Curtis Jones vs Bryan Mbeumo: 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 |
![]() | Mbeumo MID - Man Utd | 2.8 | 0.0 | 148 | 11 | 3 | 18.5 | 16.4% | £8.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MBEUMO
Bryan Mbeumo holds a slight edge over Curtis Jones heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Bryan Mbeumo projects 0.8 more expected points in GW1.
- Bryan Mbeumo faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Mbeumo
GW1
Hull City
Away
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home
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.
Mbeumo
- Bryan Mbeumo has registered 11 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 148 points at £8.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW1, making Mbeumo a viable starting option.
- Mbeumo's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
C.Jones vs Mbeumo Gameweek 1
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