James Tarkowski vs Virgil: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 2.8 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.8% | £6.0m |
![]() | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 3.1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 19.6% | £6.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a slight edge over Virgil heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Virgil projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- James Tarkowski leads on season points (6 vs 2 for Virgil).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Tarkowski
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home

Virgil
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home
GW5
Bournemouth
Away
The case for each player
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 6 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW2, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- With only 8.8% ownership, Tarkowski offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.1 points in GW2, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil's fixture run looks favourable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Tarkowski vs Virgil Gameweek 2
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