Josh King vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | King MID - Fulham | 6.3 | 6.3 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.8% | £5.5m |
![]() | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 6.7 | 6.7 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 2.1 | 20% | £9.6m |
SLIGHT EDGE: PALMER
Cole Palmer holds a slight edge over Josh King heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Cole Palmer projects 0.4 more expected points in GW4.
- Cole Palmer leads on season points (20 vs 19 for Josh King).
- Cole Palmer faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

King
GW4
Liverpool
Away
GW5
Man Utd
Home
GW6
Ipswich Town
Away
GW7
Hull City
Home

Palmer
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
GW6
Bournemouth
Home
GW7
Everton
Away
The case for each player
King
- Josh King has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 19 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 6.3 points in GW4, making King a viable starting option.
- With only 0.8% ownership, King offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 2 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 20 points at £9.6m.
- Expected to score 6.7 points in GW4, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
King vs Palmer Gameweek 4
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