Big Numbers

The big FPL Gameweek 16 preview: Player and team statistics

Our Big Numbers piece looks at the key player and team statistics ahead of Gameweek 16 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

As well as the usual selection of stats from our Premium Members’ Area, we’ve got some great graphics courtesy of Andrew Gower and Ted Talks FPL – our thanks to those two for their excellent input into this piece.

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+3.70 expected goals prevented (xG) by Jose Sa (£5.0m) this season, the best rate among FPL goalkeepers. In laymen’s terms, this means that Sa has kept out 3.7 goals more than what data collectors Opta deem he should have conceded based on the quality of shots faced. Sa is FPL’s highest-scoring FPL goalkeeper in 2021/22 and only Edouard Mendy (£6.3m) has a better save percentage than the Wolves shot-stopper.

0 clean sheets registered by Leicester City in their last 14 Premier League fixtures. Kasper Schmeichel (£4.9m) has the worst xGC (-6.70) of all of the Premier League goalkeepers this season, while no side has allowed more efforts on target (78) than Brendan Rodgers’ troops. The Foxes are also ranked 19th for both shots conceded (235) and attempts in the box allowed (157).

13 penalty area touches recorded by Rayan Ait-Nouri (£4.3m) over the last four Gameweeks, the most that any defender has managed in that time. The Wolves wing-back has also had four attempts from inside the opposition box during this period and created five chances.

5 shots in the box attempted by both Matthew Cash (£5.0m) and Tyrone Mings (£4.9m) in Steven Gerrard’s first four games in charge, the joint-highest numbers among FPL defenders. The aforementioned Ait-Nouri is the only defender who has touched the ball in the box on more occasions than Cash (12) in the last four Gameweeks.

19 penalty box touches and four big chances created by Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) over his last four matches, the best among FPL defenders. What’s letting the Scot down is his goal threat: he hasn’t had a single shot since Gameweek 6.

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  1. Chief Break-Everything
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Norwich twitter:

    1. Chief Break-Everything
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      DS: We have got a couple of players who have knocks, and a couple of Covid issues, but we can't give names at the moment.

      We're just awaiting PCR test results for those players and will wait and see what they are.

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        2 players.

        Dean Smith confirms there have been two cases this morning. "I can't let you into any names at the moment."

  2. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on going both Dennis and King til AFCON on a WC?

    1. akhilrajau
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I have both in my wc team nw

    2. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not the worse decision to free up funds for mids but have you thought about Broja?

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

    Is it worth it to take a hit for:
    Ronaldo vs Norwich (A) In
    Vardy vs Newcastle (H) Out

    1. AdamJ91
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I did that exact move.

    2. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If you don't think Vardy starts then yes, if you do then no.

      1. tim
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Norwich has covid cases, maybe wait.

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

    Good article =)

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Great article, superb graphs. This is more like it

  5. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    WC team. Any changes? Rudi is big differential in my league and is keeping up with pts so far with James but should I go White and James insted of Tierney and Rudi or keep it this way?

    DDG 3.9
    TAA Cancelo Rudi Tierney Guehi
    Salah Jota Bilva Bowen D.Luiz
    CR7 Dennis Broja

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good matev

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

    Need your help guys please
    1 FT:
    Bachmann - Sanchez*
    TAA - James - Cancelo - Reguilon* - Tsimikas
    Salah - Son* - Foden* - ESR* - Mbeumo
    Toney* - Wilson - Benteke

    1) Reguilon to Dalot or Alonso
    2) Son to Mount or another Man City mid
    3) Toney to Dennis

    *blank or flagged players

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Son >> Bernardo looks very obvious

  7. The Nuttman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone interested in Sterling? 12 chances created in the last 4 is exciting stuff.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Better city mids that are cheaper

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

        Agree Gundogan seems better, was just surprised nobody has created more chances than him over the last 4 and he has the same amount of shots in the box as Gundogan.

  8. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    -4 team look solid?
    Will WC if Jota and ESR are ruled out.

