Spot the Differential
20 January 2018 1733 comments
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Bournemouth’s Jordon Ibe and West Bromwich Albion’s Ahmed Hegazi proved successful punts last week and we’re continuing to seek out value options who can help catapult Fantasy managers up the rankings.

A trio of midfielders have taken our fancy for Gameweek 24, with all three carrying good form into favourable match-ups.

Marc Albrighton

A goal and three assists over the last five Gameweeks means Leicester City’s Marc Albrighton enters this afternoon’s promising home fixture against Watford in good nick.

Despite the fierce competition for attacking spots, Albrighton has started each of the last six and has been influential in the recent revival under Claude Puel.

Indeed, he has been involved in 50% of the Foxes goals since Puel arrived, and has also supplied more successful crosses (16) than any team-mate.

While he has only produced seven shots over the same spell, two of those have been big chances, which is more than fellow midfielders Riyad Mahrez and Demarai Gray (both one).

So for those who are struggling to afford the in-form Algerian for their five-man midfields, Albrighton’s 5.6 price tag in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) should be easier to accommodate.

Watford travel to the King Power Stadium without a clean sheet in 10 attempts and lost 3-0 in the corresponding fixture last season, with Albrighton on the scoresheet that day.

Only four teams have conceded more big chances than the Hornets (10) over the last four Gameweeks, while Leicester have scored five goals in their last two home encounters, so they look primed for another strong showing in front of their own fans.

Part of only 3.3% of squads, Albrighton can deliver great value over the next six Gameweeks, with further favourable home clashes against Swansea City, Stoke City and Bournemouth to follow.

Manuel Lanzini

Marko Arnautovic is the most transferred-in player in FPL this week, but we shouldn’t forget about his team-mate Manuel Lanzini.

The Argentine plundered 14 points in last weekend’s 4-1 victory over Huddersfield Town and edges Arnautovic in a number of statistical categories over their respective last four matches.

Lanzini has bettered the Austrian for both shots (10 to nine) and efforts in the box (eight to five), while the pair are level for efforts on target, with five apiece.

The in-form Hammers host Bournemouth at the London Stadium this afternoon.

No team has given up more big chances than Eddie Howe’s side (11) over the last four Gameweeks and they shipped three goals when the two clubs met back in Gameweek 20.

With the upcoming fixtures (BOU CRY bha WAT) favourable for David Moyes’s men, there is even a case for a midfield double-up of both Lanzini and Arnautovic.

At 6.8 in FPL, Lanzini is another mid-price midfield option who can defy his price tag during this upcoming stretch.

He has an ownership of only 2.8% in FPL and further double-digit hauls like the one he produced in Gameweek 23 would certainly be hugely beneficial for those Fantasy managers who need to reduce mini-league deficits.

Anthony Martial

For those whose budgets can stretch that bit further, Manchester United’s Anthony Martial is an intriguing short-term option.

The France international, who is available for 8.0, is owned by just 2.6% of FPL managers despite becoming increasingly influential for Jose Mourinho’s side.

He will take his strong form into this afternoon’s trip to Burnley, having registered two goals and an assist over the last two Gameweeks and producing more shots (eight) than any of his team-mates.

Martial has racked up an impressive eight goals and five assists from just 12 starts this season, and his tally of 98 points is already better than the 95 he managed last term.

Although the Clarets have been resolute at home, conceding only eight goals, five of those have come in recent home defeats to Spurs and Liverpool.

The former Monaco player will also have fond memories of his previous trip to Turf Moor – he produced a goal and an assist in a 2-0 win in the corresponding fixture last season.

With his confidence levels up and perhaps extra motivation gained from the impending arrival of Alexis Sanchez, this may be a good time to take a risk on Martial.

  1. AnderEstimatedHerrera
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Glaaads plz help here
    Who to bench?
    A) Jones
    B) Maguire
    C) Wilson

    1. AnderEstimatedHerrera
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely top post 😛

    2. Rsforstar
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      i think lei wat will be full of goals so B

    3. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

    4. mcrayeps
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

    5. AnderEstimatedHerrera
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all, Maguire 1st on the bench

  2. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    The yellow flag is now off Salah..

    Do we prefer Kane or Salah as captain?

    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Or Aguero?

    2. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      They really make the flagging rules up as they go along.

