Spot the Differential

Coleman a tempting FPL differential with creativity and clean sheet potential

Blank Gameweek 36 is almost upon us, so it’s time to have a look at some more differential options for the weekend and beyond.

This time, we’ve selected low-owned picks at Everton, Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur who we think have the potential to make an impact.

As always, to qualify, the player must have a Fantasy Premier League ownership of 5% or less at the time of writing.

Seamus Coleman

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  • FPL ownership: 2.9%
  • Price: £4.9m
  • GW36-38 fixtures: SHU | WOL | mci

With five clean sheets and two assists in his last seven appearances, plus an appealing next two fixtures, veteran full-back Seamus Coleman (£4.9m) could be a solid, under-the-radar pick.

Given his age and history with injuries, he isn’t a guaranteed starter every game but remains the club’s captain and a crucial part of this Everton side.

In recent matches, Carlo Ancelotti’s team selection has often meant that both Coleman and Lucas Digne (£6.2m) have been deployed as wing-backs in a 3-5-2 formation, where they provide the width and an attacking outlet on the flanks. That’s enabled them to concentrate on getting forward to support the attack, which has coincided with the no. 23 taking up some of his most advanced positions of the season so far.

His ability to create has caught the eye, too.

Amongst team-mates over the last six Gameweeks, Coleman ranks joint-top for chances created with 11, which is level with Digne despite fewer minutes, and second for expected assists (xA). It’s also worth noting that he came agonisingly close to scoring late on at West Ham United last weekend, only to be thwarted by a last-ditch block.

Overall, it has been a good season for Everton, who sit eighth in the Premier League table ahead of back-to-back home matches against relegated Sheffield United and mid-table Wolverhampton Wanderers. Encouragingly for owners of the Toffees’ defensive assets, both opponents rank in the bottom four for big chances and expected goals (xG) since the turn of the year.

Coleman has delivered a string of impressive displays of late, and given his fixtures, could be the pick of the budget defenders for the next two rounds.

Dwight McNeil

  • FPL ownership: 0.5%
  • Price: £5.7m
  • GW36-38 fixtures: LEE | LIV | shu

Dwight McNeil (£5.7m) has been one of Burnley’s standout performers in recent months, developing into his side’s main creative outlet.

Over the last six Gameweeks, he sits top at Turf Moor for chances created, big chances created, crosses and final-third touches, while amongst all Premier League midfielders, only Bruno Fernandes (£11.5m) has a higher xA total.

That upturn in form has coincided with an increased attacking output from Sean Dyche’s side, which has seen them score in each of their last nine games. During that time, Chris Wood (£6.4m) and Matej Vydra (£4.8m) have thrived as a strike partnership in Burnley’s 4-4-2, which is encouraging for McNeil, who now has two confident forwards capable of converting his chances. Crucially, the winger also has a share of set-pieces.

From a position in the Premier League’s relegation places in mid-December, Burnley have put together an impressive run to remain in the division. Up next is a home encounter against Leeds United, a game McNeil’s crossing from deeper zones is perfectly suited to, before they welcome back supporters for the first time in over a year against Liverpool in Gameweek 37. However, the real appeal lies in Gameweek 38, when they end their season at relegated Sheffield United.

McNeil has been a major influence in Burnley’s improved form, and could be an effective midfield differential for the remainder of the season.

Sergio Reguilón

  • FPL ownership: 4.4%
  • Price: £5.6m
  • GW36-38 fixtures: WOL | AVL | lei

Sergio Reguilón (£5.6m) has made a real impact at Tottenham Hotspur this season.

The Spanish full-back joined Spurs from Real Madrid last summer and has since made 24 Premier League appearances. During that time, he’s provided five assists and largely made the left-back spot his own.

In Ryan Mason’s first match in charge against Southampton in Double Gameweek 32, Reguilón was heavily involved in the final third as he assisted Son Heung-min’s (£9.6m) disallowed goal before winning the penalty that won the match. He ended the game with more opposition half touches than any other player on the pitch and carried that form into Gameweek 34, when he set up Harry Kane (£11.8m) for a good first-half chance and then went close himself with a curled effort.

While Spurs’ defence has often been criticised, it’s worth noting that only Chelsea and Manchester City have conceded fewer goals on home turf this season. That’s relevant with Wolves and Aston Villa travelling to north London next, both of whom have been more susceptible to giving up chances from their right flank in recent matches.  

