Spot the Differential

Spot the Differential – Gameweek 33

With six teams sitting out Gameweek 33, most Fantasy managers are focused on cobbling together 11 starters ahead of a bumper fixture list in Gameweek 34. Differentials could be a defining characteristic this weekend, then, so we’ve looked to Leicester’s quietly impressive frontman, Everton’s high-flying winger, and Saints’ under-rated assist machine in pursuit of such players.

David Nugent

Following a seven-match spell in which Leicester City only registered four goals, the Foxes’ forward line has finally clicked into gear, with David Nugent (4.9) and Jamie Vardy (4.6) both notching two goals in their last three outings. Yet while Vardy has attracted investment from 34,000 Fantasy managers this week, only 6,000 individuals have taken a punt on his fellow striker.

The argument for acquiring Nugent over Vardy is strengthened by the fact the ex-Pourtsmouth forward was assigned to penalty duties during Leicester’s 2-1 win over West Ham – despite seeing his effort saved by Adrian, he’s expected to remain at the head of the queue.

Beyond a home tie against Swansea City on Saturday, Leicester City face a double Gameweek 34 (bur, CHE) and then round off their campaign with a further trio of home encounters in their final four fixtures (NEW, SOU, sun, QPR). Considering the Blue Army have recorded eight goals in their previous three matches, their budget forwards certainly harbour the potential to give Fantasy teams an edge.

Aaron Lennon

Everton’s form has picked up in the last month – with three wins and a draw in their last four – which in part can be attributed to Aaron Lennon’s attacking output. The former Tottenham Hotspur winger’s two goals across that stretch secured a win over Queens Park Rangers and a draw against Swansea City.

The 6.2-priced midfielder hasn’t been blessed with a wealth of goalscoring opportunities – netting with his only two attempts – but has received more passes in the final third (40) than another other Everton midfielder in their last three matches. Lennon could also benefit from the return of Romelu Lukaku in Saturday’s clash against Burnley, having already accrued three assists despite his limited pitch time (915) this term.

The Toffees’ agreeable run-in provides further reason to invest in the pint-sized speedster. Four home ties (BUR, MUN, SUN, TOT) and winnable trips to Aston Villa and West Ham United cap of the Merseysiders’ campaign, offering hope that Roberto Martinez’s men can end the season with a flourish. If you are considering Lennon, though, it’s worth noting he is unable to face his parent club on the final day of the campaign due to the conditions of his loan deal.

James Ward-Prowse

Victor Wanyama’s two-match suspension – awarded for receiving his 10th yellow card of the season in Saints 2-0 victory over Hull City – could well pave the way for James Ward-Prowse to be handed a couple of starts. In the Kenyan’s absence, Steven Davis is likely to drop back into the double-pivot alongside Morgan Schneiderlin, freeing up the No. 10 berth for Ward-Prowse – a scenario that occurred last weekend after he replaced Wanyama at the break before netting a penalty in the 2-0 win over Hull.

Although Sadio Mane attempted to disobey team orders and take the spot-kick himself, head coach Ronald Koeman was adamant in his post-match presser that Ward-Prowse is next in line when first-choice Dusan Tadic is benched. Bearing in mind that Tadic has started three of the last nine, it’s fair to say the Serbian has fallen out of the first-team picture of late, boosting the youngster’s spot-kick prospects.

Furthermore, despite clocking just 1227 minutes and tallying 14 starts this campaign, Ward-Prowse has bagged an impressive eight assists in the FPL game. Indeed, at just 4.8, he’s proven a relatively consistent Fantasy option under Koeman, earning points in eight of his 20 appearances to date – with Sunderland, Leicester and Villa also in the next five, he could be a real under the radar option if he can cement a starting berth from this point onwards.

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  1. Slaps
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Myhill
    Baines Coleman Rose
    Silva Bolasie Hazard
    Kane Murray Aguero

    Any Mid worth a a -4 or just start with 10? Budget is 6.5

  2. weeurquahrt
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hi guys.... any chance of Henderson dropping tonight. Need a 0.1 to switch out mane for him??

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballfix.com/price/ says people are selling fast and will drop tonight.

