Tanaka vs Granit Xhaka: 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 |
 | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 2 | 2.0 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 3.8 | 3.6% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Tanaka and Granit Xhaka 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.
- Tanaka projects 2.3 more expected points in GW6.
- Tanaka is in sharper form with 4.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- Granit Xhaka faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Tanaka
GW6
Arsenal
Away
GW7
Man Utd
Home
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away
Xhaka
GW6
Brighton
Home
GW7
Bournemouth
Away
GW8
Leeds
Home
GW9
Coventry City
Away
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.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 21 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW6, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 3.6% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tanaka vs Xhaka Gameweek 6
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