John McGinn vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | McGinn MID - Aston Villa | 1.9 | 2.0 | 91 | 4 | 3 | 17.2 | 0.7% | £5.3m |
![]() | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 1 | 1.5 | 102 | 9 | 2 | 9.8 | 15.5% | £10.4m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MCGINN
John McGinn holds a slight edge over Cole Palmer heading into Gameweek 36, driven by higher expected points.
- John McGinn projects 0.9 more expected points in GW36.
- John McGinn faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season

McGinn
GW36
Burnley
Away
GW37
Liverpool
Home
GW38
Man City
Away

Palmer
GW36
Liverpool
Away
GW37
Spurs
Home
GW38
Sunderland
Away
The case for each player
McGinn
- John McGinn has registered 4 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 91 points at £5.3m.
- Expected to score 1.9 points in GW36, making McGinn a viable starting option.
- With only 0.7% ownership, McGinn 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's fixture run looks manageable over the final 3 gameweeks of the season.
McGinn vs Palmer Gameweek 36
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McGinn has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £5.1m.
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