Kobbie Mainoo vs Malick Yalcouyé: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Mainoo MID - Man Utd | 4.7 | 4.7 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2.5 | 1.2% | £5.5m |
![]() | Yalcouyé MID - Brighton | 3.7 | 3.7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2.4 | 2.6% | £4.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Kobbie Mainoo and Malick Yalcouyé are closely matched in Gameweek 4. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Kobbie Mainoo projects 1.0 more expected points in GW4.
- Kobbie Mainoo leads on season points (14 vs 11 for Malick Yalcouyé).
- Malick Yalcouyé faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Mainoo
GW4
Man City
Home
GW5
Fulham
Away
GW6
Spurs
Home
GW7
Leeds
Away

Yalcouyé
GW4
Coventry City
Away
GW5
Arsenal
Home
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home
The case for each player
Mainoo
- Kobbie Mainoo has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 14 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 4.7 points in GW4, making Mainoo a viable starting option.
- With only 1.2% ownership, Mainoo offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Yalcouyé
- Malick Yalcouyé has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 11 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 3.7 points in GW4, making Yalcouyé a viable starting option.
- With only 2.6% ownership, Yalcouyé offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Mainoo vs Yalcouyé Gameweek 4
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