Cole Palmer vs Youri Tielemans: 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 |
 | Tielemans MID - Man Utd | 1.6 | 0.0 | 68 | 0 | 4 | 11.3 | 0.9% | £6.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Cole Palmer and Youri Tielemans 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 1.6 more expected points in GW1.
- Youri Tielemans faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Palmer
GW1
Fulham
Away
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
Tielemans
GW1
Hull City
Away
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home
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.
Tielemans
- Youri Tielemans has registered 0 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 68 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 1.6 points in GW1, making Tielemans a viable starting option.
- With only 0.9% ownership, Tielemans offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer vs Tielemans Gameweek 1
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