Joelinton vs Bukayo Saka: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Joelinton MID - Newcastle | 1.2 | 1.2 | 71 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0.3% | £5.9m |
![]() | Saka MID - Arsenal | 4 | 3.0 | 145 | 7 | 9 | 14.8 | 8% | £9.8m |
SLIGHT EDGE: SAKA
Bukayo Saka holds a slight edge over Joelinton heading into Gameweek 36, driven by higher expected points.
- Bukayo Saka projects 2.8 more expected points in GW36.
- Bukayo Saka is in sharper form with 3.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Final 3 gameweeks of the season

Joelinton
GW36
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW37
West Ham
Home
GW38
Fulham
Away

Saka
GW36
West Ham
Away
GW37
Burnley
Home
GW38
Crystal Palace
Away
The case for each player
Joelinton
- Joelinton has registered 2 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 71 points at £5.9m.
- Expected to score 1.2 points in GW36, making Joelinton a viable starting option.
- With only 0.3% ownership, Joelinton offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 7 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 145 points at £9.8m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW36, making Saka a viable starting option.
- With only 8% ownership, Saka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Joelinton vs Saka Gameweek 36
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