Cole Palmer vs Declan Rice: Gameweek 5 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 6.5 | 6.5 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 2.7 | 26.8% | £9.7m |
 | Rice MID - Arsenal | 4.8 | 4.8 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2.6 | 12.7% | £7.4m |
SLIGHT EDGE: PALMER
Cole Palmer holds a slight edge over Declan Rice heading into Gameweek 5, driven by higher expected points.
- Cole Palmer projects 1.7 more expected points in GW5.
- Cole Palmer is in sharper form with 6.5 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Palmer
GW5
Brentford
Away
GW6
Bournemouth
Home
GW7
Everton
Away
GW8
Spurs
Home
Rice
GW5
Brighton
Away
GW6
Leeds
Home
GW7
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW8
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 2 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 26 points at £9.7m.
- Expected to score 6.5 points in GW5, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer has shown better recent form at 6.5 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 19 points at £7.4m.
- Expected to score 4.8 points in GW5, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Palmer vs Rice Gameweek 5
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