Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer has been identified as a low-owned player who could be set for a big Gameweek in Fantasy Premier League. The 21-year-old is owned by just 0.1% of managers ahead of City’s trip to Brentford and could offer an ultra-cheap route into the champions’ attack in the final Gameweek of 2022/23.
Palmer profited from Pep Guardiola’s rotation after the title had been clinched last weekend, starting their 1-0 home win over Chelsea. He supplied the assist for Julian Alvarez’s decisive strike and collected six FPL points. Palmer then came off the bench to play 39 minutes against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday, and set up a goal for Erling Haaland that was overturned by VAR.
Despite his limited minutes over the last two matches, Palmer has shown his all-round credentials. His three shots in the box placed third for Man City in Double Gameweek 37, while his two big chances created placed joint-top. Guardiola is expected to rotate once again, with an FA Cup final against Manchester United and a UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan still to come for his Treble-chasing side.
Palmer could return to Man City’s starting XI at the Gtech Community Stadium. At a cost of just £4.2m, he could be a bargain for FPL managers looking for a differential in the final Gameweek.
In addition to Palmer, Roberto Firmino (LIV), Alejandro Garnacho (MUN), and Abdoulaye Doucoure (EVE) have also been tipped as low-owned players who could perform well in Gameweek 38.
FPL managers looking for a differential to boost their final Gameweek score should consider Palmer, who has shown his potential in limited minutes over the last two matches. With City still chasing a treble and Guardiola expected to rotate once again, Palmer could be set for a big performance against Brentford. His low ownership also means that he could provide a significant boost to FPL managers who include him in their team.
