Our team-by-team Fantasy Premier League (FPL) review of the 2022/23 season starts with Arsenal.
Here, we take an in-depth look at each top-flight side’s campaign, analysing them from an attacking and defensive perspective. We’ll also explore their biggest goal threats and most potent creators.
We’ll return to do a preview of each club closer to the big 2023/24 kick-off, factoring in new transfers, pre-season results and fans’ expectations.
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ARSENAL IN 2022/23: ATTACK
| Total | Rank v other clubs | |
| Goals scored | 88 | 2nd |
| Shots | 593 | 4th= |
| Shots in the box | 414 | 3rd |
| Shots on target | 197 | 5th |
| Big chances | 99 | 6th |
| Expected goals (xG) | 72.09 | 4th |
| Non-penalty expected goals (NPxG) | 68.93 | 3rd |
Arsenal scored more goals than every other Premier League side in 2022/23 bar champions Manchester City, netting three times or more in just under half of their matches.
They were top-four material in most of the other key attacking metrics and were extremely clinical in front of goal, outperforming their expected goals (xG) by 15.91.
The Gunners’ attacking form at the Emirates Stadium was particularly strong, which is worth noting given that they are one of only six sides to have four home fixtures in the first six Gameweeks of 2023/24.
Indeed, their rate of 5.2 minutes per shot/chance on home turf was unbeaten by any other top-flight side, including Man City.
Above: Arsenal’s goal threat home (left) and away (right) in 2022/23
ARSENAL IN 2022/23: DEFENCE
