💎 Gem Bet: Tarkowski 1+ Foul Won @ 1.83 (PaddyPower)

Tarkowski has won 23 fouls across his 30 Premier League appearances this season (0.77 per 90) - a record that puts him in the 82nd percentile compared to other centre backs when it comes to winning fouls.

He’ll have quite a battle here up against Mikel Merino who is averaging 2.33 fouls committed per 90 across his 22 Premier League appearances this season. Traditionally a central midfielder, Merino has been playing up for Arsenal in the absence of Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, this move hasn’t impacted his foul record all that much with the Spaniard still really aggressive with his duels higher up the pitch.

Tarkowski was fouled once in Everton’s last outing against Liverpool and contested seven duels in the 0-0 draw between Everton and Arsenal at the Emirates earlier in the season. He is often the centre back from the pairing to jump out and engage with the opposition striker, he should be able to dominate the aerial duels in particular here against Merino which also increases his chances of being fouled when Arsenal look to go direct into their makeshift striker. 

There is value with this selection when backing with PaddyPower, the same pick is priced at 1.53 on SkyBet.