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Gameweek 31 Differentials: Riyad Mahrez

By The Scout 11 Apr 2023
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The Scout on why Man City’s Algerian can bring in a big return at home to Leicester

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The Scout is tipping four low-owned players who could be set for a breakout Gameweek in Fantasy Premier League

Riyad Mahrez (MCI) £7.3m 

The winger can be found in only 4.6 per cent of squads for Manchester City’s home encounter with Leicester City.

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Mahrez has been recently overshadowed by the displays of his fellow Man City winger Jack Grealish (£7.0m), who is the most-bought midfielder in the Gameweek on the back of successive 12-point returns. 

Nonetheless, the Algerian’s home form suggests he can also produce a huge haul against his former club.

Mahrez has averaged 6.9 points per start at the Etihad Stadium this season, scoring four goals and supplying six assists over a total of 11 outings.

His record against Leicester further adds to his appeal as a route into Pep Guardiola’s line-up.

Mahrez averages 10 points per home match against Leicester, producing three goals and two assists across three matches.

Leicester, meanwhile, have been poor in defence when visiting teams towards the top of the table.

They have conceded an average of four goals per away match against the current top seven sides.

Leicester’s away form versus top seven
Opp. Goals conceded
Arsenal 4
Man Utd 3
Spurs 6
Aston Villa 2
Brighton 5

Mahrez’s influence at home can help him take advantage of Leicester's porous defence, offering managers the potential of a double-figure haul.  

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Part 2: Pedro Porro (TOT)
Part 3: Luis Sinisterra (LEE)
Part 4: Dominic Solanke (BOU)

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