Malick Thiaw vs Milan van Ewijk: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 2.7 | 2.7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
![]() | van Ewijk DEF - Coventry City | 2 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 | 11.6% | £4.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Malick Thiaw and Milan van Ewijk are closely matched in Gameweek 4. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Malick Thiaw projects 0.7 more expected points in GW4.
- Malick Thiaw leads on season points (8 vs 6 for Milan van Ewijk).
- Milan van Ewijk faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Thiaw
GW4
Leeds
Away
GW5
Hull City
Home
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home

van Ewijk
GW4
Brighton
Home
GW5
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW6
Newcastle
Home
GW7
Spurs
Away
The case for each player
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 8 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.7 points in GW4, making Thiaw a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, Thiaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
van Ewijk
- Milan van Ewijk has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 6 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW4, making van Ewijk a viable starting option.
- van Ewijk's fixture run looks favourable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Thiaw vs van Ewijk Gameweek 4
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