As we approach Gameweek 28, savvy Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are making strategic moves to optimise their squads. Here's a breakdown of the top transfer combinations made by the top managers:
Morris has been gaining attention with 18 points over the last 3 fixtures, including 2 goals and 4 bonus points. His expected FPL points (xFPL) of 17.28 suggest he's performing close to his potential. With two upcoming fixtures in Gameweek 28 against Crystal Palace (A) and Bournemouth (A), Morris could be a valuable asset.
Haaland, despite scoring 2 goals and providing 1 'FPL assist' in his last 3 matches, has been transferred out by 135k managers, due to his single fixture against Liverpool in Gameweek 28 and a blank in Gameweek 29. His 21 points in the last 3 games are lower than his xFPL of 27.8, indicating a under-performance.
Morris and Haaland's attacking statistics compared over the last 3 games in the Opta Player Heatmaps tool.
Son has managed 13 points with 1 goal and 1 assist recently, and his xFPL of 12.73 shows he's on par with expectations. With a fixture against Aston Villa in Gameweek 28 and a steady schedule ahead, Son is a popular pick. He has currently been transferred in by over 223k managers this week.
De Bruyne has had a much quieter spell, and a much more frustrating one for his owners, with just 4 points from an xFPL of 11.2. His upcoming fixture against Liverpool and a blank in Gameweek 29 are obvious concerns for managers.
The Fix Comparison Matrix tool contrasting Son and De Bruyne between Gameweeks 25 and 27, demonstrates how owners of the Man City midfielder may have expected more FPL points.
Doughty is on the radar with an xFPL of 12.12 in the last 3 games, he also registered an assist in his last match against Aston Villa. With two fixtures in Gameweek 28 against Crystal Palace (A) and Bournemouth (A), he could offer great value.
Trippier is currently flagged with a calf injury and a 50% chance of playing, which may be why managers are moving him out. He's only scored 2 points recently and has a blank in Gameweek 29.
Doughty is joint second for attempted assists (53) amongst defenders so far this season, as shown in the Opta Stats Sandbox tool.
Solanke has 16 points with 1 goal and 1 assist in his last 3 games, however, an xFPL of 18.95 suggests he could have done better. With two fixtures in Gameweek 28 against Sheffield Utd (H) and Luton (H), he's a hot pick for managers and will be a very popular captaincy option.
Haaland is facing the same concerns as mentioned earlier, with tough fixtures and a blank gameweek on the horizon.
The statistics over the last 5 Gameweeks, as shown in the Match Stats feature, demonstrates how integral Solanke is to Bournemouth's attack.
In summary, the top managers are targeting players with multiple fixtures in Gameweek 28, while moving away from those with challenging fixtures or a blank gameweek. The focus is on players like Morris and Solanke, who have the potential for high returns due to their double fixtures. Conversely, premium assets like Haaland and De Bruyne are being transferred out, possibly due to their single difficult fixture and upcoming blank gameweek.
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