Everton: £90k-a-week star 'number one asset' for FPL double gameweek 25 | OneFootball

Everton defender James Tarkowski is the 'number one asset you want' in Fantasy Premier League ahead of the upcoming double gameweek, FPL expert Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT.

The 30-year-old has been in good form under Sean Dyche as the Blues look to evade the relegation zone and secure their Premier League safety.

Earlier this month, Tarkowski made sure his new boss Dyche got off to the perfect start as Everton manager, bulleting a headed winner home against Arsenal at Goodison Park on February 4th to secure a 1-0 victory for the hosts, as per BBC Sport.

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Alongside his goalscoring exploits, the Manchester-born defender has managed to help his side keep two clean sheets in their last three matches, with the latter coming against Leeds United in another triumph by a solitary goal last weekend.

Next up for the Toffees is another home match against Aston Villa, where they will hope to make it three wins in three home matches under the new regime.

£90k-a-week star Tarkowski is almost certain to start against the Villans due to his positive displays and has formed a solid partnership with Conor Coady at the heart of the Everton backline.

What has Dean Jones said about James Tarkowski?

Journalist Jones, who appears on the Chasing Green Arrows FPL podcast, thinks that Tarkowski offers not only a defensive solidity but a goal threat that could come in handy if you select him in FPL.

Jones told GMS: "Tarkowski is the best asset you can look at. Not only can we be more confident in Everton now keeping clean sheets, but we've already seen with Tarkowski that he's going to be a goal threat too. So I think he's the number one asset you want from that Everton team."

Why would James Tarkowski be a good option in FPL?

Tarkowski has managed to help Everton keep six clean sheets from his 23 appearances in the Premier League this campaign and is likely to be present in central defence for Everton's double gameweek fixtures against Aston Villa and Arsenal.

WhoScored also notes that the 30-year-old has completed a mammoth 5.3 clearances per match on average in the English top flight in 2022/23, showing his ability to prevent dangerous offensive situations.

Adding in his threat in attack from set-piece situations and new-found confidence under Dyche, Tarkowski is a solid option to select that could be one to keep in mind for FPL managers.