Rayan Cherki vs Josh King: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Cherki MID - Man City | 5 | 5.0 | 44 | 4 | 2 | 5.5 | 38.3% | £8.0m |
![]() | King MID - Fulham | 2 | 2.0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4.7% | £5.6m |
SLIGHT EDGE: CHERKI
Rayan Cherki holds a slight edge over Josh King heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Rayan Cherki projects 3.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Rayan Cherki is in sharper form with 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Josh King faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Cherki
GW8
Aston Villa
Away
GW9
Brighton
Home
GW10
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW11
Fulham
Home

King
GW8
Coventry City
Away
GW9
Aston Villa
Away
GW10
Newcastle
Home
GW11
Man City
Away
The case for each player
Cherki
- Rayan Cherki has registered 4 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 44 points at £8.0m.
- Expected to score 5.0 points in GW8, making Cherki a viable starting option.
- Cherki has shown better recent form at 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
King
- Josh King has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 28 points at £5.6m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making King a viable starting option.
- With only 4.7% ownership, King offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cherki vs King Gameweek 8
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