Watkins vs Garner
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Watkins over Garner this week.
Watkins edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £8.7m | Price | ✓£5.2m |
| 13.4% | Ownership | 3.8% |
| 154 | Total points | ✓155 |
| 14✓ | Goals | 2 |
| 4 | Assists | ✓7 |
| 23✓ | Bonus points | 13 |
| 6.8✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 2.5 |
| 8.6✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 2.6 |
| 6.3✓ | Next fixture xP | 2.5 |
| 6.3✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 2.5 |
| 14.2✓ | xG this season | 2.0 |
| 1.2 | xA this season | ✓5.9 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Watkins vs Garner — Common Questions
Should I buy Watkins or Garner in FPL?
Buy Watkins over Garner this week. Watkins edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8). Watkins costs £8.7m and Garner costs £5.2m — the price gap is £3.5m.
Watkins or Garner — who should I captain GW38?
Onside recommends Watkins as the captain pick for GW38 (STRONG). Watkins edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8).
How do Watkins and Garner compare statistically?
This season: Watkins has 14 goals + 4 assists (154 pts, £8.7m). Garner has 2 goals + 7 assists (155 pts, £5.2m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Watkins or Garner?
GW38: Watkins plays @ MCI (D5) and Garner plays @ TOT (D3). Garner has the easier fixture.
Do Watkins or Garner take set pieces?
Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa. Garner takes free kicks and corners for Everton.
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