Elliot Anderson vs Rayan Cherki: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Anderson MID - Man City | 3.5 | 3.5 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 3.5 | 3.9% | £6.3m |
![]() | Cherki MID - Man City | 5 | 5.0 | 44 | 4 | 2 | 5.5 | 38.3% | £8.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: CHERKI
Rayan Cherki holds a slight edge over Elliot Anderson heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Rayan Cherki projects 1.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Rayan Cherki is in sharper form with 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Anderson
GW8
Aston Villa
Away
GW9
Brighton
Home
GW10
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW11
Fulham
Home

Cherki
GW8
Aston Villa
Away
GW9
Brighton
Home
GW10
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW11
Fulham
Home
The case for each player
Anderson
- Elliot Anderson has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 22 points at £6.3m.
- Expected to score 3.5 points in GW8, making Anderson a viable starting option.
- With only 3.9% ownership, Anderson offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cherki
- Rayan Cherki has registered 4 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 44 points at £8.0m.
- Expected to score 5.0 points in GW8, making Cherki a viable starting option.
- Cherki has shown better recent form at 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Anderson vs Cherki Gameweek 8
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