Harvey Barnes vs Granit Xhaka: 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 |
 | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 2 | 2.0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 4.6 | 3.1% | £5.4m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Harvey Barnes and Granit Xhaka 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.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Barnes
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
GW10
Fulham
Away
GW11
Arsenal
Home
Xhaka
GW8
Leeds
Home
GW9
Coventry City
Away
GW10
Chelsea
Home
GW11
Aston Villa
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.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 25 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 3.1% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Barnes vs Xhaka Gameweek 8
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