Harvey Barnes vs Bryan Mbeumo: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Barnes MID - Newcastle | 2 | 2.0 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 5.2 | 7.7% | £6.1m |
![]() | Mbeumo MID - Man Utd | 8 | 8.0 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 5.3 | 20.8% | £7.8m |
PICK MBEUMO
Bryan Mbeumo holds a clear edge over Harvey Barnes heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Bryan Mbeumo projects 6.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Bryan Mbeumo is in sharper form with 8.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Barnes
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
GW10
Fulham
Away
GW11
Arsenal
Home

Mbeumo
GW8
Bournemouth
Home
GW9
Chelsea
Away
GW10
Aston Villa
Home
GW11
Liverpool
Away
The case for each player
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.
Mbeumo
- Bryan Mbeumo has registered 4 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 41 points at £7.8m.
- Expected to score 8.0 points in GW8, making Mbeumo a viable starting option.
- Mbeumo has shown better recent form at 8.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Barnes vs Mbeumo Gameweek 8
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