Spot the Differential

Spot the Differential – Gameweek 33

With six teams sitting out Gameweek 33, most Fantasy managers are focused on cobbling together 11 starters ahead of a bumper fixture list in Gameweek 34. Differentials could be a defining characteristic this weekend, then, so we’ve looked to Leicester’s quietly impressive frontman, Everton’s high-flying winger, and Saints’ under-rated assist machine in pursuit of such players.

David Nugent

Following a seven-match spell in which Leicester City only registered four goals, the Foxes’ forward line has finally clicked into gear, with David Nugent (4.9) and Jamie Vardy (4.6) both notching two goals in their last three outings. Yet while Vardy has attracted investment from 34,000 Fantasy managers this week, only 6,000 individuals have taken a punt on his fellow striker.

The argument for acquiring Nugent over Vardy is strengthened by the fact the ex-Pourtsmouth forward was assigned to penalty duties during Leicester’s 2-1 win over West Ham – despite seeing his effort saved by Adrian, he’s expected to remain at the head of the queue.

Beyond a home tie against Swansea City on Saturday, Leicester City face a double Gameweek 34 (bur, CHE) and then round off their campaign with a further trio of home encounters in their final four fixtures (NEW, SOU, sun, QPR). Considering the Blue Army have recorded eight goals in their previous three matches, their budget forwards certainly harbour the potential to give Fantasy teams an edge.

Aaron Lennon

Everton’s form has picked up in the last month – with three wins and a draw in their last four – which in part can be attributed to Aaron Lennon’s attacking output. The former Tottenham Hotspur winger’s two goals across that stretch secured a win over Queens Park Rangers and a draw against Swansea City.

The 6.2-priced midfielder hasn’t been blessed with a wealth of goalscoring opportunities – netting with his only two attempts – but has received more passes in the final third (40) than another other Everton midfielder in their last three matches. Lennon could also benefit from the return of Romelu Lukaku in Saturday’s clash against Burnley, having already accrued three assists despite his limited pitch time (915) this term.

The Toffees’ agreeable run-in provides further reason to invest in the pint-sized speedster. Four home ties (BUR, MUN, SUN, TOT) and winnable trips to Aston Villa and West Ham United cap of the Merseysiders’ campaign, offering hope that Roberto Martinez’s men can end the season with a flourish. If you are considering Lennon, though, it’s worth noting he is unable to face his parent club on the final day of the campaign due to the conditions of his loan deal.

James Ward-Prowse

Victor Wanyama’s two-match suspension – awarded for receiving his 10th yellow card of the season in Saints 2-0 victory over Hull City – could well pave the way for James Ward-Prowse to be handed a couple of starts. In the Kenyan’s absence, Steven Davis is likely to drop back into the double-pivot alongside Morgan Schneiderlin, freeing up the No. 10 berth for Ward-Prowse – a scenario that occurred last weekend after he replaced Wanyama at the break before netting a penalty in the 2-0 win over Hull.

Although Sadio Mane attempted to disobey team orders and take the spot-kick himself, head coach Ronald Koeman was adamant in his post-match presser that Ward-Prowse is next in line when first-choice Dusan Tadic is benched. Bearing in mind that Tadic has started three of the last nine, it’s fair to say the Serbian has fallen out of the first-team picture of late, boosting the youngster’s spot-kick prospects.

Furthermore, despite clocking just 1227 minutes and tallying 14 starts this campaign, Ward-Prowse has bagged an impressive eight assists in the FPL game. Indeed, at just 4.8, he’s proven a relatively consistent Fantasy option under Koeman, earning points in eight of his 20 appearances to date – with Sunderland, Leicester and Villa also in the next five, he could be a real under the radar option if he can cement a starting berth from this point onwards.

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  1. PGR
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Burnley have scored just once in their last 6 PL games. Oh dear!!

    1. HVT
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Baines 😎

    2. Coldplay
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      About time Boydinho steps up.

      1. HVT
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Where's the down vote button when you need it!
        🙁

  2. andres
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What is better:

    A keep ramy now, save FT, & have 8 dgw players (3 che, 3 pool, 2 LEI). Icludes selling kane

    B sell remy now for vardy & have 7 dgw players (2 che, 3 pool, 2 LEI. Keep kane

  3. Boss Hogg
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Sell Mane or Clyne for a hit?

    Or just sit tight and hope they both play?

