John Egan vs Murillo: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Egan DEF - Hull City | 2.5 | 2.5 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 | 7.2% | £4.1m |
![]() | Murillo DEF - Nott'm Forest | 2 | 2.0 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 4.9 | 2.1% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
John Egan and Murillo 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.
- John Egan projects 0.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Murillo faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Egan
GW8
Brentford
Home
GW9
Ipswich Town
Home
GW10
Arsenal
Away
GW11
Brighton
Home

Murillo
GW8
Ipswich Town
Away
GW9
Brentford
Away
GW10
Man City
Home
GW11
Bournemouth
Away
The case for each player
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.
Murillo
- Murillo has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 27 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Murillo a viable starting option.
- With only 2.1% ownership, Murillo offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Egan vs Murillo Gameweek 8
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