    3. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane. Doubt Salah will play 90 minutes

      1. Robben Mee Blind
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Mo doesn't need to play 90 mins to get his points

        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          this it doesnt take a rolls-royce long to warm up

        2. Ghost Gooner
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Don't cry when he gets hooked on 59 minutes 😆

      2. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He hardly ever does play 90 minutes.

        1. Ghost Gooner
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Which is my concern, he'll be at risk of getting subbed even earlier

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      The Swansea illness curse, Kane

    5. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane

  3. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hope albrighton delivers for me now hes got recognition in this article!

  4. Shultan
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    1FT which move would you recommend
    A) foster >pickford
    B) xtensen> alonso
    C) Richarlison > lingard
    D) save

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      b or c

    2. Rsforstar
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      D

  5. Rover
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Stuck with a GK dilemma. Have Lloris at the moment with Pereira as "back-up". Between now and next week, I'm looking to ship Lloris and Bruno and get in some United defensive cover. Which looks the better option:

    ? Pereira
    Azpi Stones ? Kenny Ogbonna

    A) De Gea now, some other defender next week
    B) Pickford now (but also have Kenny), then Jones
    C) Butland now (to Pickford on WC later), then Jones

    1. Rsforstar
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B, you need to ship kenny soon anyway with coleman starts to train

      1. Rover
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

  6. Root
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?

    1. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah looks good

    2. Totti
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      good luck

    3. mcrayeps
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      nope, you need -56 hit to have a team

    4. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Best yet

  7. Raf
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys,

    Gtg?

    Adrian

    Virgil otamendi Alonso ogbonna

    Sterling Salah Lingard arnie

    Kane kun

    Pope Milivojevic Murray Kenny

    Any switch around? 2fts

    1. Mr_Barbs
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kenny over ogbonna?

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

    Sterling as a differential cap over Kane and salah - crazy?

    1. Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I would

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It’s tempting

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not crazy

    4. mcrayeps
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      nope..

    5. Ragabolly
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I am doing it!!!

  9. Gaffa914
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Harry Kane out Sergio in. Brace or stupid?

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

      Very brave. Very

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Early Spurs goal and it's 5 or 6

    3. Marv25
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Brace! Brace! Brace!

    4. Weller50
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I have done the exact same move - however it involved Richarlison & Kane > Salah & Aguero.

      Gone Aguero Captain to make me feel like the move is more worthwhile. Kane fixtures terrible for next 4 games after today......then planning on switching back to Kane.

      GL - He who dares Rodney.......

    5. Bilbao Baggins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I have aguero, not Kane. And I would say stupid im afraid. Kane should be in your team permanently. I will be making swap back soon huge regret missed both hatricks because I thought aguero could keep pace during blank. He couldn't.

  10. Luton_Fan
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Shud i sell vert or christi for alonso?

    Or shud i forget alondo. I have heard that chelsea on verge of signing new left back from roma.

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Your spelling makes me want to go land in the Indian Ocean, swim to the bottom. Discover Flight MH370 & stay down there with it

      1. Luton_Fan
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Im on an android and have fat fingers

        1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          And you are a Luton fan ............if I were you I would offer to take Sturridge Wars to the Indian Ocean.....

          1. Luton_Fan
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            We are top of the league though, and have scored more than man city

  11. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    This is one of those weeks my team looks fantastic on paper, but will probably fail spectacularly...

    DDG
    Alonso, Vertonghen, Ogbonna
    Salah, Sterling, Mahrez, Richarlison
    Kane, Firmino, Wilson

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      True.

  12. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    G2g? Eriksen to Mahrez
    DDG
    Alonso Jones Ota Dunk
    Salah Mahrez Sterling Lingard
    Kane(c) Firmino

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Solid team mate your set

    2. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good

  13. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Yeah pogba or son > Salah?

    1. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Pogba

    2. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Pogba short term son long term

    3. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Don't want to get rid of either. But Salah needs to come in for one of them just can't decide

  14. phuang
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Foster
    Kenny, Jones, Azpi,
    Salah, Lingard, Sterling, Son,
    Kane, Aguero, Wilson

    Subs: Elliot, Ogbonna, Carroll, Mee

    Should I take a -4 hit and bring in Albrighton for Lingard, then for next GW I can bring in Mahrez for Son. Currently 0 ITB

    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nah save son fixtures are going red most may start selling so definitely hold lingard

  15. Totti
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    people owning aguero and kane sterling

    what are you doing?
    captaning
    A) aguero
    B) kane
    C) salah

    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I would captain kun if I was chasing but kane if in top 100k

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        no i'm not chasing, i'm already owning him
        i did alli to sterling 🙂

    2. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane all day

      Like someone stated, Newcastle haven't conceded more than two with Lacelles playing. Hopefully he doesn't kick both

      1. Kryten
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Good point

      2. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        That's me 😆

      3. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Might have to take a hiatus if Kun goes berserk

    3. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero but v tempted to switch to Harry

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        me too 🙂

    4. Weasel51
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

  16. Frank Koscielny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I hate having to phrase my question like this, but here goes. Is Kane the safe captaincy choice as I'm currently not chasing in my mini league? Cheers!

