As the Premier League season draws to a close, some teams will have too many points to get relegated but not enough to challenge for Europe. It’s arguable that as these teams have ‘little to play for’, their players won’t be as motivated as usual which will lead to worse results. These teams are deemed… Continue reading On The Beach
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xG Data Sources for FPL
Below are advantages and disadvantages of xG data sources one can use for FPL. Why xG and expected assists (xA) are better stats than goals and assists has been widely discussed. For example, Michael Caley (@MC_of_A) has done a lot of work on the benefits of xG: https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/2014/2/28/5452786/shot-matrix-tottenham-hotspur-stats-analysis-expected-goals This twitter thread is another explanation on… Continue reading xG Data Sources for FPL
Finding West Ham a Striker
Since Sebastian Haller’s departure to Ajax in the January transfer window, West Ham’s only senior striker has been Michail Antonio. Combined with the fact that Antonio has only played in around half of all games due to injuries, it’s no surprise that West Ham are keen to sign a striker. This article identifies players West… Continue reading Finding West Ham a Striker
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