Marcus Tavernier vs Joe Willock: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 6.2 | 6.2 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 5.1 | 6.6% | £6.1m |
![]() | Willock MID - Newcastle | 4.4 | 4.4 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 4.4 | 0.5% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Marcus Tavernier and Joe Willock 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.
- Marcus Tavernier projects 1.8 more expected points in GW6.
- Marcus Tavernier is in sharper form with 6.2 points per game over the last 4 gameweeks.
- Joe Willock faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Tavernier
GW6
Chelsea
Away
GW7
Sunderland
Home
GW8
Man Utd
Away
GW9
Leeds
Home

Willock
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 3 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 31 points at £6.1m.
- Expected to score 6.2 points in GW6, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 6.6% ownership, Tavernier offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Willock
- Joe Willock has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 22 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 4.4 points in GW6, making Willock a viable starting option.
- With only 0.5% ownership, Willock offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tavernier vs Willock Gameweek 6
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