Declan Rice vs Joe Willock: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Rice MID - Arsenal | 4 | 4.0 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 2.7 | 12.3% | £7.4m |
![]() | Willock MID - Newcastle | 4.4 | 4.4 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 4.4 | 0.5% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Declan Rice and Joe Willock are closely matched in Gameweek 6. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Joe Willock projects 0.4 more expected points in GW6.
- Joe Willock costs £2.4m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Rice
GW6
Leeds
Home
GW7
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW8
Everton
Home
GW9
Liverpool
Away

Willock
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 20 points at £7.4m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW6, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Willock
- Joe Willock has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 22 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 4.4 points in GW6, making Willock a viable starting option.
- With only 0.5% ownership, Willock offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rice vs Willock Gameweek 6
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