With two goals and an assist in his first two outings for Newcatle, itβs fair to say that Moussa Sissoko has announced his arrival in the Premier League with a bang. Fantasy managers have taken little time to react. Sissoko has earned over 80,000 new owners in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) in the last six days, second only to the Liverpool assets who are about to enjoy two fixtures in the Gameweek.
Sissokoβs immediate appeal is obvious β thrust into a βnumber 10β role in support of Papiss Cisse from a central position in Newcastleβs attacking midfield three, the omens look good for continued profit to put a smile on the face of Alan Pardew and Sissoko’s new owners alike.
Is he the real deal? With just two appearances so far, the data available affords a limited sample but can, nonetheless, offer a barometer to Sissokoβs potential next to the established midfielders on offer. In this latest article for members, we investigate how Sissokoβs numbers stack up, both against the Premier Leagueβs best and the assets on offer in Alan Pardewβs squad.
