Curtis Jones vs Bukayo Saka: 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 |
 | Saka MID - Arsenal | 3.2 | 0.0 | 157 | 7 | 10 | 16.5 | 10.6% | £9.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: SAKA
Bukayo Saka holds a slight edge over Curtis Jones heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Bukayo Saka projects 1.2 more expected points in GW1.
- Bukayo Saka 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
Saka
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
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.
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 7 goals and 10 assists this season, totalling 157 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW1, making Saka a viable starting option.
- Saka's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
C.Jones vs Saka Gameweek 1
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