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.

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  1. WDT
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    With 2 FTs would you switch;

    Naughton & Son > Chilwell & Mahrez?

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Would do the Son to Mahrez move after this gameweek. The other seems fine.

    2. Chasing Waves
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Just Chilwell and roll ft for next gw

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

      just the Chilwell move

    4. WDT
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks

    5. Champione
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I would do both but just doing Naughton > Chillwell is the most sensible

    6. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I would yes

    7. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No, keep Son.

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

    Is Holgate nailed?

    1. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I think he's one of their first choice CBs, but with Keane, Jagielka and Williams around I don't think he's 100% nailed.

      1. ooooo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

  3. el flacooo
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    What’s going to happen on GW 28?

    1. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      The apocalypse.

      Can't wait! 🙂

  4. Kuqi Monster
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Costa coffee why do you think Courtois will play?

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      The Costa Coffee these days is outrageous.

    2. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Trolling in the hope he's right so he can come back here and gloat about it later.

      Many have tried and failed at the same routine.

      He's a doubt that's all we know.

  5. Champione
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Where them Firmino cappers at? 😀

    1. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Church..
      Saying their prayers..

    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      At the EDL rally.

  6. Dotherightthing
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Drop two on the bench :

    Musuaku BOU
    Christensen bri
    Kenny WEST BROM
    Robertson swansea.
    Zeegelaar leicester

    Thanx 🙂

    1. Champione
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Bench Masuaku and Zeegelaar

    2. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      First and last ones

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

      Zeegelaar and a toss between Robertson and Masuaku. Probably the latter.

      1. Dotherightthing
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers everyone

  7. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I should play safe and captain Kane right?

    Someone please convince me whether I should captain Kane, Salah or Sterling. I actually have it on Sterling at the moment.

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not Sterling

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

      You should C Kane because he will fill his boots again

    3. Cookie Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I’ve been 50-50 all week but am going Salah. Salah has only blanked 23% this year and Kane 55%. Also, Salah getting an extra point for a goal, potentially a clean sheet point and more assists pushes me towards him.

      Could be totally wrong though 🙂

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        You may catch a cold though

  8. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Press the button? Eriksen + DCL to Mahrez + Wilson(-4)

    DDG
    Alonso Ota Jones
    Salah Mahrez Sterling Lingard
    Kane Firmino Wilson

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

    No more news likely right? Safe to do my transfer now I'm guessing

    1. Cookie Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kane’s just twisted his ankle getting out of bed 😉

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Just have to survive the next hour of Junior Mastermind.

  10. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Fed up with RCL, best mid to bring in for him for similar price, whoever comes in could well play depending on Quaner fitness. Thanks...

    1. SheBangsTheDrums
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Albrighton?

    2. mcrayeps
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Jordon

    3. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Didn't you already ask this and get some good responses or was that someone else?

  11. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Finally thank im sorted with my team and im hopn im GTG

    pickford
    Alonso, vvd, jones, martina
    Albrighton, pogba, mane, arni
    Aguero (vc), kane (c)

    Bench, elliot, ayew, zanka, cork

  12. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Son > Salah for -4 yay or nay

    1. Nat89
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      YAY

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

      I would. But both could explode this week.

    3. ooooo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Prob

    4. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not unless you're going to captain Salah.

      Son possibly scores the same as Salah + -4pts this gw.

      Do it for free next gw.

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

    G2G?

    DDG
    Alonso Otamendi Kenny
    Salah Sterling Son Arnie Lingard
    Kane (c) Firmino

    Elliot Ayew Ogbonna Dunk

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. Kenny to Alonso somehow and you would have the perfect template team.

      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Jones?

      2. FlockofSeagulls
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        He's got Alonso. 😆

    2. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Literally my exact starting 11 so naturally I hate it and think you need at least 4 transfers to fix it. 😉

  14. Nat89
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    which two would you play here.....
    Choupo (HUD)
    Lingard (BUR)
    Wilson (WHAM)

    1. SheBangsTheDrums
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      First 2

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not Lingard

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

        50pts last 5 away and brace against Burnley at home. Lol ok

        1. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          It looks like a 1-0 game. Nothing to do with pat performance.

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

          I have seen you post this multiple times so let me ask you some questions.

          1. Do you mean to imply that Lingard is more likely to score points away than at home?
          2. If not then what is the point of quoting those numbers?
          3. If so then why do you believe he is better away, other than the random variance of very recent games?
          4. Do you believe Lingard has over-or under-performed his xG/xA over the weeks in question?
          5. If over then what makes you believe that will continue?
          6. Didn't you post stuff like this about Richarlison a few weeks ago? How did that go then?

