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Goal and assist Sunday Tarkowski scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Tarkowski was involved in both of his side's goals Saturday as he opened the scoring in the 6th minute with an unassisted strike, then assisted Beto's goal in the 47th minute with a through ball. He now has five goal contributions this season, three of which have come in his last three matches. He played well on the defensive end too as he recorded two tackles, one interception, seven clearances and two blocked shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Header provides assist Tarkowski assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against West Ham United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.

Impact Tarkowski delivered the assist on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's 88th minute equalizer, rising to win a knockdown header off a long ball before teeing up the volley in what stood as the most impactful play by either center-back all game. He added four clearances and won one of his two tackles over the full 90 while anchoring the back line in the ongoing absence of Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring), who remains out for the rest of the season due to injury. Tarkowski has now started 28 Premier League matches and continues to be the backbone of Everton's defensive shape with his anticipation and game reading proving vital down the stretch.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool player ratings vs Everton: Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are Merseyside immortals! Reds legends stand tall to storm Hill Dickinson Stadium and secure dramatic derby-day victory

Liverpool moved seven points clear in the race for a top-five finish in the Premier League as a last-gasp Virgil van Dijk goal secured a 2-1...

APRIL 19 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Everton: Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are Merseyside immortals! Reds legends stand tall to storm Hill Dickinson Stadium and secure dramatic derby-day victory

Busy defensively in away draw Tarkowski registered one tackle (one won) and 11 clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Brentford.

Impact Tarkowski was busy as his side drew 2-2 with Brentford. The defender made 11 clearances, two blocks and won his only tackle in the match as he helped his side remain in the game for a draw. This is the fifth game this season that he has made at least 11 clearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

In starting squad Tarkowski (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Chelsea.

Impact Tarkowski is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Chelsea after missing the last match due to an undisclosed injury. The center-back had featured in every game prior to that absence, underscoring his importance to the defense, and his return at center-back is a real boost for the back line.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to play Saturday Tarkowski (undisclosed) could be available for Saturday's game against Chelsea, according to manager David Moyes. "Both hopefully will be in and around the squad tomorrow. We did g...

Impact Tarkowski was a late scratch against Arsenal due to an undisclosed injury, and while it sounds as if Moyes is hopeful of having the veteran back in the squad, a decision will be made Saturday. Tarkowski has been a regular starter for Everton this season, having started in each of his 29 appearances thus far.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Tarkowski (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Arsenal.

Impact Tarkowski is a late scratch for Saturday's clash against Arsenal due to an undisclosed injury. The defender had not missed a match this season prior to this one, making his absence notable, especially with Jarrad Branthwaite also unavailable. Jake O'Brien starts in central defense alongside Michael Keane in his place.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener against former club Tarkowski scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Burnley.

Impact Tarkowski opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, rising above the defense to meet James Garner's floated free kick and guiding a looping header into the right corner against his former club. He also dominated key aerial duels as Burnley pushed for a response, helping Everton stay solid whenever balls were delivered into the box. The strike was a textbook Tarkowski set-piece moment and helped set the tone for a composed home victory. Tarkowski now has one goal and one assist in the Premier League this season, matching his combined totals from each of his last four campaigns with the Toffees, and he will look to set a new personal mark with his actual club during the final stretch of the season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener against former club Tarkowski scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Burnley.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Salah scores but Liverpool stunned by last-place Wolves 2-1 in Premier League

Last-place Wolverhampton stunned Premier League champion Liverpool with a 2-1 win at Molineux Stadium

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Man Utd player ratings vs Everton: That's why Benjamin Sesko needs to start! Striker proves super sub AGAIN as Red Devils make in-roads towards top four finish

Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to fire Manchester United to a narrow and barely deserved 1-0 win at Everton which could be utterly pricel...

FEBRUARY 23 • goal

Man Utd player ratings vs Everton: That's why Benjamin Sesko needs to start! Striker proves super sub AGAIN as Red Devils make in-roads towards top four finish

Busy defensive display in draw Tarkowski registered one tackle (zero won) and 11 clearances in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Tarkowski was required to be on top of his game defensively to stop Wolves, but even then, he couldn't prevent the Mateus Mane equaliser, which left the game finishing 1-1. He made 11 clearances and two blocks. This is the fourth time this season that he has made 10 or more clearances.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Season high three interceptions Tarkowski generated nine clearancesand three interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Burnley.

