Bukayo Saka vs Youri Tielemans: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Saka MID - Arsenal | 4 | 3.0 | 145 | 7 | 9 | 14.8 | 8% | £9.8m |
 | Tielemans MID - Aston Villa | 2.5 | 2.0 | 61 | 0 | 4 | 10.3 | 0.7% | £5.9m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Bukayo Saka and Youri Tielemans are closely matched in Gameweek 36. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Bukayo Saka projects 1.5 more expected points in GW36.
- Bukayo Saka is in sharper form with 3.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Youri Tielemans faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season
Saka
GW36
West Ham
Away
GW37
Burnley
Home
GW38
Crystal Palace
Away
Tielemans
GW36
Burnley
Away
GW37
Liverpool
Home
GW38
Man City
Away
The case for each player
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 7 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 145 points at £9.8m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW36, making Saka a viable starting option.
- With only 8% ownership, Saka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tielemans
- Youri Tielemans has registered 0 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 61 points at £5.9m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW36, making Tielemans a viable starting option.
- With only 0.7% ownership, Tielemans offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Saka vs Tielemans Gameweek 36
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