      1. weeurquahrt
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers man thanks

      2. Guidinho
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        That sometimes is inaccurate though. A large proportion of transfers are done on Fri night and Sat morning, hence giving a skewed rate of current transfers, they assume that this rate will be continuous but we know after 11.30 it will stop completely.

  3. gers23
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Worth putting in Murray to block a rival? For a hit? Or just play Boyd .54 clear

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Christ.

      1. gers23
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Haha

    2. Farcelona
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      54 points ahead? Don't bother with the hit, surely.

      1. gers23
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks lol

  4. banskt
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I am stuck with a very long shortlist. Given a choice which player would you pick for this week:

    1) Baines
    2) Coleman
    3) Lennon
    4) Arnautovic
    5) Kolarov
    6) Demichelis
    7) Zabaleta
    8) Ivanovic
    9) Fabregas
    10) Oscar
    11) Mata
    12) di Maria

    1. Old
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      2 or 9

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Can't decide... very difficult this week. I am leaning towards Arnautovic, di Maria or Kolarov. Grossly wrong?

    2. Slaps
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      List looks in order to me, go with Baines

    3. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      5 defo 😀

      1. banskt
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Kolarov. Yes! he could do nicely. 🙂

        1. Zombie
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Whenever he starts, it's so much fun watching him play

    4. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I went baines

    5. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      One of the first three

  5. Old
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    1) Vardy
    2) Nugent

    for GW 33, 34 & 35 ?

    1. Crash
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Vardy.

  6. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What is the best FT this week? (will wc next)

  7. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    My team today = 🙁

  8. Zombie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Thanks Jafa. Reposting in hope of some more answer:

    please pick one to play:

    a) Rose

    or

    b) Wollscheid

    1. Slaps
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A, Newcastle don't look to dangerous at the moment

    2. Jimbo123
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      sigh..still fragmented

      thanks both of ya

      1. Jimbo123
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Spurs just can't defend. STOKE AT HOME TO SAINTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING for goals. Oops. Didn't mean to shout

        1. Zombie
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          haha..messaged received captain 😉

  9. Crash
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    On my WC...Ivano and Murray or Kane and Azpi for the next two weeks?

    1. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      1st one for sure

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ivan and murray

        1. #Swish41
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Agree

    2. Crash
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      thanks guys!

  10. #Swish41
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez to:

    A. Bolasie
    B. Yaya
    C. Siggy

    Cheers

    1. Crash
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      from that list? Bolaise

      1. #Swish41
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers crash, a one week punt pre wc

        1. Crash
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Aah ok..may he get another hat trick 😀

          1. #Swish41
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Indeed, though I fear its a major knee jerk!!

            1. Crash
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Well if you're feeling punty I would suggest Lennon or Arnautovic

  11. Arn De Gothia
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Play 10 players or take a hit on a 4,3 def (who) to field 11?

    1. #Swish41
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Play 10

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        thnx

    2. Slaps
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Having a similar issue, i think i'd go with 10 - Can't see any CS in that price range

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        thnx, that my thouhts also

    3. stefankiknun
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Very risky to take a hit on a def this week

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        thnx

    4. John Obi Wan Mikel
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Stay with 10, even if they get a clean sheet your just getting 2 points, not worth it

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        yepp, thnx

    5. Crash
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      play 10. No guarantees in that price range.

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thats what i thought, was hoping someone would pull a rabbit from the hat 🙂 thnx

    6. Voodoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Take a hit that works well for 34.

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thnx but couldnt find one

    7. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      play 10 mate

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        thnx, will do

  12. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Everyone complaining about your team being shite... We're all in the same boat 😀

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      True that!

      Not worried too much, rivals don't have wildcards either 🙂

      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Btw what happened with you Sri Lankans playing ILF when he took a -12? 😯

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Not sure - been super busy this week so haven't had much input with team selection!

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      My team is theoretically ok. It just won't get any points.

    3. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nope...My team kicks ass 😉

  13. Snapes on a Plane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    chances of leicester city keeping a cleansheet?

