Ainsley Maitland-Niles vs Luke Shaw: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Maitland-Niles DEF - Everton | 7 | 7.0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 4.7 | 1.2% | £4.5m |
![]() | Shaw DEF - Man Utd | 1.8 | 1.8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2.1 | 7.9% | £4.3m |
PICK MAITLAND-NILES
Ainsley Maitland-Niles holds a clear edge over Luke Shaw heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles projects 5.2 more expected points in GW6.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles is in sharper form with 7.0 points per game over the last 4 gameweeks.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Maitland-Niles
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away

Shaw
GW6
Spurs
Home
GW7
Leeds
Away
GW8
Bournemouth
Home
GW9
Chelsea
Away
The case for each player
Maitland-Niles
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 21 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 7.0 points in GW6, making Maitland-Niles a viable starting option.
- With only 1.2% ownership, Maitland-Niles offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Shaw
- Luke Shaw has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 9 points at £4.3m.
- Expected to score 1.8 points in GW6, making Shaw a viable starting option.
- With only 7.9% ownership, Shaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Maitland-Niles vs Shaw Gameweek 6
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