Rodrigo Bentancur vs Rayan Cherki: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bentancur MID - Spurs | 2 | 0.0 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 15.6 | 0.1% | £5.5m |
 | Cherki MID - Man City | 2.6 | 0.0 | 135 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 9.4% | £7.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Rodrigo Bentancur and Rayan Cherki are closely matched in Gameweek 1. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Rayan Cherki projects 0.6 more expected points in GW1.
- Rodrigo Bentancur costs £2.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Bentancur
GW1
Brentford
Away
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home
Cherki
GW1
Bournemouth
Home
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
Away
The case for each player
Bentancur
- Rodrigo Bentancur has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 86 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making Bentancur a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Bentancur offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cherki
- Rayan Cherki has registered 4 goals and 13 assists this season, totalling 135 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Cherki a viable starting option.
- With only 9.4% ownership, Cherki offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Bentancur vs Cherki Gameweek 1
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Cherki has the better fixture run - but Bentancur frees up £2.0m.
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