Cancelo - Semedo - Rudiger/James - B. Williams
    Salah - Jota - Torres - Raphinha - Doucoure
    Lukaku - Jimenez - Scarlett

    How does that team look?
    Enough for me to hit the WC button?

    1. Jay Arell
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Good WC team. What would your move be this week if you dont WC? Seems you don't even have 11 playing players.

  12. Harvey_27
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Help! First time poster with a dilemma I'd be grateful for advice on from the FFS community (please). My 343 team is currently:

    Sanchez, steele
    TAA, Shaw, White, tsimikas, amartey
    Salah, Fernandes, Greenwood, Torres, brownhill
    DCL*, Antonio*, Toney

    I have 1 FT and 0 ITB and was considering WC in GW7 or 8. Do I:

    A) DCL > Bamford (after Bielsa's press conference) and then play Tsimikas this week in the hope Robbo's rested, otherwise likely to play Brownhill
    B) DCL + Fernandes > Lukaku + Raphinha for a -4, with the intention of upgrading Tsimikas or Amartey to James or Rudi before GW7 and then save the WC for later

    Thanks in advance

    1. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      This is a toughie, both ways have their merits and I can't decide. A is sensible, B is aggressive. Both good options.

      1. Harvey_27
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks Ooh Ah, particularly thinking about them as "sensible" vs "aggressive" helps me work through which I am!

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

      Definitely B and upgrade your defense in your WC with a Chelsea and a Wolves defender. Glad you are on James. I am going James for Shaw on GW 7 WC and bring Shaw back around December for United's remarkable run of good fixtures.

      1. Harvey_27
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks JCA, yes it's the more tempting of the two, bit more exciting and forward thinking. The thing holding me back is last year was my first year playing, I took a lot of hits that didn't pay off, and I'm trying to take a few as possible this year as a sort of experiment. But this feels (famous last words) worth it...

  13. Reece’s Pieces
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I've gone for the Ronaldo and Lukaku double given DCL and Antonio are out (cost me 8pts). Also own Salah so trying the 3 premium tactic! Here's my team, any thoughts welcome.

    Sanchez
    TAA, Rudiger, Digne (ugh), Shaw, Livra
    Salah, Rapha, Dallas, Gray, Brownhill
    Ronaldo! Lukaku!! Perica!!! 😉

    1. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio worth keeping, imo. And that midfield is thin, don't you think?

      1. Reece’s Pieces
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        True. I will give it a shot and have wildcard in my pocket if it all goes wrong

  14. MikeLowrey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    This worth a -4?

    Bruno, Antonio & DCL to Douc, Ronaldo and Aubameyang

    1. Reece’s Pieces
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good. Allows you get back on Antonio if needed or possibly find funds to upgrade to Lukaku.

      Doucore and Gray quite interchangeable

    2. Daniyal
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      bench antonio, has 2 good fixtures next + form

  15. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Set on Antonio on bench, need to improve defense
    A) Tsimikas to Williams/Livramento(and play him this week), frees up options if I want Jota
    B) Coufal to Semedo, tough fixture for Coufal but good run for Semedo

  16. Neevesy
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    WC - Good to go?

    Sanchez (Steele)

    R.James - Semedo - TAA - White (Livra)

    Salah - Jota - Grey - Townsend (Gallagher)

    Kaku - CR7 - 4.5

    Double up Merseyside midfield for 2 GW, with the plan to move Grey/Andros after Norwich.

    1. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Other option is Sarr and R. JAMES over Andros and Cancelo.

    2. Jay Arell
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Good WC team if the dream is 3 premiums!

  17. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    So who is sticking with Benrahma for now?

    Fixtures not that bad and UTD are struggling to keep cleanies so fancy him to get in the points this weekend.

    MUN (H), LEE (A), BRE (H), EVE (A), TOT (H), AVL (A)

    1. Fodderx4
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'm keeping for now but closely monitoring him in the 2 games after Man U to see if he stays on my wildcard.

      I don't think i would have kept him if wildcarding this week, i prefer a City or Chelsea defender at that price.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, agree. I am keeping for GW5 and 6 then decide.

    2. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I think I’d hold it owned, but wouldn’t buy.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        It's not just the fixtures, it's the potential rotation. I'm happy to bag the points and profit, and move on.

    3. space mercenary
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I swapped for Fornals on WC. Looking to offload for premium defenders too unless he explodes.

      1. space mercenary
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Maybe use some of Rupert's dynamite...

  18. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Morning friends. Wondering if Kepa still gets rotated in the league, does anyone know?

    1. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I doubt it. Mendy looks nailed.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I doubt it. No point.

    3. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks! I meant Mendy but the point stands I think. Food for thought.

    4. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Probably will for like 3-4 matches

      1. jb1985
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        the 3-4 matches is what puts me off getting Mendy as wont have a playable keeper unless using more money for bench keeper.

  19. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Doucoure or Gray

    Gray has the better stats and points, but does Doucure pass the eye test better because he's more popular on here

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Doucoure feels the more sustainable option long term

  20. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Benching Antonio. Play Gilmour or Duffy?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Duffy

  21. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    James owners, not worried about rotation?

