GW4 Differentials: Granit Xhaka

Fantasy Premier League

The Scout on why Arsenal midfielder offers short-term budget solution

The Scout is tipping four low-owned players who could be set for a breakout Gameweek in Fantasy Premier League

Grant Xhaka (ARS) £5.0m

The Swiss is owned by just 2.6 per cent of managers for Arsenal’s home encounter with Fulham.

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In just three matches of the new season, Xhaka has matched his attacking output from 2021/22.

He produced a goal and an assist in the Gunners’ 4-2 home win over Leicester City in Gameweek 2, then supplied another assist in last weekend's 3-0 victory at AFC Bournemouth

Xhaka has earned 20 points in the first three Gameweeks, just two points behind his popular team-mate Gabriel Martinelli (£6.4m), who can be found in 41.4 per cent of squads.

Xhaka has been Arsenal’s top creator this season, producing six key passes.

And the Gunners' favourable short-term run of opponents indicates he can continue thriving as a source of value in Fantasy.

According to the Fixture Difficulty Ratings (FDR), four of their next five matches score only two.

GW Fixture FDR
4 FUL (H) 2
5 AVL (H) 2
6 MUN (A) 4
7 EVE (H) 2
8 BRE (A) 2

At a cost of only £5.0m, Xhaka offers a handy budget short-term solution for managers in midfield.

Also in this series

Part 1: Emerson Royal (TOT)
Part 2: Bryan Mbeumo (BRE)
Part 4: Tomas Soucek (WHU)

Don't forget the Gameweek 4 deadline is 11:00 BST on Saturday 27 August.