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The FPL players who are most underperforming their xG ahead of Gameweek 12

Among the underlying statistics on offer in our Members Area is expected goals (xG), which many will be familiar with already. 

Simply put, xG is the measure of a quality of shot based on criteria such as proximity to goal and angle of attempt. For example, a shot from inside the six-yard box will carry a higher xG than a speculative effort from 35 yards.

When these stats are collated for a player, you get an idea of how many goals they should be scoring.

However, it also gives us an opportunity to identify those who are underperforming in front of goal, via their xG delta. This is calculated by subtracting the xG figure from actual goals scored.

So, in this, our latest Fantasy Football Scout Members article, we’ve analysed the top xG underachievers in each respective category ahead of Gameweek 12. Ideally, we’d look at a player’s goalscoring expectation over a longer period of time, but focusing on this season’s data alone does reveal some interesting findings, which we’ll explore below.

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  1. abaalan
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    1.0 it, 2 ft.
    Time to get rid of Grealish?
    Keep or best option from zaha, cornet, Gallagher, Jota, esr etc?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jota, Zaha, Gallagher. In that order I think.

      1. Gingerman
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Best direct replacement prob Jota

    2. nurav11
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't necessarily say is worth getting rid of grealish - otherwise from the list of others is probs jota, gallagher, esr for me (jota considerably better i think)

    3. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Bilva

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

      Can you afford Foden? Jota is a god shout otherwise. Grealish will continue to be a rotation threat but will get more time than Sterling and Mahrez

  2. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Still can’t decide on this one. Ply one of:

    A) Reguillon
    B) Raphina
    C) Livramento

    Currently I have them in that order. Playing Reguillon and Raphina 1st sub, Livramento second.

    1. nurav11
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yep bizarrely have exact same order except playing top 2 - feel like if gambling on reg we'd have to play him...

      1. Gingerman
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Some bleddy bench

      2. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I think so too.

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I will certainly start Livra over Raph.

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Starting Reguillon over both currently. Norwich will score I think.

  3. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one

    Livra
    Raphinha
    Hwang

    Thanks

    1. Gingerman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Hwang

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, Hwang.

    3. The Riders of Mohan
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Hwang

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

    Worth doing Mbuemo to Gallagher just to not burn a transfer, or would you keep vs Newcastle?

    1. Gingerman
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Mbeumo gone for me before the Gallagher rise so he'll prob grab a couple now.

    2. Goooo Rickie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Mbuemo for Newcastle if I were you.

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

      Nothing else you can do? I might sell him tbh.

      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Could do Toney and White to James and Pukki and plau 4 defenders (Pukki mostly on bench or rotate with Mbuemo)

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Timing to get James in is perhaps not optimal. You have Jota?

        2. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I prefer Toney over Mbeumo, but Pukki is cheaper than Toney and has lacked service. Nothing wrong with him. Since you have Toney, I believe that you can afford to sell Mbeumo.

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

      Do it

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

    A or B? 2FT. Have Son.

    A. Havertz > Jota
    B. Havertz, Vardy > Gallagher, Kane

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not many will have the spurs double up. They have the fixtures and Conte has had a little bit more time now. Both look good options.

    2. The Riders of Mohan
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I do like B. But, it's too risky with out of form Kane. Vardy still edges it for me.
      Havertz > Gallagher now. Then assess 2nd FT Fri/Sat.
      You have Son so at least you're covered.

  6. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bench 1

    A Livramento
    B Raphinha
    C Mbeumo
    D Chilwell
    E James

    1. The Riders of Mohan
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        He is the first one to start 😎

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B or Che def

  7. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Pick one to bench: Rudi, Raphi, Vardy

  8. Goooo Rickie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Would anyone start Lamptey over ASM or Toney this week?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Someone might. It wouldn't be me.

  9. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    2 FTs. Which combo is best?
    A) Gallagher and Ronaldo
    B) Gallagher and Kane
    C) Son and Wilson

    1. Lennox142320
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        B

    2. The Riders of Mohan
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

  10. Lennox142320
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Havertz and Vardy to Bowen and Kane -4? Potentially C Kane or Cancelo over Salah
    Or
    just roll the transfer
    Team - Sa, (Steele), TAA, Chilwell, Cancelo, Livra, Henry, Salah, Raph, Havertz, Bernardo Silva, Mbeumo, Vardy, Antonio, 4.5. 0.2 ITB

    1. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Like the Bowen / Kane move

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I don't. Now is not goid time to get Whu players in.

