John McGinn vs Tanaka: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | McGinn MID - Aston Villa | 5 | 5.0 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 3.1 | 2.2% | £5.4m |
![]() | Tanaka MID - Leeds | 4.3 | 4.3 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2.9 | 0.3% | £4.9m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MCGINN
John McGinn holds a slight edge over Tanaka heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- John McGinn projects 0.7 more expected points in GW6.
- John McGinn is in sharper form with 5.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- John McGinn faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

McGinn
GW6
Brentford
Home
GW7
Newcastle
Away
GW8
Man City
Home
GW9
Fulham
Home

Tanaka
GW6
Arsenal
Away
GW7
Man Utd
Home
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away
The case for each player
McGinn
- John McGinn has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 17 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 5.0 points in GW6, making McGinn a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, McGinn offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tanaka
- Tanaka has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 14 points at £4.9m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Tanaka a viable starting option.
- With only 0.3% ownership, Tanaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
McGinn vs Tanaka Gameweek 6
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