Harvey Barnes vs Rayan Cherki: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Barnes MID - Newcastle | 5.7 | 5.7 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2.8 | 1.4% | £6.0m |
![]() | Cherki MID - Man City | 8.3 | 8.3 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 3.2 | 30.7% | £7.8m |
SLIGHT EDGE: CHERKI
Rayan Cherki holds a slight edge over Harvey Barnes heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Rayan Cherki projects 2.6 more expected points in GW4.
- Rayan Cherki leads on season points (25 vs 17 for Harvey Barnes).
- Harvey Barnes faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Barnes
GW4
Leeds
Away
GW5
Hull City
Home
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home

Cherki
GW4
Man Utd
Away
GW5
Sunderland
Home
GW6
Liverpool
Away
GW7
Ipswich Town
Home
The case for each player
Barnes
- Harvey Barnes has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 17 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 5.7 points in GW4, making Barnes a viable starting option.
- With only 1.4% ownership, Barnes offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cherki
- Rayan Cherki has registered 2 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 25 points at £7.8m.
- Expected to score 8.3 points in GW4, making Cherki a viable starting option.
- Cherki's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Barnes vs Cherki Gameweek 4
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