Rayan Cherki vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 5 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cherki MID - Man City | 6.5 | 6.5 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 3.3 | 28.6% | £7.8m |
 | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 6.5 | 6.5 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 2.7 | 26.8% | £9.7m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Rayan Cherki and Cole Palmer are closely matched in Gameweek 5. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Rayan Cherki faces an easier GW5 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
- Rayan Cherki costs £1.9m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Cherki
GW5
Sunderland
Home
GW6
Liverpool
Away
GW7
Ipswich Town
Home
GW8
Aston Villa
Away
Palmer
GW5
Brentford
Away
GW6
Bournemouth
Home
GW7
Everton
Away
GW8
Spurs
Home
The case for each player
Cherki
- Rayan Cherki has registered 2 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 26 points at £7.8m.
- Expected to score 6.5 points in GW5, making Cherki a viable starting option.
- Cherki's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 2 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 26 points at £9.7m.
- Expected to score 6.5 points in GW5, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Cherki vs Palmer Gameweek 5
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