Marcus Tavernier vs Granit Xhaka: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 2.2 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 2% | £6.0m |
 | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 2 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1.6 | 4.5% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Marcus Tavernier and Granit Xhaka 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.
- Marcus Tavernier projects 0.2 more expected points in GW2.
- Marcus Tavernier leads on season points (10 vs 9 for Granit Xhaka).
- Granit Xhaka faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Tavernier
GW2
Everton
Home
GW3
Newcastle
Away
GW4
Brentford
Home
GW5
Liverpool
Home
Xhaka
GW2
Fulham
Home
GW3
Brentford
Away
GW4
Arsenal
Home
GW5
Man City
Away
The case for each player
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 10 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 2% ownership, Tavernier offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 9 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW2, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 4.5% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tavernier vs Xhaka Gameweek 2
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