Spot The Differential – Gameweek 3
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Due to popular demand, the Differential extends back to its former glory with three players back on the menu offering “off the wall” alternatives for the Gameweek and beyond. Low ownership, high potential. You know the drill…
Arouna Kone (6.5 / 0.4%)
Similar to Swansea new boy Michu, the Wigan forward arrived on the back of a strong season in La Liga last term, with 15 goals to his name for Levante. Handed his first start in Gameweek 2, Koné’s instant impact may indicate Roberto Martinez had found a critical piece of the puzzle that had previously been missing from the Latics’ attack.
Although an FPL price of 6.5 and 7.7 in the Sky Sports game aren’t cheap for a Wigan striker, Koné has quickly emerged as a viable differential amongst the low price forwards. With Dimitar Berbatov’s surprise move to Fulham creating some uncertainty for Mladen Petrov and the ever-steamrolling Michu bandwagon leaving complications for those unwilling to double up on the Swansea attack, a reasonable run of fixtures (STO, mun, FUL, sun, EVE) suggests Koné could be set to prosper as Wigan seek to build on last week’s success at Southampton and avoid the need for yet another late season relegation scramble.
While all indications coming into the season indicated that Koné would take the lead role, it is worth noting for those looking long term that the Ivorian could yet face competition for the lone forward role under Martinez, with Mauro Boselli and Franco Di Santo also continuing to show strong form. At a price of 5.0, midfielder Shaun Maloney is also worthy of mention and another look for those focused on buying a budget piece of the Wigan attack.
Jan Vertonghen (6.5 / 3.0%)
As discussed in a prior Scout Report, Vertonghen arrived at Tottenham with great expectations and little doubt that he possesses the physical abilities necessary to carry out Andre Villa-Boas’ new system. Yet, many were thrown for an early knee-jerk when the Belgian was benched for the opener at Newcastle.
Thankfully, order was quickly restored with the summer signing from Ajax seeing a full 90 minutes last week. And, with Younes Kaboul now facing a four-month absence following knee surgery, Vertonghen again looks secure for a regular position in the centre of Tottenham’s defence. While I have never understood Tottenham’s preseason search for a new shot-stopper, the impending arrival of Hugo Lloris looks set to challenge if not replace the age-defying Brad Friedel. Whether the edge ultimately falls to Friedel and experience or to Lloris and speed and agility off the line, Vertonghen should be in line for defensive returns given the upcoming fixtures (NOR, rdg, QPR).
In addition, Vertonghen’s eight goals last season for Ajax present legitimate reason to be optimistic over the prospects for attacking returns. With the Belgian water already sparking a few bandwagons this season and last, Vertonghen looks a reasonable bet to join the likes of Vincent Kompany, Eden Hazard and Marouane Fellaini in our Fantasy affections.
Emmanuel Adebayor (9.6 / 4.5%)
Yes, we’re all still wary of the progress being made by Andre Villas-Boas at White Hart Lane but, after his recent transfer dealings, there’s little doubt that he’s now crafting his squad to his liking we expect results to follow. Adebayor was clearly a crucial component and, having rubber stamped his permanent move from Man City, the Togo striker is now back on our Fantasy radars. We’ve ranked him highly in the Watchlist off the back of his forthcoming fixtures and consider that, if you’re reluctant to turn to Gareth Bale, then Adebayor offers effective coverage of Tottenham’s goal potential.
Right now, only 4.5% of FPL managers have taken note, which puts a player who notched 17 goals and 12 assists in the differential bracket. We can’t be certain but we’d expect him to start this weekend against Norwich: it’s a risk but early adopters could reap the rewards. Returns this weekend and we’ll surely see his ownership creep towards a more generous percentage as the Bale vs Adeabyor vs no Spurs coverage argument begins in earnest.
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September 1 at 1:41 am
RVN10 says:
Which team looks better?
1) Szczeney / Bego
Baines / Rangel / Cuellar / Hughes / Demel
Bale / Hazard / Michu / Pienaar / Kaca
RVP / Tevez / Petric
2) Foster / Bego
Baines / Rafael / Cuellar / Hughes / Demel
Bale / Hazard / Michu / Jarvis / Guthrie
RVP / Tevez / Kone
September 1 at 1:43 am
The Parmtree says:
A, but get Berba over Petric, IMO.
September 1 at 1:44 am
RVN10 says:
I’ll have to downgrade someone for that..
September 1 at 1:46 am
The Parmtree says:
Chesney to Foster, IMO.
September 1 at 1:47 am
BoomBoomShacktheroom says:
Did I head that Chesney was injured anyways or was that rumour?
September 1 at 1:50 am
BoomBoomShacktheroom says:
hear*
September 1 at 1:50 am
RVN10 says:
Bruised rib. Will be back next GW.
September 1 at 1:49 am
RVN10 says:
Tried that 0.1 short haha, thanks anyway.
September 1 at 1:45 am
BoomBoomShacktheroom says:
Agreed^
September 1 at 1:46 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
1, but with chico over rangel if price allows
September 1 at 1:46 am
RVN10 says:
Chico is injured.
September 1 at 1:48 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
Are you sure? Doubts last week and he played plus all clear on totalfpl
September 1 at 1:44 am
DV8R says:
Anyone here playing their Chelsea/QPR players for the fun of it? Just to see the points come off the bench
September 1 at 1:45 am
The Parmtree says:
No, why would I play Fabio?
September 1 at 1:45 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
Qpr play man city..
September 1 at 1:44 am
Diego Forlans Hair is Dreamy says:
you shouldnt have told him that, THAT would have been the “Fun of it!”
September 1 at 1:45 am
DV8R says:
I don’t have any QPR players anyway, and yes I meant Reading
September 1 at 1:46 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
September 1 at 1:47 am
BoomBoomShacktheroom says:
Guessing you mean Reading. And no… it’s a bit lame.
