Bukayo Saka vs Tanaka: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Saka MID - Arsenal | 4 | 4.0 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 3.4 | 13.7% | £9.5m |
![]() | Tanaka MID - Leeds | 4.3 | 4.3 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2.9 | 0.3% | £4.9m |
SLIGHT EDGE: SAKA
Bukayo Saka holds a slight edge over Tanaka heading into Gameweek 6, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Tanaka projects 0.3 more expected points in GW6.
- Bukayo Saka faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Tanaka
GW6
Arsenal
Away
GW7
Man Utd
Home
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away
The case for each player
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 3 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 32 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW6, making Saka a viable starting option.
- Saka's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Tanaka
- Tanaka has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 14 points at £4.9m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Tanaka a viable starting option.
- With only 0.3% ownership, Tanaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Saka vs Tanaka Gameweek 6
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