Josh King vs Malick Yalcouyé: 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 |
![]() | Yalcouyé MID - Brighton | 1 | 1.0 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 4.9 | 3.4% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: KING
Josh King holds a slight edge over Malick Yalcouyé heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Josh King projects 1.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Josh King is in sharper form with 2.0 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

Yalcouyé
GW8
Liverpool
Away
GW9
Man City
Away
GW10
Brentford
Home
GW11
Hull City
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.
Yalcouyé
- Malick Yalcouyé has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 22 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW8, making Yalcouyé a viable starting option.
- With only 3.4% ownership, Yalcouyé offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
King vs Yalcouyé Gameweek 8
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