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1) Thread on why Joao Canceló will be essential by the end of the season.
With 4 starts, 2 clean sheets, 5 bonus points, 1 assist, and just 1.1% ownership, he has the potential to become one of the best defenders in @OfficialFPL this season...
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With 4 starts, 2 clean sheets, 5 bonus points, 1 assist, and just 1.1% ownership, he has the potential to become one of the best defenders in @OfficialFPL this season...
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2) As stated, since his inclusion to the team, Cancelo has racked up 2 clean sheets in 4 starts.
Before his inclusion, City had conceded in 4 out of their first 5.
He’s also been deployed at both right back and left back in this time, furthering his influence to the team.
Before his inclusion, City had conceded in 4 out of their first 5.
He’s also been deployed at both right back and left back in this time, furthering his influence to the team.
3) After City’s next 2 fixtures, they face only 1 of the current top half teams till the end of the year
(They also play 3 of the bottom 4 at HOME over GW10-13)
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(They also play 3 of the bottom 4 at HOME over GW10-13)
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4) From GW10 onwards, they face just 2 teams that score over 3 on the FDR scale over the next 12 games
Over this period, a City defender looks essential, and regarding Cancelos recent performances; he’s your man.
Over this period, a City defender looks essential, and regarding Cancelos recent performances; he’s your man.
5) Since his first start of the season in GW5, Canceló is 2nd for xPts with 17.1, narrowly behind Kurt Zouma.
He also has the 3rd highest xA, higher than a certain Trent Alexander Arnold.
Canceló created 5 chances alone in the 1st half v Sheffield United in GW7.
He also has the 3rd highest xA, higher than a certain Trent Alexander Arnold.
Canceló created 5 chances alone in the 1st half v Sheffield United in GW7.
6) At £5.4m, he is outstanding value for money.
Since starting in GW5, City have the BEST xCS (expected clean sheets) in the league, and 4th best for xGC.
Compare this to the first 5 GW’s when Cancelo didn’t feature, City were 4th WORST for xCS.
Since starting in GW5, City have the BEST xCS (expected clean sheets) in the league, and 4th best for xGC.
Compare this to the first 5 GW’s when Cancelo didn’t feature, City were 4th WORST for xCS.
7) Historically, City have been a tough side to break down, achieving 54 clean sheets over the last 3 seasons, the best in the Premier League.
Clean sheets
1st City 54
2nd Liverpool 46
3rd United 38
Clean sheets
1st City 54
2nd Liverpool 46
3rd United 38
8) And let’s not ignore Cancelo’s form before arriving in Manchester.
Canceló had 5 assists in 25 appearances in the 2018/19 season for Juventus. For comparison, Kyle Walker only assisted once in 33 appearances that same season
Canceló had 5 assists in 25 appearances in the 2018/19 season for Juventus. For comparison, Kyle Walker only assisted once in 33 appearances that same season
9) His GW7 performance was just a glimpse of his capabilities for Guardiola’s side, and with Benjamin Mendy effectively made of glass, he doesn’t seem to pose much of a problem to Cancelos playing time. https://twitter.com/city_xtra/status/1322546966056869892
10) Fun Fact: In just 3 games, Joao Cancelo already has scored more points this season than our beloved Trent Alexander-Arnold, who’s played all 7 
11) Thanks for reading my thread, hope to see plenty Cancelo’s transferred in over the new few weeks 
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