Harvey Barnes vs Regan Slater: 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 |
 | Slater MID - Hull City | 1.5 | 1.5 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4.9% | £4.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Harvey Barnes and Regan Slater are closely matched in Gameweek 8. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Harvey Barnes projects 0.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Regan Slater costs £1.6m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Barnes
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
GW10
Fulham
Away
GW11
Arsenal
Home
Slater
GW8
Brentford
Home
GW9
Ipswich Town
Home
GW10
Arsenal
Away
GW11
Brighton
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.
Slater
- Regan Slater has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 18 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Slater a viable starting option.
- With only 4.9% ownership, Slater offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Barnes vs Slater Gameweek 8
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