James Tarkowski vs Micky Van de Ven: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 6 | 6.0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10.9% | £6.0m |
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 3.7% | £5.0m |
PICK TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a clear edge over Micky Van de Ven heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 3.0 more expected points in GW4.
- James Tarkowski leads on season points (18 vs 9 for Micky Van de Ven).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Tarkowski
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home

Van de Ven
GW4
Everton
Home
GW5
Aston Villa
Home
GW6
Man Utd
Away
GW7
Coventry City
Home
The case for each player
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 18 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 6.0 points in GW4, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 9 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW4, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 3.7% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski vs Van de Ven Gameweek 4
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