Ronald Araujo vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Araujo DEF - Liverpool | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 2.7% | £5.5m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 2.8 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.8% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a slight edge over Ronald Araujo heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- James Tarkowski is in sharper form with 6.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Araujo
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home
GW5
Bournemouth
Away

Tarkowski
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
The case for each player
Araujo
- Ronald Araujo has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making Araujo a viable starting option.
- With only 2.7% ownership, Araujo offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 6 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW2, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- With only 8.8% ownership, Tarkowski offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Araujo vs Tarkowski Gameweek 2
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