Cole Palmer vs Granit Xhaka: 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 |
 | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 4.8 | 4.8 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 3.5 | 4% | £5.5m |
PICK PALMER
Cole Palmer holds a clear edge over Granit Xhaka 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.
- Cole Palmer faces an easier GW5 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Palmer
GW5
Brentford
Away
GW6
Bournemouth
Home
GW7
Everton
Away
GW8
Spurs
Home
Xhaka
GW5
Man City
Away
GW6
Brighton
Home
GW7
Bournemouth
Away
GW8
Leeds
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.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 19 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 4.8 points in GW5, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 4% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer vs Xhaka Gameweek 5
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