Cole Palmer vs Ryan Sessegnon: 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 | 12.7% | £9.5m |
 | Sessegnon DEF - Fulham | 1.7 | 0.0 | 95 | 3 | 3 | 21.1 | 0.4% | £4.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Cole Palmer and Ryan Sessegnon 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 1.5 more expected points in GW1.
- Cole Palmer faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Palmer
GW1
Fulham
Away
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
Sessegnon
GW1
Chelsea
Home
GW2
Sunderland
Away
GW3
Crystal Palace
Home
GW4
Liverpool
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.
Sessegnon
- Ryan Sessegnon has registered 3 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 95 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW1, making Sessegnon a viable starting option.
- With only 0.4% ownership, Sessegnon offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer vs Sessegnon Gameweek 1
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Palmer has the better fixture run - but Sessegnon frees up £5.0m.
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