Andrew Robertson vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Robertson DEF - Spurs | 1.7 | 0.0 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 12.2 | 1.8% | £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 Andrew Robertson heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 1.1 more expected points in GW1.
- Andrew Robertson costs £1.5m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Robertson
GW1
Brentford
Away
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home

Tarkowski
GW1
Crystal Palace
Home
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
The case for each player
Robertson
- Andrew Robertson has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 55 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW1, making Robertson a viable starting option.
- With only 1.8% ownership, Robertson 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.
Robertson vs Tarkowski Gameweek 1
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