    DDG
    TAA. Cancelo. Alonso
    Salah. Jota. Raph. ESR*
    Ronaldo. Antonio. King
    (Foster. White. Livra. Gilmour)

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

      Seems solid, especially with the WC in the back pocket.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks! Tempted to just pull the trigger and remove the -4 and try get Bernardo and Bowen in

  9. Friday's Press Conference Times
    Skonto Rigga
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Morning, folks. Here are today's presser times:

    Howe - 9am
    Gerrard - 9am
    Smith - 9am
    Rangnick - 12pm
    Klopp - 12.30pm
    Vieira - 1pm
    Lage - 1pm
    Rodgers - 1pm
    Dyche - 1.15pm
    Tuchel - 1.30pm
    Benitez - 1.30pm
    Arteta - 1.30pm
    Pep - 1.30pm
    Moyes - 1.30pm

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Nice

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

      cheers

    3. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Seems a big day for the pressers! so much uncertainty!!

    4. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Only someone part man, part myth and part legend could get through all of that.

      1. Skonto Rigga
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I'll see if Ville Ronka is free

        1. rainy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          😆

  10. 824545201
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Son -> Bilva (-4)
    B) Son, Reguillon -> Bilva, Rudiger/Alonso (-8)

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

    Any love for Ziyech?

    1. TopBinFc
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Is this a joke?

    2. akhilrajau
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Please suggest a combination
      Gk
      A. Ramsdale
      B. De gea

      Def
      A. White
      B. Dalot
      C. Davies

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

      Thoughts on Jesus + Raphinha + Son > Ronaldo + Bernardo + Gray -8?

      I think it should pay off after 2/3 Gameweeks

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

        yeah looks good

        1. Sun God Nika
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          hold fire for norwich game confirmation due to covid

          but if all is good then yeah go for it

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

      GTG ? -4 taken

      Guiata
      TAA Cancelo Rudiger James
      Salah(C) Jota Bowen
      Ronaldo King Antonio

      Foster ESR* Livramento Gilmour

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Very nice

      2. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Looks good

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

        Looks G2G
        Good Luck

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

        cheers all

    5. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Any news on ESR injury/fitness?

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

        look up, arteta presser 1:30

      2. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Arteta presser at 1:30

        1. artvandelay316
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers guys.

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

      bench one of King or Mbeumo, who would you pick?

      1. Dion D's Solo Shower
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Mbeumo.
        Brentford are decimated

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

      Got a dilemma on player i want vs. price changes

      I want Dalot + Bowen + Antonio + King by gw18 but
      1) It involves -4 in gw17 and -4 in gw18
      2) I have 0.1m spare value so will need to move early in gw17 (ie tonight after deadline) and potentially early in gw18

      So
      A: Go ahead with my plan
      B: Find a cheaper option for one of the 4 players i outlined above to give me breathing space on price changes so i don't move early. Duffy over Dalot? Saka over Bowen?

    8. TopBinFc
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Sanchez, Duffy, Son, Dier, Toney all in my squad, hits or no hits?
        Also have Jota

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

          atleast a -4 is needed

          1. TopBinFc
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Cheers, will do Son to Bilva fro definite, have Guaita to come in so will wait and hear about Jota in the pressers.

          2. NotsoSpursy
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            What’s up with Dier??

            1. _Ninja_
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Plays for spurs.

              1. Sun God Nika
                • 3 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                loool

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

            Teehee

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

          Wonder how many Wilson is going to score against that leaky and tired Leicester defence.

          Toon toon

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

          Have 1ft and 2.7itb, any thoughts?

          Guaita
          TAA-Cancelo-Rudiger
          Salah-Jota-Bernardo-Gallaguer
          Antonio-Vardy-King

          Steer-White-Livramento-Allan

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

            Vardy>ronaldo or gallagher>bowen/mount/gundogan

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

              Thanks mate

          2. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Vardy to Ronaldo

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

              Cheers Rafa

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

            Vardy to Ronaldo
            and wait for Klopp's presser to check Jota's injury rumors

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

              Cheers mate, thank you

        4. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I’m 2m short of this WC team with all the picks I like. Who would you downgrade? And to who?

