Ezri Konsa vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 5 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Konsa DEF - Arsenal | 2.8 | 2.8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 17.9% | £4.5m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 7.2 | 7.2 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 4.8 | 13% | £6.1m |
PICK TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a clear edge over Ezri Konsa heading into Gameweek 5, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 4.4 more expected points in GW5.
- James Tarkowski is in sharper form with 7.2 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW5 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Konsa
GW5
Brighton
Away
GW6
Leeds
Home
GW7
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW8
Everton
Home

Tarkowski
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
The case for each player
Konsa
- Ezri Konsa has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 11 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW5, making Konsa a viable starting option.
- Konsa's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 29 points at £6.1m.
- Expected to score 7.2 points in GW5, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski has shown better recent form at 7.2 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
Konsa vs Tarkowski Gameweek 5
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