Diego Gomez vs Josh King: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Gomez MID - Brighton | 6.5 | 6.5 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 7.4 | 3.9% | £5.0m |
![]() | King MID - Fulham | 2 | 2.0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4.7% | £5.6m |
PICK GOMEZ
Diego Gomez holds a clear edge over Josh King heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Diego Gomez projects 4.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Diego Gomez is in sharper form with 6.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Josh King faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Gomez
GW8
Liverpool
Away
GW9
Man City
Away
GW10
Brentford
Home
GW11
Hull City
Away

King
GW8
Coventry City
Away
GW9
Aston Villa
Away
GW10
Newcastle
Home
GW11
Man City
Away
The case for each player
Gomez
- Diego Gomez has registered 1 goal and 3 assists this season, totalling 37 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 6.5 points in GW8, making Gomez a viable starting option.
- With only 3.9% ownership, Gomez offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
King
- Josh King has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 28 points at £5.6m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making King a viable starting option.
- With only 4.7% ownership, King offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Gomez vs King Gameweek 8
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