          DDG
          TAA. Cancelo. James
          Salah. Jota. Bernardo. Bowen
          Ronaldo. Antonio. King
          (3.9. Dalot. Davies. 4.4)

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

            Bernardo>Gundogan or DDG>Guaita

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              2mil boss haha. A decent downgrade needed. Thinking perhaps down to ESR if fit

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

                oh ok thats a bit tough, antonio>dennis then

                1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  Double Watford attack! Could work I guess. Thanks

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

                    you have dalot and davies who can rotate with dennis/king

                    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                      • 8 Years
                      2 years, 4 months ago

                      How about Broja mate?

                2. RAFA THE GAFFA
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  How about Broja mate?

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

                  If do same.like me

          2. rainy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Bowen and… not Antonio?

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Drop Antonio?
              Can possibly go Antonio >> Locadia and Gilmour >> ESR

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

            Antonio to 6.5 fwd and 4.4 def to 4.0 def

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Any decent 4.0 playing defenders? Worried with Christmas and covid incoming

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

                Not really Manguillo or Duffy maybe. Might be enough to drop Antonio to Dennis or King and keep Dalot & Davies?

                1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  It is yeah. Means double WAT that’s all. Hmm

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

            Antonio to Dennis or Broja?

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah, seems like what most suggest. Struggle to drop Antonio 🙁

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

                I’m in a very similar boat with my WC. Just gotta hope that Bowen is enough!

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

            The worst value player in that team is Ronaldo....

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

          Yip Covid at Norwich now … so who did Kane to Ronaldo ? 🙂

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

            only 2 cases so far and the game is tomorrow

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

            Yeah, sth like four cases. No need for postponement.

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

            Yeah and I'm rubbing my hands in glee.

            Could be a double hat trick job

        6. KneejerkJoe
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Best bet under 5,9m?

          A) Martinelli
          B) Ødegaard
          C) Mbuemo
          D) Gray
          E) Other?

          1. Fish up a tree
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            D

        7. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Is there even a chance Spurs - Leicester game takes place? If players with covid have to isolate for 10 days they won't be ready for Thursday no?

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

            cant see it being played

          2. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            highly unlikely. even a risk the liverpool game goes apparently, that would set the cat amongst the pigeons.

          3. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            unlikely

        8. drughi
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Ronaldo (C) maybe against a decimated norwich, worth a gamble if you wanna catch up

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

            Decimated ? Squad reduced by 10% doesn't sound so bad 🙂

        9. EgyptianKing
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Selling Raph.

          Bowen or Bernardo?

          Cheers!

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

            Bowen

        10. Merlinho
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Vardy to Ronaldo for a hit this week (I can use FT next week then to bin Duffy) - yay or nay?

        11. Taegugk Warrior
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          any update situation regarding jota..?

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

            Klopps press conference is in 3 hours

          2. bigwig
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            need to wait for klopp's presser, hopefully he gets asked or it could slip his mind

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

            What situation?

            1. bigwig
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              rumour of a jota injury, but it's only a rumour and no evidence of it yet. wouldn't surprise me but it would through the cat amongst the pigeons on here

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

            would be funny if nobody asks anything specific on jota and klopp doesn't give an update

          5. Not again Shirley
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            He better not sit on the fence. Either say he plays and is available or he is out. Nothing in between please Klopp.

            1. bigwig
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Klopp's normally alright at not telling lies, not too poker faced. I miss the days when Ancelotti was at Chelsea and he used to name his starting 11, what a legend

        12. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Would you start Watkins here?
          Bought him this week via Kane for double city with the intention to bench
          Any other changes needed in bench / starters?

          Guaita
          Trent Cancelo James
          Salah Jota Foden Bilva ESR*
          Antonio Dennis
          Steer Watkins White Livra

        13. -GK22-
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Worth taking a -4 to take out Toney or Reguilon?

          Will Vardy play?

          Ramsdale
          James, TAA, Cancelo
          Salah, Jota, Gallagher, Bernardo
          Vardy, ASM, Toney*

          Foster, Livramento, Brownhill, Reguilon*

          1. Steiger
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            No reason why he shouldn't play. He got his rest last weekend.

            1. Steiger
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Toney to King maybe.