James Tarkowski vs Dara O'Shea: Gameweek 10 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 2.8 | 2.8 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 8.7 | 19% | £6.2m |
 | O'Shea DEF - Ipswich Town | 4.2 | 4.2 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 | 2.8% | £4.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
James Tarkowski and Dara O'Shea are closely matched in Gameweek 10. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Dara O'Shea projects 1.4 more expected points in GW10.
- Dara O'Shea is in sharper form with 4.2 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW10 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Tarkowski
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
GW12
Liverpool
Home
GW13
Aston Villa
Away
O'Shea
GW10
Bournemouth
Home
GW11
Spurs
Away
GW12
Aston Villa
Home
GW13
Coventry City
Away
The case for each player
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 54 points at £6.2m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW10, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
O'Shea
- Dara O'Shea has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 27 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 4.2 points in GW10, making O'Shea a viable starting option.
- With only 2.8% ownership, O'Shea offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski vs O'Shea Gameweek 10
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O'Shea has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £2.2m.
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