Spot the Differential
1 November 2019 1471 comments
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The unpredictability of Fantasy Premier League in 2019/20 continues to baffle many of us in the game.

Each passing Gameweek brings more and more differentials to light as the tried and tested options largely fail to deliver.

Gameweek 10 started with Southampton conceding nine at home and ended in ghoulishly bizarre fashion with Tim Krul (£4.5m) registering 16 points, despite conceding three goals. 

We also saw three hat-tricks being scored, two of which were by players owned by 5% or less. 

A shout out must also go to this column’s picks as we saw a clean sweep of Fantasy returns in Gameweek 10, Marcos Alonso (£6.3m), Youri Tielemans (£6.5m) and Benjamin Mendy (£5.9m) all delivering. 

Let’s hope for some more luck this time around. Here are three differentials to consider for Gameweek 11. 

Christian Pulisic 

Pulisic ran the show for Chelsea as they won 4-2 at Burnley

Price: Â£7.2m

Ownership: 4.4%

GW11 Opponent: Watford (A)

It may be somewhat of a risky recommendation to tip a player that has only made four league starts this season but Christian Pulisic (£7.2m) clearly has talent.

Since making his debut for Chelsea, the United States international has at times looked jaded and arguably not played to his very best. 

That’s not surprising, especially when his pre-season was interrupted with Pulisic featuring in all of his country’s knock out games during the CONCACAF Gold Cup over the summer.

This may partly explain why it’s taken him longer to adapt to life in the Premier League.

However, among all midfielders in Gameweek 10, he had the joint-fifth most touches in the penalty box (nine) and the joint-second most amount of goal attempts (five). 

With plenty of creativity to boot, he completely ran the show against Burnley and was comfortably the best player on the pitch, hat-trick aside.

That was a remarkable turnaround for a player that had only scored 18 FPL points before last Saturday. 

Pulisic has done more than enough to warrant another Premier League start in Gameweek 11 when Chelsea face Watford.

On average, the Hornets have conceded 2.1 goals per game since the start of the season and have largely struggled against top-six sides.

Quique Sanchez Flores may have finally stopped the rot at Vicarage Road, with back-to-back home clean sheets, but I think they will struggle against a free-scoring Chelsea team inspired by a determined Pulisic.

Anthony Martial 

Martial is slowly coming back into the Fantasy picture

Price: Â£7.6m

Ownership: 4.8% 

GW11 Opponent: Bournemouth (A)

At the start of the season, Anthony Martial‘s (£7.6m) out-of-position status seemed too good to be true.

FPL managers had been handed a midfielder from a top-six club, priced under £8.0m and playing as a centre forward. 

Martial then duly delivered Fantasy returns in each of the first three Gameweeks of 2019/20, before injury ruled him out of the next six in a row.

However, the French international finally returned to the starting line-up against Norwich – celebrating that fact with a goal. 

Of course, Martial did also missed a penalty, but it’s good to know that he has become a viable option again with United’s run of generous fixtures.

During the 3-1 win at Carrow Road, Martial had more touches in the final third (33) than Pulisic did at Burnley and received more passes in the opposition half (23) than Mohamed Salah. 

This strong involvement for United bodes well for him and, provided he stays fit, he should retain his place as a first-team player, whether that’s playing out wide or straight through the centre. 

United next face a Bournemouth side that has improved defensively in recent weeks. After going the first eight league matches without a clean sheet, the Cherries have kept two back-to-back against Norwich and Watford.

However, Manchester United, despite some criticism of their attack of late, have six goals in their last three matches in all competitions and have scored eight times in their three previous meetings with Bournemouth. 

Therefore, I would not be surprised if this match was also marked by another attacking display.

Sébastien Haller

Haller deserves a chance against Newcastle in Gameweek 11

Price: Â£7.4m

Ownership: 4.8%

GW11 Opponent: Newcastle United (H)

It might seem hard to justify a player that has only scored one goal in his last six league games. 

There is no doubt that the early stages of a bandwagon were being formed when Sébastien Haller (£7.4m) scored three goals in two games. 

