The fair play positive play score doesn't say we are perfect, just that we're better than the other teams in the Premier League. On the other side of things, think about Reina's attacking goalkeepiing compared to keepers who start time wasting with less than 20 minutes played.
Wouldn't usually pay too much attention to this but if it offers us a chance into Europe then I hope Brendan is keeping an eye on this, would be actually pleasing to see attractive football rewarded for us this season as we are trying out this philosophy.