Impact Tarkowski delivered a strong defensive performance as Everton recorded their seventh clean sheet of the season and his fifth in the last eight games. He contributed a season-high three interceptions, nine clearances and one block, marking his seventh consecutive match with at least one block.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with accurate long-ball Tarkowski assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Newcastle United.

Impact Tarkowski accurately clipped a ball over the top Saturday to setup Everton's lone goal in their 4-1 loss at the hands of Newcastle. In addition to his goal contribution, the central defender contributed two tackles (two won), one interception, three clearances and one block to the team's defensive effort across his 90-minute shift. Tarkowski has played every minute of Everton's first 13 Premier League fixtures.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive display in win Tarkowski had nine clearancesand two interceptions in Monday's 1-0 win over Manchester United.

Impact Tarkowski made nine clearances, two interceptions and three blocks, but he did concede four fouls. This is the fourth time this season that he has made nine or more clearances, and he has made at least four clearances in each game this year.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postecoglou fired, Haaland scores 2 more for Man City and Arsenal profits again from a corner

It took around 20 minutes for Nottingham Forest to fire manager Ange Postecoglou after losing to Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Inks contract extension Tarkowski signed a two-year contract extension with Everton until 2028, the club announced.

Impact Tarkowski has become a key figure for the Toffees since arriving in 2022 from Burnley. The defender has made 128 appearances for Everton since then and became the club's vice-captain. Tarkowski will remain an undisputed starter in the backline under coach David Moyes until at least the summer of 2028.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active in cup Tarkowski got the start and played the full 90 during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Wolves in the Carabao Cup.

Impact Tarkowski has been one of the most important parts of the Everton backline through the opening month of the season. The defender went the full 90 yet again during Tuesday's loss to Wolves. He's gone the full 90 in each Premier League match, and there's no reason for that to change even when Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring) returns.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Moyes: Handball call on James Tarkowski 'wasn't fair' | Premier League

AUGUST 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

James Tarkowski 'can't understand' handball call in Everton's opener | Premier League

AUGUST 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Grealish debuts for Everton in loss at promoted Leeds in Premier League

Jack Grealish has been unable to inspire Everton after going on as a second-half substitute for his debut in a 1-0 loss to promoted Leeds in the Premier League

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Fit and raring to go Tarkowski was in the starting XI for Sunday's pre-season friendly against Manchester United, looking fit and raring to go, coach David Moyes said in a press conference. "I think he...

Impact Tarkowski was expected to miss the first two games of the season with the Toffees but returned from his hamstring injury ahead of schedule, featuring for 20 minutes against West Ham United and playing an hour against Manchester United in pre-season friendlies. This is good news for Everton, as he is an undisputed starter in central defense when fit and appears ready to start the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Tarkowski (hamstring) featured 20 minutes in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against West Ham United in a pre-season friendly, confirming his return from injury.

Impact Tarkowski suffered a season-ending hamstring injury that caused him to miss the final five games of the campaign. The injury now appears behind him as the defender returned in Wednesday's friendly against the Hammers, playing the final 20 minutes. This is good news for the Toffees as he can now gradually rebuild his fitness ahead of the 2025/26 season and reclaim his undisputed starting spot in the backline.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted training with team Tarkowski (hamstring) was spotted training with his teammates on Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Tarkowski is nearing a return from the hamstring injury that ended his season and forced him to miss the final five matches. The defender has been training with his teammates this week and could see minutes in upcoming pre-season friendlies to build match fitness ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. He is expected to reclaim his undisputed starting role in central defense for the season opener against newly promoted Leeds United.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Way ahead of schedule Tarkowski (hamstring) is expected to make a return at some point during preseason for Everton. According to manager David Moyes, "I think he's been out for about 12 weeks now and w...

Impact Tarkowski went down late last season with a serious hamstring injury He is ahead of schedule for his return, with a chance to be fit for the start of the PL, as long as everything goes well. With Everton participating in the preseason tournament in the U.S, there is a chance the defender could make an appearance before the start of the season on Aug 18.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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