Will Hughes vs Bryan Mbeumo: Gameweek 5 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Hughes MID - Crystal Palace | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 8.1% | £4.4m |
![]() | Mbeumo MID - Man Utd | 5.8 | 5.8 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2.9 | 23% | £7.9m |
PICK MBEUMO
Bryan Mbeumo holds a clear edge over Will Hughes heading into Gameweek 5, driven by higher expected points.
- Bryan Mbeumo projects 5.3 more expected points in GW5.
- Bryan Mbeumo is in sharper form with 5.8 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Hughes
GW5
Leeds
Away
GW6
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW7
Brighton
Away
GW8
Newcastle
Home

Mbeumo
GW5
Fulham
Away
GW6
Spurs
Home
GW7
Leeds
Away
GW8
Bournemouth
Home
The case for each player
Hughes
- Will Hughes has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £4.4m.
- Expected to score 0.5 points in GW5, making Hughes a viable starting option.
- With only 8.1% ownership, Hughes offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Mbeumo
- Bryan Mbeumo has registered 2 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 23 points at £7.9m.
- Expected to score 5.8 points in GW5, making Mbeumo a viable starting option.
- Mbeumo has shown better recent form at 5.8 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
Hughes vs Mbeumo Gameweek 5
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