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Spot The Differential – Gameweek 5

For our differential choices this week, we’re taking a chance on two cheaper midfielders from the Manchester clubs who are leading the way in the goalscoring charts.

Bournemouth’s points per million hearo from 2016/17 also features ahead of a promising home fixture later this evening.

Leroy Sane

After scoring twice as a substitute in Manchester City’s emphatic 5-0 win over Liverpool, Leroy Sane has piqued our interest ahead of a trip to Watford.

The German international played 33 minutes off the bench in Gameweek 4 and also created two chances to go with his brace.

He then played 18 minutes in the 4-0 win at Feyenoord in midweek and, given Pep Guardiola’s fondness for rotation, we believe he could be in line for a start at Vicarage Road.

Sane was initially a popular option as a cheaper route into the Man City midfield, having ended last season strongly.

He finished the 2016/17 campaign with five goals and seven assists in Fantasy Premier League and produced an assist in the corresponding fixture last season, when Pep Guardiola’s side won 5-0.

Tapping into the Man City attack looks a wise move given their current form. Now down to 8.2 in FPL, Sane could be worth a roll of the dice.

Man City’s schedule remains very favourable over the next month or so, with home matches against Crystal Palace, Stoke City and Burnley on the horizon.

Though rotation is a concern, Sane’s devastating impact last weekend showcased his potential.

Even if his minutes are occasionally limited, the 3.3%-owned midfielder can still provide value if Guardiola’s men can maintain their goalscoring momentum.

Marouane Fellaini

The hamstring injury suffered by Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could open the door for Marouane Fellaini.

The Belgian has been a key figure in Jose Mourinho’s side when coming off the bench this season.

Indeed, he managed to get on the scoresheet in the 2-0 victory over Leicester City in Gameweek 3.

Replacing Pogba on Tuesday night against FC Basel in the Champions League, Fellaini produced a goal and an assist in the 3-0 win to stake a claim for a start against his former side Everton on Sunday.

The Toffees head to Old Trafford in terrible form, having suffered 3-0 defeats to Tottenham Hotspur and Atalanta over the past week.

In the opening four Gameweeks, Ronald Koeman’s side ranked sixth for the most shots conceded, with 61.

The 0.7%-owned Belgian looks to be battling with Ander Herrera for a place alongside Nemanja Matic in the Man United midfield, although all three could conceivably start if Mourinho opts for a 4-3-3 formation.

But Herrera put in a disappointing performance in last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Stoke City and was left out of the squad in midweek, so Fellaini looks the favourite to start in a 4-2-3-1 system.

Priced at just 4.9 in FPL, Fellaini looks a really tempting option as a short-term punt – particularly handy for those Fantasy managers who are considering using their Wildcard over the next few weeks.

Man United’s next two fixtures see them travel to struggling Southampton, before hosting bottom side Crystal Palace.

Joshua King

With Bournemouth in desperate need of three points tonight when they entertain Brighton & Hove Albion, it may be time to take a chance on their star man Josh King.

It’s been a surprisingly slow start for the Cherries and the Norwegian forward has yet to register a goal or an assist.

But his underlying statistics suggest he’s the man most likely to deliver this evening.

King leads all Bournemouth players for total shots (seven) and penalty area efforts (six).

Reclassified as a forward in FPL this season, King’s price has fallen to 7.3.

He shone as a budget midfielder last term, totalling 16 goals and three assists and, despite the lack of production this season, King’s attacking statistics remain very similar to 2016/17.

He averaged 1.9 shots and 3.8 penalty-area touches per match last season. Over the opening four Gameweeks, he’s averaged 1.8 shots per match, while his touches in the box have increased to 5.2.

Sat in just 2.6% of FPL squads, King can provide a short-term solution in the mid-price bracket.

Brighton have conceded eight big chances so far and have only managed to keep one clean sheet, when they were up against 10-man Watford.

If you want to get Gameweek 5 off to a flyer, turning to last season’s surprise package could be a risk worth taking.

2,022 Comments Post a Comment
  1. HNI
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Finally Gabriel-Lukaku-Kane premium FWD line till Hazard hits form
    Thoughts?

    Elliot/Krul
    Bdavies Jones Cedric Naughton Hunmeirer
    Mikhitaryan Alli Ritchie Gross Caroll
    Kane Lukaku Jesus

    I personally rate it 8/10 owning to no Liv cover in supposedly easy matches but they have deceived me in past in easy ones
    What you think?

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

      Yeah decent.

      7/10 - just dubious on so little in midfield. Cant remember the last season where 3 strikers were that successful vs a premium midfield selection.

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

      7.5 🙂

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      7.5 - midfield a bit too weak for my liking.

  2. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    GTG or take a hit? 0FTs, 1.6 ITB.

    Forster
    Valencia - Bavies - Bertrand - Hegazi
    Alli - Salah - Mkhi - Brady
    Lukaku (C) - Morata

    Elliot - Mee - Tarroll - McBurnie

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No hit needed

    2. HNI
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Like it a lot
      What you think about above post?

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

    Chalobah or Knockaert...who to bench this GW pls!!!

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ch

    2. It’s a Knockaert
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Chalobah

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

        And this time I remembered to order the subs!!! danilo, then chalob and finally mee

  4. tm370
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Alli or Eriksen guys? I figure that Erik has a minor rotation risk

    1. Bambi
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      eriksen. so important to spurs. more so than alli

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      E

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers guys - that's what I've been on all week. Damn last minute uncertainty.

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

      no cover for him not even winks

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

      Thinking Eriksen will not played full 90 min

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

    Play Atsu or Cork?

