Rayan Cherki vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Cherki MID - Man City | 2.6 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1.1 | 8.6% | £7.5m |
![]() | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7% | £9.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: CHERKI
Rayan Cherki holds a slight edge over Cole Palmer heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Cole Palmer projects 0.6 more expected points in GW2.
- Rayan Cherki is in sharper form with 8.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Cole Palmer faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Cherki
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
Away
GW5
Sunderland
Home

Palmer
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Cherki
- Rayan Cherki has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 8 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW2, making Cherki a viable starting option.
- With only 8.6% ownership, Cherki offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW2, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Cherki vs Palmer Gameweek 2
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