          It would be useful to have at least a modicum of thought or analysis rather than the repetitive counting up of recent points which anyone can do. 🙄

          PS: I am posting this because of the lol.

          1. BananaNose Maldonado
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I'm just getting around to this post. Thanks for posting it, Ruth. Kiwi just spouts the same stats about the same limited players - Richarlison, Lingard, Morata - with no insight, analysis, consideration of nuance and variance, etc. It's maddening.

            1. shortymak
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Did u see the aguero posts lol

              1. BananaNose Maldonado
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                I did not.

                  1. BananaNose Maldonado
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Yeah, I mean, I think it's the arrogance and sense of certainty that bothers me. Thanks for sharing, SM.

                    1. shortymak
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 9 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      Must never herd of imo

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

      Lingard Wilson

    4. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Ling and Choups

    5. Nat89
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      exactly what i thought....im not sure either!!!!

    6. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Bournemouth are awful, just saying.

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

      Choupo not even 60 mins last game. I'm playing Schindler for CS

    8. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Lingard and Wilson.

      Form over fixtures but the above two have both this gw anyway.

  15. jdogg
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I have the 2 palace keepers worth a hit to bring pickford in for 1 of them?x

    1. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not a terrible decision long term as Palace's upcoming fixtures are horrible.

  16. Hagnus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Play Masuaku or Dunk?

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Mas

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

      Masuaku

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

      Masuaku

    4. jdogg
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Masuaku.x

    5. Hagnus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks

  17. lasmons
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Took a -4 to get this team:

    Courtois
    Mee - Otamendi - Gomez
    KdB - Sterling - Salah - Arnie
    Kane(C) - Firmino - Wilson

    Elliot - Zeegelaar - Duffy - RLC*

    Worth another -4 to get in a playing keeper? Or just hope for one of them to start.

    1. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not worth a minus 4 for a keeper. Risk it hope someone starts.

      Can u help me above

  18. The Wanton Trader
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Captains are a bit of a lottery this week.
    All the main options have good fixtures and scoring potential.
    Just pick one and stick...!!

    1. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      There's a very good chance all the favorites score similarly anyway so I think we'll all break even for the most part.

  19. darkmatt3r
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Pope and Lascelles or kenny to Pickford and Tomkins or Fosu-Mensah ?

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

      Not for a hit. Lascelles is good

  20. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    -8 just happened! Hopefully pays off like the one early in the season (^70k)
    Fabianski > Pickford
    Eriksen > Mahrez
    DCL > Wilson

    Pickford
    Alonso,Jones,Otamendi
    Salah,Son,Arnautovic,Sterling,Mahrez
    Kane, Wilson

    elliot,ogbonna,dunk,depoitre

    1. lasmons
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Nice team!

  21. Teror
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Really want to get rid of Gross but not sure what I should do with that 5th midfield spot. I have 6.6 to spend – do I go for someone in that 5.5 range like Albrighton or should I downgrade to Surman and use the funds to upgrade Lingard to Pogba or Son ?

  22. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen to Mahrez or save?

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Both are worthwhile options. I'd say save because then you've got two for next week.

      1. ooooo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Would you do it to free up money to then get Wilson who can play over dunk?(-4)

    2. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Save

      Can u help me above

  23. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Which one do I play?

    A. Ogbonna v bou

    B. Ayew v lpool

    Thanks

    1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A between those two. I do see goals in that WHUBOU game though

    2. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

      Can u help me above

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A. all day.

  24. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Son > Sterling for a hit? Reckon it could end up being effectively a free transfer freeing one up next week too.

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Sideways - no

  25. Park the bus
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Start Kenny (WBA) or Depoitre (sto)?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      JJK

  26. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Play Masuaku (BOU) or Robertson (swa)?

    1. Park the bus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Robbo

  27. Razmataz
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Is getting aguero and captaining him worth a 4pt hit?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No

      1. Razmataz
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Why?

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

          His form is terrible and Newcastle defence is decent

  28. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Any changes you'd suggest to this WC team?

    Pickford
    Alonso / Jones / Danilo
    Salah / Sterling / Arnie / Mahrez / Shaqiri
    Kane / Firmino
    (Coleman / Bardsley / Quaner / Mbemba)

  29. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody concerned that Sané might play as wingback again, leaving Danilo to bench?

  30. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    So the template could be broken once Sanchez sign for Man Utd, correct?

    1. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      The argument here would be his price.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Doubt it.