In the competitive world of Fantasy Premier League (FPL), choosing the right midfield asset can significantly impact your team's performance. This analysis compares Anthony Gordon of Newcastle and James Maddison of Spurs to determine which player offers the best value for FPL managers in the upcoming gameweeks.

Analysing Gordon and Maddison's FPL Impact

Anthony Gordon, priced at £6.1m, has been a standout performer for Newcastle, amassing 105 FPL points through 7 goals and 7 assists. His underlying stats are impressive, with an expected goals (xG) of 6.17 and expected assists (xA) of 4.78, indicating his crucial role in Newcastle's offensive play. Gordon's ownership among the top 100k FPL managers is a substantial 33.5%, reflecting his reliability as a midfield option. So far this Gameweek, Gordon has been transferred in by 156,698 FPL managers, a significant number, showcasing his growing popularity.

Gordon is currently the third most transferred in player this Gameweek, as shown in the Transfer Analytics tool above.

Maddison as a Potential Differential

James Maddison, on the other hand, is a bit pricier at £7.9m and has secured 70 FPL points from 3 goals and 7 assists. With an xG of 3.12 and xA of 3.61, his contribution to Spurs' attack is notable, though not as prolific as Gordon's. This is of course due to him being unavailable through injury between Gameweeks 12 to 21. Maddison's ownership within the top 100k is a mere 1.27%, presenting him as a huge differential. Despite his potential, Maddison has seen fewer transfers in compared to Gordon this Gameweek with 109,475, possibly due to his higher price and Spurs' mixed form.

The midfield maestros season stats compared using the Opta Player Heatmaps feature.

Upcoming Fixtures and Projected Points

Examining their upcoming fixtures, Gordon's Newcastle faces an appealing set of matches against Luton (projected points: 5.4), Nott'm Forest (3.9), Bournemouth (4.5) and Arsenal (2.9) in the next four gameweeks. Maddison and Spurs have a slightly tougher run. They will face Everton (2.9), Brighton (3.1), Wolves (3.2), then experience a blank gameweek. Maddison's potential for points might be slightly hampered by the blank gameweek, but the fixtures against Everton, Brighton, and Wolves present reasonable opportunities for returns.

Newcastle and Spurs' upcoming fixtures using the Fixture Planner tool.

Conclusion: Gordon Over Maddison

For FPL managers looking to make an informed decision, Anthony Gordon appears to be the superior choice. His consistent scoring, significant role in Newcastle's attack, and favorable upcoming fixtures make him a valuable asset. While Maddison presents an intriguing differential opportunity, the uncertainty around Spurs' performance, his higher price point and upcoming blank diminish his appeal. Gordon's higher transfer rate this Gameweek further indicates the FPL community's confidence in his potential for upcoming fixtures.