Spot the Differential

In-form Saint-Maximin and £4.0m defender among the Gameweek 33+ differentials

Gameweek 32+ saw one of last week’s differential picks, Jarrod Bowen (£6.4m), deliver for his owners, whilst former column favourites Miguel Almirón (£5.8m), Michail Antonio (£6.9m) and Paul Pogba (£8.3m) all registered attacking returns.

So now, ahead of Gameweek 33+, we go in search of more differentials who can help you climb the rankings.

This time we’ve focused on two midfielders with promising fixtures and an intriguing budget defender who has only recently emerged on the scene, all of whom are held by less than 5% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.

João Moutinho

Fantasy assets who can be more than just a Blank Gameweek 31 wonder 1
  • FPL ownership: 4.8%
  • Price: £5.4m
  • GW33+ – 37+ fixtures: ARS | shu | EVE | bur | CRY

Portuguese midfielder João Moutinho (£5.4m) may get less love than some of his more popular teammates, but the 33-year-old playmaker has a huge influence on the way Wolverhampton Wanderers play, and the numbers confirm it.

When it comes to creating chances, Moutinho is one of the best.

Amongst midfielders this season, only Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m), Jack Grealish (£6.2m), James Maddison (£7.4m) and Emiliano Buendía (£6.0m) have registered more, whilst he also leads the way at Molineux for touches and successful passes.

This season alone, Moutinho has racked up seven FPL assists, and 14 across all competitions.

A key part of Moutinho’s appeal lies in his opponents this weekend, Arsenal.

The Gunners have often struggled to defend set plays this season. In fact, only Aston Villa and Newcastle United have allowed more attempts from dead-ball situations. You’d imagine this is something Nuno Espírito Santo will look to target, which is encouraging for Moutinho, who has taken all of Wolves’ corners since the restart.

Wolves are a club in form. They’ve improved their Champions League prospects by winning all three of their matches since Gameweek 30+ without conceding a goal, and have only allowed their opponents three shots on target and a solitary big chance.

Moutinho is a superb technician, whose delivery could be a key weapon this weekend, and with an ownership of just 4.8%, is a tempting differential.

Tariq Lamptey

  • FPL ownership: 0.4%
  • Price: £4.0m
  • GW33+ – 37+ fixtures: nor | LIV | MCI | sou | NEW

Tariq Lamptey (£4.0m) moved to Brighton and Hove Albion from Chelsea in January in search of more first-team opportunities.

The 19-year-old has had to be patient, but has now started back-to-back matches, providing Brighton with an exciting option on the right side, both at right-back, and also further up the pitch.

Over the last two games, Lamptey clocked 135 minutes and ranked fourth amongst teammates for final third touches with 23. That’s more than forwards Neal Maupay (£5.7m) and Aaron Connolly (£4.2m), and in the first half against Manchester United, only Alexis Mac Allister (£5.5m) was more advanced.

Graham Potter’s side remain in 15th place, six points above the relegation zone. Despite being brushed aside by Manchester United, they have been in good form since the restart, picking up four points, and have shown enough quality to suggest they should be able to pull themselves away from danger. In fact, no team has given up fewer big chances since Gameweek 30+.

The Seagulls face a huge game against bottom-of-the-table Norwich City on Saturday. The Canaries have looked blunt going forward in recent matches, and it’s worth noting only Aston Villa have conceded more chances from the left flank since the restart.

In a short space of time, Lamptey has proven he has the physical and technical ability to thrive in the Premier League, and could be a useful budget asset for the run in.

Allan Saint-Maximin

  • FPL ownership: 2.6%
  • Price: £5.5m
  • GW33+ – 37+ fixtures: WHM | mci | wat | TOT | bha

With three double-digit hauls in his last four Premier League starts, Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.5m) is becoming hard to ignore.

The 23-year-old was a constant threat against Bournemouth on Wednesday night, laying on three assists for his teammates, and having been subbed off just after an hour, should be raring to go when West Ham United visit on Sunday.

The Frenchman has always had raw talent but has often frustrated due to his erratic decision-making. Now, he looks to have added consistency and an end product to his game and leads the way at St James’ Park for shots, final third touches and take-ons since the restart. He’s also created three big chances over that period; only De Bruyne has more.

The upturn in Saint-Maximin’s form has coincided with Steve Bruce’s decision to switch from a defensive 5-4-1 system to a more attacking 4-2-3-1 in Gameweek 28. Since then, Newcastle have played some of their best football of the season, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches, and looked poised to finish the season strongly.

