Gabriel vs Reece James: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Gabriel DEF - Arsenal | 4 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 29.5% | £8.0m |
![]() | James DEF - Chelsea | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: GABRIEL
Gabriel holds a slight edge over Reece James heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Gabriel projects 1.5 more expected points in GW2.
- Gabriel leads on season points (5 vs 0 for Reece James).
- Reece James faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Gabriel
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away

James
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Gabriel
- Gabriel has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 5 points at £8.0m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW2, making Gabriel a viable starting option.
- Gabriel's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
James
- Reece James has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making James a viable starting option.
- James's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Gabriel vs James Gameweek 2
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