Ryan Giles vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Giles DEF - Hull City | 1.5 | 1.5 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 | 2.9% | £4.0m |
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 1.5 | 1.5 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 7.4 | 18.3% | £6.2m |
SLIGHT EDGE: GILES
Ryan Giles holds a slight edge over James Tarkowski heading into Gameweek 8, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Ryan Giles faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
- Ryan Giles costs £2.2m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Giles
GW8
Brentford
Home
GW9
Ipswich Town
Home
GW10
Arsenal
Away
GW11
Brighton
Home
Tarkowski
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Giles
- Ryan Giles has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 27 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Giles a viable starting option.
- With only 2.9% ownership, Giles offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 46 points at £6.2m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Giles vs Tarkowski Gameweek 8
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