Hjalmar Ekdal vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ekdal DEF - Burnley | 1.5 | 2.0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 0.7% | £3.8m |
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 1.8 | 1.8 | 149 | 1 | 2 | 26.1 | 11.5% | £5.7m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Hjalmar Ekdal and James Tarkowski are closely matched in Gameweek 36. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- James Tarkowski projects 0.3 more expected points in GW36.
- Hjalmar Ekdal costs £1.9m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Final 3 gameweeks of the season
Ekdal
GW36
Aston Villa
Home
GW37
Arsenal
Away
GW38
Wolves
Home
Tarkowski
GW36
Crystal Palace
Away
GW37
Sunderland
Home
GW38
Spurs
Away
The case for each player
Ekdal
- Hjalmar Ekdal has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 52 points at £3.8m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW36, making Ekdal a viable starting option.
- With only 0.7% ownership, Ekdal offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 2 assists this season, totalling 149 points at £5.7m.
- Expected to score 1.8 points in GW36, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the final 3 gameweeks of the season.
Ekdal vs Tarkowski Gameweek 36
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Tarkowski has the better fixture run - but Ekdal frees up £1.9m.
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