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12 May 2017 1895 comments
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Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas and Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil produced attacking points for our Gameweek 36 selections and we’ve opted for three more midfielders in our latest differential picks.

All three players face two matches in Double Gameweek 37, having registered either a goal or an assist in their last appearance.

David Silva

With a goal and three assists over his last five matches, Manchester City’s David Silva enters Gameweek 37 in impressive form, making the midfielder a prime differential candidate.

The Spanish playmaker is owned by just 2.5% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, and available at just 8.6, is considerably cheaper than team-mate Kevin De Bruyne, who sets us back 10.4.

But over the last six Gameweeks, Silva has actually produced more shots from inside the box (eight) than the three managed by the Belgian.

Silva has also created a chance every 22.6 minutes, compared to 23.1 for De Bruyne.

The former Valencia midfielder produced a sublime performance in last weekend’s 5-0 win over Crystal Palace and now faces further favourable home fixtures against Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion.

The Baggies clash, in particular, looks promising as Tony Pulis’ side are without a win in their last six and suffered a 4-0 defeat in the reverse fixture back in Gameweek 10.

Despite Leicester’s upturn in form since the appointment of Craig Shakespeare, they have conceded nine goals in their five away matches under the new manager, so City look to have the ideal fixtures in which to build on the Palace victory.

With De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane all more highly-owned than Silva, the Spaniard represents plenty of upside as a differential for Fantasy managers in need of a late-season push.

Riyad Mahrez

Mahrez looks to be edging back to his best on the back of an eye-catching display in Leicester City’s 3-0 win over Watford, which included his sixth goal of the season.

The Algerian tallied 11 penalty box touches against the Hornets – more than any Foxes player has managed in a single fixture this term.

Indeed, his underlying statistics have been hugely encouraging since Craig Shakespeare took the reins at the King Power Stadium.

He leads the way for goal attempts (20), shots inside the box (12) and chances created (13) among Leicester players since Gameweek 27.

The Foxes face a trip to Manchester City and a home encounter against Spurs in Gameweek 37, before ending the campaign with a favourable home match against Bournemouth.

While the two clashes this week are testing, they shouldn’t phase a confident Mahrez, who boasts an ownership of just 8.2%.

He has enjoyed his recent outings against City, registering a goal and two assists in his last two appearances, while Leicester have averaged 2.6 goals per match at home under Shakespeare.

So even a resilient Spurs defence may struggle to contain the confident Algerian, while the Cherries clash appears hugely promising – only Hull City (41) have conceded more goals than Eddie Howe’s side (37) on their travels.

Last season’s 17 goals and 11 assists tell us that an in-form Mahrez can be a devastating Fantasy asset, so he looks a tempting 8.9 option for the final two Gameweeks.

Aaron Ramsey

Arsenal face two very favourable fixtures in Gameweek 37 – away to Stoke City and at home to Sunderland – so it could be worth considering Aaron Ramsey as an end of season punt.

Since Gunners boss Arsene Wenger switched to a 3-4-2-1 formation back in Gameweek 33, the Wales international has been one of Arsenal’s stand-out performers, with the new system offering the midfielder more freedom to make late runs into the box.

Ramsey ranks second for goal attempts (eight) among Arsenal players in that time frame, and is also second for key passes with seven.

Those numbers have only translated into two assists so far, but with Wenger’s side gaining in confidence following back-to-back 2-0 wins, it may pay off to take a chance on the 1.1%-owned midfielder.

It’s the Sunderland match-up that looks particularly favourable, given the Black Cats rank second for the most shots conceded inside the box in away matches this season with 191.

David Moyes’ side have only managed two clean sheets in their 17 road trips thus far and suffered a 4-1 defeat when the two teams met earlier this season.

Stoke, meanwhile, have only won one of their last nine encounters, registering just two shut-outs over that period.

While many Fantasy managers already own Ramsey’s team-mate Alexis Sanchez, the fixtures look strong enough to consider the 7.6-priced Welshman as a partner alongside the Chilean.

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  1. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Loving my Pedro is starting 🙂

    1. T444
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Fab about Fab too

  2. vectorman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So who else has gone without the current most scary player in the FPL.... Alonso!!!???

