Cole Palmer vs Antoine Semenyo: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 0.0 | 114 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 11.2% | £9.5m |
![]() | Semenyo MID - Man City | 2.9 | 0.0 | 202 | 17 | 6 | 23.8 | 27.1% | £8.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Cole Palmer and Antoine Semenyo are closely matched in Gameweek 1. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Cole Palmer projects 0.3 more expected points in GW1.
- Antoine Semenyo costs £1.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Palmer
GW1
Fulham
Away
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home

Semenyo
GW1
Bournemouth
Home
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
Away
The case for each player
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 10 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 114 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW1, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Semenyo
- Antoine Semenyo has registered 17 goals and 6 assists this season, totalling 202 points at £8.5m.
- Expected to score 2.9 points in GW1, making Semenyo a viable starting option.
- Semenyo's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Palmer vs Semenyo Gameweek 1
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