Harvey Barnes vs Marcus Tavernier: 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 |
 | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 5.5 | 5.5 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 6.8 | 10.3% | £6.2m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TAVERNIER
Marcus Tavernier holds a slight edge over Harvey Barnes heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Marcus Tavernier projects 3.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Marcus Tavernier 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
Tavernier
GW8
Man Utd
Away
GW9
Leeds
Home
GW10
Ipswich Town
Away
GW11
Nott'm Forest
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.
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 4 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 42 points at £6.2m.
- Expected to score 5.5 points in GW8, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- Tavernier has shown better recent form at 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Barnes vs Tavernier Gameweek 8
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