FPL Family’s Sam: Gordon, Isak or both?
With Fantasy Premier League (FPL) live for 2024/25, we’re welcoming back our team of Hall of Famers and guest writers. Here, FPL Family’s Sam wonders if entering Gameweek 1 with Newcastle’ Gordon, Isak or both – is a smart idea.
Last season, they were the dream double-up during the closing stages. Anthony Gordon (£7.5m) and Alexander Isak (£8.5m) were so dependable for us, especially when playing in front of home fans at St James’ Park. With both rising in price for 2024/25, the question is whether FPL managers should pick between them or simply own both.
When setting up my squad ahead of Gameweek 1, I immediately selected Isak and he’s been an ever-present in every subsequent draft. I think I’m already onto my 21st draft, so that tells you a lot about how much I rate him.
It’s only been the more recent ones where I’ve started to cast a loving look at Gordon. And I suspect it’s not just me who is thinking about having both Newcastle boys.
Alexander Isak
Last time, Isak’s campaign brought injury disruptions but he was still able to start on 27 occasions. In that time, he registered 21 goals and four assists.
His underlying StatsBomb data shows he exceeded the league average for several key stats, including expected goals (xG) and xG per shot.
18 of Isak’s 25 attacking returns came from Gameweeks 19 onwards, making him the highest goal-scoring forward in this period, alongside Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.5m).
In fact, Isak actually outscored Erling Haaland (£15.0m) for goals, assists and FPL points.
Both had 104 penalty box touches, whilst Isak beat Haaland for shot accuracy (69.8% v 57.1%).
Over the whole of last season, Isak accumulated 79 shots on goal and 67 of those came from inside the box.
In addition his shot accuracy over the course of the season was 66.7%.
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