    1. Jay Arell
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Will miss some games, need a decent bench cover.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      It's a calculated risk, with almost all Chelsea and City players.

  22. Aribo Starmix
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Wildcard activated....

    Sa
    Semedo Digne Matip
    Salah Raphinha Gray Sarr
    Lukaku Ronaldo Antonio
    (Foster, Sissoko, Livramento, Williams)

    0.7m in the bank for Digne & Matip >> R. James & Rudiger in GW7

    Any thoughts? Midfield a bit weak from GW7 onwards maybe... just hoping the strong defence and attack make it worth the sacrifice!

    1. Jay Arell
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No TAA, but has to make sacrifices somewhere when going 3 premiums. I think it's a solid team!

      1. Aribo Starmix
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        That is my main worry... had him before the wildcard and swapped him for Matip to free up funds.

        At least the clean sheets are covered for a couple of weeks that way... but I imagine I'll still be hiding behind a pillow every time he's whipping a cross in

        1. Jay Arell
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Think that's a fair assessment, covering CS with Matip is decent.

  23. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Here's the WC team I'm looking at, do like it barring 1-2 players. What do you folks think?

    Sanchez/Steele

    TAA/Shaw/Semedo/Marcal/Williams

    Salah/Gray/Torres/Raphinha/Sissoko

    Ronaldo/Lukaku/Street

    0.4 ITB

    Sanchez or shift to someone else at 4.5?
    Keep Torres till he's benched?
    Gray vs Gallagher?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sanchez is fine.
      Keep Torres.
      I would swap Shaw for a CHS defender.
      I think double WOL in D is too much. Bring in Livramento.
      Midfield is very dependent on Salah. I don't think I would want that.

      1. Jay Arell
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I think double Wolves D could work with their amazing fixtures and good form, but it is a little risky I agree. Especially as it would be every week in a 4-4-2.

      2. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Livramento faces Man city & Chelsea in his next 3 fixtures, i definitely trust wolves defence more than saints, plus the wingbacks seem to be the creative source for them, willing to give them 3-4 GWs, otherwise an easy switch to James/Rudiger. Midfield isn't dependent on salah, Gray will be much more attacking with DCL out (not expecting Rondon to play every minute) Raphinha is literally the one good thing about Leeds right now, he's likely to be involved whenever leeds score

    2. A19
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'm toying between this exact same team and another one which has Reece James and Adama instead of Marcal and Torres. I'm still unsure about Torres with KDB and Foden back but it's definitely attractive. Also Shaw can be moved to a Chelsea def in GW 7. I'm slightly leaning towards the Marcal and Torres option as I feel it has more upside (we're on WC, we have to take some calculated risks 😉

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        he is a risk, but torres seems to be doing well & not missing chances, he seems to be subbed off before 90 in every game, that shows that pep wants to protect him, could be a sign, will reassess if he's benched often, can always switch it around GW7-8. but till then GW5-8 can be attacked with a few differential picks/combos

  24. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    How does Coufal to Semedo -4 sound?

    I’m looking to WC in GW8.

    1. Jay Arell
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hit for a defender usually not a good idea, but if it's either Coufal or Semedo every GW til GW8 then it should pay off I think.

  25. Twisted Melon
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    From next week:

    A) Bamford, Antonio, Jota
    B) ASM, Lukaku, Kovacic

    1. Jay Arell
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A by a country mile.

    2. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A easy

  26. Jay Arell
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone care to rate the WC team?

    Sanchez
    Semedo / TAA / James
    Salah / Jota / Raphinha / Gray
    Ronaldo / Antonio* / Bamford

    (Steele Marcal Livramento Sissoko)

    Would be a 4-4-2 for this week then 3-4-3 once Antonio is back. Ron to Rom in GW7

    1. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Seems very balaced

    2. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      as good as it gets imo. very nice

    3. Jay Arell
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers!

    4. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Will need to move Jota in a couple of GWs, solid besides that. I'm onto 3 premiums, but that's an individual choice.

  27. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on this team

    Sa
    Taa shaw tierney Duffy
    Salah Greenwood raph gray
    Lukaku Ronaldo

    4.0 williams Allan 4.5

    Duffy would arrive gw6 (play Williams for 5

    -8 for Antonio dcl lukaku + 4.5 this gw

    1. Jay Arell
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Should do fairly well. Like Tierney.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good

  28. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    A 4-5-1 is going to be interesting this week. Everyone get forward! We can do this ffs...

  29. Konstaapeli
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Bruno + Perica to Ronaldo + Sissoko? Would gain one playing benchie.

  30. user.n
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What to do with Kane? Switch to Ronaldo or keep and bring in Ronaldo?

    1. Jay Arell
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Kane got to go. Get big Ron.

      1. user.n
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks man

    2. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sounds like you get Ronaldo either way.

      1. user.n
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Kane to Ronaldo and bring Lukaku in maybe on wc or -8