In a relatively short space of time, Reguilón has proven he has the ability to thrive in the Premier League, and with the possibility of attacking returns and clean sheets, could be a nice pickup for those in search of a differential.

518 Comments Post a Comment
  1. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Did Hasenhuttl say anything about the goalkeeper situation yesterday in his presser? Can't find anything about it.

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Said nothing, doesn’t help us Mendy/Forster folk

      1. Balls of Steel
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        No it certainly does not help as I own both also:(

  2. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Why is Ings not being considered after his recent 2 goals? Coming back from injury?

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Probably gets injured.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Probs heading back to injury too!

    3. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      If I could afford him I think he's a great choice

  3. Miro
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Have 8 playing with 2 FT. My options:

    A) Vardy, Martinelli, Castagne -> DCL, Mahrez, Dallas (-4, no bench)
    B) Vardy, Martinelli, Castagne -> Bamford, Son, Dallas (-4, no bench)
    C) Vardy, Fernandes, Castagne, Jota -> DCL, Son, Keane, Mane (-8, no bench)
    D) Vardy, Fernandes, Martinelli, Castagne -> DCL, Son, Mahrez, Digne (-8, 1 bench cover)

    cheers

    1. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A or D.

      1. Miro
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        cheers

    2. King Kun Ta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

  4. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Currently have 8 players so resigned to take a hit or two:

    1) Dallas & Son (-4)
    2) Foden & Kane (-4)
    3) Son & Antonio (-4)
    4) Dallas, Foden & Kane (-8)
    5) Dallas, Son & Antonio (-8)

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I've done 5 myself (except I haven't chosen yet between Antonio and Bamford)

      1. Tmel
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I already have Bamford. Between Antonio & Wood for me!

  5. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Which move looks better ?

    A. Shaw and Nacho > Dallas and Bamford/Antonio
    B. Fernandes and Nacho > Son and Bamford/Antonio

    Forster
    TAA Digne Konsa
    Salah jota lingard Fernandes*
    DCL Kane nacho*

    mendy shaw holding esr

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I’m doing A and then ESR to Son

  6. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    A) DCL, Raphinha, Digne
    B) DCL, Mahrez, Coleman
    C) DCL, Mahrez, Dallas
    D) Wood, Mahrez, Digne

    Have no Everton or City coverage, and only Llorente from Leeds.

    Thinking Everton defence for SHU this week and would then get Dallas in GW37.

    Cheers.

  7. S I L V E R F O X
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    OLLIE WATKINS STATS:

    30 FUL (H) 3 - 1 7 90
    31 LIV (A) 2 - 1 8 90
    32 MCI (H) 1 - 2 5 90
    33 WBA (H) 2 - 2 5 90
    34 EVE (A) 1 - 2 8 90
    35 MUN (H) 1 - 3 -1 88
    35 EVE (H) 0 - 0 0 0
    36 CRY (A) back with vengence

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      His name is Shitkins

    2. S I L V E R F O X
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      cant read clearly but points are
      7
      8
      5
      5
      8
      -1 (red card )
      0 (ban)

      he will return will average of 6.60 points per game

    3. S I L V E R F O X
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      HARRY KANE STATS

      30 - 13
      31 - 2
      32 - 12
      32 - 0
      34 - 2
      35 - 2

    4. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      He plays in me for GW36 but I'll still likely be selling for GW37.

      Although, it's the Spurs defence. Hope I am not making an oopsie...

  8. JenkoJunko
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Looking for a differential striker this week and to keep with good fixtures for rest of the season...

    A. Firmino
    B. Aguero
    C. Jesus
    D. Ings
    C. Antonio

    1. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Ings

    2. S I L V E R F O X
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero not likely to start according to the predicted line up.

      city have Foden, Jesus and Mahrez up front

      Firmino could be a good shout as his form with united, Mane will be on instead of Jota

      Ings has fulham followed by difficult last two fixtures.

      Antonio has a difficult game against brighton , followed by two easy games

      1. S I L V E R F O X
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Difficult next games:

        Antonio - easiest
        Bamford
        Kane
        DCL

        1. El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I Don't think Antonio has the easiest fixture. True, BHA is missing Dunk and most likely also Veltman but they are pretty tight at the back...

