Spot the Differential

Spot The Differential – Gameweek 24

Bournemouth’s Jordon Ibe and West Bromwich Albion’s Ahmed Hegazi proved successful punts last week and we’re continuing to seek out value options who can help catapult Fantasy managers up the rankings.

A trio of midfielders have taken our fancy for Gameweek 24, with all three carrying good form into favourable match-ups.

Marc Albrighton

A goal and three assists over the last five Gameweeks means Leicester City’s Marc Albrighton enters this afternoon’s promising home fixture against Watford in good nick.

Despite the fierce competition for attacking spots, Albrighton has started each of the last six and has been influential in the recent revival under Claude Puel.

Indeed, he has been involved in 50% of the Foxes goals since Puel arrived, and has also supplied more successful crosses (16) than any team-mate.

While he has only produced seven shots over the same spell, two of those have been big chances, which is more than fellow midfielders Riyad Mahrez and Demarai Gray (both one).

So for those who are struggling to afford the in-form Algerian for their five-man midfields, Albrighton’s 5.6 price tag in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) should be easier to accommodate.

Watford travel to the King Power Stadium without a clean sheet in 10 attempts and lost 3-0 in the corresponding fixture last season, with Albrighton on the scoresheet that day.

Only four teams have conceded more big chances than the Hornets (10) over the last four Gameweeks, while Leicester have scored five goals in their last two home encounters, so they look primed for another strong showing in front of their own fans.

Part of only 3.3% of squads, Albrighton can deliver great value over the next six Gameweeks, with further favourable home clashes against Swansea City, Stoke City and Bournemouth to follow.

Manuel Lanzini

Marko Arnautovic is the most transferred-in player in FPL this week, but we shouldn’t forget about his team-mate Manuel Lanzini.

The Argentine plundered 14 points in last weekend’s 4-1 victory over Huddersfield Town and edges Arnautovic in a number of statistical categories over their respective last four matches.

Lanzini has bettered the Austrian for both shots (10 to nine) and efforts in the box (eight to five), while the pair are level for efforts on target, with five apiece.

The in-form Hammers host Bournemouth at the London Stadium this afternoon.

No team has given up more big chances than Eddie Howe’s side (11) over the last four Gameweeks and they shipped three goals when the two clubs met back in Gameweek 20.

With the upcoming fixtures (BOU CRY bha WAT) favourable for David Moyes’s men, there is even a case for a midfield double-up of both Lanzini and Arnautovic.

At 6.8 in FPL, Lanzini is another mid-price midfield option who can defy his price tag during this upcoming stretch.

He has an ownership of only 2.8% in FPL and further double-digit hauls like the one he produced in Gameweek 23 would certainly be hugely beneficial for those Fantasy managers who need to reduce mini-league deficits.

Anthony Martial

For those whose budgets can stretch that bit further, Manchester United’s Anthony Martial is an intriguing short-term option.

The France international, who is available for 8.0, is owned by just 2.6% of FPL managers despite becoming increasingly influential for Jose Mourinho’s side.

He will take his strong form into this afternoon’s trip to Burnley, having registered two goals and an assist over the last two Gameweeks and producing more shots (eight) than any of his team-mates.

Martial has racked up an impressive eight goals and five assists from just 12 starts this season, and his tally of 98 points is already better than the 95 he managed last term.

Although the Clarets have been resolute at home, conceding only eight goals, five of those have come in recent home defeats to Spurs and Liverpool.

The former Monaco player will also have fond memories of his previous trip to Turf Moor – he produced a goal and an assist in a 2-0 win in the corresponding fixture last season.

With his confidence levels up and perhaps extra motivation gained from the impending arrival of Alexis Sanchez, this may be a good time to take a risk on Martial.

1,733 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Jet5605
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Do I need to do Rich > Albrighton or should I save and play Kenny who has WBA at home?

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

      Yeah save use the transfer next week

    2. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Save

  2. ItOnlyTook9Years
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Play Ogbonna, Duffy or Mee?
    Currently on Og

    1. @FPLMason
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Og

    2. Dead Lift
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ogbonna. I have Dunk, Mee and Masuaku and play the latter.

  3. @FPLMason
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Best mid for 7.6 and under that's not A West Ham player? Cheers.

    1. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Albrighton

      1. @FPLMason
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Could you please explain why Albrighton? Your response is much appreciated.

        1. ItOnlyTook9Years
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Stats, fixtures, form

    2. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ox good differential and maybe Walcot soon... Oh and lingard

    3. Lee8686
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lingard

    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Oxlade-Chamberlain.

