Bukayo Saka vs Marcus Tavernier: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Saka MID - Arsenal | 3.2 | 9.0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0.9 | 10.3% | £9.5m |
 | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 2.2 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 2% | £6.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Tavernier are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Bukayo Saka projects 1.0 more expected points in GW2.
- Marcus Tavernier leads on season points (10 vs 9 for Bukayo Saka).
- Marcus Tavernier faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Saka
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away
Tavernier
GW2
Everton
Home
GW3
Newcastle
Away
GW4
Brentford
Home
GW5
Liverpool
Home
The case for each player
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 9 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW2, making Saka a viable starting option.
- Saka's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 10 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 2% ownership, Tavernier offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Saka vs Tavernier Gameweek 2
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