  11. Assisting the assister
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy + Benny > Kane + Brownhill
    2 FTs

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Or Sonny + Wilson.

    2. SuperG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Easy yes

  12. Every Point Matters
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    My first ever post...

    I can't decide on the below:

    A) Son and Wilson -4 points
    or
    B) Kane and ESR -4 points

    thoughts please?

    many thanks in advance

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You're very welcome.

      A.

      1. Every Point Matters
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

    2. SuperG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Hard to say for certain without seeing the rest of your team, but Kane is the man. So I’d go with him.

      1. Every Point Matters
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        my current team is

        Ramsdale (Foster)
        TAA, Chilwell, James, Cancelo (Livramento)
        Salah, Raph, Jota, Gallagher (Benhrama)
        Vardy, Antonio (Hwang)

        have 1.1M and 1FT, so looking at :
        A) Son+Wilson for Benhrama+Vardy
        or
        B) Kane+ESR for Vardy+Benhrama

  13. ZakyJ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Super strong Def or Jota

    Guaita Foster
    TAA James Cancelo Livra xxxx
    Salah Foden Raph Gallagher xxxx
    Kane Hwang Broja

    A) Chilwell & ESR
    B) Johnson & Jota

  14. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on my WC please:

    McCarthy Foster
    TAA Cancelo Chilwell James Johnson
    Salah Son ESR Raph Foden
    Antonio Hwang Denis

    Thanks

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good

      That front line will be hard to get up to kane lukaku or Ronaldo if they hit form but a double swap with son is possible.

      The big at the back looks good for now

    2. ZakyJ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Gallagher over ESR I believe. Similar to mine above

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. Also thinking Son to Gallagher and Antonio to Kane which I can just about do

    3. The Riders of Mohan
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Great team – should last for a couple GWs.
      I would look at Raph > Gallagher and free funds up there now. I assume you'll do Son/Hwang > Ron/X by GW16?

    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't get Antonio on WC now and wouldn't go without Jota, but if money is tight, it's difficult.

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yes planned to bring Ron by 16. Tough call on Antonio as will lose so much on him but he probably needs to go

    5. ZakyJ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Johnson > Tsiikas it looks like with robbo injury

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Good point

  15. Ruth_NZ
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Just a comment on the article, which I can't read as I'm not a member. Nothing against Tom, by the way, just to make that clear.

    First thing to say is that hiding these stats is plain stupid. They are widely and freely available, in fact you can get better numbers elsewhere because StatsBomb (for example) have better modelling for xG than Opta do.

    Second is to ask what the implication of a player undershooting xG is? The answer, of course, is that if it is based on a short series of games it means nothing. There used to be a 'goals imminent' table in the members area (probably still is) and it was the dumbest thing going. The idea that a goal is imminent because a player had some chances saved is equivalent to thinking that a head is due in a coin toss because the last 8 tosses were tails. Anyone with basic mathematics can tell you that the probability (assuming a fair coin) is still 50%.

    In fact, if anything the opposite is true. If a player has missed a few it can affect confidence or make them more tense; in other words it may make them LESS likely to score from the next chance. "Goals imminent" should read "running cold".

    Examining the xG delta can only tell you which players are getting the chances but failing to convert them. It is up to you to decide whether (a) they have been unlucky, or (b) they are just poor finishers. One way to do that (with more established players) is to examine their career xG delta. If they have generally exceeded xG (Son, for example), they are a good finisher. If they have tended to undershoot over a period, they probably aren't. But you also have to factor other information in to form your best appraisal.

    So, here are the 9 players with the biggest negative delta so far this season (according to StatsBomb, minimum 450 minutes played) together with comments.

