Rayan Cherki vs Marcus Tavernier: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cherki MID - Man City | 2.6 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1.1 | 9.6% | £7.5m |
 | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 2.2 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 2% | £6.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Rayan Cherki and Marcus Tavernier are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Rayan Cherki projects 0.4 more expected points in GW2.
- Marcus Tavernier leads on season points (10 vs 8 for Rayan Cherki).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Cherki
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
Away
GW5
Sunderland
Home
Tavernier
GW2
Everton
Home
GW3
Newcastle
Away
GW4
Brentford
Home
GW5
Liverpool
Home
The case for each player
Cherki
- Rayan Cherki has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 8 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW2, making Cherki a viable starting option.
- With only 9.6% ownership, Cherki offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 10 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 2% ownership, Tavernier offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cherki vs Tavernier Gameweek 2
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