Curtis Jones vs Rayan Cherki: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | C.Jones MID - Liverpool | 2 | 0.0 | 81 | 1 | 3 | 14.7 | 0.1% | £5.5m |
![]() | Cherki MID - Man City | 2.6 | 0.0 | 135 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 9.4% | £7.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Curtis Jones 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.
- Curtis Jones costs £2.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

C.Jones
GW1
Newcastle
Away
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home

Cherki
GW1
Bournemouth
Home
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
Away
The case for each player
C.Jones
- Curtis Jones has registered 1 goal and 3 assists this season, totalling 81 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making C.Jones a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, C.Jones 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.
C.Jones vs Cherki Gameweek 1
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Cherki has the better fixture run - but C.Jones frees up £2.0m.
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