Josh King vs Granit Xhaka: 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 |
 | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 2 | 2.0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 4.6 | 3.1% | £5.4m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Josh King and Granit Xhaka 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.
- 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
Xhaka
GW8
Leeds
Home
GW9
Coventry City
Away
GW10
Chelsea
Home
GW11
Aston Villa
Away
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.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 25 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 3.1% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
King vs Xhaka Gameweek 8
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