Issa Diop vs John Egan: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Diop DEF - Ipswich Town | 2.5 | 2.5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 4.4 | 11% | £3.9m |
![]() | Egan DEF - Hull City | 2.5 | 2.5 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 | 7.2% | £4.1m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Issa Diop and John Egan are closely matched in Gameweek 8. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Diop
GW8
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW9
Hull City
Away
GW10
Bournemouth
Home
GW11
Spurs
Away

Egan
GW8
Brentford
Home
GW9
Ipswich Town
Home
GW10
Arsenal
Away
GW11
Brighton
Home
The case for each player
Diop
- Issa Diop has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 17 points at £3.9m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW8, making Diop a viable starting option.
- Diop's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Egan
- John Egan has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 31 points at £4.1m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW8, making Egan a viable starting option.
- With only 7.2% ownership, Egan offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop vs Egan Gameweek 8
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