Granit Xhaka vs Malick Yalcouyé: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 6 | 6.0 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 3.3 | 4.6% | £5.5m |
 | Yalcouyé MID - Brighton | 3.7 | 3.7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2.4 | 2.3% | £4.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Granit Xhaka and Malick Yalcouyé 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.
- Granit Xhaka projects 2.3 more expected points in GW4.
- Granit Xhaka leads on season points (18 vs 11 for Malick Yalcouyé).
- Malick Yalcouyé faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Xhaka
GW4
Arsenal
Home
GW5
Man City
Away
GW6
Brighton
Home
GW7
Bournemouth
Away
Yalcouyé
GW4
Coventry City
Away
GW5
Arsenal
Home
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home
The case for each player
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 18 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 6.0 points in GW4, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 4.6% ownership, Xhaka 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.
Xhaka vs Yalcouyé Gameweek 4
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