Yet despite his lack of goals, he remains West Ham’s second-highest FPL points’ scorer (41) for the season and for a player within his price bracket that seems fairly respectable when considering that Raúl Jiménez has 43 points and Ashley Barnes has 36 points. 

It may sound cliché but I think there is still more to come from Haller.

He is currently averaging an attacking fantasy return for every 162 mins played which doesn’t seem unreasonable for someone during his debut campaign for a mid-table side.

No doubt this could have been better had he not missed two big chances since Gameweek 1 as well. 

Up next for the Hammers at the London Stadium are a Newcastle United team that currently reside in the relegation zone. 

It’s just the kind of match that Haller needs for his confidence. After all, two of his last goals have come at home and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he’s able to unlock the Magpies defence and get back to scoring ways.

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  1. ZimZalabim
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Tammy now highest owned player in the game

    was considering selling him before city

    1. WOLVERiNES
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Season Keeper at the moment IMO. Will be 9.0 M + next season

    2. Maddamotha
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Not much between him at Bats tbh

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Time on the pitch is a big difference

  2. RedJive79
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Good to go??

    Pope
    Mendy / TAA / Tomori / Lunds
    Mane / KDB (v) / Sterling (c) / Yarmo
    Vardy / Maupay

    Button, Pukki, Dendoncker, Hanley

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I hate the fact you are benching Pukki but it’s hard to see who replaces him (Tomori maybe)

      G2G otherwise

      1. RedJive79
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        That is an issue. Chelsea clean sheet or Pukki score??

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I would play Pukki

  3. HurriKane
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Easy looking fixtures for all my starting 11

    Low scoring gw confirmed on this seasons evidence 😉

  4. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Chelsea are one CB injury away from Guehi (4m) being a starter.

    1. HurriKane
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Rudiger christensen will return soon. So no go

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I think Lampard said Rudiger needs to see a specialist, sounds like he is out for a while yet.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Christensen very close to being fit. And Rudiger shouldn't be too far behind either.

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Naaah jorgino will play before him

  5. StayoutheSpiceZone
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    75mph winds due at Bournemouth tomorrow at kick off time... anyone think that maybe game in doubt? Only due to safety reasons as the stadium is not the best

    1. Party time
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nah, the game will go on

    2. KingOllie
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      DDG gonna score a goal from a goal kick

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Wind stopping a game? You're kidding lol

  6. WOLVERiNES
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    2 FT + 0.0 ITB

    Maddison + Wilson > Jimenez + Martial ...... thoughts ?

    And then GW14 Auba > Vardy

    Ryan
    TAA Tierney Lundstram
    Maddison KDB Mount Sane
    Abraham Auba Wilson

    Gazza Rico Soy Elneny

    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good- always hard to plan ahead though

      1. WOLVERiNES
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yep, been failing at that recently. Trying to get a jump now with tricky fixtures for LEI and Man U hitting some kind of form. Hopefully it pays out a bit.

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      personally I would get rid of Sane 😉

      1. WOLVERiNES
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        lol.. thats Mane hahaha my bad

  7. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed last page:
    A) Cantwell > Martial
    B) Wison, McGinn> Connoly, Sterling (-4)

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A but James

      1. WOLVERiNES
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        WHy James over Martial ?

        1. WVA
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Cheaper, scored more points, less injury prone, higher points ceiling this season

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B

    3. WOLVERiNES
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Would need to know the rest of your team before suggesting a hit

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Consider seeing what happens with UTD this weekend first.

      Are you going to start Connolly if you go with B?

  8. fc_skrald
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    The more I think the less I want to change. I have 2 free transfers and now I just want to do Boly -> a non playing defender to save some money.

    a. Do Boly -> Reid
    b. Do something else

    Heaton
    TAA, Lundstram, Rico
    Salah, Sterling, KDB, Hudson-Odoi
    Pukki, Wilson, Abraham

    McGovern, Tomori, Cantwell, Boly, 0.0 million in the bank

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Play Tomori over Rico surely?

