Issa Diop vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Diop DEF - Ipswich Town | 1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 18.1% | £4.0m |
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 2.8 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.8% | £6.0m |
PICK TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a clear edge over Issa Diop heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 1.8 more expected points in GW2.
- James Tarkowski is in sharper form with 6.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Diop
GW2
Man Utd
Away
GW3
Liverpool
Home
GW4
Crystal Palace
Away
GW5
Everton
Away
Tarkowski
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
The case for each player
Diop
- Issa Diop has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Diop a viable starting option.
- Diop's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
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.
Diop vs Tarkowski Gameweek 2
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