Spot the Differential
23 September 2017 2542 comments
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Two of the biggest names in Fantasy football claim top billing as we unveil our latest trio of differentials ahead of Gameweek 6.

Joining the star midfield duo is an emerging prospect from Everton who could just be the budget enabler we’ve been waiting for in attack ahead of a fantastic run of fixtures for the Toffees.

Alexis Sanchez

Our headline selection needs little introduction.

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez was top of the overall Fantasy Premier League standings last season with 264 points, but has endured a difficult time ever since.

Linked with a move away from north London throughout the summer, he was also handed an extended rest period due to Chile’s participation in the Confederations Cup.

But having got 90 minutes under his belt against FC Cologne in the Europa League – when he scored his first goal of the season – and a further run-out against Doncaster Rovers in midweek, he looks primed to start against West Bromwich Albion on Monday night.

That’s also partly due to the fact that Danny Welbeck has been ruled out with a groin injury, freeing up a spot for the 2.4%-owned Sanchez.

Arsene Wenger’s side have been impressive on home soil so far this season, scoring seven goals in their two matches at the Emirates.

They also have a strong home record against the Baggies, winning the last six home meetings and scoring 13 goals.

Now down to 11.9 in FPL, gambling on Sanchez now could prove to be a game changer – should he be able to instantly recapture his form of last season.

The upcoming fixture list is very kind for the Gunners, with further favourable home encounters with Brighton & Hove Albion and Swansea City to come over the next five Gameweeks.

For Fantasy managers seeking an explosive differential to kick-start their season, they don’t come more combustible than Sanchez.

Philippe Coutinho

Another big name back in our thoughts is Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho.

The subject of major interest from Spanish giants Barcelona over the summer, Coutinho is another player to have suffered a disrupted start to the campaign.

But his performance in the 1-1 draw against Burnley and the midweek EFL Cup tie at Leicester City, hinted that it won’t be long before we see the Brazilian return to his best form.

He produced seven shots and created five chances against the Clarets, despite playing as part of a three-man midfield.

With Sadio Mane remaining suspended for this evening’s trip back the King Power Stadium, the 3.5%-owned midfielder could even be pushed forward to the left of the front three.

Now available at just 8.8 in FPL, Coutinho can provide outstanding value.

He totalled 13 goals and eight assists from just 28 starts last season.

No team has registered more penalty area shots (59) than Jurgen Klopp’s side, and the match-up with the Foxes looks promising.

They rank third for the most shots conceded so far this season, with 85, and have only managed a single clean sheet.

Cheaper than both Mane and Mohamed Salah, and with such low ownership, Coutinho could be a gamble worth taking heading into Gameweek 6.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin

After scoring twice in the 3-0 win over Sunderland in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night, we’re backing Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin against Bournemouth this afternoon.

The England U21 international was withdrawn after 66 minutes in midweek, suggesting that he’s been earmarked to start against the Cherries.

Despite playing just 267 minutes of Premier League football this season, Calvert-Lewin’s underlying statistics are hugely impressive.

No Toffees player has produced more close-range efforts (seven) than the young forward, while he’s also level with Wayne Rooney for key passes (seven).

He’s already produced two assists this season, with his pace looking crucial to an Everton attack which can, at times, lack dynamism.

The match-up with Bournemouth looks very enticing.

The Cherries have conceded more shots on target (31) than any other team and lost 6-3 on their last visit to Goodison Park.

Priced at just 5.0 in FPL, Calvert-Lewin may emerge as the budget forward we’ve all been waiting for if he can establish himself as a regular starter.

Gameweek 6 also marks the beginning of a hugely promising run of fixtures for Ronald Koeman’s side.

Owned by just 1.9% of FPL managers, Calvert-Lewin offers a significant upside which may well make him a risk worth taking.

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  1. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    A) alosno + elliot
    B) aurier + pickford

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Elliot + Bavies

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Have davies

    3. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

  2. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Somebody on here is starting Cedric over both Chicharito and Moting.
    Why?????

    1. Planet Head
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Madness

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I'm starting Chicharito over Cedric, United will score at least 1

    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      because they think he'll score more points....?

  3. George James
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    A) Alonso / Ramsey / Coutinho

    B) Mendy / Ramsey / Salah

    C) Otamendi / D. Silva / Salah

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      C) basically anything without Ramsey

      1. Dave Bauer
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I like Ramsey. He'll be good value this season for me.

    2. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Personally I like B

    3. Big P
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      B

    4. korbendallas82
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      c

  4. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Who to play?

    Daniels (everton)
    RLC (citeh)
    Ward (HUD)
    Zanka (bur)

    1. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Ward for me.

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

  5. Big P
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    In what order should i prioritise theae players for a draft league?

    A) King
    B) Phillips
    C) Ramsey
    D) Benteke
    E) Andy Carroll

  6. Fischy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Who to cap , Aguero or Wood ? Thats all folks

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No brainer, Wood

    2. Mick J
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Wood. Slightly better fixture and more guaranteed minutes.

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      😆

    4. Gerci
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Cabin in the woods

    5. Sponge-worthy
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I wood captain Kun.

      1. Dave Bauer
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Oh yes sir.

        *wild applause*

    6. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero is explosive while Wood is a slow burner.

      Aguero just.

  7. Dave Bauer
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone have a strong opinion on whether to play Atsu or TCarroll?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Everyone does, it's Atsu always

    2. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Atsu

      1. Planet Head
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Bless you

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Atsu

      1. Dave Bauer
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks everyone, confirmed my thoughts so Atsu is locked in.

  8. @persecuted_by_mods
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Wish I had a Chelsea player this gameweek

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Completely forgot I own Alonso...

