As the Fantasy Premier League enters its second international break of the season, FPL managers remain busy tweaking their squads, chasing last week’s points, and attempting to stay ahead of the curve.
In this in-depth analysis, we’ll explore key player transfers, the reasoning behind them, and highlight the top transfer picks for Gameweek 8.
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The top five most transferred-in players ahead of Gameweek 8 are displayed in the Transfer Analytics tool.
Bryan Mbeumo (£7.5m) tops the list of most transferred-in players this week, with a staggering 157,919 managers adding him to their squads already. The Brentford midfielder has been in scintillating form, amassing 51 points so far with 6 goals to his name.
His underlying stats are just as impressive, with 9 shots on target out of 16 total attempts, as shown in the shot map on the left in the Opta Player Heatmaps tool, highlighting his clinical finishing.
Surprisingly, the Frenchman has attempted 14 assists and accumulated 1.98 expected assists (xA) without registering an actual FPL assist so far this season, shown in the right map.
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka (£10.1m) is the second most popular transfer target, with 147,482 managers bringing him in. The England international has been a consistent performer, racking up 54 points with 2 goals and 7 assists.
Saka's creative prowess is clear, with the most FPL assists (7), the highest number of assist attempts (27), the most 'Big Chances Created' (13), and the highest xA (5.34) in the league so far this season, as shown in the Opta Stats Sandbox tool.
Dwight McNeil (£5.6m) rounds out the top three, with 124,582 managers adding the Everton midfielder to their ranks. Despite a lower price point, McNeil has delivered 41 points, including 3 goals and 2 assists. His 5 big chances created and 22 attempted assists suggest there's more to come from this budget-friendly option.
While some players are being snapped up, others are facing the axe from FPL teams. Let's look at the most sold players and the reasons behind their departures.
The top five most transferred-out players ahead of Gameweek 8 are displayed in the Transfer Analytics tool.
Liverpool's Luis Díaz (£8.1m) leads the exodus, with 164,300 managers showing him the door. Despite a respectable 54 points and 5 goals, managers seem to be looking elsewhere for midfield options due to the Columbian not not starting against Crystal Palace in Gameweek 7.
Liverpool face a challenging run of fixtures after the International Break, currently ranking sixth from the bottom in the Fixture Planner for the next three Gameweeks.
Additionally, they will play Leipzig away in the Champions League on October 23rd and Brighton away in the League Cup on October 30th. This busy schedule could lead to more squad rotation in the coming weeks.
Brighton's João Pedro (£5.5m) is the second most sold player, with 118,842 managers transferring him out, primarily due to playing only 19 minutes in the last 4 Gameweeks. In his absence, Georginio Rutter (£5.5m) has stepped up for Brighton.
As shown in the stats comparison from the Opta Heatmaps tool above, the new signing from Leeds has been impressive. For reference, Rutter has played 20 minutes more than the Brazilian, and has achieved the same or better stats other than expected assists and crosses.
In a surprising turn, Mohamed Salah (£12.7m) is the third most sold player, with 111,100 managers opting to transfer him out. Despite a solid 62 points, 4 goals, and 4 assists, his high price tag may be influencing managers to spread funds elsewhere. Salah's 15 shots on target from 22 attempts show he's still a potent threat, making this a potentially risky move for sellers.
FPL managers are seeking smart transfers to maximise their team's potential. Here are the most popular transfer combinations, as shown in the Transfer Analytics tool:
The most popular transfer combination sees managers swapping Luis Díaz for Tottenham's Brennan Johnson (£6.5m). This move allows for funds to be redistributed while potentially capitalising on Spurs' upcoming favourable fixtures. Another popular switch is Díaz to Mbeumo, reflecting the latter's excellent form and value for money.
Many managers are opting to replace Antoine Semenyo with Dwight McNeil, a like-for-like swap in terms of position but with McNeil offering better recent returns. This transfer frees up funds for upgrades elsewhere in the squad.
An interesting trend sees managers moving from Mohamed Salah to Chelsea's Cole Palmer (£10.8m). While this may seem counterintuitive given Salah's pedigree, Palmer's recent form (67 points, 6 goals, 5 assists) has caught the eye of many FPL managers.
You can check out all the potential FPL price changes using the Price Change Predictor tool.
Dwight McNeil leads the pack in terms of price rises, with his value set to increase imminently. His price change progress of 93.9% suggests a rise is due "Tomorrow." Matheus Kovačić (£5.5m) and Brennan Johnson are also seeing significant interest, with their prices likely to increase in the coming days.
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