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Armstrong 
vs Saint Maximin 
Two of the most owned assets in FPL this season are these two 5.5 midfielders.
Both could offer great value, below are some stats on who I would prefer out of the two of them and why.
Stats from @FFH_HQ
Enjoy and happy tinkering #FPL
vs Saint Maximin Two of the most owned assets in FPL this season are these two 5.5 midfielders.
Both could offer great value, below are some stats on who I would prefer out of the two of them and why.
Stats from @FFH_HQ
Enjoy and happy tinkering #FPL
Just some key stats to start off the thread....
Total points scored this season
Armstrong: 98
Saint-Maximin: 92
Average points per appearance
: 3.27
: 3.54
Games played this season
: 30 appearances with 19 starts
: 26 appearances with 23 starts
Total points scored this season
Armstrong
: 98Saint-Maximin
: 92Average points per appearance
: 3.27: 3.54Games played this season
: 30 appearances with 19 starts: 26 appearances with 23 starts
Looking now at where the key stats are coming from in the below graphic
Armstronghas picked up 5 goals and 4 assists with Saint Maximin getting 3 goals and 5 assists.
Armstrong has greatly outperformed his expected in comparison to Saint-Maximin.
Armstrong
has picked up 5 goals and 4 assists with Saint Maximin getting 3 goals and 5 assists.Armstrong has greatly outperformed his expected in comparison to Saint-Maximin.
If we look at expected stats.
Expected points for the season
: 102.3
: 113.3
Expected points per appearance
: 3.4
: 4.4
We can see Saint-Maximin has greatly underperformed his stats over the cause of the season. On paper is a better asset
Expected points for the season
: 102.3: 113.3Expected points per appearance
: 3.4: 4.4We can see Saint-Maximin has greatly underperformed his stats over the cause of the season. On paper is a better asset
However. If we look at the same key stats but since GW30 restart.
Total points scored
Armstrong: 40
Saint-Maximin: 37
Average points per appearance
: 4.44
: 4.62
Games played this season
: 9 appearances with 7 starts
: 8 appearances with 8 starts
Total points scored
Armstrong
: 40Saint-Maximin
: 37Average points per appearance
: 4.44: 4.62Games played this season
: 9 appearances with 7 starts: 8 appearances with 8 starts
If we again look at the expected stats but from GW30-38.
Expected points.
: 34.6
: 37.0
Expected points per appearance
: 3.8
: 4.6
Goal Involvement
: 31%
: 31%
Once again Saint-Maximin is underperforming his expected points.
Expected points.
: 34.6: 37.0Expected points per appearance
: 3.8: 4.6Goal Involvement
: 31%: 31%Once again Saint-Maximin is underperforming his expected points.
The Final aspect worth considering are the fixtures over the first 8.
Southampton have an average difficulty rating of 2.5
Newcastle have an average difficulty rating of 2.75
Southampton have slightly more favourable fixtures but little difference.
Southampton
have an average difficulty rating of 2.5Newcastle
have an average difficulty rating of 2.75Southampton have slightly more favourable fixtures but little difference.
So what does this all mean in FPL?
Armstrong has continuously overperformed his expected.
Armstrong has a much better team around him.
Saint-Maximin is more nailed than Armstrong when fixtures are congested.
Overall I favour Armstrongbetween the two of them 
Armstrong has continuously overperformed his expected. Armstrong has a much better team around him. Saint-Maximin is more nailed than Armstrong when fixtures are congested. Overall I favour Armstrong
between the two of them
