Murillo vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Murillo DEF - Nott'm Forest | 2 | 2.0 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 4.9 | 2.1% | £5.5m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 1.5 | 1.5 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 7.4 | 18.3% | £6.2m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MURILLO
Murillo holds a slight edge over James Tarkowski heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Murillo projects 0.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Murillo faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Murillo
GW8
Ipswich Town
Away
GW9
Brentford
Away
GW10
Man City
Home
GW11
Bournemouth
Away

Tarkowski
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Murillo
- Murillo has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 27 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Murillo a viable starting option.
- With only 2.1% ownership, Murillo 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.
Murillo vs Tarkowski Gameweek 8
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