FPL GW12: Player Vs Opposition
This looks at the next opponent of Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) top players, assessing whether they have a good or bad record against them. Of course, it’s just for fun and doesn’t take into account factors such as the player moving clubs. A lot can change in the years since Striker A scored a hat-trick against Team B. However, if a player enjoys playing at a certain ground against a particular centre back, that could be useful information for the FPL community.
(NB. Premier League matches only. Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t included because his 2003-09 appearances were too long ago to be relevant)
THE GOOD
Gabriel Jesus vs Everton
9.28 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 8 matches, 8 goals, 1 assist
The Man City striker has five goals from their last three home meetings with Everton, including two 13-point hauls.
Mohamed Salah vs Arsenal
8.68 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 9 matches, 7 goals, 4 assists
Three of Salah’s last four home clashes with the Gunners have brought 15, 12 and 11 points.
Roberto Firmino vs Arsenal
7.33 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 12 matches, 8 goals, 3 assists
The Brazilian has four double-digit hauls from six home matches versus Arsenal, including a hat-trick during the 5-1 win of the 2018/19 season.
Sadio Mane vs Arsenal
6.75 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 14 matches, 7 goals, 3 assists
As with Firmino, there are doubts over Mane’s availability for the Saturday evening clash.
Riyad Mahrez vs Everton
6.37 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 12 matches, 4 goals, 3 assists
THE BAD
Michail Antonio vs Wolves
2.15 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 5 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
This even stretches into the Championship, where he managed just one assist from a further four matches.
Jack Grealish vs Everton
2.49 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 5 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
Neal Maupay vs Aston Villa
2.74 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 4 matches, 0 goals, 1 assist
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang vs Liverpool
2.93 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 6 matches, 0 goals, 1 assist
THE AVERAGE
Joshua King vs Man United
5.47 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 10 matches, 4 goals, 1 assist
Kevin De Bruyne vs Everton
4.99 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 11 matches, 1 goal, 4 assists
The Belgian grabbed a goal and assist during last season’s equivalent match, totalling 13 points.
Wilfried Zaha vs Burnley
4.53 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 9 matches, 2 goals, 1 assist
Both goals came in his last two trips to Turf Moor.
Jamie Vardy vs Chelsea
3.69 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 13 matches, 3 goals, 1 assist
