Spot the Differential

Lively Stanislas can finish season with an FPL flourish

With only two Gameweeks to go, opportunities to catch mini-league rivals or hit pre-season targets are fast running out.

With that in mind, we’ve scouted three mid-price differentials for the run-in, who we hope will have a similar impact to last week’s pick, David Silva (7.4m).

As always, to qualify, the player must have an ownership of 5% or less. 

Junior Stanislas

  • FPL Ownership: 0.1%
  • Price: £5.8m
  • Remaining Fixtures: SOU | eve

Junior Stanislas (£5.8m) has had to watch on from the sidelines for much of the season with a knee injury that required surgery, but is now thriving and has arguably been Bournemouth’s best player since the restart.

Against Manchester City on Wednesday night, the winger was electric and unlucky not to return. In the first half, Ederson (£6.0m) was at full stretch to superbly touch his free-kick onto the post, whilst later in the game Joshua King (£6.1m) swept in his effort, only to see it ruled out by VAR for offside. On another day, it could have been a double-digit haul. 

Since Gameweek 30+, Stanislas leads the way at Bournemouth for shots, shots in the box, created chances and crosses, whilst his three goal involvements (two goals, one assist) is more than any other teammate. 

Following the loss at City, Bournemouth remain 18th – three points adrift of Watford and West Ham United, with two make-or-break games against Southampton on Sunday, and Everton on the last day of the season.

Stanislas has been really unlucky with injuries in recent years, but when fit, is perhaps the most talented player at Bournemouth, and if the Cherries are to stage a great escape, it’s likely he’ll be heavily involved.

Neal Maupay

  • FPL Ownership: 1.7%
  • Price: £5.7m
  • Remaining Fixtures: NEW | bur

Neal Maupay (£5.7m) arrived at Brighton and Hove Albion during the summer of 2019 from Brentford, having scored 41 goals in 95 games for the Bees.

The former France Under-21 international has settled well, and netted his tenth goal of the campaign at Southampton on Thursday night, one which puts him in an esteemed group – Eric Cantona, Thierry Henry and Anthony Martial (£8.4m) are among the other five Frenchman to have hit double figures in their first season. 

Despite Graham Potter’s tendency to rotate, Maupay has now started five of Albion’s seven Premier League outings since the restart, and has featured for over 30 minutes both times he’s appeared off the bench.

Amongst teammates, he’s registered the most shots, shots in the box and big chances this season, whilst his xG ranks 11th amongst forwards. 

Though he could have scored more, his goals have been key to winning points this season. In fact, they are yet to lose when he’s been on the scoresheet.

Up next for Brighton is Newcastle United, who have injuries to several key centre-backs, and rank 20th for xGC since the resumption.  

Maupay has done well in his first season since stepping up from the Championship, and whether deployed as a no 9, on the flanks or deeper to link play, we’re backing him to deliver in Gameweek 37+.

Dwight McNeil

  • FPL Ownership: 0.9%
  • Price: £6.0m
  • Remaining Fixtures: nor | BHA

Winger Dwight McNeil (£6.0m) has impressed for Burnley this season, developing into his side’s main creative outlet.

He sits top at Turf Moor for chances created, big chances created, crosses and take-ons, whilst only five players in the entire division can boast a higher xA.

Key to his appeal is this week’s opponents Norwich City, who have now lost eight consecutive league games for the first time in their history, whilst the goal they conceded against Chelsea on Tuesday night, a close-range header by Olivier Giroud (£6.7m), was the 21st goal they have conceded from a cross this season.

Their 12 goals conceded from corners is also the worst in the Premier League, which bodes well for McNeil, who has a share of Burnley’s set-pieces, and regularly puts the ball into the box from wide areas. In fact, only eleven players have delivered more crosses than him since the restart.

It isn’t all about his opponents though. 

Tenth-place Burnley are a team in form, with only one defeat in their last 14 Premier League matches, and with aspirations of a Europa League spot, still have plenty of motivation for the run-in.

The last time McNeil made an appearance in this column, he responded with a 14-point haul in Gameweek 27, and given his opponents vulnerability from crosses, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if he delivered again on Saturday evening.

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  1. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    really have the urge to get in Auba, but him on the bench last match makes me weary.

    Do you guys think Auba will start for the next 2 gws?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      More likely to start having had a rest.

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. He was just having a rest, he will play all remaining 3 games I am almost certain.

  2. Louis Van Gaalstones
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    23k OR and aiming for my first top 10k, planning on FH for GW38+, I have one free transfer to use, but no idea what to do with it without taking a hit, thoughts?