    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah kane safer captain for ml leaders

  17. Schlupppp
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who to captain
    A) Kane
    B) aguero
    C) salah

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Weller50
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

  18. HD7
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    To all who got Kun ( me for -4), and also have Kane and Salah... are you captaining Kun?

    I was on Kun but switched to Kane because I read that Newcastle have better defence, while I wont be surprised If Spurs beat the Saints heavily and Pelegrini gets sacked.

    Harry will play the whole match, in form, more explosive so far this season and of course he will be Captained by half the managers... Hope both finish with 13 pts and there is no remorse...

    Your suggestions, guys?

    1. Totti
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      i'm owning the three plus sterling but leaning towards aguero
      home match and spurs away match

      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I saw you have the same dillema mate 🙂 Well I will continue have a feeling that even If Newcastle crumble Aguero will score one and one assist most and will be benched around 70th minute while Sterling Sane Silva Se Bruyne etc also get points. Harry on the other hand can score a hat trick against this poor Saints team currently. Of coutse again the risk of Kun 2pts and Kane haul has bigger implications than vice versa ...

  19. StayoutheSpiceZone
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Cannot decide on captain!

    Rotation around

    A) salah
    B) Kane
    C) Aguero
    D) sterling

    Please help!

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I am torn between B & C but am likely to go with the Kanefort blanket of B

  20. grig
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Should I take DCL or maybe RLC out for a hit, as I am looking pretty weak on the bench atm?

    A) DCL -> Ayew (could then get Ibe to be the magic bean instead of RLC as I am not a fan of having two weakest links of my attack from the same team)
    B) DCL -> Wilson

    Current line up:
    Adrian
    Alonso - Jones - Ogbonna - Kenny
    Salah - Sterling - Arnautovic - Lingard
    Kane - Firmino
    Subs: Elliot - DCL - Mee - RLC

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hit for a bench player?

      1. grig
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Touché.

  21. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Good morning all.

    Quick poll please. Start

    a) Murray
    b) Masuaku
    c) Kenny

    Cheers

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      *ignore... 😆

      Bench one of the above

      1. grig
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ah bench one. A.

    2. grig
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      C

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      C no brainer

    4. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      C

    5. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks, but I have risked on the next page in case you kindly answered the wrong question 😆

  22. Kun Tozser
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Courtois defo out?

    Pickford
    Ederson
    Kasper
    Stick

    What you think? Just Speroni so no one coming in!

  23. Weilong7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    kun or firmino for this gw?
    albrighton or Ox?

    1. Magic Box
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kun + Ox

  24. Shultan
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Been scrolling through comments trying to find the guy who has inside info on chelsea team....
    wish messages would get greened so its easier to find!
    I know some people like fpl virgin would complain if those messages got greened

      1. Shultan
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

  25. Magic Box
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Already have Adrian. Play one of these?

    A) Ogbonna (BOU)
    B) Mee (MUN)

    Not sure whether to share the risk or double up on Hammers defence...

  26. klopp it guys
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Kane or aguero captain??

    1. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      With a name like that it’s gotta be Aguero!

  27. steven8991
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Courtois >

    A. Keep
    B. Pickford for -4
    C. Ederson for -4

  28. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Last time
    A) Play dunk
    B) Play Wilson(-4)

  29. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Lingard > Shaqiri worth using a FT on?

    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nah save and assess that move next week

    2. Weller50
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No keep for next week; think Lingard may be involved in whatever Man U create at Burnley in a tight game

  30. Mr_Barbs
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    1 FT, 2mil itb.

    A) RLC > Ox
    B) RLC > Albrighton
    C) DCL > Wilson
    D) Save

    Team is:

    DeGea
    Christensen, jones, stones, Kenny
    Salah(vc), Sterling, son, arnautovic
    Firmino, Kane (c)

    Elliot, ogbonna, DCL, RLC