Harry Maguire vs Matt Targett: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Maguire DEF - Man Utd | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 17.9% | £5.0m |
![]() | Targett DEF - Hull City | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.4% | £4.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Harry Maguire and Matt Targett are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Harry Maguire projects 1.2 more expected points in GW2.
- Matt Targett costs £1.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Maguire
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home
GW5
Fulham
Away

Targett
GW2
Coventry City
Away
GW3
Aston Villa
Home
GW4
Chelsea
Away
GW5
Newcastle
Away
The case for each player
Maguire
- Harry Maguire has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Maguire a viable starting option.
- Maguire's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Targett
- Matt Targett has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Targett a viable starting option.
- With only 2.4% ownership, Targett offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Maguire vs Targett Gameweek 2
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