Harvey Barnes vs Bukayo Saka: 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 |
![]() | Saka MID - Arsenal | 6.7 | 6.7 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2.1 | 11.2% | £9.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Harvey Barnes and Bukayo Saka are closely matched in Gameweek 4. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Bukayo Saka projects 1.0 more expected points in GW4.
- Bukayo Saka leads on season points (20 vs 17 for Harvey Barnes).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Saka
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away
GW6
Leeds
Home
GW7
Nott'm Forest
Away
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.
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 20 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 6.7 points in GW4, making Saka a viable starting option.
- Saka's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Barnes vs Saka Gameweek 4
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