WFC's Team-By-Team Preview - Part 3
West
Ham - 12
Top
target
Marko Arnautovic -
A proven FPL asset,
with 17 goals, 13 assists and 26 bonus points in the past two seasons. Most impressively
though, he had 15 clear cut goal scoring chances (those in which the player is
expected to score) last season. This was not a off, as he managed 18 the season
before. At his new club, it seems likely that Arnautovic will continue to
thrive.
Differential
Michail Antonio -
In his past two
seasons, he has managed similar returns to Arnautovic (17 goals, 15 assists and
20 bonus points). However, he has managed these returns in 1055 minutes less
that the Austrian. Last season, Antonio registered a shot frequency of 1 every
31.6 minutes, which is very good. His clear cut chances stats are less
impressive though, and he is injured to start the season.
Be
wary of…
Robert Snodgrass -
Following
last year’s returns and stats, Snodgrass is very appealing at a price of only £6.0.
This has seen him be picked up by 6.5% of FPL mangers. However, it is highly
unlikely Snodgrass will start for the Hammers, with Lanzini, Arnautovic,
Antonio, A.Ayew and Feghouli all appearing above him in the race for a starting
spot in attack. According to reports, he may not even be a West Ham player come
the end of the transfer window.
Predicted top scorer
Chicharito (14)
Predicted top assister
Lanzini (9)
Predicted GW1 line-up
West
Brom - 11
Top
target
Jay Rodriguez -
Despite being limited
to only 9 starts last season, Rodriguez still managed to net 5 goals and
provide 2 assists. Over the past 2 seasons, he has managed a shot frequency of
1 every 23.6 minutes, which is exceptional. This, combined with his pre-season
form (2 goals), suggest that he may be able to re-find the form which saw his
score 15 goals in the 2013/14 season.
Differential
Nacer Chadli -
Was quite inconsistent
last season, but showed glimpses of the form in which he managed 160 FPL points
in the 2014/15 season. If he can link up well with Rodriguez, Phillips and
Rondon, Chadli could be at the centre of a dynamic attack. The fact that he is
West Brom’s number one penalty taker boosts his appeal.
Be
wary of…
Ben Foster - £4.5 - TSB 16.1%
Owned by nearly 20% of
FPL managers, Ben Foster should be avoided. The idea that West Brom are a great
defensive side is somewhat of a myth, having only kept 6 in 38 games last
season. In pre-season, it took them four games to register a clean sheet, but
that was against Burton Albion. If you own Foster, you could be relying on
saves points each week.
Predicted top scorer
Rodriguez (11)
Predicted top assister
Phillips (9)
Predicted GW1 line-up
Newcastle - 10
Dwight Gayle -
Finally reached his
potential last season, netting 23 goals at approximately 3 shots per game. Is
the undisputed go to man in attack for the Magpies, and he has a point to prove
on his return to England’s top flight.
Differential
Siem De Jong -
Returns to Newcastle on
the back of 6 goals and 1 assist in 10 starts for PSV in the Eredivisie last
season. Started the pre-season well providing an important assist to build
confidence, and should he nail down a regular role in the starting side, De
Jong could make it third time lucky, and finally prove himself in the Premier
League.
Be
wary of…
DeAndre Yedlin -
Was extremely
impressive last season, picking up 1 goal and 5 assists, but the signing of
Javier Manquillo means that Yedlin is facing a battle to remain first choice
right back at the club. His injury means that Manquillo will get first crack at the role, and Yedlin may find it hard to force his way back in.
Predicted top scorer
Gayle (13)
Predicted top assister
Ritchie (8)
Predicted GW1 line-up
Bournemouth - 9
Top
target
Josh King -
Was exceptional in the
second half of last season, seeing him finish with 16 goals, 3 assists and 17
bonus points. Although listed as a forward this season, he still has the
potential to net regular goals.
Differential
Junior Stanislas -
His last season was
very interrupted by injury. However, he still managed 7 goals and 6 assists,
with a shot frequency of 1 every 39 minutes. Will also likely take free kicks
and corners. Is injured to start the season, but should be a great option upon his return.
Be
wary of…
Jermain Defoe -
Had his equal second
best goal scoring season in 2016/17. However, as Eddie Howe has other strikers
at his disposal (Afobe and the returning from injury Wilson), the soon to be 35
year old will likely have his minutes restricted this season.
Predicted top scorer
Afobe (14)
Predicted top assister
Fraser (13)
Predicted GW1 line-up
If you missed Part 1 of our team-by-team preview, you can view it here: http://worldwidefantasyclub.blogspot.com/2017/08/wfcs-team-by-team-preview-part-1.html
If you missed Part 2 of our team-by-team preview, you can view it here: http://worldwidefantasyclub.blogspot.com.au/2017/08/wfcs-team-by-team-preview-part-2.html
*Order of teams based on @WFC_LS_Potzi's article; EPL Title Contenders, Relegation Battlers, Key Players and Ladder Prediction
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