Will Hughes vs Tanaka: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Hughes MID - Crystal Palace | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 7.3% | £4.4m |
![]() | Tanaka MID - Leeds | 4.3 | 4.3 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2.9 | 0.3% | £4.9m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TANAKA
Tanaka holds a slight edge over Will Hughes heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- Tanaka projects 3.6 more expected points in GW6.
- Tanaka is in sharper form with 4.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- Will Hughes faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Hughes
GW6
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW7
Brighton
Away
GW8
Newcastle
Home
GW9
Spurs
Away

Tanaka
GW6
Arsenal
Away
GW7
Man Utd
Home
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away
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 0.7 points in GW6, making Hughes a viable starting option.
- With only 7.3% ownership, Hughes offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tanaka
- Tanaka has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 14 points at £4.9m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Tanaka a viable starting option.
- With only 0.3% ownership, Tanaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Hughes vs Tanaka Gameweek 6
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