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Breaking the Template #BGW33 [Thread]
In this edition, I examine the merits of two of the heaviest owned players and replacements for #BGW33 and beyond. This article will provide FPL tips to help managers break the template.
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In this edition, I examine the merits of two of the heaviest owned players and replacements for #BGW33 and beyond. This article will provide FPL tips to help managers break the template.
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Article: https://fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fpl-tips-breaking-the-template-blank-gameweek-33/
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Harry Kane:
Harry Kane (ÂŁ11.8m) posted the highest top 10k effective ownership (216.78%) in #DGW32 of any player this season. This eye-watering percentage at the elite level was the sum total of player ownership (99.22%), captaincy (95.48%), and triple captaincy (22.08%).
Harry Kane (ÂŁ11.8m) posted the highest top 10k effective ownership (216.78%) in #DGW32 of any player this season. This eye-watering percentage at the elite level was the sum total of player ownership (99.22%), captaincy (95.48%), and triple captaincy (22.08%).
Kane’s effective ownership created a unique scenario whereby even those who captained were negatively affected by his points. This anomaly was a combination of factors:- a double gameweek for one team involving a player of the season contender & triple captain chips in play.
Kane limped off injured against Everton in a game he lit up with two well-taken goals but he is yet to return to training. Considering the Blank Gameweek 33 and the unknown severity of Kane’s injury begs the question – is the Spurs marksman expendable? https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1384495480852209668
In terms of form, Harry Kane looks very much at his imperious best and a definite hold. Since Gameweek 27 the Englishman ranks amongst all players top for shots (27), shots on target (11), shots in the box (16), big chances (7), and goals (7).
The fixtures for Spurs following #BGW33 are favourable from an attacking point of view and look conducive to holding Spurs assets. Moreover, interim head coach Ryan Mason could continue his version of the new manager bounce theory against already relegated Sheffield United.
Strength in depth in the FPL forward position is sparse at present time with the template largely focused on two players. At the elite level, 78% of managers own both Kelechi Iheanacho (ÂŁ6.1m) and Harry Kane making the Nigerian international very much part of the template.
Jamie Vardy:
Iheanacho's progress has dented the appeal of Jamie Vardy (ÂŁ10.1m) and on current comparison, the Nigerian international represents significantly better value. However, if Kane were to miss the SHU game the fixtures look ripe for a Leicester attacking double up.
Iheanacho's progress has dented the appeal of Jamie Vardy (ÂŁ10.1m) and on current comparison, the Nigerian international represents significantly better value. However, if Kane were to miss the SHU game the fixtures look ripe for a Leicester attacking double up.
Twelve goals & twelve assists from Jamie Vardy in the league is very respectable however the veteran sharpshooter has struggled for accuracy of late. It is a definite concern that Vardy hasn’t scored in the league since notching against Liverpool on 13th February.
Across all Hub goal threat metrics, Jamie Vardy has regressed since early February but his creativity has dramatically improved. This hints that Vardy, in the presence of Iheanacho and the absence of Maddison, has become less sniper and more of a provider.
Vardy is largely a flat track bully with 73% of league goals since August 2018 coming against opposition outside the “Big Six”. Vardy is in just 8% of elite teams and could prove a hot differential making light of favourable fixtures with Maddison resuming creative duties.
Leicester rank best in the division over the next three on the Hub ticker when sorted by “goals for”. Furthermore, Leicester hosts a Crystal Palace side this week that over the last six ranks third worst for both shots conceded in the box (61) and big chance conceded (17).
Leicester City’s short-term schedule could be boosted further if their GW36 fixture away to Manchester United is placed into a DGW35. This would create a more compelling case for punting on Vardy with an additional two fixtures over the next three. https://twitter.com/BenCrellin/status/1383867878185717770
Heung-Min Son:
Heung-Min Son is owned by 84% of elite teams but presents slightly less of a conundrum than his Spurs counterpart. The South Korean international has struggled for actual & underlying form since February however two goals in his last three suggests improvement.
Heung-Min Son is owned by 84% of elite teams but presents slightly less of a conundrum than his Spurs counterpart. The South Korean international has struggled for actual & underlying form since February however two goals in his last three suggests improvement.
Since GW24, across all goal threat metrics per appearance Son has regressed however his creative output increased. This latter period coincided with the return of Gareth Bale (ÂŁ9.1m) which is worrying as the narrative suggests the Welshman will see more minutes under Ryan Mason.
Mason Greenwood:
Mason Greenwood (ÂŁ7.1m) appeals with sub 1% ownership in #DGW32 and fits the bill when it comes to breaking the template. With Anthony Martial (ÂŁ8.6m) potentially missing the rest of the season with a knee injury Greenwood looks to be the main beneficiary.
Mason Greenwood (ÂŁ7.1m) appeals with sub 1% ownership in #DGW32 and fits the bill when it comes to breaking the template. With Anthony Martial (ÂŁ8.6m) potentially missing the rest of the season with a knee injury Greenwood looks to be the main beneficiary.
Greenwood has notched four goals and an assist over the last three recording consecutive double-digit hauls. Since GW28, amongst all players, Greenwood ranks second for shots (17) and top for shots in the box (15). Furthermore, Greenwood has received 4 big chances and created 3.
Manchester United’s fixtures from an attacking point of view both Leeds and Aston Villa appeal while Liverpool presents a sterner test. Furthermore, Manchester United look likely according to Ben Crellin to have a Double Gameweek in 35 but Blank Gameweek 36.
James Maddison:
James Maddison (ÂŁ7.2m) has recently returned following an operation on a recurring hip problem. Furthermore, Maddison was put on the naughty step for breaching Covid restrictions however Rodgers suggests that the fall-out was short-lived. https://twitter.com/ColmVHayes/status/1381547001305825280?s=19
James Maddison (ÂŁ7.2m) has recently returned following an operation on a recurring hip problem. Furthermore, Maddison was put on the naughty step for breaching Covid restrictions however Rodgers suggests that the fall-out was short-lived. https://twitter.com/ColmVHayes/status/1381547001305825280?s=19
From GW19-25, the former Norwich City man notched four goals and three assists in eight matches. Over the period Maddison ranked second amongst all players for shots (25) and third for shots on target (10). Furthermore, no player took more free-kicks than Maddison (24).
Given Maddison’s form before the injury, he could be ultra-differential with only 3% ownership amongst elite teams at the close of Double Gameweek 32. Leicester City certainly has the fixtures and very much the league’s form striker Kelechi Iheanacho.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, providing Harry Kane is fit to resume against Sheffield United I feel that he can be held and benched. However, if FPL managers receive confirmation that Kane is to miss any league fixture an opportunity to short-term punt on Vardy would arise.
In conclusion, providing Harry Kane is fit to resume against Sheffield United I feel that he can be held and benched. However, if FPL managers receive confirmation that Kane is to miss any league fixture an opportunity to short-term punt on Vardy would arise.
Many FPL managers within the community had a pre-determined plan to trade Son before Blank Gameweek 33 with a view towards rebuying. The focus for such managers would largely have focused on premium heavyweight options such as Mo Salah (ÂŁ12.5m) or Bruno Fernandes (ÂŁ11.6m).
For those searching for a more budget-friendly Son replacement, my choice would be Greenwood due to his recent underlying numbers. Furthermore, moving Son to a mid-priced option could provide much-needed funds to buy Trent Alexander-Arnold who I have been bullish on recently.