James Tarkowski vs Micky Van de Ven: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 1.5 | 1.5 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 7.4 | 18.3% | £6.2m |
 | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 1.5 | 1.5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 | 3.6% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
James Tarkowski and Micky Van de Ven are closely matched in Gameweek 8. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Micky Van de Ven faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 4 vs 5).
- Micky Van de Ven costs £1.2m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Tarkowski
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
Van de Ven
GW8
Chelsea
Away
GW9
Crystal Palace
Home
GW10
Leeds
Away
GW11
Ipswich Town
Home
The case for each player
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 46 points at £6.2m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, 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 19 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 3.6% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski vs Van de Ven Gameweek 8
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