Captaincy Thread

KDB v Bruno (Last 4 GW’s)

Shots: 9 v 16
SIT: 3 v 6
SIB: 3 v 9
BC: 3 v 5
xG: 1.40 v 3.19
Goals: 1 v 4
BCC: 3 v 2
xA: 1.61 v 1.67
Assists: 2 v 3
xPts: 21.5 v 34.2

Stats from @FFH_HQ

Bruno trumps KDB in all but category.

What about opposition? #FPL

Burnley v Brighton (Last 4 games)

Shots conceded: 60 v 38
SIB: 37 v 27
SOT: 17 v 14
BC: 6 v 6
xGC: 5.82 v 4.88
xCS: 0.93 v 1.14

Interestingly, despite Burnley conceding 60 shots over their last 4 games, only 17 have hit the target.

This is largely due to the GW13 game v Aston Villa, where Villa mustered up 27 attempts, but with only 7 on target.

Despite the high number of shots conceded however, Burnley have defended typically well when you take opposition into consideration.

GW13 v Aston Villa (A) 0-0

Shots: 27
SOT: 7
SIB: 18
BC: 1

GW15 v Wolves (H) 2-1

Shots: 15
SOT: 3
SIB: 9
BC: 1

GW16 v Leeds (A) 1-0

Shots: 11
SOT: 4
SIB: 6
BC: 3

GW17 v Sheff Utd (H) 1-0

Shots: 7
SOT: 3
SIB: 4
BC: 1

As seen above, Burnley rarely concede many shots on target.

Man Utd shots on target last 4 GW’s

14 v Leeds (H)
4 v Leicester (A)
3 v Wolves (H)
9 v Villa (H)

In my opinion, Burnley are more comparable to Leicester and Wolves rather than Leeds and Villa.

Now onto Brighton’s defence.

GW14: Sheff Utd (H) 0-0

Shots: 5
SOT: 3
SIB: 3
BC: 1

GW15: West Ham (A) 2-2

Shots: 11
SOT: 4
SIB: 8
BC: 2

GW16: Arsenal (H) 0-1

Shots: 11
SOT: 3
SIB: 9
BC: 1

GW17: Wolves (H) 3-3

Shots: 11
SOT: 4
SIB: 7
BC: 2

Fun fact: Brighton have had more shots than each of their opponents in the last 4 games.

In my opinion, this creates a notion that Brighton do not like to sit back, and look to adopt an ‘attack is the best defence’ mentality.

How would that fare v Man City?

City look to have found a bit of form now, beating Arsenal, United and Chelsea in recent weeks.

Over the last 4 games, only Man Utd have a higher xG output (10.03 v 11.29)

City v United attacking stats

Shots: 66 v 65
SOT: 24 v 30
SIB: 44 v 45
BC: 18 v 18

It really is such a difficult call to make between the two talismans.

Bruno has produced better numbers over the last 4 GW’s however face a stern opponent who will likely limit Man Utd to feed upon scraps.

KDB is now starting to flourish in an on form City side however they take on Brighton, who have a better defensive record than Burnley in recent weeks.

However, it will be the Belgian Prince I hand my armband to.

The prospect of getting in behind a Brighton side that doesn’t like to sit back and soak up pressure is greater than the rigid and unsparing barricade Bruno will likely face in Burnley.

I hope this thread helps a few of you out who has been pondering between the two FPL powerhouses.

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Captain KDB

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