Bruno Fernandes vs Harvey Barnes: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | B.Fernandes MID - Man Utd | 1 | 1.0 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 2.8 | 28.3% | £11.8m |
![]() | Barnes MID - Newcastle | 2 | 2.0 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 5.2 | 7.7% | £6.1m |
SLIGHT EDGE: BARNES
Harvey Barnes holds a slight edge over Bruno Fernandes heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Harvey Barnes projects 1.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Harvey Barnes is in sharper form with 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

B.Fernandes
GW8
Bournemouth
Home
GW9
Chelsea
Away
GW10
Aston Villa
Home
GW11
Liverpool
Away

Barnes
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
GW10
Fulham
Away
GW11
Arsenal
Home
The case for each player
B.Fernandes
- Bruno Fernandes has registered 3 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 33 points at £11.8m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW8, making B.Fernandes a viable starting option.
- B.Fernandes's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
Barnes
- Harvey Barnes has registered 1 goal and 3 assists this season, totalling 32 points at £6.1m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Barnes a viable starting option.
- With only 7.7% ownership, Barnes offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
B.Fernandes vs Barnes Gameweek 8
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