Rayan Cherki vs Saša Lukić: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Cherki MID - Man City | 2.6 | 0.0 | 135 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 9.4% | £7.5m |
![]() | Lukić MID - Fulham | 1.5 | 0.0 | 67 | 1 | 4 | 13.4 | 0.1% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: CHERKI
Rayan Cherki holds a slight edge over Saša Lukić heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Rayan Cherki projects 1.1 more expected points in GW1.
- Rayan Cherki faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Cherki
GW1
Bournemouth
Home
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
Away

Lukić
GW1
Chelsea
Home
GW2
Sunderland
Away
GW3
Crystal Palace
Home
GW4
Liverpool
Away
The case for each player
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.
Lukić
- Saša Lukić has registered 1 goal and 4 assists this season, totalling 67 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW1, making Lukić a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Lukić offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cherki vs Lukić Gameweek 1
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