Rayan Cherki vs Granit Xhaka: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Cherki MID - Man City | 4.5 | 4.5 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 4.4 | 28.5% | £7.8m |
![]() | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 1.5 | 1.5 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 3.8 | 3.6% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: CHERKI
Rayan Cherki holds a slight edge over Granit Xhaka heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- Rayan Cherki projects 3.0 more expected points in GW6.
- Rayan Cherki is in sharper form with 4.5 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- Granit Xhaka faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Cherki
GW6
Liverpool
Away
GW7
Ipswich Town
Home
GW8
Aston Villa
Away
GW9
Brighton
Home

Xhaka
GW6
Brighton
Home
GW7
Bournemouth
Away
GW8
Leeds
Home
GW9
Coventry City
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 4.5 points in GW6, making Cherki a viable starting option.
- Cherki has shown better recent form at 4.5 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 21 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW6, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 3.6% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cherki vs Xhaka Gameweek 6
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