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Monster Alonso haul incoming

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

    Good to go

    Fabs,
    Jones Alonso Naughton Lascalles
    Mkhi D Silva Gross
    Morata(C) Lukaku Kane

    Elliot, T Carroll, Chalobah Hunemeier

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      You took Aguero out for Kane? Ooops

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

        Yip, I expect a strong Palace defensive display and Kane to run riot at WHU ... nice friendly ground now for Spurs rather than the old Boleyn Ground

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      GL

    3. Strangelove
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      You going Morata as C? I'm tempted...

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

        Zouma, Cameron, Shawcross, Wimmer all out 🙂

  10. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Fook it, I went Luka to Aguero for a hit. Good chances Aguero © and Kane outscore Lukaku and Kane ©

    Plus, Aguero's upcoming fixtures make him a must have soon anyway

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Wise move

    2. purple.emu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Augero goes to Chelsea next week

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        And? He has a great record against them if you are into that sort of thing.

      2. My Name Is Pepu
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        & scores

  11. Regin
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    I already took a -4hit this week. Is it worth to take -8 hit to get in aguero for kane??

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Nah don't do it

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Nope

    3. Mick J
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Probably. Agüero only need one goal to make up for the hit. If he gets more, it will pay off. And that’s without taking captaincy into consideration.

  12. Canelo
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Play Atsu (bha) or Naughton (WAT)?

    Already playing Fabianski.

    1. Gerci
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Atsu

    2. Darbs
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Atsu

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Easy Atsu

  13. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hope Hodgson plays 3 at the back today. Could be a defensive masterclass:

    Hennessey
    Tomkins Sakho Dann
    Fosu-Mensah Cabaye Milivojević PVA
    Townsend RLC
    Benteke

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

      This

    2. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Good luck hiding behind the sofa 😆

  14. Galza
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    A quick message to all non - Aguero owners......
    Please make sure you salute all magpies, avoid ladders at all costs and ffs don't smash a mirror.... 😆

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      eh? not sure who takes things so seriously... I would rather be happy if he do well and then my team has to overcome that, more exciting 😆

      1. Galza
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Whatever floats ur boat...

    2. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Galza....Kun gonna blank,gonna blank,gonna blank,gonna blank,gonna blank,gonna blank, jinxed 6 times curse the Kun 🙂

      1. Galza
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        That's it mate...
        You've got it... 😉

    3. Homer21
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Staying in bed till 4:45 just to be on safe side!

      1. Galza
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Make sure you dream about an Aguero injury in warm-up....
        Positive thinking...

  15. N00B
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    GTG?

    Fabianski
    Mendy Kolasinac Davies Mee
    Salah Ritchie Brady
    (K)un Kane Morata

    Bench:Elliot, Jones, Carroll, Chalobah

  16. Mesh
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Who to play?

    A. Chicharito (playing Trippier)
    B. Fernandez

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Hernandez

  17. Darbs
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Which do you think...

    A) Aguero, D.Silva, Cresswell (or Cedric)
    B) Aguero, Ritchie, Kolasinac

    Ta!

  18. Gerci
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    WC:

    Elliot Fabianski
    Otamendi Naughton Davies Kolasinac Lascelles
    Salah Silva Mkhi Groß Ritchie
    Lukaku Agüero Abraham

    0.4 ITB.. Doubts over Abraham..

  19. Big P
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Jesus -------> Morata (-4) ???

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Crazy talk.

    2. Afghanistanislas
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No way

    3. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Insanity

    4. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Nope

    5. Homer21
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Na

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

      nooooo

  20. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Well I fear having Jesus over Aguero will ruin my day...

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Relax, he is good enough to score from bench...

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Worst position to be in, we're fecked no matter what we do

      If we do nothing and aguero hauls and Jesus benched we'll kick ourselves.

      If we switch them and Jesus starts and hauls we'll kick ourselves too

      1. dark91
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        There is a 3rd option
        You do nothing and none of them hauls 😉

    3. Plagued by indecision
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Are you guys avoiding giving him the armband therefore?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        8 years, 10 months ago

        If he didn't do 90 midweek I'd have captained him over Kane. I wouldn't be too worried about Aguero if I thought Jesus would actually play

    4. Homer21
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Jesus will play and score.....relax now, deep breaths

  21. Afghanistanislas
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you play:
    A) Mbemba (playing Elliot as well)
    B) Carroll
    C) Chalobah

    1. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Personally I'm not doubling on Toon defence, so flip a coin for the other two.

  22. Yozzer
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    A Ritchie morata
    B Atsu Firmino
    C Ritchie Vardy

    1. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

  23. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Duffy vs Newcastle or Morgan vs Liverpool?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Duffman can't breathe

  24. @persecuted_by_mods
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Before I cared about overall rank I was a maverick, this week I'd captain Alli and get in Alonso but the dullard me can't/wont do it

  25. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Bench one please lads

    Jones
    Ritchie
    Gross

    1. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Gross

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Tough, Gross, just about

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Jones

  26. jfxm
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    I'm considering:

    Salah > Coutinho
    Morata > Jesus

    -4 or hold?

    1. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Hold!

  27. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    phillips to ramsey for free ?

    ramsey nailed ?

  28. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Silly to risk Aurier on WC?

  29. j1ves
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    My big dilemma...

    Jesus-Lukaku-Morata

    Or

    Kun-Laca-Morata

  30. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Wildcard team(4 3 3)
    Fabianski
    Mendy Jones Kolasinac Davies
    Salah C Moting Atsu
    Kane Agüero Lukaku
    Elliot Naughtin Rlc Chalabah
    Wanted the 3 big guns up top & a new defense (Wing backs) middle of the parks a bit weak but Salah Atsu & Moting play in there respected front 3s
    I see the formation as more a 1 6 3 ...