Will Hughes vs John McGinn: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Hughes MID - Crystal Palace | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.8% | £4.5m |
![]() | McGinn MID - Aston Villa | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 3.2% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MCGINN
John McGinn holds a slight edge over Will Hughes heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- John McGinn projects 1.0 more expected points in GW2.
- John McGinn is in sharper form with 1.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Hughes
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home
GW5
Leeds
Away

McGinn
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW5
Spurs
Away
The case for each player
Hughes
- Will Hughes has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Hughes a viable starting option.
- Hughes's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
McGinn
- John McGinn has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW2, making McGinn a viable starting option.
- With only 3.2% ownership, McGinn offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Hughes vs McGinn Gameweek 2
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