    1. Trincao - minus 2.3 goals. This guy has failed to score all season but his (fairly short) career history suggests he's capable. It would be hard to prefer him to others around 6m, though.
    2. Pépé - minus 2.1. Pointless looking at him really as he's not currently 1st choice at Arsenal.
    3. Mbeumo - minus 2.0. Not surprising since he has hit the bar/post 6 times so far. His career delta is not available (don't have xG numbers for the Championship) but he has a decent career record and certainly looks worth 5.6m. As with almost all players in that price band, it will be a matter of having him at the right time but I'd edge towards him being a bit unlucky thus far.
    4. Traoré (Wolves) - minus 1.6. This is no surprise, Traoré has regularly undershot xG and there's enough evidence to suggest he just is a poor finisher. His strengths are ball carries, dribbles, crosses and assist threat arising from that, he's a high-percentile player in that regard. But as a finisher, no.
    5. Redmond - minus 1.6. This is another guy with a long-term negative xG number - in the last 5 seasons he has an xG of 19 and has scored 13 goals. It's not all doom and gloom with him because he also has significant assist threat. But if he is a good option (again questionable) it isn't because he's 'due' a goal or two; it would be more correct to expect him to continue to miss more than he converts.
    6. Pogba - minus 1.6. Somewhat surprising as he is usually a decent enough finisher, but it's a small sample so far this season. The bigger question is whether he gets in the same team as Ronaldo and Bruno. 😕
    7. Cancelo - minus 1.5. Not unusual, there is enough career history to show that he does tend to under-perform his xG. It's not the whole story, though, because he has strong assist threat and has typically out-performed his xA (indicative of a quality of final pass). The whole package is great if he plays enough and the xG delta is quite incidental in that assessment really.
    8. Wood - minus 1.3. Slightly surprising to find him in this list; since being at Burnley has has marginally out-performed xG (48 goals from 46.4 xG). I'd guess he'll find a way to get his standard 10-12 goals this season if he stays fit but his current negative delta has nothing to do with that appraisal.
    9. Bowen - minus 1.3. Another slight surprise, since he has been at West Ham he has hit his xG pretty exactly. Nothing to be seen here in that respect. His xG + xA per 90 have taken a big step forward this season, however, and that is much more interesting (from 0.38 the last 2 seasons to 0.52 this). If he maintains his current level he'll be the cute pick among the West Ham midfielders come GW16.

    So, there we are. That's my article on the same subject, free to read. Stats are courtesy of StatsBomb. 🙂

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Lovely stuff

    2. SuperG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Really strong. And your people and numbers are pretty close to the article’s.

      Personally I think FFS are right to make the data in here hide behind a paywall. Of course you can find it elsewhere but largely FFS are doing the heavy lifting for members through articles like this. They’re a business and this type of article offers significant time-saving value for the masses.

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Fair comment, I only wanted to make a point.

        That's the reason I am no longer a member. I don't want or need spoon-feeding with this kind of stuff and don't really approve of anyone else being spoon-fed either. Let them figure it out for themselves, I say. But there it is, if people are willing to pay for content then someone will be willing to provide it. 🙄

    3. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Awesome work and thanks for mentioning StatsBomb.

      I thought you had to pay for advanced stats. Admittedly never looked that hard, as between reading widely (but selectively), using the official FPL stats, and considering other factors, you can get close enough to the same player selections without having the front door entry.

      I would’ve come to pretty much the same conclusions on those 9 players you mention without the data you used being available to me.

      But it’s definitely faster with the data for free.

      FWIW, the only time I think I’ve fallen for a stats trap and learned the hard way in the last couple of seasons was Traore for a few weeks earlier this year, but it was pretty minor damage.

    4. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Nice analysis, what makes StatsBomb XG superior to the rest?

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        xG isn't a stat, it's a calculated value and different sources model it in varying ways. The StatsBomb model incorporates more factors than Opta's does (Opta's model is quite rudimentary or was last time I looked into it).

        For an example - a simple xG model will base the likelihood of scoring on shot location and shot type (header or volley or whatever). A shot taken from the edge of the area and central will always have the same value in that model. A more complex model will factor in the number of defenders between the shooter and the goal, so a shot through a crowded box (which has a good chance of being blocked) will be given a lower xG than another shot from the same place as a result of a breakaway or counter-attack - in other words with only the GK to beat.

        StatsBomb uses the deepest modelling I know of and tends to produce more reliable numbers as a result. In my opinion, of course! I'm no stats nerd but do know some that are well into the detail of xG modelling and they all agree that StatsBomb do it best (of those that can currently be accessed).

        1. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Interesting thanks, as XG is relatively new, it can keep on improving over the coming years I guess as they add more factors.

          1. Ruth_NZ
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Exactly right. The whole business of football analytics is still relatively young and calculated values like xG and xA are still full of a host of deficiencies and anomalies.

