Bruno Fernandes vs Granit Xhaka: Gameweek 5 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B.Fernandes MID - Man Utd | 7.2 | 7.2 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 2.4 | 41.9% | £12.0m |
 | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 4.8 | 4.8 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 3.5 | 4% | £5.5m |
PICK B.FERNANDES
Bruno Fernandes holds a clear edge over Granit Xhaka heading into Gameweek 5, driven by higher expected points.
- Bruno Fernandes projects 2.4 more expected points in GW5.
- Bruno Fernandes is in sharper form with 7.2 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
- Bruno Fernandes faces an easier GW5 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
B.Fernandes
GW5
Fulham
Away
GW6
Spurs
Home
GW7
Leeds
Away
GW8
Bournemouth
Home
Xhaka
GW5
Man City
Away
GW6
Brighton
Home
GW7
Bournemouth
Away
GW8
Leeds
Home
The case for each player
B.Fernandes
- Bruno Fernandes has registered 3 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 29 points at £12.0m.
- Expected to score 7.2 points in GW5, making B.Fernandes a viable starting option.
- B.Fernandes has shown better recent form at 7.2 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 19 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 4.8 points in GW5, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 4% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
B.Fernandes vs Xhaka Gameweek 5
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