Big Numbers
16 February 2023 137 comments
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With seven Gameweeks’ worth of Premier League player and team data available to assess since the Boxing Day restart, it’s time to once again wheel out the Big Numbers article ahead of Gameweek 24.

If you’re new to the site, this article series looks at the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) statistics ahead of the upcoming Gameweek.

These cherry-picked Opta stats can all be found in our Premium Members’ Area.

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FPL review: Bruno on pens, XX

10 – Brentford are now unbeaten in ten matches, a run that stretches back to Gameweek 14 and includes wins versus Manchester City (a), Liverpool (H) and Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Arsenal. Four of the latest six have ended in clean sheets for David Raya (£4.7m), Ben Mee (£4.9m) and Ethan Pinnock (£4.4m).

74 – Since the Gameweek 17 restart, Marcus Rashford (£7.3m) has the most FPL points. His ten attacking returns also leads the way.

3Ollie Watkins (£7.1m) has scored in his last three matches and is FPL’s fifth-highest-scoring forward, just one point behind the more popular Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.9m). Potential buyers will be aware that Aston Villa are guaranteed to play in Blank Gameweeks 25 and 28, against Everton (a) and Bournemouth (H).

13 – Chances created by Morgan Gibbs-White (£5.5m) during his last four appearances. The only player to initiate more is full-back Kieran Trippier (£6.1m).

1.41 – The expected goals (xG) tally of Alexis Mac Allister (£5.4m) during Brighton and Hove Albion’s draw at Crystal Palace. Seven shots and six inside the box yet the midfielder could only muster one point.

FPL Marc Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.

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  1. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Last Man Standing GW23 (608 teams)

    Safety score = 66
    Top score = Mickell Cameron with 113

    70 teams to be eliminated, 538 teams through to GW24
    At least 54 will be out next GW
    Congrats to all the survivors 🙂

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

    1. gart888
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks for running this! Happy to still be alive.

    2. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Phew, scraping through with 66 after a hit. Was sure this was me out. Thanks for organising as always TM.

  2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    DDG
    Trippier Shaw White
    Mahrez Rashford Saka Mitoma
    Haaland Kane Toney

    Ward Odegaard Botman Rico

    2FTs.

    Botman > Tark and roll the other?

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

      What about losing Shaw for Badiashile?

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Shaw will go next week. Maybe for a LIV defender

        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          In fact, I might just keep Shaw and roll a freebie.
          I’m not fussed about fielding 11 in 25 for the sake of it.

          Would rather have 2fts to build for DGW27

        2. Amartey Partey
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Are you guys going to then get Shaw back?

          1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            See above. This is the thing.

            I’d rather lose DDG than Shaw I think

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

          Which one?

          LIV defence so leaky. I am on 4 blankers (Shaw,Rash,Trips and Mitoma) so that's why Shaw probably is going for me.

          1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Robbo if any but I’m not convinced by it. Monitoring Liverpool this week.

            I don’t like any of these doubles except for Arsenal and they aren’t great right now. Can see it backfiring

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

      Decent

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

    Kepa | Iversen
    Shaw White Botman
    KdB Mahrez Rashford Odegaard
    Haaland Kane Nketiah
    ¦ Andreas Trippier Patterson

    0.3 ITB, 1 FT

    Botman -> Kilman or save FT & start Trippier?

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Yep

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

      Yep to?

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Save. You want 2 for next week.

        Definitely play Trip over Bot

    3. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      You’re starting White over Trippier?

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

        Save FT & start Trippier then?

  4. liboo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    One to bench

    A. White
    B. Ake
    C. Tarkwsiki

    Kindly advise guys

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      C

  5. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Okay guys I really don't know what to do here.

    Ramsdale

    Tripp/Schar/Shaw

    Ode/Bruno/Rash/Mitoma/Saka

    Haaland/Kane

    For free ..

    A)Schar➡️Badiashile

    B)Bruno➡️Maddison

    C)Mitro➡️Felix

    D) save ft

    [C would cause a benching headache..]

    1. mcginnntonic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A this week, B next week imo

  6. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    I have Trippier benched. Am I mad?

    Badiashile, White, Shaw, is my current back three.

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe play over White considering his minutes are getting chopped

      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Think he doesn't start or plays less than 60 after a rest and that Tomiyasu error?

