Calvin Bassey vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 34 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bassey DEF - FUL | 3.7 | 3.7 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 19.5 | 0.6% | £4.4m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - EVE | 3 | 3.0 | 145 | 1 | 1 | 25.4 | 11.8% | £5.7m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Calvin Bassey and James Tarkowski are closely matched in Gameweek 34. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Calvin Bassey projects 0.7 more expected points in GW34.
- Calvin Bassey is in sharper form with 3.7 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW34 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Bassey
GW34
Aston Villa
Home
GW35
Arsenal
Away
GW36
Bournemouth
Home
GW37
Wolves
Away

Tarkowski
GW34
West Ham
Away
GW35
Man City
Home
GW36
Crystal Palace
Away
GW37
Sunderland
Home
The case for each player
Bassey
- Calvin Bassey has registered 1 goals and 1 assists this season, totalling 86 points at £4.4m.
- Expected to score 3.7 points in GW34, making Bassey a viable starting option.
- With only 0.6% ownership, Bassey offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goals and 1 assists this season, totalling 145 points at £5.7m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW34, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the next four gameweeks.
Bassey vs Tarkowski Gameweek 34
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