Who has better FPL fixtures — Saliba or Tarkowski?

Saliba (Arsenal) has an average FDR of 3.0 over the next 5 games, while Tarkowski (Everton) has 3.2. Saliba has the easier upcoming run.

Saliba vs Tarkowski — FPL Comparison

Q: Should I pick Saliba or Tarkowski in FPL?

Tarkowski edges it. With more total points, better recent form, better value for money, higher xGI, Tarkowski (142pts, £5.7m) is the stronger pick right now. Saliba does have his own merits, but the overall data favours Tarkowski for the immediate future.

Defender · Arsenal (£6.1m) vs Everton (£5.7m) · 2025/26

Head-to-Head Stats

Saliba	Stat	Tarkowski
107	Total Points	142
£6.1m	Price	£5.7m
5.5	Form	7.0
4.3	PPG	4.7
1	Goals	1
0	Assists	1
0.88	xG	2.08
0.70	xA	1.32
1.58	xGI	3.40
9	Bonus	9
448	BPS	511
2074	Minutes	2700
13.2%	Ownership	11.5%
66.4	ICT Index	124.4
11	Clean Sheets	11
3.0	Avg FDR (next 5)	3.2

Fixture Comparison (Next 5)

Saliba (ARS)

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Avg FDR: 3.0

Tarkowski (EVE)

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Avg FDR: 3.2

Value Analysis

Saliba

Points per million: 17.5

PPG: 4.3

Price: £6.1m

Season points: 107

Tarkowski

Points per million: 24.9

PPG: 4.7

Price: £5.7m

Season points: 142

Verdict: Saliba or Tarkowski?

Tarkowski edges it. With more total points, better recent form, better value for money, higher xGI, Tarkowski (142pts, £5.7m) is the stronger pick right now. Saliba does have his own merits, but the overall data favours Tarkowski for the immediate future.

Pick Saliba if: you want his overall profile and have £6.1m available

Pick Tarkowski if: you prioritise more total points, better recent form, better value for money, higher xGI or need to save £0.4m

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