    DDG,
    TAA, Digne, Doherty
    Bruno, KDB, Sterling, Antonio
    Vardy, Ings, Greenwood

    Martin, Pulisic, Masina, Lascelles
    0.3itb

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pulisic to David Silva, bench Antonio

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah probably this

      2. Forcella Boys
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        You not think City will want to keep Silva back to play in the last game v Norwich for his send off? Can see him not playing v Watford.

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Think he plays both

      3. Louis Van Gaalstones
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ah good shout, I didn't realise David Silva was so cheap

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Team looks good to me, in the same boat with my team using FH in 38 and no idea what to do this week

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Either KdB or Sterling for Martial, albeit he has the FA Cup too.

  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bench 2 please

    Ings, Dilva, Pulisic, Jimmy, Foden

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ooo tough prob puli and foden 1st sub

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Foden perhaps...

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pulisic Foden

    4. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      eek...Pulisic and Foden. but not with passion.

    5. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      P and F, with reluctance.

    6. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Will you be mad at me if i say both Manchester boys ?
      Away game makes me think both will sit on bench

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        FA Cup changes things.

    7. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers all.

    8. MOZIL
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      foden and ings probably, Liverpool is sloppy recently and pulisic has form

    9. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      do you think Dilva starts TM?

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        No idea, depends on today.

  4. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    KdB, Mahrez and Greenwood

    ... To bring in Martial, David Silva and Ings?

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn’t sell kdb

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He won't play and so I'm not so bothered about holding for Norwich as David Silva is the man in the league for his last 2 games.

        Unless he gets a cameo in the Cup final or Champions League.

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          He will play and smash Watford; already got his rest

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            But he may play 120 mins and penalties tonight.

            Nothing to play for in the league for Man City.

            Cups are king.

            1. The Suspended One
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Could play 90 in each no problem

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn't do that personally.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      GW late.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I had most on FH.

        Just trying to rectify again.

  5. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I’ve got a Walker and Foden problem. Play or bench?

    Lampety and Nketiah are the alternatives

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think foden is going to smash Watford

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Play both City lads

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks both

  6. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Have TC and FH left.

    Any tips?

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Tough week for predictions on either

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I guess martial or sterling TC this week

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Deffo would not be on Sterling this week.

        Free hit this week away from premium players at risk of rotation and TC a more rested Sterling home to Norwich on Sunday.

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          If you go Norwich I would do David Silva’s swan song

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Avoid anyone that’s name ends in “ane” for TC and you will be fine!

      1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        And you username ends with aneeeee

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          It’s worrying is t it!

  7. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) Holgate --> Tarkowski (FT)
    B) Above and DCL --> Wood (-4)

    DDG
    TAA - Doherty - Holgate*
    Mané - KDB - Pulisic - Fernandes
    DCL - Jesus - Greenwood

    [Foden - Lascelles* - Robinson - 1FT + 1.1m ITB]

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah it’s a (-2) on the def

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry, I don't get what you mean here.

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Even if tark blanks, 2 (-4)

          when you know the other result is zero i think the hit is better

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Ah yes, yes. Thanks for the explanation.

    2. BremerHB
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A for me.

      1. BremerHB
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Would be tempted to start Foden over DCL too.

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks - think I will as well.

  8. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Martinez,
    Doherty, Azpi, Walker-Peters, Holgate, Robinson
    KDB, Martial, Fernandes, Pulisic, Foden
    Rashford, Vardy, Jimenez

    Have 1 FT. Should I save or who to take out?

  9. BremerHB
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Aurier & Pulisic -> Long & DSilva for -4?

    1. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes for me

      1. BremerHB
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks!

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Who comes off the bench for Aurier?

      1. BremerHB
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Holgate & Lascelles are on the bench...

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Likely two no-shows in which case, those are fair moves.

          1. BremerHB
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers!

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

              Long?

  10. MOZIL
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    does -4 to get ings worth it?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Who are you selling ?

    2. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He likely scores again this GW so depends who it is for

      1. MOZIL
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        4 points is already one goal tho, ayew

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Depends who you're selling

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I would

    5. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Probably not, most likely Max 1 goal

      1. MOZIL
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        thats why i was thinking

      2. MOZIL
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        what*

  11. JonSnow
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy to auba/kane/Jesus and (C) on a ft.
    Will probably swap either to Jesus for 38 with my last ft anyway.
    Chasing heavy

  12. seanie3
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    1 week punt only as have FH 38, so Vardy out for

    a) Jesus
    b) Jimi
    c) Auba

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      One week punt then C

    4. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C

  13. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Seeing a few bringing Dilva in this week, I was planning on selling..... second guessing myself now

    1. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You will want him back for 38 at the very least

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        FH in 38

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely a hold if you have him.