  9. VinMar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    FH thoughts? 0.0itb

    Sanchez

    TAA, Coleman, Stones

    Salah, Mane, Son, Mahrez, Foden

    Ings, DCL

    1. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Too many risky mids for me

      1. VinMar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        who would you take out ?

        1. Boly Would
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Probably Mane

          1. Boly Would
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Mane to Raphinha maybe, then spread the cash.
            Coleman, Stones, Ings > Digne, Dallas, Kane if possible

  10. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Already taken a -4 hit to bring in DCL and Raphina, would you make it a -8 to do Mendy > Meslier/Pickford? Would have a budget of 5.4m

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I’ve got the same issue........I’m also not loving Mendy’s fixtures to end the season

    2. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No

  11. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Mendy>Pickford for a -4 or pray for Forster? This is doing my head in honestly....

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Save and risk Forster

      1. DannyDrinkVodka
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers, that’s good discipline I suppose.....

  12. Shark_Sandwich
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    please help - who to bring in

    a) Kane & Dawson or
    b) DCL & Robertson

    for free

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

    2. S I L V E R F O X
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      DCL & Phillips

  13. Concrete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    20 points behind in ML

    How different do chaser need to go or is it best to remain Template?

    Bale or Son
    Risk no Kane?

    1. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'd want Kane, and go Bale if chasing

  14. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Guys, is a -8 on this lot worth it?

    Fofana > Digne
    Nacho > DCL
    Bruno > Son

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

  15. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Oi! Genuine active team got the top score this week.

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/606613/event/35

    200 points. What a beauty.

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Nice one

    2. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Nice jump in the rankings.

    3. Mweene
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A bit screwed for this week though!

    4. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      That's what I call a proper BB...

  16. Lukakus talking
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Team in a bit of a mess even though I *might* have 11 playing

    Martinez

    Llorente - Burn - Saiss - Cancelo

    Salah - Son - Lingard - Traore

    Bamford - Kane

    (Forster, Shaw, Fernandes, Iheanacho)

    1FT, £0.3 itb

    Wondering if it's worth taking Cancelo out for a guaranteed starter, or Nacho to someone given his upcoming fixtures.

    Any help gratefully appreciated!

    1. S I L V E R F O X
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      nancho has a blank and difficult fixtures. may have to replace him with someone like Watkins who returns from his ban.

      1. Lukakus talking
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks, 0.1 short of that unfortunately

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Wood

          1. Lukakus talking
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Ah, was actually 0.2 off being able to get Watkins, so 0.1 away from getting Wood!

            Worth taking a hit to free up funds? Got a 3 point lead in my ML, rival currently has 9 playing this week

  17. King Kun Ta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Best replacement for Iheanacho....already have DCL and 7.9 to spend.

    A ntonio
    B amford
    C. Wood

    Ta for the advice lads!

    1. S I L V E R F O X
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Antonio - injury risk
      Bamford back on form and good fixtures,
      Wood has leeds, liverpool then Sheffield

    2. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

    3. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      You should have done
      C hris Wood

      1. King Kun Ta
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        C. for that reason

  18. JenkoJunko
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Whos more nailed to start...

    A. Firmino
    B. Aguero
    C. Mahrez

    1. S I L V E R F O X
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Mahrez , Jesus and Foden are predicted to start.

      Need to wait for Klops press conference for Firmino

      1. JenkoJunko
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Many thanks

  19. Davidwes
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Mane:
    Great differential or a stupid pick?

    1. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Should start last 3 now, had his rest

    2. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Looks like it’s ropes for him this season.

      Fell out with Klopp and can’t see him starting.

      1. Davidwes
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Klopp said its fine though? But im also a bit worried about it...

  20. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Bruno to mahrez?
    Mahrez likely to get two games, Bruno only has 2 left, no doubt a risk for wolves game 3 days before final
    City have nearly a week, still other cap options for next week, thoughts appreciated

    1. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I think your reasoning is sound.
      I got Mahrez in on FH this week as I reckon he will start tonight. Then if he starts 1 of the other 2 he has matched Bruno's max 2 possible starts, before taking into account like you say Bruno being risky for Wolves.

      1. Gizzachance
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers, think it’s a move I will do, mahrez feel will get tonight’s game, an last game v Everton
        Cheers

  21. Return of the FF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Currently 10 possible players, though includes Veltman.

    Best use of 1 FT.

    A. Azpi to Stones
    B. Greenwood to Raph
    I have Kane and Son, can't get to Salah.

    1. Gizzachance
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

  22. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    It’s the time of the season where you really need all contenders for Golden Boot in your team.

    Salah, Kane, Bruno, Son essential.

    1. Davidwes
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Son aint going for the golden boot

      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        He bags a brace this weekend and it’s game on.

