Cole Palmer vs Marcus Tavernier: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 13.0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1.4 | 12.4% | £9.5m |
 | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 2.2 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 2% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: PALMER
Cole Palmer holds a slight edge over Marcus Tavernier heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Cole Palmer projects 1.0 more expected points in GW2.
- Cole Palmer leads on season points (13 vs 10 for Marcus Tavernier).
- Cole Palmer faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Palmer
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
Tavernier
GW2
Everton
Home
GW3
Newcastle
Away
GW4
Brentford
Home
GW5
Liverpool
Home
The case for each player
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 13 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.
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 10 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 2% ownership, Tavernier offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer vs Tavernier Gameweek 2
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