Harvey Barnes vs John McGinn: 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 |
 | McGinn MID - Aston Villa | 5.5 | 5.5 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 5.2 | 2.8% | £5.4m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MCGINN
John McGinn holds a slight edge over Harvey Barnes heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- John McGinn projects 3.5 more expected points in GW8.
- John McGinn is in sharper form with 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Harvey Barnes faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Barnes
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
GW10
Fulham
Away
GW11
Arsenal
Home
McGinn
GW8
Man City
Home
GW9
Fulham
Home
GW10
Man Utd
Away
GW11
Sunderland
Home
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.
McGinn
- John McGinn has registered 1 goal and 2 assists this season, totalling 28 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 5.5 points in GW8, making McGinn a viable starting option.
- With only 2.8% ownership, McGinn offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Barnes vs McGinn Gameweek 8
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McGinn has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £0.7m.
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