Josh King vs John McGinn: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | King MID - Fulham | 2 | 2.0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4.7% | £5.6m |
 | McGinn MID - Aston Villa | 5.5 | 5.5 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 5.2 | 2.8% | £5.4m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MCGINN
John McGinn holds a slight edge over Josh King heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- John McGinn projects 3.5 more expected points in GW8.
- John McGinn is in sharper form with 5.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Josh King faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
King
GW8
Coventry City
Away
GW9
Aston Villa
Away
GW10
Newcastle
Home
GW11
Man City
Away
McGinn
GW8
Man City
Home
GW9
Fulham
Home
GW10
Man Utd
Away
GW11
Sunderland
Home
The case for each player
King
- Josh King has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 28 points at £5.6m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making King a viable starting option.
- With only 4.7% ownership, King offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
McGinn
- John McGinn has registered 1 goal and 2 assists this season, totalling 28 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 5.5 points in GW8, making McGinn a viable starting option.
- With only 2.8% ownership, McGinn offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
King vs McGinn Gameweek 8
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