Curtis Jones vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | C.Jones MID - Liverpool | 2 | 0.0 | 81 | 1 | 3 | 14.7 | 0.1% | £5.5m |
![]() | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 0.0 | 114 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 12.7% | £9.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Curtis Jones and Cole Palmer are closely matched in Gameweek 1. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Cole Palmer projects 1.2 more expected points in GW1.
- Curtis Jones costs £4.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

C.Jones
GW1
Newcastle
Away
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home

Palmer
GW1
Fulham
Away
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
The case for each player
C.Jones
- Curtis Jones has registered 1 goal and 3 assists this season, totalling 81 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making C.Jones a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, C.Jones offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 10 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 114 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW1, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
C.Jones vs Palmer Gameweek 1
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Palmer has the better fixture run - but C.Jones frees up £4.0m.
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