Palmer vs Saka
FPL Comparison · GW5 · Who to buy?
Buy Saka over Palmer this week.
Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (MUST CAPTAIN), higher projected xP (7.5), better recent form (7.5).
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Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £9.7m | Price | ✓£9.5m |
| 26.8% | Ownership | 12.1% |
| 26 | Total points | ✓30 |
| 2 | Goals | ✓3 |
| 2✓ | Assists | 0 |
| 3 | Bonus points | ✓4 |
| 6.5 | Form (last 30 days) | ✓7.5 |
| 6.5 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | ✓7.5 |
| 6.5 | Next fixture xP | ✓7.5 |
| 38.0 | 6-GW projected xP | ✓46.1 |
| 1.2 | xG this season | ✓2.9 |
| 0.6✓ | xA this season | 0.4 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Palmer vs Saka — Common Questions
Should I buy Palmer or Saka in FPL?
Buy Saka over Palmer this week. Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (MUST CAPTAIN), higher projected xP (7.5), better recent form (7.5). Palmer costs £9.7m and Saka costs £9.5m — the price gap is £0.2m.
Palmer or Saka — who should I captain GW5?
Onside recommends Saka as the captain pick for GW5. Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (MUST CAPTAIN), higher projected xP (7.5), better recent form (7.5).
How do Palmer and Saka compare statistically?
This season: Palmer has 2 goals + 2 assists (26 pts, £9.7m). Saka has 3 goals + 0 assists (30 pts, £9.5m). Palmer lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Palmer or Saka?
GW5: Palmer plays @ BRE (D3) and Saka plays @ BHA (D3). Both have the same fixture difficulty.
Do Palmer or Saka take set pieces?
Palmer takes penalties and free kicks for Chelsea. Saka takes penalties and free kicks and corners for Arsenal.
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