Rúben vs Malick Thiaw: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Rúben DEF - Man City | 4.3 | 4.3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 1.9% | £5.5m |
![]() | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 1.7 | 1.7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2.8 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RÚBEN
Rúben holds a slight edge over Malick Thiaw heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- Rúben projects 2.6 more expected points in GW6.
- Rúben is in sharper form with 4.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- Malick Thiaw faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Rúben
GW6
Liverpool
Away
GW7
Ipswich Town
Home
GW8
Aston Villa
Away
GW9
Brighton
Home

Thiaw
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Rúben
- Rúben has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 17 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Rúben a viable starting option.
- With only 1.9% ownership, Rúben offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 14 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW6, making Thiaw a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, Thiaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rúben vs Thiaw Gameweek 6
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