Palmer vs Semenyo
— who to buy for GW8?


Buy Palmer over Semenyo this week.
Palmer edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (3.7), better recent form (5.0).
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Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £9.7m | Price | ✓£8.3m |
| 26.6% | Ownership | 11.7% |
| 38✓ | Total points | 37 |
| 2 | Goals | 2 |
| 4✓ | Assists | 3 |
| 3✓ | Bonus points | 2 |
| 5.0✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 2.0 |
| 3.6 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | ✓6.0 |
| 3.7✓ | Next fixture xP | 0.0 |
| 26.3✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 0.0 |
| 1.4✓ | xG this season | 0.3 |
| 0.9 | xA this season | ✓1.5 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Palmer vs Semenyo — Common Questions
Should I buy Palmer or Semenyo in FPL?
Buy Palmer over Semenyo this week. Palmer edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (3.7), better recent form (5.0). Palmer costs £9.7m and Semenyo costs £8.3m — the price gap is £1.4m.
Palmer or Semenyo — who should I captain GW8?
Onside recommends Palmer as the captain pick for GW8. Palmer edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (3.7), better recent form (5.0).
How do Palmer and Semenyo compare statistically?
This season: Palmer has 2 goals + 4 assists (38 pts, £9.7m). Semenyo has 2 goals + 3 assists (37 pts, £8.3m). Palmer lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Palmer or Semenyo?
GW8: Palmer plays vs TOT (D2) and Semenyo plays @ AVL (D3). Palmer has the easier fixture.
Do Palmer or Semenyo take set pieces?
Palmer takes penalties and free kicks for Chelsea. Semenyo takes penalties for Man City.
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