  7. Woy_is_back
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    United should play their reserves against Barcelona because they have a realistic chance of winning the league imo. More likely than Arsenal atleast

    1. ☈☾
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      EtH plays his strong team in every competition

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Clickbait

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Hi Woy

    4. teknicolourfox
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Flagged for trolling

  8. Tonyawesome69
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Assuming I roll and have 2FTs 2.0m ITB, what would your moves be here in 25?

    *players blank
    ** players double

    Kepa
    Patterson** Tark** White**
    Saka** Andreas KDB Bruno*
    Mitro Haaland Nketiah**
    (Ward Rashford* Trippier* Shaw*)

    1. TeddiPonza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Bruno to Salah and downgrade Shaw or Mitro. Might be smart to downgrade Shaw to Brighton or Brentford defender.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. I would have 4.4m and 6.2m for a defender and forward replacement respectively. Unfortunate I don't have enough to go to Estupinan

  9. Woy_is_back
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Best striker option next five fixtures?

    1. gart888
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Haaland

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Haaland

    3. Assisting the assister
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      This

    4. Nuka Girl
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Haaland.

    5. Woy_is_back
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Besides Haaland?

      1. Bartowski
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Haaland

  10. jb1985
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Unsure who to bench in my defence, Currently looking to Play ABC as feel both Leicester and Liverpool will score but feel Shaw is more likely to get an attacking return.

    Bench 2- currently on D & E

    A) Shaw,
    B) White
    C) Cucurella
    D) Trippier
    E) Botman

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Definitely bench Botman. I would stick with start Trippier just because of his ceiling and on set pieces. Between White vs Cucurella, if Chilwell isn't available at the weekend I would lean towards starting Cucu

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Certainly E. B or D after that, IMO.

  11. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Any Villa fans (or general footy fans) know if Digne is first choice at mo, or is it still up in the air?

    Cheers.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Still uncertain.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I don't think it's clear why Digne has been starting over Moreno. Might be due to better defensively

    3. mcginnntonic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I have a feeling moreno will be utilised as a LW more than a LB if im being honest. It's what emery originally said he bought him for

  12. Fake Madrid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    What should I do with this lot, any suggestions?

    Ederson De Gea

    Trippier Shaw Saliba Tarkowski Botman

    Saka Ødegaard KDB Rashford Mitoma

    Haaland Kane Ferguson

    Still have Free hit and Bench boast left

    With 0.5 Million in the bank

  13. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    ManUtd XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Shaw, Malacia, Fred, Casemiro, Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford, Weghorst

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe Shaw more likely to play LB v Leicester with Malacia starting?

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Although I think 3 (?) of Leicester's goals in the last couple of games came from turnovers around the opposition area so maybe that would point to Shaw CB

    2. Conners
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      No start for Martinez despite his midweek rest... hmmm

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Just read he's actually banned!

      2. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        suspended

      3. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        UCL suspension

    3. Conners
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      * weekend rest

  14. Sam (Team Sam)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Bit of a benching headache this week. Need to bench one of these guys:

    Bruno, Rashford, Saka, Odegaard, Mahrez.

    Haaland, Kane, Toney

    Currently thinking Mahrez. What do you think?

    1. mcginnntonic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Ode utv

      1. Sam (Team Sam)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        RMT says Odegaard

    2. ☈☾
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Kane or Ode

      1. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Actually nvm I'll bench Toney

    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I think one of he or Grealish doesn't start versus Forest and Foden starts in their place, but who knows. Mahrez just played 60 mins last night, but that may mean very little. If I was to wager a bet, I'd say Mahrez and Foden start... =O/

      1. Sam (Team Sam)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, it's a really tough call

    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez justifiable on reduced xMins, or Bruno if you think Mahrez starts

      1. Sam (Team Sam)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Leaning towards this, as everyone else starts.

        Although Odegaard the only person that definitely isn't on pens!

  15. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    In your opinion what is the best MF transfer to do for GWs 24 and 25

    KDB > Salah
    Mount > Neves

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Surely the one that can be a captaincy option in 25

  16. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Rolling transfer in 24 and still undecided on WC/FH strategy. Which option do you prefer for 25?