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      The latter. Clyne will definitely start and Mane is 50/50. I'd still keep both though and get rid of Mane next week for Hendo/Sterling

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'll be wildcarding next week.
        Very tempted to take a one week punt for 4 points.

        1. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Maybe Mane -> Bolasie? Still not sure if that is worth 4 points, though.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      If in doubt do nothing!

    3. HVT
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Sit tight for me

  4. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Best option for this week alone
    1) Baines or kolorav
    2) bolasie or murray

    1. Voyeur
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go Baines & Murray

      1. SAINTS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That's what I'm going for.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Kolarov and Murray

    3. HVT
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B and M.

    4. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B and M seems the logical choice but have a strong feeling on kolorav..wish I had fun's for both kolorav and baines

      1. HVT
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Now that would be fun!
        😉

  5. Voyeur
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Should I do Remy to Aguero for a hit?

    1. PGR
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'd do it if I were you

  6. MagnetBPS
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ozil+ Naughton --> Bolasie+ Baines?

    1. Coldplay
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yes.

    2. HVT
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      For free?

  7. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    took a fun -4, am here right now..wildcarding next week..should I take a second hit to swap out Rooney given his midfield role and United's potential blank?

    ..................Fabianski
    ...Terry - Kolarov - Alderweireld
    Mata - Hazard - Eriksen - Bolasie
    ......Kane - Rooney - Aguero(c)

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I would stick. For 1 week his replacement would need a min of 1 goal to break even and Man U might get a pen?

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        yeah cheers, didn't think of it objectively like that

    2. HVT
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No sit tight Sinik.

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        somewhat regretting taking the punty hit on Wolly > Kola instead of just hitting out Rooney to Murray or something but eh..

        1. HVT
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Kola could easily deliver a double digit mate, I can see a cs for them today.

          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            throw him up top with Aguero!! :mrgreen:

  8. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Right think I'll have a bit of fun before I wc next week. Welcome to my team Mr kolarov!

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      For a hit?

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        No for free. Got 2ft and going naughton remy to kolarov Murray. Original plan was baines but fancy a punt

        1. Ten Season Wonder
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I like this. Originally I had the same thoughts

    2. SAINTS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm still going Baines! Good luck to both of us.

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I like it!

    4. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Similar sitch to me Pat.

      Good luck in your pick 🙂

    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Awwwww yeah

    6. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I am doing similar but stuck between Baines and kolor

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        It's a tough one. Baines is a great option as well

  9. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I have 2FTs, feeling quite punty and have a load of cash available (plus I'm playing my WC next week too), So please pick the best two from below:

    Baines
    Coleman
    Kolarov
    Bolasie
    Murray
    (Other ?)

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Kolarov and Murray

  10. Kevtheotter
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Have 11 but it's a pretty bleak looking team... Worth a transfer anywhere

    Krul
    Terry Clyne Dawson Toby
    Boyd Silva Hazard
    Kun(c) Kane Remy

    Pants Naughton Sanchez Henderson 1.3 1FT

    Naughton to Huth?

  11. JayBomb
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Lloris out Schmeichel in or save FT. What to do

    Save or buy

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Does your other keeper have a game? If not I'd do it

      1. JayBomb
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        No other keeper is Pants. So I pulled the trigger on Schmeichel!

  12. Tornado
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Who should i bring in for hutton and jones this week?

    Was thinking go for 2 leceister? Ahead of dgw

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      If no WC

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Huth plus Moreno from the pool.

  13. El Zurdo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one of:
    A) CDawson
    B) Mane
    C) Wollscheid
    D) Alder or Fonte

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Fonte

  14. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Is it silly to get Cambiasso for Alexis? Gives cover for if Remy out and allows money for transfers next week. Longer term planning Ramsey and Gru.

    1. HVT
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not really if it helps your plans, arsenal mids are a pain anyways!

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not crazy but depends if transfer is better saved to get Liverpool mids?

