Reece James vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | James DEF - Chelsea | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3% | £5.5m |
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 2.8 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.8% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a slight edge over Reece James heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- James Tarkowski leads on season points (6 vs 0 for Reece James).
- Reece James faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
James
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
Tarkowski
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
The case for each player
James
- Reece James has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making James a viable starting option.
- James's fixture run looks manageable 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.
James vs Tarkowski Gameweek 2
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