    5. LÖrKingMuch
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      O-C

  4. mcrayeps
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Its possible to touch 100 points this week for my team :

    Pickford (7)
    Otamendi (6)
    Jones (6)
    Alonso (13)
    Salah (10)
    Sterling (9)
    Son (8)
    Lingard (2)
    Kane C (28)
    Firmino (7)
    Wilson (7)

    103 pts 😉

    1. @FPLMason
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Daaamn

    2. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      30 points incoming

      1. mcrayeps
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        🙁

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

      104 pts, Lingard will have 3 pts lol

      1. XabiAlonso
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Congrats mate great week well done

        1. mcrayeps
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          still -4 points mate 🙁

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I am aiming for 300+

      Pickford (2)
      Otamendi (2)
      Holgate (300)
      Obog (2)
      Salah (2)
      Sterling (2)
      Son (2)
      Arnie(2)
      Kane C (1)
      Aguero (2)
      Wilson (2)

      1. ItOnlyTook9Years
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Lol

        1. ItOnlyTook9Years
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          How does Kane get half a point?

    5. Brap.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      If that team gets 103 points then so will everyone. TEMPLATE.

      1. mcrayeps
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        ah yeah
        everyone have pickford, son, lingard and wilson 😉

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

      Why so pessimistic about Lingard? Sell him if you think he's the weak link.

      1. mcrayeps
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        already took -4 hit

      2. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        50pts last 5 away. Only 10ppg lol

    7. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'll take the points for Alonso, Son, Kane, Firmino, salah, Sterling. You are missing out on 15 pointers for Stones & VVD though, and DDG's pen save + CS. Also Lingard scores a goal + assist.

    8. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      What is the point of this post?

      1. mcrayeps
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        dont take it so serious mate

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

        Didn't it make you smile? Worked for me 😉

        1. mcrayeps
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          smile or laugh?

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

      Only if Spurs score three goals at Southampton and United and Chelsea keep a clean sheet and score. I worry about all of those things tbh.

      Plus, if Firmino scores, he gets the bonus, not Salah 😉

  5. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Shifting to 4-5-1 has served me well but now I have a decision whether to play Duffy or Depoitre. Thoughts? I don’t think Depoitre will start... and Chelsea can’t score. But I’m playing Christensen so I’m essentially gambling on a 0-0.

    1. diesel001
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Depoitre

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

    2. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      It's not the same as gambling on 0-0, you are always picking players in isolation compared to the points potential of others.

      Duffy better points potential than Depoitre IMO

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Interesting way of looking at it I hadn’t considered. Usually I’d go Depoitre vs Stoke but just not sure he’ll start. Cheers.

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Adonbilivit

  6. jimmy.floyd
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    On wc currently.

    A Kane Kun Lingard
    B Kane Firmino Sterling
    C Kun Firmino Sterling

    Have Salah

    1. @FPLMason
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      C

    2. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I like a difficult with out seeing rest of team

      1. jimmy.floyd
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        DDG Elliot
        Otamendi Alonso Maguire Tomkins Goldson
        Salah X Lingard Arnie Tarroll
        X X Wilson

        1. jimmy.floyd
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Mahrez instead of Lingard

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

      C

    4. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B all day every day

    5. LÖrKingMuch
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B

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

    Stupidly asked the wrong question the previous page, so for clarification

    Bench one please

    a) Murray
    b) Masuaku
    c) Kenny

    Cheers

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. ooooo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

      Cheers, that is what I am on.

      Looks like Murray is going to have to go now because of the new arrival.

    4. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

    5. theodosios
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B

  8. ooooo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Last time
    A) Play dunk
    B) Play Wilson(-4).

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Dunk

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

      Thanks

  9. steven8991
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed

    Courtois >

    A. Keep
    B. Pickford for -4
    C. Ederson for -4

    1. ooooo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      C

      1. mcrayeps
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Blank incoming at GW 28.. you will lost 0.1 value on pickford and 1 free transfer

    2. mcrayeps
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B

    3. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B will get slightly less points but much cheaper

    4. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Depends how n your sub keeper...B tempting as season keeper

  10. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Pope
    Jones Christensen Kenny Ogbonna
    Salah Eriksen Son Arnautovic
    Kane Aguero

    (Elliot DCL Duffy RLC

    1FT 0.5ITB
    A. Eriksen > Sterling
    B. Save FT

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

      Save

    2. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B

  11. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    My hand is itching to give the armband to Firmino !!!

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      IIRC, good record vs Swansea too. Go for it.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'd be just happy with the haul & continued price rising if he does well, don't need to captain imo. TTBTC

  12. Sir Dave
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    My first serious season, currently 301k is it possible to still get top 50k?

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      absolutely.

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yes easily

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

      If you still have tc and bb then definitely

      1. Sir Dave
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Great! I haven't used any chips yet

    4. diesel001
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

    5. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah. And not just possible, but realistic too.

      1. Sir Dave
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Nice!

    6. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah, well used bench boost & TC will have you in top 50k

  13. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Guys, Advice needed ...I have Elliott on the bench and Courtois yellow flagged, played my FT therefore any change will be a hit-4. My thoughts are that -4 for a possible 6 pts is not worth it. Cant see Brighton having many shots so GK bonus unlikely ??

