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. Wish you were me
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Will Trippier start today???

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

      Maybe, will they play Aurier on CL

    2. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I think it will be Aurier with Tripper having played 90 mins midweek

  2. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    No love for siggy on a wc?

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

      Have to prove himself first

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Does do every season

        1. Guru Mediation
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Not when he's been shunted to left wing he hasn't

        2. Reuser
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          But usually at a considerably lower price.

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

      Not the main man in the team and a shadow of his Swansea self - not even taking every corner any more

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

      i'll be steering clear

    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Ok thanks guys I guess you are right

    5. Trevez
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      On the bench most of the time for Spurs, super star for Swansea so I am guessing he will be a average player for Everton

  3. KUNingas
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Captain Kane or Lukaku?

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

      Kane

    2. Wish you were me
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Kane!

    3. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Kane imo

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

      Thanks all

    5. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Lukaku

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

      Kane

  4. CostaCoffee
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    My defence is shocking and I’ve already used WC
    Finished 3k last year and now around the 3m mark

    Elliot (Foster)
    Naughton Dawson Rosenior (Mbemba Zanka)
    Sanchez Eriksen Richarlison RLC (Chalobah)
    Kane Jesus Morata

    Very top heavy.. already used free transfer to do Pogba to Sanchez, should I leave it for now

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

      Leave

    2. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Leave it. But upgrade defence sharpish...

    3. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Leave for now but that defence needs changing asap

  5. Jaok
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    play mee og atsu?

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

      or

    2. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Probably Mee this gw

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

    Captain –

    A. Kane

    B. Salah

    C. Vardy

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

      Kane

    2. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

  7. MOZIL
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Will TAA start today?

    1. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Think it will be Gomez as he is suspended for the champions league game

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

      Gomez will play centre half due to injuries if that helps. Flanno played in midweek.

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

      Both taa ans Gomez will start

  8. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    G2G?

    DDG
    Bertrand Mee Kolasinac
    Brady Silva Atsu KDB
    Kane (c) Lukaku Firmino

    subs: Elliot Carrol Mariappa Hegazi

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

      g2g solid team

  9. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    GTG?

    Fab (Elliott)
    Walker, Jones, Bert
    Mooy, Salah, Erik, Ritchie
    Kaku, Abraham, Kane (c)
    Subs - Lowe, Carroll, Daniels

    Big worry without Kun but would be Kaku out for -4...only to put him straight back next week...might be an 11.25am decision that one

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

    I've made my bed, now just lie in it. No City. Kane captain. Another disaster looming. Rolling my tranny.
    Any other fearless (stupid) souls without City?

    Team for this week
    Elliot
    Mee Davies Jones
    Eriksen Atsu Mkhi Salah
    Kane Firmino Morata

    Foster TC Ake Long

    Or what would you do to get City in? 1ft, 0.2itb

    1. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No city here either. Praying for a Hodgson miracle

      1. sminkypinky
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Think i won't watch the City game. No use spoiling the whole weekend for the family... 😉

        1. DD
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah I'm going to watch the United game while I hide behind my couch specially since I have Kane as my captain in the early game

    2. Beard of Zeus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Rolling your tranny.. Good lord.

    3. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Have Walker...thats it. Stubbornly sticking with Kane

      1. sminkypinky
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Good for you. Best of luck.

  11. RubberDucky
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Carrol at home to Watford

    OR

    Willian away to Stoke

    Thoughts please

    1. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      lol

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

        This

      2. RubberDucky
        8 years, 10 months ago

        How is this a funny question?

        Willian going to start?
        Playing against Stoke who can be stubborn at home.
        Carrol playing the weaker team.
        Carrol at home.
        BUT Carrol the weaker player.

        If I knew Willian was starting obv it would be him.

    2. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Will

    3. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Willian. Stoke only have one fit CB

      1. RubberDucky
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks I was not aware of this.

        Hopefully he starts

  12. Sam (Team Sam)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Who are the best current 4.4 to 4.6 defenders? (I'm looking for three of them to go alongside Kola and Bavies)

    1. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Naughton, Simpson, Lascelles.

      1. Sam (Team Sam)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Haha, first reply is exactly who I currently have.

        Got Lascelles at 4.5, so thinking of keeping until he rises and Mee drops. Could be a useful 0.2 in future!

    2. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Suttner, Mee, TAA

      1. Sam (Team Sam)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I've considered all 3. Suttner could be useful now that he's 4.4. The other two could also drop soon, so may leave me a little stuck in future.

