Cunha vs John McGinn: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Cunha MID - Man Utd | 2.8 | 0.0 | 143 | 10 | 4 | 17.9 | 14.6% | £8.0m |
![]() | McGinn MID - Aston Villa | 2 | 0.0 | 103 | 5 | 4 | 18.7 | 2.7% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: CUNHA
Cunha holds a slight edge over John McGinn heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Cunha projects 0.8 more expected points in GW1.
- Cunha faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Cunha
GW1
Hull City
Away
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home

McGinn
GW1
Brighton
Away
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home
The case for each player
Cunha
- Cunha has registered 10 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 143 points at £8.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW1, making Cunha a viable starting option.
- Cunha's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
McGinn
- John McGinn has registered 5 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 103 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making McGinn a viable starting option.
- With only 2.7% ownership, McGinn offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cunha vs McGinn Gameweek 1
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