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Rayan Cherki

Midfielder · FPL ID 399
£7.7m
Price
22
Total pts
11.0
Form
25.8%
Owned

Rayan Cherki costs £7.7m in FPL 2026/27, is a midfielder for Man City, and the Onside model projects 64+ points across Cherki's next 6 fixtures. Owned by 25.8% of managers. Next fixture GW3: vs COV — projected 11.0 xP.

Onside verdictReplaces Doku in this slot — Doku is out with a calf injury (expected back 5 Sep). Cherki is the in-form City midfielder: the club's top FPL scorer this season besides Haaland.

QUICK ANSWER

Is Cherki worth picking in FPL 2026/27?

Cherki is a midfielder for Man City, priced at £7.7m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27, and Onside projects 64+ points over his next 6 gameweeks. Onside gives Cherki a 51% chance of starting Gameweek 3, from 2 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. Full verdict, ownership, fixture run and set-piece role below, updated live from the official FPL data.

— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.

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Season Summary

Cherki scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists for Man City in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £7.7m, Cherki has accumulated 22 total FPL points this season. Over the last 2 gameweeks, Cherki has averaged 11.0 points per game (form: 11.0). GW3: vs COV (difficulty 2/5, 11.0 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 64.4 total xP.

Premier League Stats

Midfielder · Season 26/27

Live

On the Pitch

1Starts
108Mins
2Goals
2Assists

Expected Stats

0.35xG
1.05xA
1.40xGI

Next gameweek prediction

GW 3
Must captain
11.0xP next match

11.0 xP next gameweek — top 1% of the game, an elite captain ceiling.

vs (H)
COV
COV
Diff2
Sat 05 Sept, 14:00
Next 6 GWs total64.4 xP
Start probability · Onside model

Onside gives Cherki a 51% chance of starting Gameweek 3.

51%
ROTATION RISK

Based on 2 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 58%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.

The 100-gameweek array

Cherki returns in 86 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (86%)

Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for Cherki. Acid squares are the weeks he returns — a goal, an assist, a clean-sheet-level score. The grey ones are the blanks nobody puts in the highlight reel.

The shape, not just the number: a high projection with many grey squares is a different bet from the same projection concentrated in acid.

ENGINE V2 · GW3 · AS OF 3 SEPT · ONSIDEARENA.COM
Next six — difficulty ramp
GW3
COV (H)
2
GW4
MUN (A)
4
GW5
SUN (H)
2
GW6
LIV (A)
4
GW7
IPS (H)
2
GW8
AVL (A)
4

6-GW outlook

Projected xP
11.0COVH · GW39.4MUNA · GW412.6SUNH · GW59.4LIVA · GW612.6IPSH · GW79.4AVLA · GW8

Last 10 GWs

Points trend
GWOppMinG/APts
2CRY (A)81'2/014
1BOU (H)27'0/28

Season stats vs midfielders

Percentile rank

Attack

  • Goals
    97
    2
  • Assists
    97
    2
  • Expected goals
    81
    0.35
  • Expected assists
    99
    1.05
  • Expected GI
    96
    1.40

Underlying

  • Minutes
    54
    108
  • Starts
    35
    1
  • Bonus pts
    98
    4
  • BPS total
    98
    88

Creativity / ICT

  • Threat
    89
    53
  • Creativity
    98
    97
  • Influence
    99
    114
  • ICT index
    99
    26.4

Set-piece role · Man City

Free kicksprimary

FPL official designation: #1 for direct free-kicks.

Cornersprimary

FPL official designation: #1 for corners.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Will Cherki start in Gameweek 3?

Onside gives Cherki a 51% chance of starting Gameweek 3, from 2 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.

Is Cherki worth captaining in GW3?

According to Onside's AI engine, Cherki is a must-captain pick for GW3 with 11.0 projected points. 11.0 xP next gameweek — top 1% of the game, an elite captain ceiling.

How many goals has Cherki scored this season in FPL?

Cherki has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists for Man City in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 22 points.

Is Cherki fit to play?

Cherki is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.

Does Cherki take set pieces for Man City?

Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Cherki is Man City's primary free-kick taker and primary corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.

How much does Cherki cost in FPL?

Cherki currently costs £7.7m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 22 total points this season, that is 2.9 points per million — moderate value for the price.

What are Cherki's projected points in FPL?

The Onside model projects 64.4 points for Cherki across the next 6 gameweeks including 11.0 points in GW3 vs COV. Projections refresh after every played match.

Is Cherki worth it in FPL 26/27?

At £7.7m, the Onside model projects 64+ points for Cherki over the next 6 gameweeks — weigh that projection against alternatives at the same price before committing. Projections update after every match, so check again near the deadline.

What does Cherki's FPL fixture run look like?

Cherki has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 64.4 total expected points across this period. This is a good time to hold or buy.

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