John McGinn vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | McGinn MID - Aston Villa | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 3.2% | £5.5m |
![]() | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7% | £9.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: PALMER
Cole Palmer holds a slight edge over John McGinn heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Cole Palmer projects 1.2 more expected points in GW2.
- John McGinn is in sharper form with 1.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Cole Palmer faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

McGinn
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW5
Spurs
Away

Palmer
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
McGinn
- John McGinn has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW2, making McGinn a viable starting option.
- With only 3.2% ownership, McGinn offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW2, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
McGinn vs Palmer Gameweek 2
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