Rayan Cherki vs Tanaka: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cherki MID - Man City | 4 | 4.0 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 4.4 | 28.4% | £7.8m |
 | Tanaka MID - Leeds | 4.3 | 4.3 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2.9 | 0.3% | £4.9m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Rayan Cherki and Tanaka are closely matched in Gameweek 6. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Tanaka projects 0.3 more expected points in GW6.
- Rayan Cherki faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 4 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Cherki
GW6
Liverpool
Away
GW7
Ipswich Town
Home
GW8
Aston Villa
Away
GW9
Brighton
Home
Tanaka
GW6
Arsenal
Away
GW7
Man Utd
Home
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away
The case for each player
Cherki
- Rayan Cherki has registered 3 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 34 points at £7.8m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW6, making Cherki a viable starting option.
- Cherki's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Tanaka
- Tanaka has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 14 points at £4.9m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Tanaka a viable starting option.
- With only 0.3% ownership, Tanaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cherki vs Tanaka Gameweek 6
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Tanaka has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £2.9m.
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