Cunha vs Malick Yalcouyé: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Cunha MID - Man Utd | 5.5 | 5.5 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 4.7 | 6.6% | £7.9m |
![]() | Yalcouyé MID - Brighton | 1 | 1.0 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 4.9 | 3.4% | £4.5m |
PICK CUNHA
Cunha holds a clear edge over Malick Yalcouyé heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Cunha projects 4.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Cunha is in sharper form with 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Cunha faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Cunha
GW8
Bournemouth
Home
GW9
Chelsea
Away
GW10
Aston Villa
Home
GW11
Liverpool
Away

Yalcouyé
GW8
Liverpool
Away
GW9
Man City
Away
GW10
Brentford
Home
GW11
Hull City
Away
The case for each player
Cunha
- Cunha has registered 1 goal and 3 assists this season, totalling 37 points at £7.9m.
- Expected to score 5.5 points in GW8, making Cunha a viable starting option.
- With only 6.6% ownership, Cunha offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Yalcouyé
- Malick Yalcouyé has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 22 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW8, making Yalcouyé a viable starting option.
- With only 3.4% ownership, Yalcouyé offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cunha vs Yalcouyé Gameweek 8
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