Harvey Barnes vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Barnes MID - Newcastle | 5.7 | 5.7 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2.8 | 1.4% | £6.0m |
![]() | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 6.7 | 6.7 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 2.1 | 20% | £9.6m |
SLIGHT EDGE: PALMER
Cole Palmer holds a slight edge over Harvey Barnes heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Cole Palmer projects 1.0 more expected points in GW4.
- Cole Palmer leads on season points (20 vs 17 for Harvey Barnes).
- Cole Palmer faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Barnes
GW4
Leeds
Away
GW5
Hull City
Home
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home

Palmer
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
GW6
Bournemouth
Home
GW7
Everton
Away
The case for each player
Barnes
- Harvey Barnes has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 17 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 5.7 points in GW4, making Barnes a viable starting option.
- With only 1.4% ownership, Barnes offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 2 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 20 points at £9.6m.
- Expected to score 6.7 points in GW4, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Barnes vs Palmer Gameweek 4
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