    A. KdB and Shaw to Salah and Mykolenko/Kilman
    B. KdB, Shaw and Kane to Salah, Darwin and TAA (-4)

    Thanks

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Issue with triple Liverpool, you assume they don't blank in 28. We won't know that until 26. I'm not overly keen on going triple Liverpool at the moment as it's likely to force you to play a chip

  17. putana
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    what's everyone'e plans for captaincy? Isnt there a decent chance of Alvarez playing over haaland

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      There is a chance yes, not sure it's "decent" though. Bussed on Haaland (c) and Rashford (VC)

  18. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    From being one of the deadliest wing back in PL, you're seeing Marcus Alonso play centre back today.

    How the mighty has fallen!

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Has played CB in quite a few games for Barcelona. And has done decently well.

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      He has been playing for Barca most of times and done really well actually

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Playing as cb*

      2. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Oh always thought he was defensively woeful

    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      😮

    4. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Is Luke Shaw "fallen" by playing CB? Its not a demotion

      1. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Oh I know, I'm just messing around

  19. Nuka Girl
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    I think Walker looked OK last night.
    Anyone else think he's a starter now?
    Otherwise I'm short a defender GW25.

    1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I reckon he's solid for now yeah.

  20. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Erm... why is Mitro flagged?

    1. Nuka Girl
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Oh, not again. Seems to play regardless?

      1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        That's what I am hoping for

      1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks, missed that

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Most players get International injuries, Mitrovic gets Club injuries.

  21. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    QATARRRRRRRRRRRRR

    1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Glory, glory

  22. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    #GlazersOut

    F*ing finally, good riddance

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I am sure Pep has a guy who goes through all these forums and collects data for him. For Pep to do exactly the opposite.

  23. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Use FT or save?

    Kepa
    Trippier, White, Shaw
    Saka, Mahrez, Bruno, Rashford
    Kane, Haaland Nketiah

    Subs: Ward, Andreas, Bueno, Patterson

    2.2 in the bank

    1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Save. Feel like you need to lose atleast one BGW25 player but can be done next week

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Save

    3. Assisting the assister
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Easy save

  24. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    First bench (important because I have Mahrez):

    A) Bailey
    B) Bueno

    1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Bailey

  25. NJ MetroStars
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    mitro flagged

  26. Gon Freecss
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Got a few problems to fix with this squad and doubles approaching, but I still feel like rolling one of my 2FT is the way to go. What do people think?

    Kepa,
    Akanji, Shaw, Trip
    Bruno, Rash, Saka, Ode
    Mitro, Kane, Haaand

    Ward, White, Andreas, Bueno

    A) Akanji + White > Me + Tark
    (GW25: Bruno + Mitro > Nketiah + Salah -4)

    B) Mitro + White/Akanji > Nketiah + Mee/Tark
    (GW25: Bruno + Akanji/White > Tark/Mee + Salah -4)

    C) Akanji/White > Me/Tark and roll FT

    D) Something else

    1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      C and get Salah in GW25

  27. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Would you sell Ramsdale if you were about to FH25?
    Ramsdale(avl, BOU, ful)
    For
    A) Kepa(SOU,LEE,lei)
    B) Raya(CRY,FUL,eve+sou)

    Having in mind that transfer costs 4pts

    1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Not for -4

  28. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Is Kdb essential? Not having him v Arsenal was costly.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Sounds like he just became essential overnight.

      On that note, is Tomiyasu essential? Incredible assist.

    2. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe. Last two games he has looked a bit more like the KDB of old.

  29. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Two questions I want answers to this week.

    A) what do you think NUFC vs Liverpool result Will be?
    B) which teams are you targeting for transfers in

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Draw or Newcastle win.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Liverpool win

      Liverpool, Everton, Leicester, wolves

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Maddison? Iheanacho punt?

    3. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      1-1
      Chelsea and a sideways (ish) arsenal transfer of Martinelli to Saka

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A. No Bruno G so maybe 2-2.
      B. Saving and reassessing next week. Considering Liverpool...

    5. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      1-0

      Leicester & Chelsea (Bruno - Maddison, Shaw - James). No punts on GW25 doublers.

    6. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A. probably Newcastle 2-1 win or 1-1 draw
      B. Just Liverpool in 25.