Cole Palmer vs Granit Xhaka: Gameweek 10 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 4.2 | 4.2 | 45 | 3 | 4 | 4.6 | 28.2% | £9.8m |
![]() | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 2.8 | 2.8 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 5.9 | 2.8% | £5.4m |
SLIGHT EDGE: PALMER
Cole Palmer holds a slight edge over Granit Xhaka heading into Gameweek 10, driven by higher expected points.
- Cole Palmer projects 1.4 more expected points in GW10.
- Cole Palmer is in sharper form with 4.2 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Cole Palmer faces an easier GW10 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Palmer
GW10
Sunderland
Away
GW11
Leeds
Home
GW12
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW13
Crystal Palace
Home

Xhaka
GW10
Chelsea
Home
GW11
Aston Villa
Away
GW12
Spurs
Home
GW13
Liverpool
Away
The case for each player
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 3 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 45 points at £9.8m.
- Expected to score 4.2 points in GW10, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer has shown better recent form at 4.2 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 32 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW10, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 2.8% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer vs Xhaka Gameweek 10
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