Saša Lukić vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Lukić MID - Fulham | 1.5 | 0.0 | 67 | 1 | 4 | 13.4 | 0.1% | £5.0m |
![]() | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 0.0 | 114 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 12.7% | £9.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: PALMER
Cole Palmer holds a slight edge over Saša Lukić heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Cole Palmer projects 1.7 more expected points in GW1.
- Cole Palmer faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Lukić
GW1
Chelsea
Home
GW2
Sunderland
Away
GW3
Crystal Palace
Home
GW4
Liverpool
Away

Palmer
GW1
Fulham
Away
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
The case for each player
Lukić
- Saša Lukić has registered 1 goal and 4 assists this season, totalling 67 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW1, making Lukić a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Lukić 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.
Lukić vs Palmer Gameweek 1
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