Luke Shaw vs Matt Targett: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Shaw DEF - Man Utd | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 20.8% | £4.5m |
 | Targett DEF - Hull City | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.4% | £4.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Luke Shaw and Matt Targett 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.
- Luke Shaw projects 0.7 more expected points in GW2.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Shaw
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home
GW5
Fulham
Away
Targett
GW2
Coventry City
Away
GW3
Aston Villa
Home
GW4
Chelsea
Away
GW5
Newcastle
Away
The case for each player
Shaw
- Luke Shaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making Shaw a viable starting option.
- Shaw's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Targett
- Matt Targett has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Targett a viable starting option.
- With only 2.4% ownership, Targett offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Shaw vs Targett Gameweek 2
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