Spot The Differential – Gameweek 37

It’s now or never for Fantasy managers, with Double Gameweek 37 a huge opportunity to make a decisive move in both mini-league battles and the overall rankings.

Manchester City’s Leroy Sane came through for us last week, so we’ve selected another pair of midfielders to deliver this time around, while an injury to one of the Premier League’s top strikers has presented us with a fresh forward option to consider.

Marcus Rashford

With Romelu Lukaku out of tonight’s trip to Brighton & Hove Albion, Marcus Rashford could be the main beneficiary.

The England international is in line to lead the Manchester United attack this evening, and with Lukaku also a major doubt for next Thursday’s trip to West Ham United and perhaps even the final day home meeting with Watford, Rashford can be a powerful differential.

The forward is sat in just 7.0% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) squads and should be extra motivated in order to stake a claim for a starting spot in England’s World Cup squad.

Despite making just 15 starts this season, with many of those coming out wide, Rashford has still produced six goals and five assists.

His underlying statistics demonstrate his significant goal threat when on the pitch.

He has averaged a shot every 28.8 minutes this season, which is only bettered by Alexis Sanchez (27.8) among regular starters in the United squad.

While competition for places in our three-man forward lines is fierce, the 7.3-priced Rashford now looks worthy of serious consideration.

He’ll face a Brighton side that have not kept a clean sheet in their last eight home encounters, while West Ham have conceded more goals (10) over the last four matches than any other defence.

With huge points potential over Double Gameweek 37, Rashford looks a stand-out option for managers needing to make up large deficits in mini-leagues.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

After scoring on his return from injury against former club Man United, Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan can be a real difference maker in Double Gameweek 37.

The Armenian also looked sharp in his cameo appearance as a second-half substitute against Atletico Madrid last night, and he looks poised to start when the Gunners host Burnley on Sunday.

Since joining Arsenal in January, Mkhitaryan, who has an ownership of 7.2% in FPL, has produced two goals and four assists from just six starts.

His home form really catches the eye.

The 7.7-rated midfielder has registered two 13-point hauls in three starts at the Emirates, making him a really tempting option against the Clarets.

Sean Dyche’s men arrive in north London having only managed to keep two clean sheets in their last 15 matches.

In the second match of the Gunners’ Double Gameweek 37, Arsene Wenger’s side travel to struggling Leicester City.

The Foxes have only taken one point from their last four encounters and suffered a demoralising 5-0 defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend.

Over the last four matches, Claude Puel’s men have conceded more big chances (10) than any other side.

Mkhitaryan’s positive contributions over the past week suggest he can make a big impact over the remaining three fixtures, and he can be a game changer for those willing to take a gamble on the midfielder.

Dusan Tadic

Back on song in Gameweek 36, Southampton’s Dusan Tadic is an intriguing option for the double.

The Serbian scored twice in the crucial 2-1 win over Bournemouth, with his 15-point haul the highest individual score in Gameweek 36.

Tadic’s underlying statistics since Mark Hughes took charge at St Mary’s highlight how pivotal he is going to be over Southampton’s three remaining fixtures as they battle to avoid relegation.

No team-mate has produced more shots (nine), while he has also created more chances (12) than any other Saints player.

His return to form has been central to a dramatic improvement in the Southampton attack.

They have scored two goals in three of their last four matches, and only champions Manchester City (17) have created more big chances over the last four Gameweeks than the Saints’ 11.

Hughes’ men face trips to Everton and Swansea City in Double Gameweek 37.

Tadic has already supplied 12 points against the Toffees this season, registering a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win in the reverse fixture.

The midfielder has been brought in by over 77,000 managers this week, but remains in only 3.1% of FPL squads.

Available for just 6.2, Tadic is coming into form at just the right time, and can be a really effective differential for the crucial Double Gameweek.