Fantasy Premier League

GW2 Ones to watch: Anthony Martial

By The Scout 17 Sep 2020
Anthony Martial, Man Utd

The Scout says a home meeting with Crystal Palace can help Man Utd forward get off to a strong start in 2020/21 FPL

Related Articles
United on the opening day: Records, stats and more External Link
The Scout's essential FPL tips for Gameweek 2

The Scout is tipping five players to produce big points in Gameweek 2 of Fantasy Premier League.

Anthony Martial (MUN) £9.0m

The Frenchman’s home form is set to pose big problems for Crystal Palace this weekend.

Martial’s influence on the Manchester United attack was far greater when playing at Old Trafford last season.

He produced 11 goals and seven assists at home, compared with just six goals and two assists on his travels.

Martial's goals from 2019/20

Martial’s numbers also fare well when assessed against his team-mates.

When selected in 2019/20 home matches, his 53 per cent goal involvement was more than any other Man Utd player.

He also recorded 31 shots inside the penalty area at Old Trafford, another team-leading total.

Bonus points boost

That goal threat could be good news for Martial’s prospects of earning bonus points.

He has been reclassified from a midfielder to a forward in FPL this season after being moved up front by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

And forwards earn more points for every goal they score in the Bonus Points System (BPS), which determines the bonus points in any given match.

Rising stock

Interest in Martial is rising after his blank Gameweek 1 last weekend.

He is the third most-bought forward with more than 237,000 new owners.

They will be further encouraged by Palace’s away record in 2019/20.

On the road, the Eagles conceded 105 shots in the box and 44 big chances conceded. Both totals were among the bottom five sides last season.

Martial can profit from those weaknesses, offering managers a strong candidate for the Gameweek 2 captaincy.

Also in this series

Part 1: Lucas Digne (EVE)
Part 2: Willian (ARS)
Part 3: Raheem Sterling (MCI)
Part 4: Callum Wilson (NEW)

Latest Videos

More Videos

Video is currently not available.

20 Nov 2024

Three years ago: Liverpool's BIG WIN over Arsenal

Relive a memorable win for the Reds over an in-form Arsenal, who travelled to Anfield in 2021 on a 10-match unbeaten run in all competitions

Your details have been submitted successfully.

You have already entered this competition. Please check your email for further information.

Your details have been submitted successfully.

Create a Premier League account

Continue

You are logged in as

Enter your details