Spot the Differential

Spot The Differential – Gameweek 17

We struck gold with two of our differential picks last weekend, with Swansea City’s Wilfried Bony and Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min maintaining our recent hot streak.

For this midweek round of fixtures, we’re turning to a trio of budget and mid-priced midfielders to help propel those risk-taking Fantasy managers up the rankings.

Michail Antonio

After being used as a central striker in West Ham United’s 1-0 win over Chelsea, Michail Antonio has caught our eye ahead of tomorrow night’s home clash with Arsenal.

Priced at 7.4 in Fantasy Premier League, the Hammers midfielder is sat in just 0.2% of squads and could thrive against an Arsenal defence that has struggled on their travels.

Arsene Wenger’s men have managed just two clean sheets in their eight away matches, conceding 13 goals.

West Ham, meanwhile, come into the Gunners encounter full of confidence following that morale-boosting win over the champions.

They were able to cause Chelsea a few problems on the counter-attack and should be able to do the same tomorrow night.

Although Antonio has only produced one goal and an assist, he is the Hammers’ chief goal threat, leading the way for both shots (20) and efforts on target (10).

Fixtures against Stoke City, Newcastle United and Bournemouth over the next four Gameweeks look favourable, and with a Double Gameweek 22 on the horizon, Antonio has the potential to be an effective short-term differential.

Dusan Tadic

Thriving in the No 10 role behind lone striker Charlie Austin, we fancy Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic to maintain his strong home form when Leicester City arrive tomorrow night.

The Serbian has registered a goal, two assists and five bonus points in his last two outings at St Mary’s and also got on the scoresheet in the corresponding fixture last season in a 3-0 home win.

Given that he’s only made three appearances over the last four Gameweeks, Tadic’s numbers really catch the eye.

He has created four big chances, with no other Saints player managing more than one, has also produced four penalty-area shots and is top for touches in the box, with 18.

Leicester’s away struggles also play a significant part in our thinking.

They have only managed one clean sheet on their travels and are ranked third for the most shots on target conceded in away matches (43).

Tadic is now available for just 6.3 in FPL and also has a favourable home fixture against Huddersfield Town in Gameweek 19.

The Saints playmaker has always posted strong underlying statistics and the return of Austin to the starting XI is now seeing them translated into attacking points.

With an ownership of just 1.9%, the midfielder can be a real difference maker in these strong home match-ups.

Johann Berg Gudmundsson

At the cheaper end of the scale is Burnley’s Johann Berg Gudmundsson.

The Iceland international has quietly been enjoying a productive campaign, registering five assists over the last nine Gameweeks.

The absence of the injured Robbie Brady further boosts Gudmundsson’s appeal.

He is now on set-piece duties for the Clarets and took all three of their corners in last weekend’s 1-0 win over Watford. He is also a threat from direct free-kicks.

His underlying statistics have been strong all season.

Gudmundsson is second to Brady for chances created among Burnley players with nine and only costs a mere 5.0 in FPL.

Tonight’s home meeting with Stoke City is very encouraging.

Only West Ham (21) have conceded more goals on the road than the Potters (20), while Mark Hughes’ men are top for the most big chances conceded, with 26.

They travel to Turf Moor on the back of a confidence-sapping 5-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, while the Clarets have won three of their last four at home.

Priced kindly, and owned by only 0.3% of FPL managers, Gudmundsson can provide a nice solution for Fantasy managers in need of a budget midfield option.

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  1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    If Firmino blanks this week I’m hoping to climb the ranks. A lot of hits taken Morata to Firm/Austin

    1. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Can't wait

  2. rvp786
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    play one of the following:

    A) naughton

    B) daniels

    C) quaner LOL

    1. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      neither

  3. J0E
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    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    New community article

    Top Marx sees how the career hall of fame top five are set up for Gameweek 17 and unearths this group's very own George Best as well.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/12/12/top-5-career-hall-of-fame-gameweek-16-review/

    1. Ange Ball
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Jonty I need your wise advice on who to cap currently on Kane but should I go Salah or poss Hazard

  4. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Foster
    Jones, Mee, Femenia
    Carroll, Hazard, Salah, Richarlison, Sterling
    Kane, Firmino

    Elliott, Wilson, Daniels, Mbemba

    a) Wilson + Daniels ---> Austin + Kenny
    b) Wilson + Daniels ---> DCL + Kenny
    c) Foster + Wilson ---> Austin/DCL + DDG
    d) Foster + Wilson ---> Austin/DCL + Courtois

    All for a hit.

  5. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Does anyone know Mark and Jonty captain this week?

    1. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Kane

    2. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      kane

    3. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Based on your questions, it appears that you are following others on the armband instead of you following your decision.

  6. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    klavan or tarkowksi (already have lowton)
    whom to C salah cout kane
    start murray or niasse

  7. DenDanskeDuo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Just became a father the other day, so hasn’t really followed PL these last few days. Help needed since I own Morata, Moreno, Mee.. also Got Niasse...
    0,0itb and no free transfers..
    Worth taking a hit to transfer out one of the above, in order to be more certain to field 11?

    1. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Go spend some time with your child

      1. Scout Pics
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Actually, get rid of Moreno first as he's out for several weeks.

        1. DenDanskeDuo
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          He’s sleeping right now, so I grabbed the chance to look at my team 😉
          Any suggestions for moreno replacement?

    2. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Congratulations! Moreno first as suggested above. Morata likely to be back next week.

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      congratulations - take a hit

  8. Pellegrini Falcon
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Pogba and Morata out
    Hazard and DCL in?

    1. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      yes

    2. reeceon
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I would

  9. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Firmino to start next 2?