            Here's an example. A player puts a wicked, flat cross right across the edge of the 6-yard box. The defenders dare not play it and the striker, sliding in, is a fraction too late to get there. The ball goes through the box and is cleared away by the fullback on the other side.

            Now, you or I would know that cross represents a good chance created and has value as an expected assist. Maybe you'd think it would be converted 40% of the time, so it should have a value of 0.4 xA. But it doesn't. It has no xA value whatsoever. The reason being that xA only activates when a goal attempt actually happens.

            Now reverse it and look from the xG aspect. You might say that the striker should have got there, would have got there had he been sharper. So it should go down as a good chance missed, or 0.4 xG but with no goal resulting. It doesn't. xG only activates when a goal attempt actually happens and the forward is not credited with missing the opportunity.

            Actually it's even worse, because a very sharp striker might just get there but be at such a stretch to do so that they can't control the finish. Well, xG will then show them to have failed (relative to the guy that didn't get there) whereas it's actually a mark of their prowess that they reached the ball. People in the past often pointed to Salah's propensity to miss chances, without considering that a fair few of those chances were ones that few other players would have turned into goal attempts at all. 😆

            xG and xA are convenient shorthand, nothing more, and they are no gold standard. With xG you must remember that a player's xG does not represent their likely goal tally; it depends on finishing ability and Son will almost certainly score more goals from 20 xG than Traoré will. And with xA, you have to remember that turning that value into actual assists is dependent on the finishing skill of other players in the team.

    5. Jumpernot
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wow, impressive post there. I'd say I'm on a different planet to you guys altogether. I don't ever check stats like xG I just watch the games and check the forms of players and see what people are saying. Me and my friends are quite competitive in our mini leagues and wouldn't feel right if I paid for a membership to get stats to get ahead I kind of feel like it's a bit cheating, but that's probably my own issue as opposed to whether it's actually fair to do so or not.
      Perhaps I should have a look at stats bomb it sounds interesting, I didn't think about comparing the data in the way you said about being logical that if they keep missing then they're a bad finisher so makes sense to understand football in a deeper sense and I do love it so why not.
      I also don't want to get obsessed with every little stat too and I already spend a bit too much time looking at my dream team so feel this could push me further down the rabbit hole.
      But thanks again for alerting us to an alternative and showing us what you can do sound sounds like you put some solid effort into that.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Funnily enough, I was watching this video yesterday - it adds to Ruth's insights

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kfArTnHHiQ

        10 Football Stats People Use Wrong

  16. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy to Wilson -4, price changes definitely incoming for both..

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Depends what you can do with the cash next week. Vardy still has decent fixtures to come

    2. The Riders of Mohan
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not for a -4.

    3. Jumpernot
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jumped on that yesterday as I'm 8 hours ahead of you guys and didn't wanna miss it in my sleep.
      Vardy > Wilson
      Gray > Jota

      Took a - 4 but don't want to miss X2 price changes, can make all the difference later in the season. Couldn't get Jota in any other way either and felt its an essential move for now.

  17. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale,
    TAA, Chilwell, Cancelo,
    Salah (c), Foden, Raphinha, Mbeumo
    Antonio, Vardy, Toney

    Foster, Livramento, Duffy, Brownhill

    2ft 1.8 itb

    A) Vardy + Mbeumo > Wilson + Son
    B) Vardy + Mbeumo > Kane + Gallagher/EMS
    C) Vardy > Kane

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B with Gallagher

      1. FPLMACKEM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Id have to do the Gallagher move tonight as it looks like hes rising and id be priced out. Prefer the Son Wilson double up tbh.

        1. Man Chest Hair United
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Go for that option then son vs Kane is a tough one.

          I like Gallagher as pick more than Wilson

          1. FPLMACKEM
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Even though Wilson has Brentford, Norwich and Burnley at home in the next four fixtures?

            You're right though. It is a tough one. I just think Son is better value than Kane.

      2. ZakyJ
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        This

  18. Man Chest Hair United
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Any value in a Zahra Gallagher double up?

    Palace have a dream run and seem to be a much improved attacking unit this year

  19. demob
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance Laporte starts over Stones. Looked sharp for Spain but surely Pep sticks with XI who schooled Wanc United

    Laporte is looking like my worst transfer of the season - got him in for the red card weekend at the expense of... James. who scored a brace that same weekend. On my birthday to be precise

    1. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Also bought him in for the red. Im waiting to see if there’s any clear info before moving (there probably won’t be)

  20. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I know it doesn’t count but I’m absolutely smashing the international breaks this season!