Saint-Maximin’s unpredictability and individuality makes him one of the most exciting players to watch in the Premier League, and if you do choose to invest, it’s probably going to be a lot of fun.


FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 32+

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  1. Champions united
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Where my squad needs changes ??

    TAA VVD soy saiss stevens
    Son kdb salah bruno,cantwell
    Jimmy CL,jota

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Prob needs some keepers

    2. The EJJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jota -> Greenwood

  2. The EJJ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Nketiah -> Greenwood worth a -4? brought in nketiah for ings this week (oops) so would be an immediate kneejerk

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      probably with this week's fixture yes.

  3. grennans2
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA - Doherty - Saiss - Lascelles
    Salah - KDB - Mahrez - Fernandes
    Rashford - Jimenez

    Button - Nkietah - Guendouizi - Simpson

    A or B?

    A) Guendouzi > Pulisic (and bench Saiss) (-4)
    B) Save

    1. Dr. Conundrum Caveat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If you can afford A, then go for it! Btw Lascelles may not play.

      1. grennans2
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I'm 100 points behind 1st in my ML (so very unlikely to catch) but only 4 points behind 2nd where I'd love to finish. Hard to know if I can afford it or not?

        1. Dr. Conundrum Caveat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          4 points is nothing, it is 6 gameweeks left.

  4. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Calvert Lewin (tot) or Aurier (EVE) first on bench?

    1. Rewenge
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nice problem to have if your team is good enough that you're not playing either of them... I'd say DCL since Spuds defence is dreadful atm

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If spurs conceed three vs shef, fancy Everton to get a couple.

  5. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    1) Foster, Rich to Ederson, ASM?

    2) Does Greenwood start

    3) Worried about TAA rest?

    1. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Greenwood gets a rest if i am reading Ole correctly...

      TAA also on the radar. Id say Klopp none too impressed with him throwing a throw-in to a City player last night and he got hooked good and early in the 2nd half.

  6. Rewenge
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    KDB to be rested against Southampton - what do we reckon? Liverpool game was Thursday eve, Soton is Sunday eve, then they have Newcastle Tuesday eve. He has played two 90s in a row in 31 and 32, although was just a sub appearance for one of their DGW 30 games.

    Reason I'm asking is I'm tempted to do a free hit with some differentials to try to go top in my mini-leagues (just had an absolute stormer, 3,000th in gameweek 32, so back in contention 🙂 ) Considering going without KDB, Auba, TAA, Pope, and several other players who have been raking in points for me (but who lots of other people have). Getting in (for FH week) Mahrez, Kane, Martial, and I've got a weird feeling Origi might start and score...

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Easier to post your FH team

      1. Rewenge
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Current draft:

        Allison

        Van Dijk / Maguire / Stevens

        Sterling / Mahrez / Martial / Fernandez

        Kane / Jiminez / Origi

        Bench: Foden, Pieters, 3.9, 3.9

        Can't decide if I'm being loopy about Origi. But like I say, looking for differentials. Also got a feeling TAA may be benched.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Origi is very risky with not much more than Foden to cover

          1. Rewenge
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Fair enough. Cheers.

    2. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The best PL player to be rested ? I dont think so

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Ridiculous logic. Why was he benched vs burnley then?

    3. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hell be rested for sure

      Wouldnt gave played all 90 mins otherwise when the game was already won

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I wouldnt play fh thogh can see popular pool and utd options doing well

        City have 3 more games between soton and fa cup semi. Probably best to fave it for the bext time kdb looks likely to be rested

    4. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Even if he's benched he'll come on for at least 30 minutes for sure and he still has a better chance of gettin points than other players

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Plus he's on penalties now so penalty could happen anytime

      2. Klaren
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        In PL he came off the bench twice this season for the last 30 min (vs Norwich and Burnley) and got 1 point in each game.

    5. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'm thinking similarly, my team for this week (on a WC) has no KDB, got Salah in for the Villa game (and hopefully KDB rest) then swap Salah to KDB for GW34+

  7. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    So Lascelles is injured ?

    1. WildLingz
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is he? Source?

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He’s a doubt

  8. OleGGMU
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hi Lads, Looking for a quick RMT and transfer advice

    Current XI

    Pope
    TAA, Doh, AWB
    Mane, KDB, Martial, Son, Foden
    Rash, Jimi
    Bench : Martin, Robinson, Ings, Lasc
    0.6 ITB

    Should Rash blank again
    A) Rash to Connolly/Nketiah + Foden to Bruno
    B) Something else
    C) Stick

    Much appreciate any help

  9. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best move here?

