<p><strong>Alexandre Lacazette (£8.3m)</strong> has created more goals than any other FPL player since Gameweek 24.</p>
<p>How has the Arsenal striker transitioned into an assist machine? And crucially, will it continue? Holly Shand delves into the Hub&#8217;s tools to decipher this curious case.</p>
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<p>Back in Gameweek 26 as I painstakingly mapped out my Wildcard, I casually overlooked Alexandre Lacazette. He&#8217;d had one assist since the turn of 2022, his <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta/">underlying statistics</a> were unimpressive and his lack of 90 minute appearances caused some concerns.</p>
<p>Fast forward to Double Gameweek 29. Lacazette has five assists from his last four starts, making him the top creator in the Premier League over this time. What is going on?</p>
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<h3>The Numbers</h3>
<p>Since Gameweek 24, Alexandre Lacazette sits top for shots in the box (14) among forwards. He&#8217;s ranked second for key passes (9) and third for expected assists (1.27).</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-44648 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.54.47.jpg" alt="fpl tips double gameweek 29 lacazette" width="1590" height="1298" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.54.47.jpg 1590w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.54.47-300x245.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.54.47-1024x836.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.54.47-768x627.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.54.47-1536x1254.jpg 1536w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.54.47-610x498.jpg 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.54.47-1080x882.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1590px) 100vw, 1590px" /></p>
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<p>He&#8217;s been involved in more goals than any other forward in this time. He&#8217;s had 32 touches in the opposition box during this time.</p>
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<h3>FPL Data Delve</h3>
<p>Looking into the numbers, I&#8217;ve used the <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fpl-player-comparision-tool/">FPL Player Comparison tool</a> to see Lacazette&#8217;s data from Gameweek 18-23 and compared it with the data from Gameweek 24-28.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-44646 size-full" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.33.35.jpg" alt="fantasy premier league tips 2021/22" width="1588" height="1298" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.33.35.jpg 1588w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.33.35-300x245.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.33.35-1024x837.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.33.35-768x628.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.33.35-1536x1255.jpg 1536w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.33.35-610x499.jpg 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.33.35-1080x883.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1588px) 100vw, 1588px" /></p>
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<p>We can see that Lacazette&#8217;s attacking form has improved across most categories. He&#8217;s seeing more of the ball in attacking areas of the pitch and registering more goal attempts, although it&#8217;s more quantity over quality right now.</p>
<p>When it comes to assist potential, the number of chances created has increased and his expected assist metric has also improved. Studying the heat maps from the same period gives some interesting insight.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44647" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.36.33.jpg" alt="" width="1586" height="1292" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.36.33.jpg 1586w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.36.33-300x244.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.36.33-1024x834.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.36.33-768x626.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.36.33-1536x1251.jpg 1536w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.36.33-610x497.jpg 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-07-at-21.36.33-1080x880.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1586px) 100vw, 1586px" /></p>
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<p>Lacazette&#8217;s presence in the penalty area has improved, with more touches in the opposition box in the most recent timeframe. His link-up play outside of the box has become more central and towards the final third, indicating his more active role in the build up to goals.</p>
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<h3>The Eye Test</h3>
<p>While the numbers tell us one story, we can also learn a lot from using the eye test. I&#8217;ve gone back through the footage to analyse Lacazette&#8217;s five assists over the last four.</p>
<p><strong>Gameweek 24 vs Arsenal: </strong>Following a corner, Lacazette gets a scrappy shot away in the six yard box, which Martinelli helps along the way. Verdict: Unintentional assist. Should have scored.</p>
<p><strong>Gameweek 26 vs Brentford: </strong>Lacazette is involved in the build-up play, passing the ball forward to Smith Rowe from the halfway line. Smith Rowe scores a great solo goal. Verdict: Unintentional assist.</p>
<p><strong>Gameweek 26 vs Wolves: </strong>Lacazette shoots across goal from a tight angle. His shot is going off target, but the goalkeeper unfortunately palms it into his own net. Verdict: Fantasy assist.</p>
<p><strong>Gameweek 28 vs Watford: </strong>A one-two with Bukayo Saka in the box results in a goal. Verdict: Intentional assist. A one-two with Gabriel Martinelli brings another goal. Verdict: Intentional assist.</p>
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<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>Looking into the data, it&#8217;s clear that more than half of Lacazette&#8217;s recent assists have been fortunate. However, you cannot deny his productivity in this period, both in terms of goal threat and his link up play with the rest of Arsenal&#8217;s attack.</p>
<p>With more promising <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fixture-ticker/">fixtures</a> on the way for Arsenal, and the form of their attack, I&#8217;d expect the fantasy returns to continue for Lacazette. The variance should settle down though, with goals expected to come alongside those assists.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t think the likes of Jarrod Bowen, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold or Andrew Robertson will need to worry that Lacazette is going to swoop in and sweep the 2021/22 Playmaker Award. However, he does look like a great fantasy pick for the rest of the season.</p>
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