Maxim De Cuyper vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | De Cuyper DEF - Brighton | 8.5 | 8.5 | 38 | 1 | 3 | 7.6 | 28.7% | £5.0m |
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 11 | 11.0 | 43 | 1 | 1 | 6.9 | 17.3% | £6.2m |
PICK TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a clear edge over Maxim De Cuyper heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 2.5 more expected points in GW6.
- James Tarkowski is in sharper form with 11.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
De Cuyper
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home
GW8
Liverpool
Away
GW9
Man City
Away
Tarkowski
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
The case for each player
De Cuyper
- Maxim De Cuyper has registered 1 goal and 3 assists this season, totalling 38 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 8.5 points in GW6, making De Cuyper a viable starting option.
- De Cuyper's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 43 points at £6.2m.
- Expected to score 11.0 points in GW6, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski has shown better recent form at 11.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
De Cuyper vs Tarkowski Gameweek 6
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