      1. fc_skrald
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I like Rico for his attacking skills. He might come in from the bench though.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Wilson, Pukki and CHO need to go. I think Pulisic has just thrown a huge spanner in CHO. If he doesn't start this GW, I'd say CHO is done.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Don't sell CHO

        1. fc_skrald
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I will keep CHO

  9. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Start Dunk (NOR) or Lundy (BUR)?

    The other will be on bench ahead of Soy in case Otamendi does not play.

    Play 2 of Connolly, Haller and Pukki? Currently starting Lundy, Haller and Pukki

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      The
      top scoring defender

  10. WVA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you bench?

    Ota
    VVD (have TAA)
    Lundstram
    Wilson

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ota

    2. The 12th Man
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      i have all 4 with TAA.
      Lundstram 1st on my bench incase Otamendi no show.

      1. WVA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Think I'll bench Wilson over Lundstram

  11. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Do we expect early withdraws for City assets because of the upcoming Atalanta game ?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      They can lose to Atlanta and still top the group so no.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Great. Sincerely hope that for KDB Sterling and Kun

  12. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Maddison to Yarmolenko

    Yay or Nay ?

    Will downgrade Madders next week anyway to get some funds for Vardy.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Why considering that ?

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Only way to get Vardy in

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nay. I'm looking to move Yarm on soon. Good player, good potential but bad fixtures and something has to give.

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Not much to go for in that price range though, Perez a better option you think ?

    3. Mulla
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Bit sideways I think I'd hold the ft here

  13. Mulla
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Quick one lads. Have 2ft

    Auba & Yarlomenko >>>

    A) Vardy & Martial

    B) KDB & Jimenez

    C) Stick and use ft to replace Otamendi

    Have Sterling btw thanks

    1. No Salah
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Based on fixtures, A

  14. FPL ElasticO
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who should you bench ??

    A. Tomori
    B. Lundstram

    1. HurriKane
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. Mulla
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'd bench Tomori, shame you can't play both tho.

    4. zotter
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A

    5. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A but not ideal

  15. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Which scores more this week?

    A: Jimenez, C.Wilson (No Hit)

    B: Jimenez, Martial (-4)

    C: Vardy, Connolly (-4)

    1. Mulla
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A I reckon

    2. zotter
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I would guess A. Safest bet

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No hit one

    4. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks for replies!

    5. 42towels
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A if just this week. You don't make transfers for just a week though.

  16. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How does the team look for the weekend?? 1FT and 0 mill in the bank.

    Pope
    TAA Tomori Lundstram
    Mane KDB(c) Maddison Mount
    Aubameyang Vardy Abraham

    Button; Dunk, Soyuncu, Dendoncker

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      You are in a good place

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers Bob

    2. Mulla
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      GTG fella, think I'd play Soy before Tomori Leicester a bit better than Che at the back

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Watford aren't the greatest at scoring though...

        1. Mulla
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          True too, not much in it I suppose

  17. zotter
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Got abit of an issue

    Have Aguero. Cho and ota who I want to get rid of ASAP. Don’t mind taking a hit

    BUT without sterling I am dead set on Aguero captain this week

    Have to start ota and Cho (haven’t Cantwell rico peters on bench)

    Would ideally sell Cho but no point given have no cash and could make a much better move once sell Aguero

    Soooo

    A. Hold
    B. Cho to Barnes. Free
    C. Cho plus ota to Perez. Aurier / Soy -4
    D. Aguero. Cho. Ota to vardy. Son. Saiss-8

    1. UpTheCherries
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No need for -8!!! But agree ota does need to go.

      Ota to cancelo/soy?

      How does the rest of your team look?

    2. Big Ronnie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No issue there, just sell Ota for Cancelo or a cheaper alternative. Then get rid of CHO and Aguero next week. Got Rico to come in if needs be.

  18. UpTheCherries
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    What to do with this team? Want liverpool cover gw13 but still have wildcard in hand:

    Pope
    Mendy - Pereira - Lundy
    Sterling - KDB - Mount - Maddison
    Abraham - Vardy - Auba

    Button - Rico - Guilbert - Dendo

    103.3 TV with 0.6 ITB
    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      You don’t need to do anything now !!