September 1 at 1:52 am
Bob Slay says:
Oh, eh… i mean… no, of course i’m not
September 1 at 1:52 am
Bob Slay says:
Yeah – no harm.
I have DDG and Baines coming on for Fed and Gunter
September 1 at 1:45 am
hazzlehoff says:
whos on penos for everton?
thought it was baines but i vaguely recall fellaini taking one not long ago…
September 1 at 1:46 am
RVN10 says:
It is Baines.
September 1 at 1:47 am
Wild Rover says:
As my staliking rival will be tucked up by now, a late rmwct please?
Vorm Begovic
S Taylor Baines Boyce Demel Clyne
Michu Hazard Bale Morrison Kaca
Berbatov Tevez RVP(c)
September 1 at 1:47 am
Wild Rover says:
* stalking
September 1 at 1:49 am
BoomBoomShacktheroom says:
That looks proper good man, whats your reasoning for RVP over Tevez? Is it gut feeling?
September 1 at 1:52 am
Wild Rover says:
A bit, but mainly just trying to gain on the masses, a pit peeved that I got Tevez at 2% ownership before the Community shiels and Aguero injury… RVP rarely lets you down
September 1 at 2:01 am
buachaillbui says:
how set are you on your goalie back combos?
Like instead of Vorm would you have a swansea def etc?
If so, I take Vorm out and swap for Foster save you 0.5, cos he rotates well with Bego/
swap Boyce for Figueroa save you 0.5 and use the 1mil to upgrade Clyne to Rangel or one of the swansea defs you prefer.
just a few thoughts/ suggestions
September 1 at 1:47 am
eplitz says:
Hey lads.
Rooney and Mata for RVP and _____?
September 1 at 1:48 am
afcblegend says:
Ben Arfa
September 1 at 1:46 am
SGFC says:
Agreed. HBA.
September 1 at 1:49 am
BoomBoomShacktheroom says:
Nasri. Yaya.
September 1 at 2:32 am
nadman89 says:
bale , michu , hba whoever you dont have
September 1 at 1:47 am
eratrius says:
Votes for most goal potential this week.
A) Adebayor
B) Bale
C) Cisgurdson
D) Defoe
September 1 at 1:48 am
eratrius says:
E) yaya
September 1 at 1:50 am
som3awy says:
A
A
A
A
September 1 at 1:48 am
The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:
New post
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September 1 at 1:49 am
Defoe-tastic says:
Sigurdsson, Toure or Pienaar?
September 1 at 1:52 am
LMFAO says:
Peanut for me.
September 1 at 1:49 am
LMFAO says:
Guys quick one, is Rafael nailed on for a few weeks at least or not along with Bertrand?? Im wildcarding wondering if is worthwhile getting them in now for some price rises during the break.
September 1 at 1:51 am
Defoe-tastic says:
Neither are nailed on. Alot of people are saying Rafael is too attacking for away matches. I’d avoid both.
Anyone tempted by Adam or Johnson?
September 1 at 1:54 am
pol says:
Figueroa+ foster
Or
Clyn + vorm
??
September 1 at 1:56 am
Snubya says:
Vorm+clyne
September 1 at 1:56 am
Snubya says:
Finlised my WC team:
Thoughts?
——Begovic(Jussi)——–
–Baines–Williams–Demel– (Cylne,gunter)
–Kagawa–Michu–Bale–Hazard–(Guthrie)
—Berbatov–RVP–Tevez(c)
Thanks all.
September 1 at 2:35 am
LMFAO says:
I like it
September 1 at 2:06 am
mo says:
In the metro game, if you change your captain, do you keep the points from the one you changed it from?
September 1 at 2:29 am
Rygar says:
When a player is transferred out of league (in my case Billy Sharp), is the price frozen or do I have to transfer him out quickly to avoid a price drop?
September 1 at 2:31 am
hazzlehoff says:
is it worth doing either of these for a -4 hit to avoid playing clyne (mun) or barnett (TOT)
gutherie > HBA
torres > RVP
September 1 at 2:31 am
nadman89 says:
i would definitely do either one though i like the rvp one more cuz honestly hes gna shoot pens and fks too i would do torres to rvp right now
September 1 at 3:55 am
suneerverma says:
Can I get an RMT please on my Wildcard team for this week… Much appreciated guys
Ruddy/Foster
Baines/Williams(swansea)/Hughes/Assou-Ekotto/Rafael
Bale/Michu/Morrison/Noble/Pienaar
RVP/Tevez/Graham
September 1 at 4:13 am
neoclubber says:
is berbatov going to play?
September 1 at 5:08 am
Rygar says:
When a player is transferred out of the league (luka modric), his price will hold if I want to wait and transfer him next week, correct?
September 1 at 5:09 am
Rygar says:
Help me out Americans, I know everyone across the pond is asleep.
September 1 at 6:57 am
Sherifpiero says:
thinking to make one or two changes ( already made Baines instead of ivanovic)
what changes would you guys suggest? or keep this line up ? i am so afraid cuz of my 173 pts and mini leagye
RUDDY
Vertognen-Baines-Fonte-Macrtenty
Noble,Gerrard, Kagawa, Dyer
Tevez, Podoliski
sub:Federici, Hazard-Toress
Thanks for any advice!
September 1 at 8:11 am
ratski says:
Pls help me with wc dilemma
Rvp plus McLean/johnson
or
Torres plus any midfielder in the game (already have haz)
September 1 at 11:23 am
Fantasy Fanatic says:
Adebayor/Graham/Defoe ?? Dembele/Nasri/Gerrard ??? PLEASE REPLY ASAP !!!