Luke O'Nien vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | O'Nien DEF - Sunderland | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3.7% | £4.0m |
![]() | 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 Luke O'Nien heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 1.8 more expected points in GW2.
- James Tarkowski is in sharper form with 6.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Luke O'Nien faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

O'Nien
GW2
Fulham
Home
GW3
Brentford
Away
GW4
Arsenal
Home
GW5
Man City
Away

Tarkowski
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
The case for each player
O'Nien
- Luke O'Nien has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making O'Nien a viable starting option.
- With only 3.7% ownership, O'Nien offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
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.
O'Nien vs Tarkowski Gameweek 2
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