Thierno Barry vs Viktor Gyökeres: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Barry FWD - Everton | 1.8 | 0.0 | 95 | 8 | 0 | 17.3 | 0.9% | £5.5m |
![]() | Gyökeres FWD - Arsenal | 2.3 | 0.0 | 128 | 14 | 1 | 17.1 | 13.1% | £7.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: GYÖKERES
Viktor Gyökeres holds a slight edge over Thierno Barry heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Viktor Gyökeres projects 0.5 more expected points in GW1.
- Viktor Gyökeres faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Barry
GW1
Crystal Palace
Home
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away

Gyökeres
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
The case for each player
Barry
- Thierno Barry has registered 8 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 95 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 1.8 points in GW1, making Barry a viable starting option.
- With only 0.9% ownership, Barry offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Gyökeres
- Viktor Gyökeres has registered 14 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 128 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.3 points in GW1, making Gyökeres a viable starting option.
- Gyökeres's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Barry vs Gyökeres Gameweek 1
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