Josh King vs Florian Wirtz: 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 |
 | Wirtz MID - Liverpool | 3.5 | 3.5 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 3.5 | 5.1% | £7.2m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Josh King and Florian Wirtz are closely matched in Gameweek 8. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Florian Wirtz projects 1.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Florian Wirtz is in sharper form with 3.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Josh King faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
King
GW8
Coventry City
Away
GW9
Aston Villa
Away
GW10
Newcastle
Home
GW11
Man City
Away
Wirtz
GW8
Brighton
Home
GW9
Arsenal
Home
GW10
Crystal Palace
Away
GW11
Man Utd
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.
Wirtz
- Florian Wirtz has registered 0 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 25 points at £7.2m.
- Expected to score 3.5 points in GW8, making Wirtz a viable starting option.
- With only 5.1% ownership, Wirtz offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
King vs Wirtz Gameweek 8
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