Elliot Anderson vs Granit Xhaka: 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 |
![]() | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 2 | 2.0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 4.6 | 3.1% | £5.4m |
SLIGHT EDGE: ANDERSON
Elliot Anderson holds a slight edge over Granit Xhaka heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Elliot Anderson projects 1.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Elliot Anderson is in sharper form with 3.5 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

Xhaka
GW8
Leeds
Home
GW9
Coventry City
Away
GW10
Chelsea
Home
GW11
Aston Villa
Away
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.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 25 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 3.1% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Anderson vs Xhaka Gameweek 8
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