Semi Ajayi vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Ajayi DEF - Hull City | 8.3 | 8.3 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 6.1 | 9.8% | £4.1m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 6 | 6.0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10.9% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: AJAYI
Semi Ajayi holds a slight edge over James Tarkowski heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Semi Ajayi projects 2.3 more expected points in GW4.
- Semi Ajayi leads on season points (25 vs 18 for James Tarkowski).
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Ajayi
GW4
Chelsea
Away
GW5
Newcastle
Away
GW6
Everton
Home
GW7
Fulham
Away

Tarkowski
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
The case for each player
Ajayi
- Semi Ajayi has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 25 points at £4.1m.
- Expected to score 8.3 points in GW4, making Ajayi a viable starting option.
- With only 9.8% ownership, Ajayi offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 18 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 6.0 points in GW4, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Ajayi vs Tarkowski Gameweek 4
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