John McGinn vs Declan Rice: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | McGinn MID - Aston Villa | 1.9 | 2.0 | 91 | 4 | 3 | 17.2 | 0.7% | £5.3m |
![]() | Rice MID - Arsenal | 4.2 | 3.2 | 176 | 4 | 9 | 24.4 | 24.1% | £7.2m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RICE
Declan Rice holds a slight edge over John McGinn heading into Gameweek 36, driven by higher expected points.
- Declan Rice projects 2.3 more expected points in GW36.
- Declan Rice is in sharper form with 3.2 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- John McGinn faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season

McGinn
GW36
Burnley
Away
GW37
Liverpool
Home
GW38
Man City
Away

Rice
GW36
West Ham
Away
GW37
Burnley
Home
GW38
Crystal Palace
Away
The case for each player
McGinn
- John McGinn has registered 4 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 91 points at £5.3m.
- Expected to score 1.9 points in GW36, making McGinn a viable starting option.
- With only 0.7% ownership, McGinn offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 4 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 176 points at £7.2m.
- Expected to score 4.2 points in GW36, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice has shown better recent form at 3.2 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
McGinn vs Rice Gameweek 36
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