Selection

Spot the Differential – Gameweek 19

After Cesc Fabregas, Paul Pogba and Raheem Sterling all returned attacking points last time out, we’ve chosen another three midfielders for our selections ahead of Gameweek 19.

Two players who scored off the bench last week, along with a returning Bournemouth midfielder, all look to offer plenty of upside as differentials heading into this weekend.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

After scoring on his comeback from an ankle injury against Sunderland on Boxing Day, Man United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan looks poised for a recall when Jose Mourinho’s side host Middlesbrough tomorrow.

The Armenian, who is available at 8.9 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), netted with an audacious back-heel flick, meaning he’s scored in each of his last two top-flight outings.

Mkhitaryan is impressively averaging a chance every 27 minutes so far this season, and given he’s also creating a chance every 43.9 minutes, he should be in contention for both goals and assists each time he steps on the pitch.

United will face slightly tougher opposition from the north-east tomorrow, though, given that ‘Boro have only conceded just five goals in their last five away matches, covering difficult trips to both the Emirates and the Etihad.

But on the back of four successive victories, confidence is gradually being restored at Old Trafford, and with favourable match-ups against West Ham United, Stoke City and Hull City in the next five, investing in Mkhitaryan could also pay off in the medium term.

With Zlatan Ibrahimovic sitting in over 42% of FPL squads, Mkhitaryan, who is owned by only 2.4% of FPL managers, could prove a canny differential as an alternative to the popular Swede or even as a double-up option as the Red Devils start to find their stride.

Junior Stanislas

Junior Stanislas made a quicker than expected return from an ankle injury in the 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Boxing Day, and now looks to have a good chance of returning to the starting XI for Bournemouth’s trip to managerless Swansea City.

Cherries boss Eddie Howe does have a number of options to choose from in the wide positions, with Josh King, Jordon Ibe and perhaps even Ryan Fraser all viable starters.

But having scored three goals and registered four assists in just 10 appearances this season, Stanislas is expected to be a regular starter when he’s fully fit.

So far this season, Stanislas is averaging a chance every 40.5 minutes, which is impressively places him alongside big-name midfielders such as Liverpool’s Sadio Mane (38.3) and Man City’s Raheem Sterling (41.4).

Given that the Bournemouth man only sets us back 5.1 in FPL, he’s shaping up as excellent value over the coming period.

Saturday’s opponents Swansea have conceded more goals (10) and allowed more big chances (10) than any other side over the last four Gameweeks, so Bournemouth have to be fancied to find the back of the net.

In addition, Howe’s side also face Hull City, Watford and Crystal Palace in their next five, so Stanislas, who is sitting in just 0.5% of FPL squads, looks a great option for those shopping for a budget midfielder.

Son Heung-min

With Tottenham Hotspur taking on a Watford side decimated by injuries and suspension, and with Mauricio Pochettino possibly set to rotate his side ahead of the crucial home clash against Chelsea, we’ve opted for Son Heung-min as one of our selections this week.

The South Korean international scored as a substitute in Wednesday night’s 4-1 win at Southampton, taking his tally to six for the season.

He’s also registered five assists, helping him to total an impressive 79 points in FPL from just 10 starts, offering great value at his current price of just 7.1.

Pochettino’s side face a Watford side that have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight matches, and given the confidence that Spurs will have gained following the performance at St Mary’s, they have to be fancied to pick up where they left off at Vicarage Road on Sunday.

Unless Pochettino feels that either Dele Alli or Christian Eriksen are in need of a rest, it’s Moussa Sissoko who looks most likely to make way for Son, who last started in the 1-0 defeat to Man United in Gameweek 15.

The former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, whose current ownership in FPL stands at 5.3%, has scored braces in away matches against both Stoke City and Middlesbrough, so his ability to produce double-digit hauls on the road makes him a player with a huge upside for Gameweek 19.

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  1. BbBb
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Kane - Costa Yes or no?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      No

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I have

    3. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    4. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    5. Cookie Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      No

  2. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Is Stanislas a threat to Ake?

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Or is Ake close to first choice now?

    2. BbBb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      hope not, Ake 40 points in last 6 games with 3 goals

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'm getting that feeling

    4. Deano
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Haha, gold. Enjoy fishing then hey?

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        😀 actually it's not, saw someone else mention Stanislas being a threat to Ake....I have actually no idea, do they play different positions or something?

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          they are suggesting smith will drop back to defence now, but I am sure other smith has been playing somewhere so he should drop out
          though their team hasn't been the same players or shape two games in a row for a while

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Ah right cheers....might hold out for a week and save FT...

