FPL Gameweek 18 Fixtures and Stats
The Premier League continues and here we dive straight back in. In this article we take a look at the FPL Gameweek 18 fixtures and stats with the help of the Official Premier League website and pick out some of the best stats in each meeting.
Looking at the FPL Gameweek 18 fixtures and stats could be hugely beneficial for fantasy managers. Taking a look at the history between each fixture with the use of stats could help bring clarity to some of the decisions we have to make.
Manchester City v Everton
- Manchester City have won four of their last five meetings.
- The highest goal scorer heading into the game after Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (£14.9m) with 13 goals, is teammate and defender Josko Gvardiol (£6.1m) with four goals.
- Although inconsistent recently, Manchester City have averaged 1.75 goals scored per game this season.
Bournemouth v Crystal Palace
- There has been two goals or less scored in all five of their last five matches.
- Bournemouth have won to nil on three occasions in the previous five meetings.
- Bournemouth are also averaging 1.5 goals scored per game this season.
Chelsea v Fulham
- Chelsea have won a huge 21 of their 34 matchups with Fulham.
- The Blues have also kept four clean sheets in their last five matches.
- Chelsea have averaged a huge 3.31 goals scored per campaign this season.
Newcastle v Aston Villa
- Newcastle have won 26 of their 54 clashes against Aston Villa, compared to the latter’s 12.
- There has been between 3-6 goals scored in all four of their previous meetings.
- No player involved in the tie has produced more attacking returns than Newcastle striker Alexander Isak (£8.8m)
Nottingham Forest v Spurs
- Both sides have managed at least six wins from the 14 matchups.
- Nottingham Forest have lost their last three home matches against Spurs.
- Spurs are also averaging 2.25 goals scored per match so far this campaign
Southampton v West Ham
- West Ham have won a huge 20 of their 42 meetings.
- Both sides have averaged more than 1.8 goals conceded per game thus far.
- Southampton have also averaged 0.69 goals scored per game this season, which is the worst in the league.
Wolves v Manchester United
- Manchester United have won 13 of their 20 clashes with Wolves.
- There has been two or less goals scored in their last four games.
- Wolves have averaged 2.5 goals conceded per match this season.
Liverpool v Leicester
- Liverpool have won a huge 19 of their 34 matches against Leicester.
- Liverpool are averaging more than two goals scored per game this season, whilst Leicester have averaged more than two goals conceded per match.
- The highest scoring player heading into the clash after Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Salah (£13.4m) with 13 goals, is Leicester striker Jamie Vardy (£5.6m) with six.
Brighton v Brentford
- Brentford have beaten Brighton just once in their history.
- Brentford have averaged more goals conceded per match and more goals scored per match than Brighton this season.
- Brighton have scored between 2-3 goals in all three of their last home matches against Brentford.
Arsenal v Ipswich
- Arsenal have won all but two of their meetings with the newly promoted side.
- Arsenal are averaging 1.83 goals scored per game this season, whilst Ipswich have averaged 1.75 goals conceded.
- The highest goal scorer involved is Ipswich striker Liam Delap (£5.6m) with six goals.
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