Bruno Fernandes vs Bukayo Saka: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B.Fernandes MID - Man Utd | 4 | 0.0 | 235 | 9 | 24 | 19.6 | 48.1% | £12.0m |
 | Saka MID - Arsenal | 3.2 | 0.0 | 157 | 7 | 10 | 16.5 | 10.6% | £9.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Bruno Fernandes and Bukayo Saka are closely matched in Gameweek 1. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Bruno Fernandes projects 0.8 more expected points in GW1.
- Bukayo Saka costs £2.5m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
B.Fernandes
GW1
Hull City
Away
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home
Saka
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
The case for each player
B.Fernandes
- Bruno Fernandes has registered 9 goals and 24 assists this season, totalling 235 points at £12.0m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW1, making B.Fernandes a viable starting option.
- B.Fernandes's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 7 goals and 10 assists this season, totalling 157 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW1, making Saka a viable starting option.
- Saka's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
B.Fernandes vs Saka Gameweek 1
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