      You will definitely want him for final GW - might get to take a pen.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Will be using FH in 38, not sure he starts this week

        1. JonSnow
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          What are your other options? I'd say more likely to play in the league than the cup

          1. THFC4LIFE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            TAA and Dilva to Pieters and Salah(c) -4, sounds crazy I know lol

  14. seanie3
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    only for this gw, lascelles out for

    a) Tark
    b) Dunk
    c) Egan

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Similar position above and I'm going for A.

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. BremerHB
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  15. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Azpi > Tarkowski?

  16. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Playing Bench Boost...

    Pope
    TAA AWB Saiss
    Salah(c) KDB Fernandes Foden
    Greenwood Ings Vardy

    Henderson Foden Pieters Lundstram

    0FT, 0.1itb

    Is this GtG ?? Or anything worth (-4) hit ??

    Thanks

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Depends on the twin.

  17. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy - hold or sell for Ings/Kane/Auba?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Auba

    2. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      In almost the same predicament above. Tempted by auba and then auba to Jesus 38 and (C)

  18. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mane to Son? Good move?

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

      What's wrong with Mane?

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I like him! Just no idea what to do this GW in terms of transfers lol

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

          Would be a save transfer for me. 2 for final gw.

    2. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mane can outscore Son, spurs aren't that great

  19. Blanka
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What we think to Sterling to Mane for free?

    Already have Jesus and KDB. City fixtures are dreamy, but who knows who plays?!

    No other Pool attack.

    No other Pool attack.

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Could be great, could be a disaster

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

        Yup!

  20. Steve McCroskey
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bench one:

    A. Pulisic
    B. Greenwood
    C. Foden

    1. Ady87
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pulisic for me but Liverpool have been uninspiring. Hard to know who will turn up, plenty of bang average players scoring past them.

  21. Ady87
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    GTG?

    Martinez
    Tark Maguire Saiss
    Son Sterling Bruno(c) KDB
    Jimi Ings Greenwood

    Subs: Pulisic Digne Aurier

    1. Legohair
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That is good team

  22. CAN'T STOP THE ZLATAN
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Foster
    TAA doherty maguire
    Willian salah silva martial
    Rashford Jesus dcl

    Subs: button cantwell simpson lascelles
    0.9m ITB

    Would you do:
    A) dcl to wood
    B) foster to martinez
    C) something else

    Thanks!

  23. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I'm incredibly anxious about this game week. My team looks horrendous.

    1. Steve McCroskey
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Same

  24. Kemosabe1
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A vardy to Jesus
    B willian to David Silva
    C vardy to wood

    Have kdb and sterling already

  25. Legohair
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    De Gea
    TAA-Saiss-Aurier
    Salah-KDB-Bruno-Saka
    Vardy-Jimenez-Greenwood

    Martinez, Pulisic, Holgate, Taylor

    1FT 0.3 itb

    A. Taylor/Holgate to Bardsley
    B. Pulisic to Silva
    C. Pulisic to Traore
    D. Aurier to Boly

  26. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all,

    Need a calm voice and advice. A tad stuck here.

    Pope/Button

    Alonso/Maguire/Doherty/Aurier/Lascelles

    Pulisic/Antonio/Sterling/KDB/Martial

    Vardy/Rashford/Connolly

    Obvious defensive issues but also thinking Auba and D Silva in for Vardy and Pulisic if not this GW the last. Also looking at Tierney and a Sheffield UTD defender, could take a cou0le of hits or spread it out over the two GWs, what do we think? 0.8 ITB cheers and good luck all

  27. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who to bench -

    A. Greenwood
    B. Foden

    Thanks

  28. Pickle juice
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What to do ;

    A. Play aurier
    B. Play antonio
    C.bring in Wood for Dcl for FT and play him

    Thanks

  29. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mates 1FT 0 itb

    Pope
    Robo, Fernandez, Boly
    Mane, KDB, Sterling, Bruno, Martial
    Greenwood, Jesus

    Button, Zouma, Nketiah, fodder

    Help please? Thx!

  30. JUNITED
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Dilemma when to use my triple captain. Can anyone please help me?

    Martial vs West Ham GW37
    or
    Jesus vs Norwich GW38

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus gw38

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry... I thought i was saying Sterling.

        Martial could be tired.