Is Haaland a must buy back for sellers?
We look at one of the most important questions on the minds of FPL managers as we approach the latter stage of the season, is Haaland a must buy back for sellers? Using some of the fantastic tools in the Fantasy Football Scout members area we come to a conclusion.
With blanks and double Gameweeks edging closer managers will be looking for ways to gain an edge over their opponents. One of the ways many could do this is buying back Haaland. So, is Haaland a must buy back for sellers?
Injury update
As we can see in the post below, Manchester City have officially confirmed the return of Haaland following his injury. Manchester City play there next fixture against Southampton on Saturday the 8th of April. This means Haaland has several days to prepare himself.
Fixtures
Below is the fixture ticker. This orders the teams with the best fixtures at top to the teams with the worst fixtures at the bottom. Manchester City rank seventh which means they have the seventh best fixtures from now now until the end of the season.
We can also see that Manchester City do not have a fixture in blank Gameweek 32 but have a double Gameweek in 34. What the fixture ticker does not show us is that it is very likely that they will also have a double Gameweek in 37.
The Manchester City attack
Manchester City currently sit second in the Premier League. Amongst all teams this season they rank first for goals scored (71), first for goals scored in the box (39), first for shots on target (159) and first big chances total (101).
Maintaining some of the best offensive stats in the league, Manchester City have proven that their attacking options are worth investment.
Haaland
This season Haaland sits as the highest scoring and highest highest owned player in FPL. His massive 203 points come from 28 goals and five assists. In terms of stats Haaland has been maintaining some of the best in the league.
Amongst all players this season Haaland ranks first for goals (28), first for goals scored inside the box (27), second for attempts on goal (90), first for shots in the box (84) and first for big chances (43). Haaland is also very explosive. An example of this is the fact he has picked up more double-digit hauls than any other player this season (nine).
Is Haaland a must buy back for sellers?
Yes. Manchester City and Haaland have been maintaining some of the best offensive stats in the league this season. His ownership and relentless form will be a key factor towards captaincy moving forward as well.
Although Haaland blanks in Gameweek 32, he has a double Gameweek in 34 and a very likely double in Gameweek 37. Monitoring news will be absolutely key so it will be vital to stay up to date with his physical condition in the lead up to the new round.
