Cole Palmer vs Granit Xhaka: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7% | £9.5m |
 | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 2 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1.6 | 4.5% | £5.5m |
PICK XHAKA
Granit Xhaka holds a clear edge over Cole Palmer heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Cole Palmer projects 1.2 more expected points in GW2.
- Granit Xhaka is in sharper form with 9.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Palmer
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
Xhaka
GW2
Fulham
Home
GW3
Brentford
Away
GW4
Arsenal
Home
GW5
Man City
Away
The case for each player
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.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 9 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW2, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 4.5% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer vs Xhaka Gameweek 2
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