Van de Ven vs. Gabriel

Final Verdict: Gabriel

Gabriel is the clear winner here, boasting superior form, better underlying stats, and a slightly kinder fixture run, all while being fully available.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Availability & Risk: Both Van de Ven and Gabriel are fully fit and available for selection, with no injury news to report. This factor is neutral.
Form: Gabriel is in significantly better form (8.0) compared to Van de Ven (1.7). This is a major advantage for the Arsenal defender.
Fixtures: Both players face similar difficulty fixtures in GW8 and GW9 (difficulty 3). However, Gabriel's GW10 fixture against Burnley (difficulty 2) looks slightly more appealing than Van de Ven's home tie against Chelsea (difficulty 3).
Value: Gabriel, at 6.3m, offers better points-per-million (7.46) than Van de Ven (4.8m, 6.67 PPM). While more expensive, Gabriel's output justifies the price tag.
Underlying Stats: Gabriel leads across most key metrics: more total points (47 vs 32), higher points per game (6.7 vs 4.6), more clean sheets (4 vs 3), and significantly more bonus points (5 vs 2). His ICT Index (27.0 vs 21.8) and Influence (200.6 vs 138.2) also outshine Van de Ven's.

The Deciding Factor

Gabriel's outstanding recent form and consistently higher FPL output, reflected in his superior points-per-game and bonus points, make him the standout choice for the upcoming gameweek.

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