    1. T444
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I've no Sanchez or hazard or costa

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Massive red arrow

    2. GHB
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Haven't owned him all season

      Stubbornness can cost you sometimes

    3. Donblaster
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      o/ stupidly haven't owned him all season

  3. Manbatius
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I forgot this was the televised game, will hide behind the sofa after doing Hazard > KDB.

    1. Prison Mike
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This!

  4. barracuda
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    San(C)hez when leading right?

    1. LordRougeGrog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      All day

  5. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Fair play to Jafooli... his news on James Morrison was solid!

  6. Ziro
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    DGW37 UPDATED!!!!!!

    1. Ziro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      waits for fpldiscovery

  7. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If Chelsea wrap it up, start worrying about your Chelsea assets being rested.

    1. vectorman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Only got Haz

  8. fedolefan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Come on McAuley. Thump in that header!!

  9. TorresMagic™
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    FPL updated

  10. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I've captained Jesus. I'm going to regret this.. anyone done same?

    1. Capitano
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nope. Gawd help ya.

    2. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You won't

    3. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes and yes, we will

    4. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Your rank will be crucified.

  11. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Took a huge risk. No Costa, Hazard, Jesus or any City attackers..

    Anyone else....?

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Who do you have then,?

    2. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hope you have been to the DFS sale

    3. Capitano
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Well done mate....don't follow the sheep...you'll probably do well.

  12. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Updated

  13. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gibbs nailed to start both games?
    with all the injuries in arsenal defence?

  14. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pedro hattrick incoming!

  15. kalmoffit
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Forty five minutes until first "Why didn't I keep Lukaku" post.

    1. Capitano
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Luuukkkkakkkkkuuuuu....go on my son!!!!...

      Just rehearsin...

  16. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    1-1 Field & Matic goals please.

  17. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    OMG

  18. Gangster Panda
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If only the pl made a random 10 teams play a couple of dgw's early season, I wouldn't have all these rotation risk nightmares.
    Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, I expect gw37 to be the anti-climax it was last year.

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm expecting the opposite but I should know better at this stage!

  19. Viper
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pedro got a goal + assist last season at the Hawthorns. Hopefully history doesn't repeat itself

  20. Brap.
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Oh no!! I was going to go for Sam Field honestly really but then I didn't!!

    FPL is terrible!!!!!!

  21. Cookie Kid
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else forget to press Bench Boost?

    Just me then

    I feel sick

    1. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No way?

      1. Cookie Kid
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Goodbye 2.1k rank

        Bench boost activated for next week nice and early

    2. Capitano
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think Bench boost is overrated anyway....you'll be fine.

  22. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which player you don't own are you most afraid of this week?

    Lukaka for me, given his ownership. Cattermole a close 2nd. He's due.

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero.

      Guy I'm chasing has him

      Costa too actually

    2. Ziro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku for sure.

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez

      But lukaku, KDB and Alonso also up there

    4. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Haz , seeing as I lost him

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Well where did you last see him?

        Trace your steps.

    5. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard

    6. Teahupo'o
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cech Kompany Vertonghen

  23. TorresMagic™
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Top 4 overall with 4 different captains 🙂

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kane (c) for the leader

      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Wish I had his guts

        1. fedolefan
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Lol, captaining Kane needs guts?

    2. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Do or die stage

  24. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    This looks great: http://i.imgur.com/2I0F8hk.png

  25. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pedro goal + assist with a Cahill goal and cleanie is all I ask for.

  26. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    4 out of 4.

    But tuesday night I predict I'll go on to be a full mental Pep hater...

    1. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      4 our of 4 here too 🙂
      it sure who I benched though 😮

      1. Essan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        out
        not

        I hate old keyboards that dont work proper like ......

  27. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Foster, Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Nyom, Fletcher, McClean, Livermore, Field, Brunt, Rondón have just been spotted building sandcastles on Blackpool beach.

  28. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    QUICK Captain Check....
    Costa

    1. Digital-Real
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Dirty

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez...

    3. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kane

    4. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus, switched from Costa last minute...

    5. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No Sanchez ..... 😮 So had to be the son of god

    6. fedolefan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Chucky.

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😀

  29. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I'm genuinely considering a 5-2-3 formation for GW38

  30. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Are ye ready fir sum AZARRRRRRRDDDDDD

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      aye aye captain