    1. TooDifficuIt
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      yes but subbed

    2. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      probably.
      and get you 4 points

      1. Scout Pics
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Up to 8 if you captain!

  10. The Curse of Falcao
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    1 FT £0.0 ITB

    Pope
    Duffy Christensen Mee
    Salah Richarlison Sterling Hazard
    Morata Kane (c)

    Elliot | Abraham | Daniels | Moreno

    A)Moreno > Kenny
    B)Morata & RLC > DLC & Coutinho -4
    C) Morata & Moreno > Firmino & Otamendi -4
    D)Something else

  11. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Play Niasse or RLC??

    Only have Kane as sole striker if I play the latter.

    Also should I play Mee in case he's fit??

    1. PocketZola
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Rlc

      Mee always

  12. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Lacazette starting tomorrow?

    1. PocketZola
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      If he does a sumo squat, yes

    2. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      100%

    3. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Some on here think Giroud likely to start

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      giroud deserves a start

  13. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Best option out of these for next 3 gameweeks only?

    A) Firmino (WBA, bou, ars)

    B) Austin (LEI, mun, HUD)

    C) Lukaku (BOU, wba, lei)

    1. EMERGING STAR
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Luk

    2. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      C.

      1. fishnil
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        But if you have plans to use saved cash elsewhere, Austin not a bad option.

  14. EMERGING STAR
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Captaincy fixed on Haz...

    1. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      MENTAL

    2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Very dodgy. Huddersfield showed well against City at home

    3. COLLIN QUANER
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Naughty

  15. vopemartin
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Who to play?
    a) Maguire (SOU) - Away
    b) Kenny (NEW) - Away
    c) Bench Gross, and play both.

    Currently: B.

    1. EMERGING STAR
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      B

  16. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    What are Sturidge owners doing now he’s yellow flagged

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Celebrating, it's normally red.

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        😆

      2. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        😛

      3. fishnil
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        😀

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      -4 to ings

    3. PocketZola
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      He has owners??

    4. Eton Rifles
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      sold him for Batman

  17. VFORVANDETA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Done Morata Daniels to Azpi Firmino.Good moves?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      For ft?

      1. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Yes deffo

    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      -4?

    3. EMERGING STAR
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Place for Morata is in my bench. He is going nowhere

  18. Zack Attack
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Atsu and aguero vs gray and lukaku for this game week ????

    Help pls

    1. EMERGING STAR
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Kun. Captaincy materia for this week

    2. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Kun and captain him.

  19. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Guys

    Who to pick out of these two options

    Kenny (new & SWA)
    Kabasele (cpl & HUD)

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Kabasele

  20. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    How exactly is Kane a better captain option than Salah (vs WBA at home)?

    Please explain....

    1. MTPockets
        6 years, 3 months ago

        minutes?

      • Teror
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Kane costs more money

      • PocketZola
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Cos its kane he can EXPLODE

      • Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I'll link you back to this post tomorrow night so you can see why.

      • Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Leaky Brighton v rock solid Baggies 😆

        *Trudges to the offy... *

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Hold up.....wait for me 😀

      • Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        pass

      • Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        #InDoggoWeTrust

    2. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Has anyone ever flipped a coin to decide a captaincy choice, is it for real ?

      1. Teror
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I just flipped a coin five times

        1. Eton Rifles
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          good man

        2. Arctic monkeys
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Going with the result ?

          1. Teror
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            I have to now.

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Works every time.

    3. Teror
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      My mini league rival has Salah and not Kane and will probably captain Salah. Should I do the same to avoid falling behind?

      1. PocketZola
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        No,do kane

    4. ONE PUNCH MAN
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A. Naughton/Duffy to Kenny
      B. Naughton/Duffy+Niasse to Kenny+DCL

      MITB-0.7

      Cheers

    5. KJT123
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Which scores more points this week?

      A) Lowton, Ramsey, Morata, C Wilson
      B) Kenny, Coutinho, Firmino, DCL -12

      1. The SK
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Should be close but I'll go for B)

      2. EMERGING STAR
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        B by 8-10 points.

      3. vopemartin
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        B

    6. Drogba Legend
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Fabianski
      Azpi- Mee - Ota
      Hazard - KDB - Salah - RLC
      Kane - Crouch - Morata

      Elliot - Moreno - King - Hume

      2FT
      .4 ITB

      What to do..

    7. The SK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A) Morata -> DCL
      B) Morata -> Rooney

    8. Vlad Tepes
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Would you start Elliot over Fabianski if he would start? Even though Newcastle have been bad defensively they should have a bigger chance to keep a CS. On the other hand Fabianski could get a lot of saves or even keep a CS 🙂

      So what do you say?

      1. L S P
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        this is what i'm doing

        1. Vlad Tepes
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          You are doing what, starting elliot?

      2. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Start Elliott then and if he doesn't play you have Flappyhandski to come on for him...

    9. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      hey everyone, do you reckon Jones will play tomorrow guys?

      1. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Yes

      2. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Should do, LCB in for Rojo. Lindy might play RCB if Maureen goes back to a back 3.

    10. Mr_Barbs
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Gtg?

      DeGea,
      Christensen, Ward, long, kenny
      Salah, Sterling, hazard, gross
      Kane(c), DLC

      Elliot, Morata, RLC, Duffy

    11. Scholes Balls
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      What to deal with first? 2 FT

      Fabianski Elliot
      Ota Daniels Christensen Dunk Hun
      Gros Salah Eriksen David Silva King
      Lukaku Morata Vardy