Rayan Cherki vs Vitaly Janelt: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Cherki MID - Man City | 8.3 | 8.3 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 3.2 | 30.7% | £7.8m |
![]() | Janelt MID - Brentford | 7 | 7.0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 4.2 | 0.8% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Rayan Cherki and Vitaly Janelt are closely matched in Gameweek 4. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Rayan Cherki projects 1.3 more expected points in GW4.
- Rayan Cherki leads on season points (25 vs 21 for Vitaly Janelt).
- Vitaly Janelt faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Cherki
GW4
Man Utd
Away
GW5
Sunderland
Home
GW6
Liverpool
Away
GW7
Ipswich Town
Home

Janelt
GW4
Bournemouth
Away
GW5
Chelsea
Home
GW6
Aston Villa
Away
GW7
Liverpool
Home
The case for each player
Cherki
- Rayan Cherki has registered 2 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 25 points at £7.8m.
- Expected to score 8.3 points in GW4, making Cherki a viable starting option.
- Cherki's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Janelt
- Vitaly Janelt has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 21 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 7.0 points in GW4, making Janelt a viable starting option.
- With only 0.8% ownership, Janelt offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cherki vs Janelt Gameweek 4
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