Joelinton vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Joelinton MID - Newcastle | 1.2 | 1.2 | 71 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0.3% | £5.9m |
![]() | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 1 | 1.5 | 102 | 9 | 2 | 9.8 | 15.5% | £10.4m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Joelinton and Cole Palmer are closely matched in Gameweek 36. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Joelinton projects 0.2 more expected points in GW36.
- Joelinton faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season

Joelinton
GW36
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW37
West Ham
Home
GW38
Fulham
Away

Palmer
GW36
Liverpool
Away
GW37
Spurs
Home
GW38
Sunderland
Away
The case for each player
Joelinton
- Joelinton has registered 2 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 71 points at £5.9m.
- Expected to score 1.2 points in GW36, making Joelinton a viable starting option.
- With only 0.3% ownership, Joelinton offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 9 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 102 points at £10.4m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW36, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer has shown better recent form at 1.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Joelinton vs Palmer Gameweek 36
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Joelinton has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £4.5m.
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