    5. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      boruc
      francis cook ake daniels
      smith wilshere arter rotation
      stan
      Wilson

      is how I see it

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Ah okay, cheers JT....woof, woof

      2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        This makes sense- Stanislas is a mid and Ake on Defense. They both r in form - they both should play; I am thinking of getting them both at their fantastic wage price

  3. Iwobi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Best Everton defender?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      David Unsworth

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Tony Hibbert

    2. Z
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Bench:

      Brunt (sou)
      or
      Cedric (WBA)

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cedric

    3. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Is it worth starting Amat?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        yes if you like to giggle at your team at the end of the gw

      2. WVA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I'm playing him ahead of Evans and Friend in the hope he starts (playing brunt).

      3. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        It's a guaranteed non clean sheet.

        So no.

      4. Deano
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        They certainly tightened up last time under this gaffer.

    4. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Foster (Pickford*)
      Alonso Amat Smith (Pieters Walker*)
      Alexis Siggy Eriksen Snodgrass (Capoue)
      Origi Kane Ibra

      2.1 in the bank, 1FT; what would you do?

      A fair few that I'd rather not have in there but there's no point in taking a hit to change the defence/goalie right?

      Kane to Aguero?
      Snodgrass to Lallana?

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Save

      2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Snoddy to Phillips and keep saving money for Kun when he has a better matchup. Snoddy and Phil will both put up a 2 most likely

    5. MisterMaster
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A) play with 10

      B)Pickford>grant -4

      C)Pickford>hennesey -4

      1. Misery Loves Kompany
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Play with 10, don't see either if those keeping clean sheets and could quite easily be 0 or even minus points.

      2. Misery Loves Kompany
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Randolph on the other hand.., he might be worth a shot

    6. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Two questions:
      1. Who to bench-
      A). Taylor-BOU(H)
      B). Evans-SOU(A)
      2. Costa(C) seem sensible? I also have Ibra and Hazard.

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        A yes

      2. WVA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        A boring

      3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        A and yes to captain Costa

    7. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Playing with no GK but only 4.4 to get one.
      With a plan to get Kun I will probably make a hit next or following week anyway plus I may loose value on Pickford.
      Would U make a hit and who would U get?

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        So are your keepers?

        1. Thomas Magnum
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Who*

          1. Lone Wolf FPL
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Pick/Jaku

            1. Thomas Magnum
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              How much ITB?

              1. Lone Wolf FPL
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 5 months ago

                I've got 4.4 for a GK

      2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Get Grant

    8. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Please pick one
      A) Nyom
      B) Borough defender

      1. Denis Tueart on the wing
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Do you need to do any

      2. WVA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        B

        1. Thomas Magnum
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Yes Britos is suspended

    9. Evasivo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Which two essential to bring in?

      Ibra
      Costa
      Aguero

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        2nd two

        1. Thomas Magnum
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Last two*

      2. WVA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        1st two

      3. Evasivo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Okay,so definitely Costa then flip a coin with Ibra n Aguero.
        Aguero price is really off putting

      4. Oddjobleff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        If you have Hazard, Ibra and Aguero. Easiest way to cover all three teams

      5. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Costa and Ibra

    10. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Llorente as a cheap 3rd striker is not a bad differential - unless he joins Chelsea

      1. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Doesn't seem to be nailed on for some reason.

        Though who knows with the new manager coming in.

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Scored 5 plus an assist in the last 6 games, 3 goals and the assist were off the bench - will be nailed from now on after that form with Bradley gone - and hard to ignore here

    11. McNulty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Which mid to get for 6.3m??

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Shortlist

        1. McNulty
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Chadli, Rodriguez? I really don't know what options there are so need some suggestions!

          1. Denis Tueart on the wing
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Take a punt on Snodgrass and enjoy watching him tonight. Corners - free kicks - Pens etc.

          2. Thomas Magnum
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Chadli imo

      2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        JRod ( great fixtures and playing striker), Stanislas, Phillips, Allen

    12. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Choo! Choo!!!! All aboard the Aguero Wagon. Plenty of room!!

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        3.7% ownership within active teams

        1. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          That stat is almost unbelievable. Such a huge differential.

        2. Misery Loves Kompany
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Such a mouthwatering stat.

          Aguero (c)

          Choo choooo!

        3. FPL Panda
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Where did U see this ?

      2. Misery Loves Kompany
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Been riding in first class since Boxing Day 😀 we have champagne!

        1. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Join me in 1st class and we will toast together.

          1. Misery Loves Kompany
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            *clink*!

      3. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I'm certainly very tempted.

      4. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        no, will go with the next one. thanx

      5. Deano
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        The Pep engine will ensure wagons are well rotated up there.

    13. zerinot
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      so i got pickford, Jaku and Walcott.....

      a) Pickford+Walcott+Kane --> Valdes+ Phillips+ Agüero (-4)
      b ) Pickford+Walcott+Kane --> Valdes + Mhiki+ Lukaku (-4)
      C ) Pickford + Walcott --> suggest keeper+mid for 11.9 mill have Siggurdsson already.

