Elliot Anderson vs Florian Wirtz: 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 |
![]() | Wirtz MID - Liverpool | 3.5 | 3.5 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 3.5 | 5.1% | £7.2m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Elliot Anderson and Florian Wirtz are closely matched in Gameweek 8. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Wirtz
GW8
Brighton
Home
GW9
Arsenal
Home
GW10
Crystal Palace
Away
GW11
Man Utd
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.
Wirtz
- Florian Wirtz has registered 0 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 25 points at £7.2m.
- Expected to score 3.5 points in GW8, making Wirtz a viable starting option.
- With only 5.1% ownership, Wirtz offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Anderson vs Wirtz Gameweek 8
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