Tanaka vs Marcus Tavernier: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Tanaka MID - Leeds | 4.3 | 4.3 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2.9 | 0.3% | £4.9m |
![]() | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 6.7 | 6.7 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 5.1 | 6.8% | £6.1m |
PICK TAVERNIER
Marcus Tavernier holds a clear edge over Tanaka heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- Marcus Tavernier projects 2.4 more expected points in GW6.
- Marcus Tavernier is in sharper form with 6.7 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- Marcus Tavernier faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 4 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Tanaka
GW6
Arsenal
Away
GW7
Man Utd
Home
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away

Tavernier
GW6
Chelsea
Away
GW7
Sunderland
Home
GW8
Man Utd
Away
GW9
Leeds
Home
The case for each player
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.
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 3 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 31 points at £6.1m.
- Expected to score 6.7 points in GW6, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 6.8% ownership, Tavernier offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tanaka vs Tavernier Gameweek 6
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