    3. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mee naughton Clark

    4. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Naughton, mee, dunk, löwe

    5. ZULU23
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      For me Naughton, Lascelles, Mee, Dunk

  13. Lord of Ings
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    1)Play one of Bavies or Kiko and save FT
    2)Use FT and get one of monreal/ota/stones for Bavies
    Was bottomed last page..
    Need help asap...Thanks... leaning towards.playing Bavies

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      "leaning towards" lol. Yes play Davies every week

    2. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Always play davies

  14. ZULU23
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Please help me, must bench 1 of 3
    1) Suttner
    2) Naughton
    3) Choupo - Moting
    Thanks!

    1. Oddjobleff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      3

    2. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      3

    3. Guru Mediation
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      2 Watford will score

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

      suttner

  15. Oddjobleff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hard to compare to each other but how's draft going around here? I'm on 247 in a league of 8.

    1. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      286 and looking decent with Kun, Vardy, Wood this week. Top spot in 10 man league.

      1. Oddjobleff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Nice. Forwards went really quickly in mine. Got jesus and two duds.

  16. thom830g
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Who to start of Brady or Atsu?

    1. thom830g
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      And Fab or Elliot?

      1. gunnerboy
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Fab and I have similar dilemma below...

    2. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Fabianski and Atsu

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

      Brady and Fab

    4. Guru Mediation
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Brady and elliot

  17. gunnerboy
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Really happy with this WC team. Just last midfield position to fill:

    Fabianski (Elliot)

    Jones Kolanisic Davies Mendy (Mbemba)

    Salah Silva (????) (RLC, Carrol)

    Aguero Kane Vardy

    Got 5.8m to spend. Am thinking of either Brady, Gross or Atsu for that final spot.... Who do you reckon is best?

    1. thom830g
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Tough one.. I would do Brady. But I have both Brady and Atsu so..

    2. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      That's a very nice team me personally I would go choupo moting because oop and good underlying stats but the other three are just fine

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

      No UTD attack?

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

    Does anyone fancy Naughton CS potential over Carroll's attacking returns against Watford? If you dont take that City game into account, Watford has been quite solid at back.

    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I would play Naughton over Carroll

    2. thom830g
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yes! Would play Naughton instead

    3. Akeem
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      play Naughton

    4. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      That's what I'm currently doing - Swansea defence doing well, whilst they are struggling in attack.

      Naughton does have some attacking threat as well.

  19. CostaCoffee
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Richarlison to Richie for -4 ?

    1. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't

    2. Demel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No.

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

        Thanks guys just realised Richie would need more than an assist to justify this

  20. Demel
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Morata & Ramsey > DCL & Sanchez (-4)?

    1. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Nah...

  21. makaveli123
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Kane. It's your time to shine

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

      Second this, I am the only player in my ML out of 21 to have Kane needing that green arrow

  22. Frank Koscielny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Any love for Calvert-Lewin, do we think he'll start today?

    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I think he will start (see above post).

      1. Frank Koscielny
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I can play Suttner or get in Calver-Lewin on FT for J.Rod. The catch is that I won't have 2 FT next week. What do you think I should do?

  23. Teror
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone concerned that Kane has NEVER scored away to West Ham?

    1. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yes - that fact was enough for me to remove the captain's armband from him.

  24. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Thinking of captaining Mendy. Do you think it’s a good idea ?

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

      Wow you a crazy guy

    2. Demel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No.

    3. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Depends on whether you have Aguero - but not the worst idea in the world as a differential pick.

      Palace will probably come to park the bus so a clean sheet is pretty likely - and Mendy should have plenty of assist potential.

  25. 404_FC
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    start 1

    a. t.carroll
    b. mbemba

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

      a

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

  26. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    beat 4.5 defender on a wildcard?

    Got Flappy in goal so don't want a Swans.

    Ward for Burnley? or anyone better?

    1. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mee might drop which is a concern but has decent goal threat maybe Clark from newcastle?

    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Going under the radar, but Simpson (4.5) looks a good shout after this gw.

    3. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      thanks Simpson is a good shout. Ward getting close to a rise actually so may go him and play this week cheers

  27. Akeem
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hi guys how does this WC team look? Any thoughts appreciated

    Foster - Elliott
    Kolasinac - Jones - Lascelles - Naughton - Hünemeier
    Salah - Mkhitariyan - Ramsey - Ritchie - Carroll
    Aguero - Kane - Vardy

    1. Cube
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Any update on Vardy injury?

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

        Only yesterdays news, that he's trained but still yellow flagged

    2. Demel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Looks like a template wildcard.

  28. Lord of Ings
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Play one of:-
    1)Ota
    2) Davies
    3)Kiko
    4)Monreal
    On A WC rn..give a preference order please,

  29. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Choose one Just for today:

    Eriksen
    Silva
    Coutinho

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

      Silva

    2. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Silva

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

      Fixture screams Silva.

    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Really? Interesting.
      I thought eriksen would win easy
      Nice

    5. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Silva all the way

  30. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    If Kane blanks this weekend I can still see myself captaining him next weekend. What is wrong with me?!

    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Same