Jarrad Branthwaite vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Branthwaite DEF - Everton | 2 | 2.0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 5.6 | 2.4% | £5.5m |
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 1.5 | 1.5 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 7.4 | 18.3% | £6.2m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski are closely matched in Gameweek 8. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Jarrad Branthwaite projects 0.5 more expected points in GW8.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Branthwaite
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
Tarkowski
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Branthwaite
- Jarrad Branthwaite has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 31 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Branthwaite a viable starting option.
- With only 2.4% ownership, Branthwaite offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 46 points at £6.2m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Branthwaite vs Tarkowski Gameweek 8
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Branthwaite has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £0.7m.
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