Ainsley Maitland-Niles vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Maitland-Niles DEF - Everton | 4.3 | 4.3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2.9 | 1% | £4.5m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 5.8 | 5.8 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 4.8 | 14.1% | £6.1m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a slight edge over Ainsley Maitland-Niles heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 1.5 more expected points in GW6.
- James Tarkowski is in sharper form with 5.8 points per game over the last 4 gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Maitland-Niles
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away

Tarkowski
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
The case for each player
Maitland-Niles
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Maitland-Niles a viable starting option.
- With only 1% ownership, Maitland-Niles offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 29 points at £6.1m.
- Expected to score 5.8 points in GW6, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski has shown better recent form at 5.8 points per game over the last 4 gameweeks.
Maitland-Niles vs Tarkowski Gameweek 6
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