Elliot Anderson vs Marcus Tavernier: 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 |
![]() | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 5.5 | 5.5 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 6.8 | 10.3% | £6.2m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TAVERNIER
Marcus Tavernier holds a slight edge over Elliot Anderson heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Marcus Tavernier projects 2.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Marcus Tavernier is in sharper form with 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Elliot Anderson faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Tavernier
GW8
Man Utd
Away
GW9
Leeds
Home
GW10
Ipswich Town
Away
GW11
Nott'm Forest
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.
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 4 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 42 points at £6.2m.
- Expected to score 5.5 points in GW8, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- Tavernier has shown better recent form at 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Anderson vs Tavernier Gameweek 8
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