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. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I have squad issues. 3 inj + Niasse. What to do here?
    0.2 IDB 0 FT

    Lloris*
    Alonso, Jones, Kenny
    Salah, Sterling, Alli, Arnie
    Kane(C), Firmino, Niasse??

    Elliot, Dunk, Taylor*, RLC**

    a) Lloris--> Ederson or Pickford(have Kenny) (-4)
    b) just play Dunk (vs che) and bench Niasse
    c) something else?

  2. Delph & Safety
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who is more likely to get points?
    Son or Sane?

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

      Sony

    2. Terry Tibbs
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Son is in good form and will play where as you never know with Pep.....

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

      I think fairly equal, Son a bit ahead

  3. SirStevieG
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bench 1

    Masuaku (BOU)
    Gomez (swa)
    Wilson (whu)

    1. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Masuaku

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Masuaku

    3. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Masauka

    4. Matt Sk
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Masuaku

  4. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Morata to Batman or Vardy for -8 ??

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Neither of those

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

        this

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

      Vardy

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

      It's for -4

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

        Yep but already on -4

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

          I'd get firmino if u don't have him

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

      Morata to Batman is so intentionally bad I can't take you seriously

    5. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Vardy

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

      how about to Firmino or Aguero or just bench him?

    7. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all...

  5. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is Alonso at risk from Chelsea signing Roma left back Emerson?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Unless it actually happens then why worry

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

      Just rumours

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

      Nah, was back-up to Kolarov, injured a lot, cover

    4. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Given he hasn't actually signed

      No

    5. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think he will challenge him for the spot, but he will give a rotation option. I think that might make Alonso's nailedness in the league questionable.

    6. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Unless they never play him

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

    Help, possibly no playing keepers. Courtois and Elliott...

    Courtois -> Pickford/Adrian (-4)?

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Pick

  7. Terry Tibbs
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    So the question is Lanzini or Arnie?????

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

      Strangely, I wanted Lanzini but went for Arnie this week!

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Either or but most have gone Arnie.

    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Arnie

    4. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lanzini played 120min midweek, i would suggest Arnie this week

  8. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Start new game of:

    A. Skyrim
    B. Fallout 4
    C. Witcher 3
    D. Continue on with Last of Us remastered
    E. Do some work
    F. Just chill for another while until deadline

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      E

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Prob should allright

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

      G. Start a new career mode in Fifa 18 (My choice)

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

      a

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

      G) Age of Empires II: Rise of the Rajas

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        That sounds dangerously time consuming!

    5. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      C.

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

      H) Start new city on Cities Skylines

    7. Dannyb
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Witcher 3 is incredible, best game in ps4 bar Bloodborne.

      1. RickiH077
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Not played Witcher 3. Been playing too much fortnite, going to get back into horizon zero.

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

    A) DCL > Wilson
    B) RLC > Doucoure/Albrighton

    I would be playing the one I bring in most weeks

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

      Wilson

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B looks more urgent to me.

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

        Doesn't really matter tho. He won't be playing this week.
        And I will have 2 FTs to use next week.
        Will probably have Kenny first on bench if I go A, so bench is fine.

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

    A: Kiko > Alonso
    B: Firmino > Aguero(c)

    ---------------------------------------------------------------

    Defence is: Otamendi Jones Ogbonna
    Strikers are: Kane Firmino

    Cheers

  11. George James
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Last time I promise....

    Lloris >> Pickford -4 ???

    I have no playing back up keeper.

    Yay or nay?

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

      I'd do it if you want Pickford going forward

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yay! Long term great too

  12. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    A) Danilo and Shaqiri
    B) Chilwell and Lanzini

    Pickford
    Alonso / Jones / X
    Salah / Sterling / Arnie / Mahrez / X
    Kane / Firmino
    (Coleman / Bardsley / Quaner / Mbemba)

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B of those.

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

    Adrian
    Christ, kenny, alonso, ota
    Sterling, salah, mahrez, son, arnie
    Kane

    2ft. Did vert to alonso and hazard to mahrez. Planning son to mane next week. Good transfers or eill i regret it?

  14. machickenz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Trade Courtois or save and play Adrian?
    Who to captain out of this lot?
    Salah, Arnautovic, Sterling, Son
    Kane, Firmino?

    1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Salah. He is consistent.

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

      Same front 6 as me, im going for kane. Play adrian

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

    Guys please help me! How do i get rid of RLC and DCL??
    Team is
    Adrian
    Otamendi | Alonso | Jones | Mee
    Salah | Arnie | Sterling | Son
    Kane | Firmino

    Elliot | DCL | Mbemba | RLC
    0.0 ITB, 2FT

    1. Delph & Safety
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      see below sorry

    2. Four Letter Wirtz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      What's your selling price for both?

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

        4.5m and 5.3m

  16. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is Danilo a guaranteed starter in the next 6 game weeks or so?