  15. NATSTER
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    One to bench please.

    A- Vardy
    B- Zaha
    C- Siggy

    1. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A

  16. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I think those with a wildcard to play soon, and some cash lying around, might be overlooking Dzeko. He loves exploding in sprees of good fixtures like this one with WHM and AVL. I think he's likely to outscore the Palace boys.

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      plus he's trying to look desirable to suitors

      1. chinmusic
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Aren't we all

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          there should be an eyebrow-raising emoji, similar to the laughing one

      2. ralfb
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Think he's either going to Wolfsburg or Dortmund. But doesn't depend on last games of season

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          the salary he gets will be 😉

    2. chinmusic
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Morning Garagamel. Does this put you off captaining Aguero? Maybe Silva the better bet?

      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Morning!

        No it doesn't, I can't overlook Aguero in a fixture like this. I like Silva a lot too but it's a gamble I'm not prepared to make.

        If I was chasing a lead desperately I might do it!

        1. chinmusic
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Darned autocorrect. My overall rank is good but the league leader has 30 points on me. Food for thought.

          1. Gargamel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I'm just a bit too scared in this case. Worried that the two goals last time out might be the start of another spree. Silva's scoring has been great however, so I think my arguments might be weak 🙂

    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He couldn't have looked much less like a premiership footballer in recent weeks though. If Pellegrini was smart he'd just play Aguero lone forward nearly every week.

      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Can't argue with this - he's been poor

    4. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Could be a good option but just can't get his palace performance out of my head. He was awful! I have doubts that pelle will even play him after watching that

      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Dzeko will do that. I mean a lot of the time he's really poor, but even then he occasionally racks up some huge FPL scores

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Tell me about it. Prob cost me my mini league last season as rival had him for last 4 or 5 gws where he scored really well in the double

          1. Gargamel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Those are things that scar us for life, Pat. Damn you, Edin

    5. HVT
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Could easily happen G, could be a good differential for sure.

  17. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So much randomness in this seasons weekly top scorers.

    Last season it was Aguero, Rooney etc for first six weeks, then Suarez, Aguero for the rest of the season....

    1. HVT
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Suarez took the the fun out of the game tho Jaf.

  18. Gooner97
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Krul (Panti)
    Clyne Ivan (PVA, Bellerin, Naughton*)
    Hazard Silva Puncheon (Sanchez, Lucas)
    Kane Remy* Aguero

    1FT, 1£ ITB

    Would you do:

    A) Naughton to Morgan
    B) Remy to Murray
    C) Other
    D) Take a hit
    E) Save, play possible with 8 players, and get 2FT for the DGW

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A hands down

      1. Gooner97
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        ta

  19. andres
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    sell remy?

    I have got an 11 but with mane and remy with boyd on the bench. If i get unlucky might be short on players... Besides not sure how many mn will remy get over the DGW

    Thx

    1. HVT
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think anyone really knows the answer to this q Andrés.

  20. JMason57
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Is it worth using my ft to swap Gomis to Murray(or other) or save, play 10 players and have more options next week? Ty

    1. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      That's impossible to answer, unfortunately.

      I think it's likely that it's better to get Murray and field 11

      1. JMason57
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure why that's impossible, you've had a good go yourself - thanks!

  21. adp1113
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Who do you think will score more points this GW:

    Kolarov or Murray?

    1. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Murray

  22. Jimbo123
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    A.) Siggy ------》Punch 

    B.) CDawson---》Morgan (got Schlupp)

    C.) Cazorla-----》 Punch

    N.b...whoever I ditch might get snapped up as it's a draft league

    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B looks the best move there if it's a draft league. Siggy/Cazorla may be handy later on but Dawson won't be.

    2. 5678
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Wouldn't d A or C in a draft league.

    3. 5678
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Sanchez to Fab for a hit? Otherwise I'm fielding Burnley defender at Everton. Think it makes sense?

        1. Gooner97
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Don't take a hit.

          1. 5678
              9 years, 6 months ago

              What's your logic?

              1. Gooner97
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                I'd like to have 2 FT for the next GW if you need DGW players

                1. 5678
                    9 years, 6 months ago

                    I've already used a transfer this week so I won't have 2 FT.

