Kristoffer Ajer vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 10 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Ajer DEF - Brentford | 4.8 | 4.8 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 8.9 | 4.1% | £4.5m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 2.8 | 2.8 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 8.7 | 18.9% | £6.2m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Kristoffer Ajer and James Tarkowski are closely matched in Gameweek 10. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Kristoffer Ajer projects 2.0 more expected points in GW10.
- Kristoffer Ajer is in sharper form with 4.8 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW10 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Ajer
GW10
Brighton
Away
GW11
Everton
Home
GW12
Man Utd
Away
GW13
Arsenal
Home

Tarkowski
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
GW12
Liverpool
Home
GW13
Aston Villa
Away
The case for each player
Ajer
- Kristoffer Ajer has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 40 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.8 points in GW10, making Ajer a viable starting option.
- With only 4.1% ownership, Ajer offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 54 points at £6.2m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW10, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Ajer vs Tarkowski Gameweek 10
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Ajer has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.7m.
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