Question 1

Should I captain Palmer in Gameweek 6?

Accepted Answer

Probably not - there are stronger captaincy options available for Gameweek 6, but here is the case for Palmer.  Palmer has been out of form recently, averaging just 3.5 pts/game over the last 5 gameweeks. Palmer faces Bournemouth (H) in Gameweek 6 - a workable fixture, neither easy nor particularly tough.  At 24.3% ownership, Palmer is a popular pick. Missing his points could cost rank.  No injury concerns flagged at the time of writing.  With a tough fixture and modest expected points, Palmer is not a captain recommendation this week unless your options are limited.

Question 2

Should I transfer Palmer in before Gameweek 6?

Accepted Answer

It is worth considering, but the case is not as clear-cut as it might appear.  At £9.7m, Palmer has registered 2 goals and 2 assists this season for 28 points in total. Palmer has been out of form recently, averaging just 3.5 pts/game over the last 5 gameweeks.  Palmer faces Bournemouth (H) in Gameweek 6 - a workable fixture, neither easy nor particularly tough.  At £9.7m, fitting Palmer in usually means reshaping your squad elsewhere. Whether that trade-off is worth it depends on who you sell and what you give up.  ChatFPL AI can look at your specific squad and tell you whether the transfer makes sense for your team right now.

Question 3

What are Palmer's upcoming fixtures?

Accepted Answer

Palmer's next fixture is Bournemouth (H) in Gameweek 6, rated 3 out of 5 for difficulty - a workable fixture.  Fixture difficulty ratings give you a rough guide but do not account for recent form, home advantage, or how a team has performed against specific opponents this season.  For a full fixture run breakdown across the next several gameweeks, ChatFPL AI can compare Palmer's schedule against other premium options in his position.

Question 4

Is Palmer worth £9.7m in FPL?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how the rest of your squad is structured.  Palmer has scored 28 points at £9.7m this season, with 2 goals and 2 assists. Palmer has been out of form recently, averaging just 3.5 pts/game over the last 5 gameweeks.  At 24.3% ownership, there is room to take a different view without it costing rank.  The real question at £9.7m is whether you can afford him without weakening two or three other positions. ChatFPL AI can assess your squad balance and tell you whether the allocation makes sense.

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