Bukayo Saka vs Marcus Tavernier: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Saka MID - Arsenal | 5 | 5.0 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 3.3 | 15.4% | £9.6m |
 | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 5 | 5.0 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 5.1 | 7% | £6.1m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Tavernier 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.
- Bukayo Saka faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
- Marcus Tavernier costs £3.5m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Saka
GW6
Leeds
Home
GW7
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW8
Everton
Home
GW9
Liverpool
Away
Tavernier
GW6
Chelsea
Away
GW7
Sunderland
Home
GW8
Man Utd
Away
GW9
Leeds
Home
The case for each player
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 3 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 32 points at £9.6m.
- Expected to score 5.0 points in GW6, making Saka a viable starting option.
- Saka's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 3 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 31 points at £6.1m.
- Expected to score 5.0 points in GW6, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 7% ownership, Tavernier offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Saka vs Tavernier Gameweek 6
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