Declan Rice vs Ryan Sessegnon: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Rice MID - Arsenal | 2.6 | 0.0 | 184 | 4 | 9 | 24.5 | 22.3% | £7.5m |
![]() | Sessegnon DEF - Fulham | 1.7 | 0.0 | 95 | 3 | 3 | 21.1 | 0.4% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RICE
Declan Rice holds a slight edge over Ryan Sessegnon heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Declan Rice projects 0.9 more expected points in GW1.
- Declan Rice faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Rice
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away

Sessegnon
GW1
Chelsea
Home
GW2
Sunderland
Away
GW3
Crystal Palace
Home
GW4
Liverpool
Away
The case for each player
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 4 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 184 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Sessegnon
- Ryan Sessegnon has registered 3 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 95 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW1, making Sessegnon a viable starting option.
- With only 0.4% ownership, Sessegnon offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rice vs Sessegnon Gameweek 1
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