    A. Son + Cantwell + Jota > Pulisic + Mahrez + Greenwood(-4)
    B. Son + Jota + Basham > Mahrez + Greenwood + AWB(-4)

    Pope Hendo
    TAA Doherty Gomez Taylor Basham
    Salah KDB Bruno Son Cantwell
    Dcl Jimenez Jota.

    Have BB left. Would you use it this gw or next?

  10. Mattymo23
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who scores more for rest of season?

    A) ASM
    B) Foden
    C) Pulisic

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      c

    2. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      C

    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      The guy who plays for the team that gets 4/5 goals every game

      1. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        And his team has the best fixtures for the run out

      2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        He is also the guy who will get rotated tho

  11. MartialMatas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which moves do you think I should go for?

    On my wishlist are Jesus, Mahrez, Foden, Gomez
    Happy to lose Ritchie, Son and DCL

    Alisson
    VVD Doherty Ritchie
    KDB Son Fernandes Pogba
    Rashford Jimenez DCL

    2ft £0.1m

    1. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Son to Mahrez, save other FT

  12. chelseabrad
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pope Martinez
    TAA Chilwell Doherty Saiss Lascelles
    KDB Bruno Bergwijn Saint-Maximin Saka
    Rashford Jimi DCL

    2FT and 0.5 ITB

    A) Saka & Bergwijn to Pulisic & Foden
    B) Saka & DCL to Greenwood & Pulisic
    C) Other?

    Considering taking a hit

    1. Azathoth
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. WildLingz
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

  13. Sharpify
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    This is my team atm;

    Pope
    Saiss Baldock Lewis
    Mane Salah(co) Fernandes KDB Saka
    Jiminez Ings

    (Reinna, Connolly, Lindstrom (INJURY) Targett (INJURY)

    2 free transfers, £0 budget.

    A) Is Mane and Salah a luxury I can't afford (good differential tho)
    B) Ditch the 2 injuries, but which transfers?
    C) Saka and Baldock out for Saint-Max and Lamptey in?

  14. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is it reasonable to go with Martial as captain instead of Bruno?

    1. Ninjaa
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Could be genius if he has a hat trick again

      1. Werner Bremen
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Even me who is planning on captaining him does not see that happening

    2. fplking14
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Will work out if he hits this game. He either hits or miss but I wouldn't be surprised he hits this game as Bournemouth are woeful atm.

  15. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any thoughts on what I could do to improve here. I have 0.0m in the bank and 2 free transfers??

    Thinking of Sako and DCL to Mount (cant afford Pul or Will) and Connelly?? Would play 442. Thoughts...? Chelsea Mid or Foden ?

    Pope Button
    TAA Doherty Maguire Lascelles Kiko
    KDB Salah Fernandes Sako Hayden
    Rashford Jiminez DCL.........

    1. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Saka DCL for a fodder forward and a marquee midfielder as you currently only have 3 decent mids?

      1. ChuckN
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        How does Saka and DCL and 0 ITB equal a marquee mid?

  16. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Going around in circles on my WC.
    Latest draft- Hopefully final.
    BB to play as well.
    3K overall rank atm so hoping this keeps me up there.

    Pope.
    TAA, Azpilicueta, AWB.
    KDB, Mahrez, Pulisic, Fernandes, Salah (c).
    Kane, Greenwood.
    Martinez, Nketiah, Saiss, Holgate.
    0.1m ITB.

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Salah might be rotated. 3 games in 6 days

    2. McSlu
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Good team! Also on WC and plan to BB in GW34

      Quite similar to mine:

      Pope
      TAA, Fernandez, AWB.
      KDB, Mahrez, Willian, Fernandes, Salah (c)
      Abraham, Rash
      Martinez, Connoly, Saiss, Holgate.

  17. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pope
    TAA VVD Doherty
    Son Martial Bruno (C) KDB Traore
    Rashford Jimenez

    Martin Ritchie Taylor Connolly

    Gtg?

  18. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Ok I finally have a pretty sound plan to the end of the season that I am happy with. I can get on with my day finally

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Which is?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Which is CLASSIFIED

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Getting rid of Jesus already?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Unfortunately looks like he must stay. I figured if he is to bring me down at least we’ll be going down together Ed x

  19. Sterling Archer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    FH active!
    Ryan
    Soyuncu-VVD-Aurier-Zinchenko
    Salah-Mane-Mahrez-Martial-Bruno
    Rashford

    Nketiah-Connoly-simpson

    Any issues?

