Tanaka vs Malick Yalcouyé: 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 |
![]() | Yalcouyé MID - Brighton | 3.7 | 3.7 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 4.4 | 4% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: YALCOUYÉ
Malick Yalcouyé holds a slight edge over Tanaka heading into Gameweek 6, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Tanaka projects 0.6 more expected points in GW6.
- Tanaka is in sharper form with 4.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- Malick Yalcouyé 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

Yalcouyé
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home
GW8
Liverpool
Away
GW9
Man 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.
Yalcouyé
- Malick Yalcouyé has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 20 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 3.7 points in GW6, making Yalcouyé a viable starting option.
- With only 4% ownership, Yalcouyé offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tanaka vs Yalcouyé Gameweek 6
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