Matty Cash vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Cash DEF - Aston Villa | 1.7 | -1.0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 | 8.4% | £4.5m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 2.8 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.8% | £6.0m |
PICK TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a clear edge over Matty Cash heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 1.1 more expected points in GW2.
- James Tarkowski leads on season points (6 vs -1 for Matty Cash).
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Cash
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW5
Spurs
Away

Tarkowski
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
The case for each player
Cash
- Matty Cash has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling -1 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making Cash a viable starting option.
- With only 8.4% ownership, Cash 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.
Cash vs Tarkowski Gameweek 2
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