    Other subs Naughton Mbemba

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

  6. George21
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this wildcard team?:

    Elliott (Krul)
    Davies, Kola, Jones (Mbemba, Hunemeier)
    Mkhi, Eriksen, Ramsey, Choupo (Carroll)
    Kane, Morata, Jesus

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Try getting Salah

    2. SharkyT
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No lukaku will cost you

      1. George21
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Kaku not in the baps enough. Can't get Kaku or Salah in without ruining rest of the balance.

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Why Choupo?

      1. George21
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He's been playing up front and/or to the left lately. Had some decent shots and finally capitalised against Utd. So an out of position mid for 5.5, bargain and huge differential. Could even be on pens - would be him or Jese.

  7. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Seems good?
    Foster
    Davies Alonso Schindler
    Silva Eriksen mkhi Gross
    Lukaku Kane Wood

    Bench - myhill Carroll mbemba b Smith
    Cheers!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      gtg

  8. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Why so busy on here tonight?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Deadline day

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Sherlock alert

        Literally

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          😆

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Them bloody spoon-fed casuals at it again.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        This

    3. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Because we love fantasy football

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        This...

    4. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Because we have no life

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        THIS

    5. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lol, you are always funny

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        That....

  9. Bambi
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Good to go?

    Elliot
    Danilo Daniels Stephens
    Eriksen Silva Ramsey Emcm
    Kane Lukaku Firmino

    Speroni Suttner Carroll Long

    1. Blue Gaffer
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good. Who you captaining my 'deer'?

      1. Bambi
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        kane

  10. SharkyT
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    HARKYT 30 mins ago
    Ok wildcarded happy with the rest comes down to
    A: Eriksen and Fellani
    B: Mhki and Ritchie

    (Have 2 United already and Kane, Firm and Lukaku front 3

    1. Bambi
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      eriksen and EMCM

  11. Gianfranco Zola
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Stephens to Jones on a free, yes or no?

    1. Bambi
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      no. Hold the FT. it's not pressing

    2. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

    3. SharkyT
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah

    4. Sid07
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

    5. Alans Snackbar
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'd say so.
      Isn't there a chance Lindelof will take Jones' place soon?

  12. Harper (No more Penandes)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    good luck everyone!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Good luck GW

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

      U2!

  13. Alans Snackbar
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    OK, Kane in for Lukaku for -4points?
    or do I need to chill my bean?

    1. SharkyT
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Freeze that bean mofo

      1. Alans Snackbar
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        You're probably right amigo. Lukaku against his old club is also a decent prospect, especially without Pogba for penalties.

    2. Seanigula
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Do Lukaku to Morata to Kane for -8 to confuse your rivals

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

        This

      2. Alans Snackbar
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Sound advice squire!
        Ive already got Morata though so I'd be confusing myself

    3. Tommo1888
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Big consideration for me too . Will lukakau score as much without pogba , but will Kane have a midweek hangover .

    4. SoccerBoi69
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Do it before he costs 0.1m more... captain your bean though.

  14. Tommo1888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Will Ben Davies get 90 mins ? Seriously considering captioning him over Ali .... talk to me

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

      Once they have done 60 minutes I am happy for my defenders to get subbed

  15. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    2FTs, Tadic out?

    7.4 to spend but no one really interests me?

  16. Manilaman
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Foster or Elliot then?

    1. SharkyT
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      West Brom must be due a clean sheet

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

    Captain Jesus or eriksen?

    1. Alans Snackbar
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I've captained Alli so I suppose Eriksson is my choice there

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

    is stephens going to be benched?

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

      Afraid so.

    2. Bambi
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      i don't think so.

  19. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    So thanking on captaining ben davies over kane???? Is that mad

    1. SharkyT
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Check yourself before you wreck yourself

    2. Tommo1888
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Me too but over Ali
      3rd most chances created out of ALL players !

    3. MR SUNSHINE
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Don't do it

  20. marcus2704
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Play Brady (Liverpool Away), Naughton (Spurs Away) or Mbemba (Stoke Home)? Has to be Mbemba right..?

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

      Brady. Mbemba may not start

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Brady

      1. marcus2704
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for the feedback, I am now thinking of playing Mbemba in defence, but dropping Atsu in favour of Brady.

        1. Alans Snackbar
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Mbemba might not play. Gamez had a great game there against Swansea and Lejeune is also back

  21. zaink257
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Play one of Mounie, Atsu or Stephens?

  22. FredrikH
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Bench one of Hegazi Cédric mbemba.

    1. SharkyT
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Cedric

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

      There's a chance 2 of them wont even play... Bench Mbemba

  23. Salah Daze
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Mee to Davies or Willian to Fellaini?
    Or both?

  24. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Mbemba fit again, say what?

  25. Johan Cryuff
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    RLC - Sou(H) or Brady - LFC (A) ???

    pls reply fast ..!

  26. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Alli or KDB for mane?

    Did KDB just have a good game last week because they were against 10 men?

  27. Fantasyfootballer
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Is Phillips/ Willian to Alli/ Gross worth -8?

  28. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Reckon Mbemba starts?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'm starting him

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        And Elliott?

    2. Gideons Rolling Another One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'm starting him.

    3. Alans Snackbar
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No.
      Gamez had a great game last week and we have Lejeune to shoehorn in too

  29. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Most nailed on 4.4 def for bench duties?

    Fraser?

    1. Bambi
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      wimmer?

  30. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else get Coutihno in today .

    1. Gideons Rolling Another One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Got 8.8 to spend, it must be a sign, surely. Got 15 minutes left to decide. Have you?