Ryan Giles vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Giles DEF - Hull City | 6.7 | 6.7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1.1% | £4.0m |
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 6 | 6.0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10.9% | £6.0m |
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Ryan Giles and James Tarkowski are closely matched in Gameweek 4. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Ryan Giles projects 0.7 more expected points in GW4.
- Ryan Giles leads on season points (20 vs 18 for James Tarkowski).
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Giles
GW4
Chelsea
Away
GW5
Newcastle
Away
GW6
Everton
Home
GW7
Fulham
Away
Tarkowski
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
The case for each player
Giles
- Ryan Giles has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 20 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 6.7 points in GW4, making Giles a viable starting option.
- With only 1.1% ownership, Giles offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 18 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 6.0 points in GW4, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Giles vs Tarkowski Gameweek 4
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