Bukayo Saka vs Emile Smith Rowe: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Saka MID - Arsenal | 3.2 | 0.0 | 157 | 7 | 10 | 16.5 | 10.6% | £9.5m |
 | Smith Rowe MID - Fulham | 2 | 0.0 | 80 | 3 | 1 | 14.5 | 0.4% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: SAKA
Bukayo Saka holds a slight edge over Emile Smith Rowe heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Bukayo Saka projects 1.2 more expected points in GW1.
- Bukayo Saka faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Saka
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
Smith Rowe
GW1
Chelsea
Home
GW2
Sunderland
Away
GW3
Crystal Palace
Home
GW4
Liverpool
Away
The case for each player
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 7 goals and 10 assists this season, totalling 157 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW1, making Saka a viable starting option.
- Saka's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Smith Rowe
- Emile Smith Rowe has registered 3 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 80 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making Smith Rowe a viable starting option.
- With only 0.4% ownership, Smith Rowe offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Saka vs Smith Rowe Gameweek 1
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