Bryan Mbeumo vs Granit Xhaka: Gameweek 5 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Mbeumo MID - Man Utd | 5.8 | 5.8 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2.9 | 23% | £7.9m |
 | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 4.8 | 4.8 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 3.5 | 4% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MBEUMO
Bryan Mbeumo holds a slight edge over Granit Xhaka heading into Gameweek 5, driven by higher expected points.
- Bryan Mbeumo projects 1.0 more expected points in GW5.
- Bryan Mbeumo is in sharper form with 5.8 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
- Bryan Mbeumo faces an easier GW5 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Mbeumo
GW5
Fulham
Away
GW6
Spurs
Home
GW7
Leeds
Away
GW8
Bournemouth
Home
Xhaka
GW5
Man City
Away
GW6
Brighton
Home
GW7
Bournemouth
Away
GW8
Leeds
Home
The case for each player
Mbeumo
- Bryan Mbeumo has registered 2 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 23 points at £7.9m.
- Expected to score 5.8 points in GW5, making Mbeumo a viable starting option.
- Mbeumo has shown better recent form at 5.8 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 19 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 4.8 points in GW5, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 4% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Mbeumo vs Xhaka Gameweek 5
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