Emiliano Buendía vs Bukayo Saka: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Buendía MID - Aston Villa | 3 | 2.5 | 93 | 6 | 2 | 17.5 | 0.4% | £5.3m |
 | Saka MID - Arsenal | 4 | 3.0 | 145 | 7 | 9 | 14.8 | 8% | £9.8m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Emiliano Buendía and Bukayo Saka are closely matched in Gameweek 36. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Bukayo Saka projects 1.0 more expected points in GW36.
- Emiliano Buendía faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season
Buendía
GW36
Burnley
Away
GW37
Liverpool
Home
GW38
Man City
Away
Saka
GW36
West Ham
Away
GW37
Burnley
Home
GW38
Crystal Palace
Away
The case for each player
Buendía
- Emiliano Buendía has registered 6 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 93 points at £5.3m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW36, making Buendía a viable starting option.
- With only 0.4% ownership, Buendía offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 7 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 145 points at £9.8m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW36, making Saka a viable starting option.
- With only 8% ownership, Saka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Buendía vs Saka Gameweek 36
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