Omari Hutchinson vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Hutchinson MID - Nott'm Forest | 2 | 0.0 | 82 | 1 | 7 | 14.9 | 0.1% | £5.5m |
![]() | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 0.0 | 114 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 12.7% | £9.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Omari Hutchinson 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.
- Omari Hutchinson faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Hutchinson
GW1
Leeds
Home
GW2
Liverpool
Away
GW3
Spurs
Home
GW4
Aston Villa
Away

Palmer
GW1
Fulham
Away
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
The case for each player
Hutchinson
- Omari Hutchinson has registered 1 goal and 7 assists this season, totalling 82 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making Hutchinson a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Hutchinson 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.
Hutchinson vs Palmer Gameweek 1
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