Ownership and captaincy rise around strong fixtures
What would make him a trap?
Warning signs include:
Repeated wide positioning
Early substitutions
Lost penalties
Reduced shots
Heavy rotation
New injury concerns
Morgan Rogers becoming the main central creator
Best use in an opening squad
Palmer works best as:
A second premium beside Bruno or Haaland
A no-Haaland premium midfielder
A Saka alternative
A captain for strong Chelsea home fixtures
A route to Chelsea penalties
He is not required when the squad already contains several expensive attackers and lacks secure budget players.
OneFPL verdict
Current status: Strong premium option, not yet essential.
The £9.5m price is attractive because Palmer has already produced 244 and 214-point seasons.
The central role under Alonso and reduced European rotation can support a rebound.
Saka and Bruno currently have stronger immediate fixture arguments, but Palmer can quickly become a priority when pre-season confirms fitness, penalties and central positioning.
FAQ
How much does Palmer cost?
£9.5m.
How many points did he score last season?
114.
Has Palmer scored more than 200 FPL points before?
Yes, in both 2023/24 and 2024/25.
Is he Chelsea's penalty taker?
He remains the leading candidate.
Palmer or Saka?
Saka has the stronger Gameweek 1 fixture. Palmer offers a lower-owned rebound opportunity at the same price.
Palmer or Bruno?
Bruno provides stronger recent output and opening fixtures. Palmer saves £2.5m.
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