Declan Rice vs Marcus Tavernier: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Rice MID - Arsenal | 4.3 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1.8 | 13.7% | £7.4m |
![]() | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 7 | 7.0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 3.5 | 3.1% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TAVERNIER
Marcus Tavernier holds a slight edge over Declan Rice heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Marcus Tavernier projects 2.7 more expected points in GW4.
- Marcus Tavernier is in sharper form with 7.0 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Rice
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away
GW6
Leeds
Home
GW7
Nott'm Forest
Away

Tavernier
GW4
Brentford
Home
GW5
Liverpool
Home
GW6
Chelsea
Away
GW7
Sunderland
Home
The case for each player
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 13 points at £7.4m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW4, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 21 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 7.0 points in GW4, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 3.1% ownership, Tavernier offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rice vs Tavernier Gameweek 4
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