As the Premier League season unfolds, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are on the lookout for the next big points haul. With Tottenham Hotspur's recent performances catching the eye, many are wondering if now is the time to bring Spurs players into their FPL teams.
This article delves into Tottenham's current form, upcoming fixtures, and standout players to help you decide whether investing in Spurs assets could give your FPL team the edge in the coming gameweeks.
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Tottenham Hotspur have had a mixed start to the season, with three wins, one draw, and two losses. Despite this, they’ve demonstrated strong attacking potential and the possibility of earning defensive FPL returns.
The North London side has scored 12 goals, trailing only Chelsea (15) and Manchester City (14), but slightly underperforming their expected goals (xG) of 14.11. This indicates they’ve been creating quality chances and could score even more in the coming weeks.
Spurs also lead the league with 45 shots on target, and only Manchester City (115) have attempted more total shots than Spurs (110), according to the Opta Stats Sandbox tool.
Defensively, Spurs have been solid, conceding just 5 goals — the second-best in the league, behind only Liverpool, who have allowed 2.
Their expected goals conceded (xGC) of 5.11 is the best in the league, according to the Opta Stats Sandbox. It's worth noting that the match against Manchester United, where the Red Devils played with 10 men, slightly boosted this stat, as they managed just 0.63 xG, as shown in the Match Centre feature.
Excluding the Man United game, Spurs have an expected clean sheets (xCS) of 2.10 between Gameweeks 1 and 5, just behind Liverpool’s 2.20. These stats suggest that Tottenham’s defensive assets could be valuable for your FPL team.
Looking at Tottenham's upcoming fixtures, FPL managers have reason to be very interested.
Tottenham’s next five fixtures — Brighton (A), West Ham (H), Crystal Palace (A), Aston Villa (H), and Ipswich (H) — rank them second in the Fixture Planner tool for attacking difficulty. This favourable run presents a great opportunity for their players to accumulate FPL points.
Son Heung-min has been Tottenham's standout performer, accumulating 33 FPL points despite missing the Manchester United game due to injury.
He has averaged an impressive 9.3 points per home game this season, as shown in the Opta Player Heatmaps tool. This makes him an attractive option for managers, especially with home fixtures against West Ham in Gameweek 8 and Ipswich in Gameweek 11.
The Korean star has scored twice and provided two assists so far. His underlying stats are equally impressive, with 4 big chances created and 14 attempted assists, suggesting even greater potential for future returns.
Brennan Johnson has been a revelation, earning 29 FPL points so far. The young midfielder has matched Son’s output with 2 goals and 2 assists.
Johnson has taken 18 shots, the most of any Spurs player, with Solanke second at 13, as shown in the Opta Heatmaps tool. His 6 shots on target and an expected goals (xG) of 2.35 highlight his consistent presence in dangerous positions, justifying his goal returns.
James Maddison has made an impressive start this season, earning 29 FPL points after a stop-start 2023/24 campaign. With 1 goal and 3 assists, his creative influence is evident. Maddison's 7 shots on target, 3 big chances created, and 13 attempted assists showcase his all-round attacking threat and potential for more FPL returns.
Maddison’s ownership among top FPL managers is relatively low, as highlighted by the FPL Plus Chrome extension. However, with his impressive stats, could we see a significant rise in his ownership over the coming gameweeks? His performances suggest that more managers may soon take notice.
Using the Predicted Points & Stats tool, Son Heung-min is forecasted to lead the pack in FPL points over the next five gameweeks.
With projected scores of 4.5, 6.2, 4.5, 5.4, and 7.1 points, Son could be a key differential for FPL managers, assuming he is fit to play. Only five players are predicted to score more points during this period, making him a strong option to consider.
Dominic Solanke, shown using the FPL Plus extension, and Brennan Johnson follow closely behind, both offering excellent value in the mid-price range.
Solanke's consistent projections (3.6, 4.6, 3.6, 4.5, 4.5) make him a reliable option, while Johnson's potential for explosive returns (3.4, 4.4, 3.5, 4.0, 4.7) could be tempting for those looking to climb the ranks.
Given Tottenham's strong start, favourable fixtures, and the form of their key players, now could indeed be the perfect time to invest in Spurs assets. Whether you opt for the consistent brilliance of Son, the value offered by Johnson, or the creative influence of Maddison, Tottenham players could provide the edge your FPL team needs in the coming weeks.
Remember, as always in FPL, timing is everything. With Spurs firing on all cylinders and a kind run of fixtures ahead, the time to act could be now. Don't miss out on the potential points haul from these in-form Tottenham stars!
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