      Gw13. Mendy. Kdb. Auba to Trent. Mane. Rash ?

      1. UpTheCherries
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Okay great thanks

      2. UpTheCherries
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Seems like a good plan barring any injuries!!

  19. Bobby_Baggio
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Afternoon all. 2FT & 0m ITB. Thinking Ota > Cancelo. Thoughts? Anything else?

    Pope
    Ota - Robbo - Lund
    KDB - Sterling - Mount - James
    Kane - Abraham - Vardy

    McGovern - Rico - Soy - Nakamba

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Sounds good

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yep burn it away on Ota for sure.Save one though

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers yep only plan 1 transfer

  20. Teror
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Play Soyuncu or Tomori?

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Tomori.

      1. yer old da
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Why?

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Watford.

        2. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Better fixture.

        3. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          ... because they have a better chance of a clean sheet, IMO. Watford haven't scored in their last two home games.

          1. FF Dirtbag
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Fully agree with this

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Tom

  21. Oh Maddison
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    To CHO -> Martial or to not CHO-> Martial... Got Tammy and Mount tho

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I think we owe CHO one more week.

      Every chance he is benched though so tough choice

    2. zotter
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      For free deffo

  22. yer old da
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    With no other battles to win, and 2FT, would you downgrade Gazzaniga or Cantwell? And to who? Looking to free up as much cash as possible...

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Cantwell - think he loses his place soon.

      Dendonker or Saka I guess

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Who is your other keeper?
      Agree with dragon about Cantwell

      1. yer old da
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Pope

  23. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Which moves are better?

    A) Auba - Dendonker - Ota —-> Mane - Martinelli - Rico (-4)

    B) VVD - Ota - Dendonker —-> Rico - Lascelles - Martial (-4)

    C) Ota —-> Rico (free)

  24. zotter
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Play two of

    A. Cho
    B. Lundstrum
    C. Peters (also have pope)

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A & B for me

  25. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Is Fernandinho suspended tomorrow or? Team News tab not updated..

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      did he serve it during the week in the League Cup ??

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He's not. He served his ban midweek.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks. Wasn't sure if cards carry over domestically.

      2. ZimZalabim
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I thought they changed the rules and u serve the suspension in the competition u receive it in now

    3. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He served it during the week, he’ll start

  26. Kungfueric
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Mahrez hasn't got off the bench in the last two games so I really should cut my losses and get rid...but then he will obviously start against saints and bag a hat trick. Stick or twist? Would be bringing Martial in.

    1. Kungfueric
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      If I don't do it this weekend will do before city Liverpool, just tempted to give him one last chance.

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      One last chance but pull the trigger for sure next week

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Hold. Martial can come in next week.

      1. Kungfueric
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers guys one more week it is

  27. Stimps
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Good to go? Bit of a benching headache with Yarma

    Pope
    TAA Lundstram Lowton
    Salah Sterling (c) KDB Mount
    Vardy Abraham Connolly

    4.0 Yarmalenko Rico Kelly

  28. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Pope
    TAA Soy Lund
    Mount Mane KDB CHO
    Vardy Kun (C) Abra
    Button-Rico-Dendo-Boly* (0.8itb 1ft)

    One last heave and then I'll leave it be for this week. Stuck on this squad.
    A) Save ft and accept my fate/GTG.
    Or...
    B) CHO-Kun to Sterling-Connolly (-4)
    C) Boly-CHO to Silva-4.0 def or Martial-Kelly (-4)
    D) Boly to Cancelo (bench CHO)

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      It’s A or B I think. Huge call either way with potential huge variance. One for you to make I’m afraid

    2. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      ...I buckled and did B. Make of that what you will.

      Caveat: My ML leader has Kun without Raz and isn't making the switch

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Whoa - I did not see that coming. I'm disappointed in you Mantis 🙂

        1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I know, I am a little as well

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Now I'm thrown. We were once brethren...
            As usual it has taken up vital thought space for too long!

  29. Teror
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Which one to play out of McGinn, Soyuncu and Rico?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Probably McGinn. He'll spin Lovren for fun.

  30. Geezer
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Otamendi to Mendy?