James vs Tarkowski
FPL Comparison · GW1 · Who to buy?
James and Tarkowski are very closely rated this week.
Both players score similarly on the Onside engine — captain verdict, fixture, and form are all within margin. Consider price and ownership when deciding.
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £5.5m✓ | Price | £6.0m |
| 8.1% | Ownership | 10.4% |
| 115 | Total points | ✓170 |
| 2 | Goals | 2 |
| 6✓ | Assists | 3 |
| 8 | Clean sheets | ✓11 |
| 11 | Bonus points | ✓12 |
| 0.0 | Form (last 30 days) | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 0.0 |
| 2.5 | Next fixture xP | ✓2.8 |
| 15.1 | 6-GW projected xP | ✓17.2 |
| 1.0 | xG this season | ✓2.5 |
| 3.2✓ | xA this season | 2.1 |
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James vs Tarkowski — Common Questions
Should I buy James or Tarkowski in FPL?
James and Tarkowski are very closely rated this week. Both players score similarly on the Onside engine — captain verdict, fixture, and form are all within margin. Consider price and ownership when deciding. James costs £5.5m and Tarkowski costs £6.0m — the price gap is £0.5m.
James or Tarkowski — who should I captain GW1?
James and Tarkowski are very similar captain options for GW1. Check for late team news before the deadline.
How do James and Tarkowski compare statistically?
This season: James has 2 goals + 6 assists (115 pts, £5.5m). Tarkowski has 2 goals + 3 assists (170 pts, £6.0m). James lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — James or Tarkowski?
GW1: James plays @ FUL (D3) and Tarkowski plays vs CRY (D3). Both have the same fixture difficulty.
Do James or Tarkowski take set pieces?
Neither James nor Tarkowski are listed as primary set-piece takers in Onside's current data.
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