                    1. Gooner97
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      How many players can you field?

          2. JUSTBLAZE
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I still have my WC. When is the best time to play it? Now before the deadline? Or after the deadline for next week's DGW? Or take hits for the DGW next week and use the WC to fix the team up after that?

            1. 5678
                9 years, 6 months ago

                What's your team?

                1. JUSTBLAZE
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  DDG
                  Clyne Dawson PVA
                  JWP Hazard Eriksen Mata Silva
                  Kane Aguero

                  Myhill Benteke Clark Duff

                  I have 2 free transfers.

              • Diva
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Unless you have massive holes in your team this week, I'd recommend GW34 or GW35. Which one depends on who already you have for GW34 and who you want for GW35 onwards.

              • SAINTS
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                I'm playing it tonight because I want to make a ton of points next week. Liverpool and Chelsea don't have a terrible run of games after the DGW so shouldn't need much fixing. I'm not so keen on Leicester players, but even if I bring one in, they have a great run of fixtures up to the end.

              • Art Vandelay
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                I activated earlier in the week but that was partly rage induced after Sturridge (c). To be honest, there is not much in it.

            2. Gwk 33 Captaincy
              J0E
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

              Who are you captaining this Gameweek and why?

              1. Chenku╰☆╮
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Kane. because he is going to be back to being hurricane!

                1. Chenku╰☆╮
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  might change my captain pick though - countdown begins!!

              2. Gooner97
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Aguero.
                He is way ahead in the polls

                1. Jaws
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  Those polls turned out to be dramatic most of the time...

              3. copps
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Aguero because he looked good last week

              4. thunder_mike
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Murray, no Kun

              5. 11 Angry Men
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Silva, I think will get reasonably certain points, maybe even nick a goal. Safe bet.

              6. iron2010
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Kun. I'm a West Ham season ticket holder and we are on holiday. Expect a cricket score ! Most of us fans who go home and away are just as interested in no yellow or red cards so we can go on a european tour next season via the fair play league. Hopefully with a new manager !

              7. A-VB
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Stuck between Kun and Kane.
                Probably gonna go with Kun..

              8. Patch
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Aguero. The dullard's choice.

                1. Carlos Kickaball
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  Proud to be a dullard. 😀

              9. Ryan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Aguero. I'm amazed he isn't higher on the captains poll. Seems to have found his mojo and has a strong fixture. His stats are outrageous as well.

                1. Nico.
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  Hey Ryan. You have the choice of picking my VC 😛

                  Between Bolasie, Hazard, Kane

              10. Fabreghastly
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Aguero

                A) He tends to have runs when in form
                B) Man C have the best fixture
                C) He's a high ownership player with many likely to captain him
                D) Man C still have plenty to play for

              11. BantamPhil
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Silva - have a gut feeling he'll outscore Kun and is also good with bonus so could only need a goal to get double figures

              12. Fred54
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                No one even considering Hazard against a defensively depleted United?

                1. Patch
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  Probably due to Mourinho's tendency to play six at the back against the bigger teams.

                2. Fred54
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  Wish I'd listen to my own suggestions.

              13. Bojan ye gud ting
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Silva

                He has scored more points at home that Aguero this season and is a captain differential

              14. Jaws
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Silva. Because he's a dwarf. And one day dwarfs will rule the world!!

            3. iron2010
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              What do you think

              A. 10 men including schlupp and mane

              B. bolasie instead of mane and schlupp. Leaving 9 men

              C. Mane and howard (10 men)

              I like the bolasie risk but 10 men and mane seems more practice

            4. thunder_mike
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Myhill
              Bertie Ivan Trippier
              Boydinho Silva Haz Eriksen
              Kane Rooney Murray (c)

              Foster Bardsley Sterling PVA

              Neef to take a hit anywhere?

              1. thunder_mike
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                *Need

            5. Sean.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Any Newcastle fans on here ? Will Ameobi start d'ya think ?

            6. copps
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Naughton and hutton to baines and coleman for this week? -4

            7. MDK
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Azpi or a Leicester defender.......can't believe I'm asking

              1. ralfb
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Personally think chelsea cleansheets against manu arsenal leicester coming in