    1. JayBomb
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Miracles can happen I hoping as a Schmeichel owner?

  14. stefankiknun
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Captain which one?

    A) Haz
    B) Murray
    C) Silva
    D) Kane

    Currently have armband on Murray, unless someone convinces me otherwise

    1. Voodoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. JayBomb
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      D Newcastle are crap in def

  15. Farcelona
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Teams most likely to keep a CS today?

    1. Snapes on a Plane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      everton

    2. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      WBA and Stoke.

    3. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Probably Burnley too.

    4. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      MC

  16. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Zabaleta - Demi - Mangala - Sagna

    1. Jimbo123
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kolarov not fit?

  17. Jimbo123
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    DO A GOOD DEED for the day and help me out please 🙂

    I need to free up funds for Skrtel next week but also want to improve my chances of winning this week's H2H. ..do I:

    A.) Siggy ------》Punch 

    B.) CDawson ----》 4.5 def (got Schlupp)

    C.) Cazorla-----》 Punch

    N.b...whoever I ditch might get snapped up as it's a draft league

    1. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

  18. toerag
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    'scuse me chaps

    I've been OOP all week and unable to get any footie news

    Do we know whether Remy is fit or not at all?

    any help would be appreciated

    Ta.

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      think he starts today.

      1. toerag
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        thanks 🙂

      2. Jimbo123
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hopefully

  19. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I predict a redraw of teams for next week following 3pm kickoff, especially leicester picks.

  20. Torres76
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sold Gomis for Vardy. Should have gone for Murray. Worried bigtime..

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      murray yc now blank incoming. pulis is pissed and he wont let goals come easy.

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        just to make you feel better but a goal isnt a big loss for a DGW player.

  21. danishdynamite
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Been offline for a while. Is Schlupp a safe pick or is Huth the better bet ATM?

    Thx

    1. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Its 50:50 between the two players although there are rumours Pearson will go 3-5-2 which will give advantage to Schlupp as an attacking wing back.

  22. Voodoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How does this look ftw:

    Courtois
    Morgan Schlupp Bertrand
    Silva Fabregas Siggy Hazard Fletcher
    Agüero(c) Kane (vc)

    Cheers guys.

  23. Torres76
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which goalkeeper are you lot buying next week?

    1. Schemical
    2. Mignolet
    3. Courtois

    Cheers all

    1. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not buying any goalkeeper next week.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Probably going schmeical and ospina. Play kasper next week then ospina for rest of season

  24. bluenose11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Krul
    Terry, Clyne, Bertrand, Schlupp
    Hazard, Fabregas, Eriksen, Mane
    Aguero, Kane

    Pants, Boyd, Giroud, Yun
    1FT 1.5m ITB

    I'm planning eriksen>sterling next week and clyne>kosicelny the week after
    Last minute dilemma:

    A - Boyd>Bolasie
    B - Mane>Bolasie
    C - Mane>Sigurdsson
    D - hold

  25. Farcelona
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pants - Howard for a -4?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure its worth it

  26. JoeKing
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone think man united are going 3 at the back against chelsea?

    1. Voodoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. JoeKing
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      DG
      mcNair-Smalling-Blackett
      Valencia-Herrera-Fellaini-Young
      Mata
      Rooney-ADM

      1. Fabreghastly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Fellaini will play up front I reckon.

        Talk of Rooney being back in the mids with Blind and Carrick out.

  27. John Obi Wan Mikel
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How many players do people have playing this week? I have 11 if wilson for stoke plays not that it'll do me much good anyway, oh and boyd

    1. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      going with 10

  28. Littlebitwizardoföz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    (a) Boyd to Bolasie
    (b) Remy to Murray
    (c) Save FT (3 dgw players atm)

    Cheers

  29. JayBomb
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just bought Schmeichel instead of Courtois as I have no GK and wanted to bring in Fabs as my 3rd Chelsea player. I now have Pants and Schmeichel as my 2 GK what have I done!!!

    1. Mash Potato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      In the same boat!

  30. Hangover United
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    davis

    ivan clyne wollscheid

    hazard bolasie eriksen silva

    aguero kane murray

    good to go??