Jarrad Branthwaite vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Branthwaite DEF - Everton | 4.3 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 1.8% | £5.5m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 7 | 7.0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 3.5 | 11.1% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a slight edge over Jarrad Branthwaite heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 2.7 more expected points in GW4.
- James Tarkowski leads on season points (21 vs 13 for Jarrad Branthwaite).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Branthwaite
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home

Tarkowski
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
The case for each player
Branthwaite
- Jarrad Branthwaite has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW4, making Branthwaite a viable starting option.
- With only 1.8% ownership, Branthwaite offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 21 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 7.0 points in GW4, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Branthwaite vs Tarkowski Gameweek 4
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