  21. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Christensen Sarr and Vardy to Cancelo Esr and Kane for a hit?

  22. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Saka -> Jota and save other FT
    B) Azpi + Saka + Vardy -> TAA + Son + Hwang (-4) 0.6 ITB
    C) Azpi + Raphinha + Vardy -> Reguilon + Jota + Kane (-4) 0.0 ITB

    1. ExpressoMySonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B maybe it is tough

  23. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How come Italy went from Euro champions to playoff in WC qualifiers?

  24. smix
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Play Mbeumo or Livra ? Also own & playing Toney

  25. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Kane's European form (albeit against minnows) change the decision at all between Ronaldo > Kane this GW or the week after?
    Bookies have Ronaldo as slightly more likely to score

    A. Keep Ronaldo
    B. Move to Kane

    1. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I don’t think it does at all.

      I’d rather not have got Ronaldo in hindsight, but having stuck with to now I think he’s a pretty easy hold. Look at ManU fixtures from GW14 onwards.

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Also Ronaldo looks a strong captaincy contender this week, doesn't he?

        12-15 I'd rather have Kane but if Ronaldo were already in my team I wouldn't switch this week in any case.

        1. Casual Player
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I’m thinking about it. On Salah atm, but it’s not as automatic as it has been previously

  26. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    No way are people getting Kane after statpadding vs Albania and San Marino. Ain't no way.

    1. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, those that were planning to get him in would be right put off now...

    2. Salan
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      2 half-times scoring 7 goals is not quite impressive enough.

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Surely people would have earmarked him for the run of 4 fixtures with Conte in charge

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Fully get that and if people were planning to get him all along then fair enough. But anyone suddenly changing their tune on Kane because of games against Albania and San Marino needs to look at how Kane's performed in the league after destroying Conference teams. Nada, zip.

    4. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not sure if it is just me but he still looks slow and sluggish in his movements.

      4 goals yes, but two penalties and, let's be honest limited quality required for the others.

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly. He's done this all season. Banged vs Conference teams and then gone back to sluggish Kane once he's against a half decent Prem team the next game. I don't see that pattern changing any time soon, these statpads aren't fooling me.

    5. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      We already know Kane bangs vs sh*t teams. He's done it vs the Conference league teams all season + Bruce's Newcastle. And then comes crashing back down to Earth when up against a half decent team. We've seen this already this season, lets not be fooled by him scoring hat tricks and whatnot against teams that havent won a game in god knows how long and will continue to not win a game until the day we all rest with our forefathers.

  27. Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    No price changes

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers, RB

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      FPL should do a Black Friday. 20% off the top 10 point scorers.

  28. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Play 2 this gw
    A) Toney
    B) Mbeumo
    C) Rudiger
    D) Livramento

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If you already have James/Chily I'd bench Rudi. Tough one but maybe also bench Tino? New manager bounce for Norwich + they won their last game.

  29. KieranKA
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If Robertson's injury is serious, I'm considering Veltman + Livramento + Mount to Johnson + Tsimikas + Son for exact money (and a hit). My team would be:

    Sánchez // Foster
    Trent Cancelo James Tsimikas // Johnson
    Salah Son Raphinha // Mbeumo Brownhill
    Vardy Antonio Toney

    Is this worthwhile? I don't want to let go of Livramento but I need the extra 0.3 from somewhere.

    1. ExpressoMySonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I think its a bit sideways

      1. KieranKA
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Fair enough.

        My overall goal this GW is to fund Mount > Son for 2.8m. I have 2.0m in the bank and 2 free transfers, so I need to find the extra 0.8m elsewhere. Any other suggestions?

        Current team for reference again:
        Sánchez // Foster
        Trent Cancelo James // Livra Johnson
        Salah Son Raphinha Mbeumo // Brownhill
        Vardy Antonio Toney

        1. KieranKA
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          correction: Livra Veltman in current team.

          1. ExpressoMySonny
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Could you see how that transfer goes, save the FT and wait to see if a double up with Kane is worth while? Hes due to hit form

  30. ExpressoMySonny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Vardy, Saka and Luiz for a -4 to Jota, Son and Davis
    B) Vardy and Saka for Son and Big Cal

    1. KieranKA
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B