    1. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Tempting but would have to say no

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

      Under Pep honestly can't say yes

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

      Pep, so no, but should be

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not 6 but maybe a couple
      Depends on how he does.
      I took a punt on him so probably won't start at all.

    5. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I am considering getting Stones instead. My budget is 5.4. I would wish to spare that 0.4 for upgrades.

  17. Jude Rooney
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who's out longer Delph or RLC?

    Getting rid of one today but you know how priorities change - could be stuck with the other for ages.

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Probably Rlc . They say he might need an op.

      1. Jude Rooney
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        It's the might that worries me

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

      Wow someone has Delph. Extraordinary

      1. Jude Rooney
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        No need for that

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

    Save FT? Gtg?

    1Ft, 2mil itb

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

    Elliot, ogbonna, DCL, RLC

  19. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Called it last week about Lingard transfers in ending in tears
    This week my choice is Arnautovic.

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lingard scores v Burnley, Arnie has nice fixture, you should be fine.

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

      Let me guess whichever popular player u cant get without a hit will blank in your opinion. Logical

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I had Lingard last week and before it was cool to have him and I have Arnautovic this week also so it's not bitterness. Just intuition.

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

          I do that from time to time too. Say my player will fail and silently take his points if he doesn't but refer to my post if he does

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

      Man in astonishing single blank game week prediction

      Post like this lead me to believe everyone who knows you probably dislikes you

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        That's a bit harsh. Just stating my belief . Why so grumpy. Have you captained him or something.

  20. Delph & Safety
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    DCL to Quaner/Niasse/Crouch
    RLC to ibe

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

    Sorry can't decide. Pogba or son out for Salah & why?

    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Son. I think he’ll fall away soon. Pogba I reckon is more likely to consistently churn out points.

      Disclaimer: I could be very wrong.

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

      Son, his next 3 fixtures after sot are against top 6 teams.

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

      Son, because he has bad fixtures soon

  22. Voivodite
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Pogba or Son?
    I have Kane and Lingard.

    1. gawa11
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Pogba has the better fixtures

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

        Cheers!

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Sonaldo

    3. Matt Sk
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      If this gw Son, longterm Pogba

  23. gawa11
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Would you change grob to someone for a hit this week? 8.1 to spend but a little short on ideas

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not for a hit, buts lots of options emerging around that price point. Son, Pogba, Arnie, Lanzini, maybe Mikhi, Ramsey

    2. wbm
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'd save. Unless you have other issues you want to take care of next week so you'll do a hit anyway.

  24. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one to start please:

    a)Ogbonna
    b)Chillwell
    c)Kenny

  25. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    When is Arnie going to get his traditional Red Card?

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hasn't he had one recently?

    2. gawa11
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Valentine's day

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

      I consider his last week's score to be 13 so I don't get pissed when he gets it

    4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Same week as Pogba.

  26. Gearoid
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Erik and Holgate to Arnie and Maguire for free. Already have Kane/Son and need to boost this defence.
    Ota Mee Robertson Holgate Marriappa.

    Y or N?

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Do holgate out next week

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

      Y

    3. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Y for me.

  27. jurgenklopp.8
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Pope
    Alonso - Maguire - Kenny
    Salah - sterling - alli - richarlison - arnie
    Kane - firmino

    Elliot - Dcl - masuaku - Mee

    2ft 0.2itb
    Any ideas? Need to shift dcl or keeper i guess..

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

    Thoughts on doubling up Leicester midfield with Mahrez and Albrighton? The other mids are Salah, Carroll, Sterling

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

      too much for me. one or the other.

  29. RickiH077
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Still have a feeling like I am missing out on someone.

    My team. Or am Gtg on wc?

    Pickford
    Jones - Otamendi - Alonso
    Lingard - Sterling - Salah - Arnautovic
    Firminho (vc) - Kane (c) - Wilson

    Subs
    Elliott - Ogbonna - Dunk - Cork

    0.1 itb

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

      might as well do Carroll for Cork - cheaper.
      Might give you a few more options if you need to change 4th defender later.

  30. Nastradamus
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Richarlson to ??

    A) Albrighton
    B) Oxlade
    C) Lanzini
    D) Keep and do Lossi > Pickford

    Team:
    Adrian
    Jones Chiswell Christensen
    Richarl Lingrd Sterl(vc) Salah Erksn
    Kane (c) Firminho

    Lossi, Ogbonna, Dunl, Depoitre

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

      C