    1. mcrayeps
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      i dont get what your meaning

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        This.......

        Courtois >

        A. Keep
        B. Pickford for -4
        C. Ederson for -4

        1. mcrayeps
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          i did B, why?
          1) thibaut will have a blank game week maybe on GW 28 and 31, while B wont
          2) Now or later you will getting rid him, and this GW you wont have any single point from him, so why should i wait for another GW?

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

      Who would you want for the rest of the season? If it's courtois then leave him, but if someone else then go for it

    3. Dead Lift
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Don't change him. Play without a gollie if needed.

    4. Shultan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      If neither of your goalkeeper plays then essentialy its a -2 instead of -4

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

    G2G guys or any changes needed? I have 2FT's and 1.6M ITB...

    Elliot (Begovic)
    Jones, Alonso, Ogbonna, (Mariappa,Dunk)
    Lingard, Salah, Eriksen, Sterling, Arnie
    Firminho, Kane (Quarner)...

    1. RickiH077
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Upgrade elliott to Pickford.

  15. Dead Lift
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Is it worth to ditch Richarlison for -4? I can afford an 8m mid.
    Which is better?
    A) Pogba
    B) D. Silva
    C) Martial
    D) Another
    E) None

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Hold this week, and monitor D.Silva. If he starts and looks in decent touch, I'd bring him in next week. Or else, C.

      1. Dead Lift
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        But if he starts I will propably lose a good chance. And doesn't mean that he starts the next. I really fancy to bring him in.

  16. Jinkys Oars
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Elliot Pope
    Klavan Christensen Duffy Mee Ogbonna
    Sterling Salah KDB Lingard Son
    Rooney Kane DCL

    Best move?

    A. Pope -> Pickford
    B. Klavan -> Robertson/VVD
    C.Save

  17. Patch
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Need to play one Kane or Ayew...honestly feel Ayew is gonna head one in!

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

      Go Ayew then.

      I'm captaining Kane though.

    2. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      of all the dilemmas possible...

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

      Play ayew then...captain him whilse your at it

    4. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Sounds like a well thought out plan

  18. Legohair
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Is Otamendi,Jones,Son to Alonso,Shaw,Mikhtaryan(when joins Arsenal)a stupid move?

  19. Origi-nal
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone ballsy enough to do Kane > Aguero this week?

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      so ballsy = stupid

    2. Patch
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I reckon Kun will do well next 2 GWs then he needs to go

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lots of people were ballsy enough to do KaneExit. Selling Kane is a bit like FPL Darwinism in action imo

    4. Weller50
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I've done that exact move and top of my ML and inside top 50K.......either a decent rise or fall from the gamble.

      Either way, an exciting gamble!

  20. Mr_Barbs
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    1 FT, 2mil itb

    A) RLC > Ox
    B) RLC > Albrighton
    C) DCL > Wilson
    D) Save

    Team is:

    DeGea
    Christensen, jones, stones, Kenny
    Salah(vc), Sterling, son, arnautovic
    Firmino, Kane (c)

    Elliot, ogbonna, DCL, RLC

  21. smix
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Pickford
    Alonso Jones Chilwel
    Salah Sterling Son Arnautovic Lingard
    Kane(c) Firmino
    Adrian Wilson Masuaku Duffy

    GTG?

  22. fridge
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    I have 2 FT and 0.3 ITB - would you do anything with this lot? Not sure what to do with my free?

    Adrian
    Kenny. Ota. Christensen
    Lingard. Arnie. Erik. Salah. Sterling (c)
    Kane. Firmino

    Ryan. Quaner. Ogbonna. Schindler

    A) Erik > Mahrez
    B) Christensen > Jones

  23. ooooo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Any chance of DCL start?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Doubt it.

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

      Slim chance

    3. Shipstontrev
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No, unfortunately.

    4. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      30 minutes max

  24. SilverSpurs
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Play one:
    A) Duffy
    B) Richarlison
    C) Ibe
    D) Depoitre

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Prefer C, then B.

  25. Gearoid
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    2FT, 0 ITB
    DDG Elliott
    Ota Mee Robertson Holgate Marriappa
    Salah Sterling Lingard Ericksen Son
    Kane Quaner Firmino

    I think DEF needs a boost but need to free up cash in MID.

    Erik and Holgate/Marriappa to Arnie and Maguire?

    Can I do better? Thanks

  26. Reckoner.
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Very tempted to triple captain Aguero.

    Yay or Nay?

    1. ooooo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yay

  27. asif316uk
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Captain choice is tough this week.

    Firmino anyone?

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      good option.

  28. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Not a good sign for Brighton today:

    Games against top 6 this season:

    Won: 0
    Drew:0
    Goals conceded: 15
    Goals scored: 1

  29. ooooo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Start
    A) DCL
    B) Dunk

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

  30. skriniar
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    (c) ??
    A) Salah
    B) Sterling
    C) Arni

    I'm going against Harry this GW

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. mcrayeps
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B