Marcus Tavernier vs Malick Yalcouyé: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 7 | 7.0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 3.5 | 2.6% | £6.0m |
![]() | Yalcouyé MID - Brighton | 3.7 | 3.7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2.4 | 2.3% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TAVERNIER
Marcus Tavernier holds a slight edge over Malick Yalcouyé heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Marcus Tavernier projects 3.3 more expected points in GW4.
- Marcus Tavernier leads on season points (21 vs 11 for Malick Yalcouyé).
- Malick Yalcouyé faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Tavernier
GW4
Brentford
Home
GW5
Liverpool
Home
GW6
Chelsea
Away
GW7
Sunderland
Home

Yalcouyé
GW4
Coventry City
Away
GW5
Arsenal
Home
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home
The case for each player
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 21 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 7.0 points in GW4, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 2.6% ownership, Tavernier offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Yalcouyé
- Malick Yalcouyé has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 11 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 3.7 points in GW4, making Yalcouyé a viable starting option.
- With only 2.3% ownership, Yalcouyé offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tavernier vs Yalcouyé Gameweek 4
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