Pau vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Pau DEF - Aston Villa | 1.7 | 0.0 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 14.2 | 0.2% | £4.5m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 2.8 | 0.0 | 170 | 2 | 3 | 28.3 | 9.9% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a slight edge over Pau heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 1.1 more expected points in GW1.
- Pau costs £1.5m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Pau
GW1
Brighton
Away
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home

Tarkowski
GW1
Crystal Palace
Home
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
The case for each player
Pau
- Pau has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 64 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW1, making Pau a viable starting option.
- With only 0.2% ownership, Pau offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 2 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 170 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW1, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- With only 9.9% ownership, Tarkowski offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Pau vs Tarkowski Gameweek 1
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