Issa Diop vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Diop DEF - Ipswich Town | 2.5 | 2.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12.5% | £4.0m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 11 | 11.0 | 43 | 1 | 1 | 6.9 | 17.3% | £6.2m |
PICK TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a clear edge over Issa Diop heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 8.5 more expected points in GW6.
- James Tarkowski is in sharper form with 11.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Diop
GW6
Fulham
Home
GW7
Man City
Away
GW8
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW9
Hull City
Away

Tarkowski
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
The case for each player
Diop
- Issa Diop has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 12 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW6, making Diop a viable starting option.
- Diop's fixture run looks manageable 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.
Diop vs Tarkowski Gameweek 6
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