Thomas Meunier — Defender, Sunderland
SUNIs Meunier worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Meunier scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist with 1 clean sheet for Sunderland in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.5m, Meunier has accumulated 15 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Meunier has averaged 1.6 points per game (form: 0.5). GW8: vs LEE (difficulty 3/5, 0.2 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 12.5 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 80.2 xP next gameweek — outside the top 97% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Meunier a 68% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 6 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 70%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | BOU (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | BHA (H) | 33' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 5 | MCI (A) | 78' | 0/1 | 3 |
| 4 | ARS (H) | 75' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 3 | BRE (A) | 63' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 2 | FUL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 6 |
How accurate have our Meunier projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Meunier actually scored. Across 5 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 1.1 points and the official FPL projection by 1.4 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW2 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 6 | 90 | Onside |
| GW3 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 2 | 63 | Onside |
| GW4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2 | 75 | FPL |
| GW5 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3 | 78 | Level |
| GW6 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1 | 33 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
Rows under 60 minutes are shown but excluded from the averages, the same scope guard the site-wide graded record uses. The full dataset for every player is published as CSV under CC BY 4.0. Last graded .
Season stats vs defenders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists811
- Expected goals820.49
- Expected assists910.58
- Expected GI871.07
Defence
- Clean sheets461
Underlying
- Minutes56429
- Starts656
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total5242
Creativity / ICT
- Threat8252
- Creativity6843
- Influence4971
- ICT index6416.7
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Meunier start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Meunier a 68% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 6 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Is Meunier worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Meunier is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 0.2 projected points. 0.2 xP next gameweek — outside the top 97% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Meunier scored this season in FPL?
Meunier has scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Sunderland in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 15 points.
Is Meunier fit to play? What is their injury status?
Meunier is currently doubtful (75% chance of playing next). Latest update: Groin injury - 75% chance of playing Always check for team news before the FPL deadline.
Does Meunier take set pieces for Sunderland?
Meunier is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Sunderland in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Meunier cost in FPL?
Meunier currently costs £4.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 15 total points this season, that is 3.3 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Meunier's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 12.5 points for Meunier across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.2 points in GW8 vs LEE. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Meunier worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.5m, the Onside model projects 12+ points for Meunier over the next 6 gameweeks — weigh that projection against alternatives at the same price before committing. Projections update after every match, so check again near the deadline.
What does Meunier's FPL fixture run look like?
Meunier has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 12.5 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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