Dean Henderson vs Emiliano Martinez: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Henderson GKP - Crystal Palace | 2.6 | 0.0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 26.2 | 3% | £5.0m |
![]() | Martinez GKP - Aston Villa | 2.6 | 0.0 | 120 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 4.6% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Dean Henderson and Emiliano Martinez are closely matched in Gameweek 1. 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

Henderson
GW1
Everton
Away
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home

Martinez
GW1
Brighton
Away
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home
The case for each player
Henderson
- Dean Henderson has scored 131 points this season at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Henderson a viable starting option.
- With only 3% ownership, Henderson offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Martinez
- Emiliano Martinez has scored 120 points this season at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Martinez a viable starting option.
- With only 4.6% ownership, Martinez offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Henderson vs Martinez Gameweek 1
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