        1. Davidwes
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Well A its unlikely and B he will be helping Kane getting the golden boot. Im going without both bruno and son most likely

    2. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Hattrick from Bamford and he's in the running too

      1. Davidwes
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        And 5 goal from wood and he is in the fight

  23. MMN
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    1 FT 2.4m. With Dunk out can't see past Dunk > Dallas or Digne to get 11 without a hit but really wanted to go for attackers in the last 3 weeks ... Any thoughts?

    Martinez
    Dunk*, TAA, Konsa
    Bruno, Lingard, Son, Gundo, Jota
    Bam, Kane (C)

    Areola, Shaw, Iheanacho, Fofana

  24. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Which one to keep out of Greenwood or Bruno??

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Depends on your team and who you're bringing in...

      1. tbhogal
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Son for Bruno

  25. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Folks. Who’s the better pick?

    Jota
    Mahrez

    1. BHA_Seagull
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Mahrez

  26. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Coleman or Godfrey?

    1. Goodfeathers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'm really torn on this! Coleman played right midfield against Villa last night, with Holgate at RB (4-4-2). He got subbed after 75 mins.

      1. Goodfeathers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Still worried he's not guaranteed a start against Shef U

  27. How many hits have you taken this week?
    ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Quick survey - how many hits have you taken to field 11 this week?

    (Hot topic so we get more votes during the day?)

    1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Two hits to field ten

    2. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      1 hit to field 11 possibly 10 depending on SOU keeper choice

    3. Goodfeathers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      -4

    4. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      None. On Free Hit.

    5. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      None - FH time 🙂

    6. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      2 hits

    7. SomeoneKnows
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      One hit to field 11 so essentially a -2 hit

    8. Mingo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      1, I have 2FT and will be making 3 moves. I have 9 starters currently.

    9. Purplebanana2021
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      0 - already had 11 starting

    10. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      None so far but debating whether a couple is worth a -4...

    11. A-L
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      0 (but this GK is Forster)

    12. joey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      None yet but have used both my transfers doing Castagne and Iheanacho to Dallas and Antonio. Have 11 playing but includes Forster and Davis so realistically 9 and maybe a few minutes. Thinking about Mendy to a playing keeper as I'm sure he'll be rotated again before the end of the season so may as well deal with the problem now and get a couple of extra points on the board hopefully, just not sure who.

    13. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      See also our earlier Hot Topic on the average number of players that managers have for GW36.
      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/23768148

    14. MissouriMarten
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No hits, but I'm relying on the likes of Vydra and Coady! Wouldn't be surprised if Dias doesn't play either.

    15. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      -8

    16. Gleys11
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No hits - field 11

    17. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      1 hit to field 11

    18. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      1FT used to field 11 (3 x ManU and Forster on the bench)

    19. PoldervogelsUit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      1 hit to improve midfield. Have 1 player at my bench in case of unexpected rotation.

    20. HangTime
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No hits for me ahead of GW36, as I'd been planning around the blanks a bit (generally filling up with players from teams that had games in hand like Everton and Villa, rather than DGW teams that had a blank immediately after).

      Injuries have kind of forced my hand the past two weeks though, Maguire to Dallas for this week, then Jota to ESR for GW37 (freeing up funds for a big hitter in GW38, probably Mane as I'm thinking Liverpool will be going all out on the final day, whereas Bruno Fernandes might get rested ahead of Europa League final given MU can't catch City and are guarenteed a top 4 finish).

  28. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Any news on Kabak?

    Or is Rhys Williams likely to start again at CB?

    1. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'd steer clear of either - absolute lottery with our CB these days

  29. VaVaVoom14
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    25 points behind leader so need to take some risks on my free hit - how is this looking?

    McCarthy
    Trent Dallas Digne
    Salah(c) Mane Bale Mahrez Foden
    Ings Antonio

    (Forster Ward Mitchell Brewster)

    1. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Is the Mane choice based on his rest last night? - I was originally going with TAA, Salah & Mane but ended up with TAA, Salah and Robertson, allowing both Son and Bale in midfield

      McCarthy
      TAA, Digne, Robertson
      Salah, Son, Bale, Mahrez, Foden
      Kane, DCL

      (Forster, Adams, Lowton/Alioski, Mitchell)

    2. CBonci
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I like it. Obviously City rotation can hurt you but those 2 would be my picks. Ings and Antonio could outscore Kane and DCL. Those are your 2 biggest issues. Go for it!