    Zinchenko is a risk but his minutes played suggest he will play

    1. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      You picked out the big risk. Personally, I wouldnt take that risk but you are comfortable with it to have selected him.

      1. Sterling Archer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        had the cash so have done this to avoid the risk

        Ryan to Ederson
        Zinny to Taylor

    2. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldn't pick Aurier but good other than that.

    3. Rewenge
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'm also free hitting. I think Zinchenko is a bit random, Aurier very doubtful that he'll get a clean sheet (and possible resting risk), and Salah plus Mane is overkill limiting your spend elsewhere. Now if only I could be so confident about my own FH team...

  20. WildLingz
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would appreciate any input on my transfers this week. I have 2FT & 3.3M ITB.

    My current thoughts are:
    H Barnes --> Pulisic
    Grealish --> Antonio
    Egan --> AWB
    -4 points & 0.5M ITB.

    Do you think it's worth taking the -4 hit to make the move? I feel like as though I'm missing out on other great midfield options like Foden, Willian, Mahrez (can't afford by 0.1M).

    Team would be:
    Pope (McCarthy)
    TAA AWB Lascelles (Saiss, Basham)
    KDB Salah (c) Bruno Pulisic Antonio
    Jiminez Rashford (Nketiah)

    And finally...worth TC for Salah?

    Would love any input, being very indecisive! Currently top 5,000 in the world & top of my mini leagues.

    1. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lascelles has a triangle

  21. teneighty
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I really like the look of my mids and forwards this GW. That can only mean one thing, big fat red arrow incoming!

  22. Postman Ty
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who to play this week?

    a) Ayew (lei)
    b) Connolly (nor)

  23. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Salah (c) confirmed i think

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      So not confirmed

      1. Shatner's Bassoon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        haha.... ya got me.

        LOCKED IN NOW!

  24. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) ASM and Ings
    B) Pulisic and Nketiah (play Boly)

  25. james 101
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Gtg? Bench correct?

    Marty
    TAA Doherty XXXXX
    KDB Fernandes Salah Martial Pulisic
    Rashford Kane

    3rd defender spot, play?

    A. Saiss (ARS H)
    B. Taylor (
    C. Robinson

    0.5m in the bank.

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B.

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers!

    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A. Saiss (ARS H)
      B. Taylor (SHU H)
      C. Robinson (BUR A)

  26. Fit_to_drop
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I am as nervous as a bag of cats with no Mahrez and no Chelsea in my side this weekend!

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      not the worst thing.

    2. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn't be. Mahrez only 10% owned ... can't hurt you that much surely.

      Who from Chelsea do you want, Pulisic?

      1. Fit_to_drop
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yes Id like to have Mahrez and Pulisic in my team from now til season end. This is my set up for this weekend Salah, KDB, Bruno, Martial (Saka) but Id like to go 5 man midfield and scrimp on the forwards who dont appear to be performing.

  27. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Chasing 60 pts.Already on -4.Anything else worth a hit? 2.7itb.

    --Nyland
    --TAA--Alonso--Doherty
    --Salah(TC)--KDB--Martial--Mount
    --Greenwood--Rash--Jota

    --Leno--Egan--Saka--Lund.

    a) Lund to Laporte
    b) Saka to ASM.
    c) Leave as is.

    Thanks guys.

    1. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jota and Mount arent going to set your world on fire either but you've gone -4 already so id say suck it up. Id nearly give some thought to bring Egan into the side at the expense of Mount as BUR V SHU has all the hallmarks of an 0-0 draw.

  28. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which two and why? Thinking ASM this week then moving to Foden. Struggling with the Mahrez vs Martial one.

    Son+Guendo >> Mahrez/Martial+ASM/Foden

    Martinez
    TAA • Doherty • Lascelles
    Salah(C) • XXX • XXX • KDB • Bruno
    Jimmy • Rash
    (3.9, DCL, Holgate, Kiko)

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Martial and ASM,more likely to start.

    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Martial foden

    3. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I would usually say split the difference and get one city with Martial, Foden but honestly i'd lean towards Mahrez and Foden rn

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      3 nice replies thanks. 3 different opinions 🙂

    5. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Martial + Foden for me.. But getting mahrez over Martial gives you a spot for a united defender

  29. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How does Auba, Son, Guendouzi > Salah, Pulisic, Connolly for a -4 sound?

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Go for it.

    2. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      They are upgrades in all likelihood

  30. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who scores more this week?

    A. AWB + Cantwell
    B. Basham + Pulisic

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B.

    2. Fit_to_drop
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B does