So #FPL is coming back https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Fire" aria-label="Emoji: Fire">

Let& #39;s crack on.

We& #39;ll be back podding shortly, but meantime here& #39;s a team THREAD to shake off content creation cobwebs!

Attacking the final games means focusing on some key sides and players with favourable fixture lists https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Direct hit" aria-label="Emoji: Direct hit">

First up: Man Utd https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Red circle" aria-label="Emoji: Red circle">
1/10

A turbulent season thus far. United lie 5th.
Mid-season dankness haunted OGS’ regime for a bit: the car looked to be veering off the road https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🛣️" title="Motorway" aria-label="Emoji: Motorway">
However, an upbeat tone was struck in games before the break: the 2-0 Manc derby W crowned a renaissance as they went unbeaten in 5 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👍🏻" title="Thumbs up (light skin tone)" aria-label="Emoji: Thumbs up (light skin tone)">
2/10

Top #FPL points scorers so far:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥇" title="First place medal" aria-label="Emoji: First place medal">Rashford (8.8) 134 pts, 14g 5a
> 11th overall; 5th forward
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥈" title="Second place medal" aria-label="Emoji: Second place medal">Martial (8.0) 122 pts, 11g 3a
> 21st overall; 5th mid
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥉" title="Third place medal" aria-label="Emoji: Third place medal">DDG(!) (5.4) 103 pts, 8cs
> 9th GK
Others:
Maguire/AWB (5.3) Both <90 pts
Bruno (8.6) 38 pts, 2g 3a in 5apps: 7.6 ppg https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇵🇹" title="Flag of Portugal" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Portugal">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌟" title="Glowing star" aria-label="Emoji: Glowing star">
3/10

GW25-9 (pre-break) data https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📊" title="Bar chart" aria-label="Emoji: Bar chart">
> THE form side: TOP for team #FPL points scored (304)
> 8g, 1 con
> 2nd for Shots on Target (29)
> BOTTOM for big chances created (3)
> 4th for xCS
Notes:
"Bruno effect"
Martial finishing (1.73xG, 3g)
Ederson errors = +2 goals
[ @FFH_HQ data]
4/10

Remaining games are eye-catching for #FPL managers: it& #39;s a tasty run-in https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👅" title="Tongue" aria-label="Emoji: Tongue">
> Left off in a purple patch of form; Bruno the catalyst https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💥" title="Collision symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Collision symbol">
> Return of Pogba & Rashford could be YUGE: neither have played with Bruno yet!
> I expect United triple ups to be common on fixtures alone.
4/10

Key men (Last 5 Game Data)
Harry Maguire (5.3, 10.8% TSB) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🗿" title="Moyai" aria-label="Emoji: Moyai">
> 3rd for defender points (33)
> =3rd defender shots in box, =4th SiB whole year
> Better bps accrual & baseline bps than traditional "bonus hog" AWB
> "90 min man" - hasn& #39;t missed a min this season
[ @FFH_HQ data]
5/10

Bruno Fernandes (8.6, 17% TSB) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤩" title="Star-struck" aria-label="Emoji: Star-struck">
Last 5 Data
> Shots shots shots – 14 outside box, more than any player, also 3rd for SoT. Sets the tone
> 2nd for bps generation among mids = any return and he’s in with a shout for bonus
> 4 for key passes but low xA (1.0)
[ @FFH_HQ data]
6/10

Anthony Martial (8.0, 12.9% TSB) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤺" title="Person fencing" aria-label="Emoji: Person fencing">
> OOP
> 2.6 shots per game & 1.3 pg on target - a decent 50% OT
> Perennial xG botherer – 9.65xG v 11G this year
> Rarely gets bonus: only 7 bp overall - Bruno got 6 in 5 apps!
> Could a double up with Bruno be intriguing?
[ @FFH_HQ stats]
7/10

Paul Pogba (8.3, 2.8% TSB) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎨" title="Artist palette" aria-label="Emoji: Artist palette">
> Souness triggerer in-chief
> Missed the season so far https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤕" title="Face with head-bandage" aria-label="Emoji: Face with head-bandage">
> BUT turn it on when he wants to: GW18-27 last season, 95pts in 10 games https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Fire" aria-label="Emoji: Fire">
> Not yet played with Bruno and Rashford, which makes for an intriguing unknown quantity - worth a punt? https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎲" title="Game die" aria-label="Emoji: Game die">
8/10

Marcus Rashford (8.8%, 9.6% TSB) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿" title="Flag of England" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of England">
> Talisman
> Returning from injury = differential potential
> POO, but not too worried; he& #39;s Utd& #39;s top scorer (14)
> Injured GW23, before that was top among forwards for SoT
> Good bonus hog. 26 in 23 = 1.1 bonus per game
[ @FFH_HQ stats]
9/10

Investing in Man Utd when #FPL returns looks promising
Ofc we need to see how they come back, but they did leave off in good form and the fixtures are https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Fire" aria-label="Emoji: Fire">
I own Maguire/Bruno. If 100% fit, I& #39;ll seriously consider Auba > Rashford after DGW
But, as always, the choice is yours!
10/10