Fantasy Premier League

FDR Analysis: Spurs can thrive over short term

By The Scout 15 Aug 2021

The Scout on why managers should consider the likes of Son and Reguilon during next three Gameweeks

A favourable short-term run of opponents can lift the output of Tottenham Hotspur’s key players at both ends of the pitch in Fantasy Premier League.

Spurs started the season with a tough home encounter against champions Manchester City on Sunday.

But they paved the way for an encouraging run over the next three Gameweeks with an impressive 1-0 victory, secured by a superb strike from midfielder Son Heung-min (£10.0m).

Spurs' next three Gameweeks

GW	Opponent	FDR
2	WOL (A)	3
3	WAT (H)	2
4	CRY (A)	2

But from next weekend, their subsequent three matches total just seven in the Fixture Difficulty Ratings (FDR).

They visit Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace either side of a Gameweek 3 home meeting with promoted Watford.

Time to target Son?

Son was Spurs’ standout player over pre-season and he backed that up with the winner against Man City on Sunday.

Playing up front in the absence of Harry Kane (£12.5m), who missed the opening match, the South Korean has scored three goals and supplied four assists in his five appearances.

Son's pre-season winner v Arsenal

Son produced a team-leading 11 double-figure hauls last term, showing his potential as a big captaincy contender, and he has claimed another big tally with 10 points in Gameweek 1.

Kane, meanwhile, averaged 6.9 points per match (ppm) in 2020/21, more than any other player in Fantasy. He will also be a major factor if he stays at Spurs.

Lucas Moura (£6.5m) also proved a big influence in their unbeaten pre-season under new head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.

The Brazilian has three goals and two assists in that period and could prove a big value pick if he retains his starting role he played on Sunday.