Michael Kayode vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Kayode DEF - Brentford | 3.5 | 3.5 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7.6% | £4.6m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 11 | 11.0 | 43 | 1 | 1 | 6.9 | 17.4% | £6.2m |
PICK TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a clear edge over Michael Kayode heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 7.5 more expected points in GW6.
- James Tarkowski is in sharper form with 11.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Kayode
GW6
Aston Villa
Away
GW7
Liverpool
Home
GW8
Hull City
Away
GW9
Nott'm Forest
Home

Tarkowski
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
The case for each player
Kayode
- Michael Kayode has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 23 points at £4.6m.
- Expected to score 3.5 points in GW6, making Kayode a viable starting option.
- With only 7.6% ownership, Kayode offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
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.
Kayode vs Tarkowski Gameweek 6
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