Jarrad Branthwaite vs Luke Shaw: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Branthwaite DEF - Everton | 4.3 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 1.8% | £5.5m |
![]() | Shaw DEF - Man Utd | 2.3 | 2.3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1.6 | 14.5% | £4.4m |
SLIGHT EDGE: BRANTHWAITE
Jarrad Branthwaite holds a slight edge over Luke Shaw heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Jarrad Branthwaite projects 2.0 more expected points in GW4.
- Jarrad Branthwaite leads on season points (13 vs 7 for Luke Shaw).
- Jarrad Branthwaite faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Branthwaite
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home

Shaw
GW4
Man City
Home
GW5
Fulham
Away
GW6
Spurs
Home
GW7
Leeds
Away
The case for each player
Branthwaite
- Jarrad Branthwaite has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW4, making Branthwaite a viable starting option.
- With only 1.8% ownership, Branthwaite offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Shaw
- Luke Shaw has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 7 points at £4.4m.
- Expected to score 2.3 points in GW4, making Shaw a viable starting option.
- Shaw's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Branthwaite vs Shaw Gameweek 4
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