    14. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'm sitting here with a bleeding head. prob gonna need stitches tonight when wife gets home.

      commitment.

      😎

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Blood from a potato? Pics or it didn't happen....

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          *looks at blood on hand...

          I know this feeling...burns like hell.

      2. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        you are one brave man.

    15. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Pieters or Amat first on the bench?

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Pieters

    16. Uber Mo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I've activated my first wildcard this week. What do you think?
      Intend to play 3-5-2 on an ongoing basis.

      Heaton (Mannone )
      Alonso Jones Brunt (Holgate Pieters)
      Cabaye Mkhitayran Siggy Lallana Alli
      Ibra Costa (Anichebe)

      I've got £2.1m in the bank for Costa to Kun next week

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Very nice team

      2. Dasher0303
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        You've got no Arsenal. Look at their fixtures. Cabaye isnt much value, wouldn't get him, and are you sure you want to triple up on Man U. Maybe downgrade cabaye and upgrade mkhi to Sanchez. Also swap pieters to Chambers or friend.

      3. Clump
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Nicely set.
        Arsenal have nice fixtures though.....

      4. Hymie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Between Alonso and Bellerin you can have yourself a fourth mid. I'm setting up 4-3-3 from next week with Kobra upfront, Alonso/Jones/Bellerin/Brunt/Ake
        Sanchez, Lallana, X, X, X
        Kobra

        1. Hymie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          or not getting costa...

    17. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Bit annoying there's only one game on today!

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Usually there's none.

      2. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        bit nice that there is a game today

    18. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Twitter may finally let users edit their tweets - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/12/30/twitter-may-finally-let-users-edit-tweets/

      Team sheet carnage incoming.....

    19. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Glad to see Stanislas in this, as I've plunked the cash down in FPL and plucked him from the waiver wire in my draft league.

      Odds on this all going horribly awry?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        good pick

    20. Dasher0303
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I have to play all three of these:

      A. Amat(BOU)
      B. Smith(swa)
      C. Anichebe(bur)

      So, should I:p
      A. Get Holgate when they're playing hull in for a hit instead of Amat.

      Or

      B. Get rid of Walcott for someone else for a hit and play him instead of one of the above.
      I also have Siggy and Swansea at home are quite good attacking wise, so not sure about a Bournemouth clean sheet, but smith can get attacking returns.

      1. Clifford☯
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Wally > Lallana

      2. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I wouldn't take a hit unless Walcott is costing you a lot in lost cash.

      3. Dasher0303
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, didn't think of Lallana, I think I'm going to go with him since I have no pool cover and I have Sanchez.

      4. I Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        No replacement on the bench for Amat if he doesn't play?

    21. Clifford☯
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Am I G2G ?

      Heaton
      Alonso Daniels Jones
      Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Sigurdsson
      (C)osta Ibrahimovic Rondon

      Pickford Holebas amat Fletcher

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah

    22. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Jose Mourinho says he won't rotate #MUFC players due to fatigue for tomorrow's game v Boro. If they're fit, they're eligible for selection.

    23. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Any reliable talk of VvD moving in the winter transfer window?

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Nope

    24. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Which one would you start?

      a) Lovren (h) to City

      b) Holebas (h) to Spurs

      c) Amat (h) to Bournemouth

      * Benching Lovren seems obvious however could he be a goal threat vs an average City defence?

    25. Ratatouille
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Breaking news: Wayne Rooney had been ruled out for tomorrow's clash against Middlesbrough.

    26. Shaikh91
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A bit of advice needed guys.

      A - Hazard and Rondon / negredo /benteke / llorente?

      Or

      B - Costa and Lallana / siggy?

      Can only afford one. Any other suggestions.

      Thanks

    27. MiguelAngel
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Bit of help for a brother please...

      Heaton
      Alonso Toby P Jones Amat
      Sanchez Eriksen Hazard(c)
      Origi Kane Ibra

      Pickford Capoue Pieters De Roon

      A) GTG & save FT
      B) Kane > Costa

      1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        A.

      2. Stokelona
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        A I think, Kane to Costa seems a bit of a bad move as I think Watford are worse than Stoke (I am biased). If you save the transfer this will enable you to get Aguero next week if you want him

    28. Scheister
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Short term. Walcott to:

      A) Iwobi
      B) Ramsey
      C) Stanislas

      1. Stokelona
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Siggy, if it's short term he has Bournemouth and palace next. I would also get sterling over the above. No point in getting iwobi or Ramsey only for Walcott to come back in next week. Stanislas is a good money saver to enable Aguero if you want him