Thierno Barry vs Erling Haaland: 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 |
![]() | Haaland FWD - Man City | 4 | 0.0 | 239 | 27 | 8 | 15.4 | 75% | £15.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: HAALAND
Erling Haaland holds a slight edge over Thierno Barry heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Erling Haaland projects 2.2 more expected points in GW1.
- Thierno Barry costs £10.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Haaland
GW1
Bournemouth
Home
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
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.
Haaland
- Erling Haaland has registered 27 goals and 8 assists this season, totalling 239 points at £15.5m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW1, making Haaland a viable starting option.
- Haaland's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Barry vs Haaland Gameweek 1
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