Spot the Differential
23 September 2017 2542 comments
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Two of the biggest names in Fantasy football claim top billing as we unveil our latest trio of differentials ahead of Gameweek 6.

Joining the star midfield duo is an emerging prospect from Everton who could just be the budget enabler we’ve been waiting for in attack ahead of a fantastic run of fixtures for the Toffees.

Alexis Sanchez

Our headline selection needs little introduction.

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez was top of the overall Fantasy Premier League standings last season with 264 points, but has endured a difficult time ever since.

Linked with a move away from north London throughout the summer, he was also handed an extended rest period due to Chile’s participation in the Confederations Cup.

But having got 90 minutes under his belt against FC Cologne in the Europa League – when he scored his first goal of the season – and a further run-out against Doncaster Rovers in midweek, he looks primed to start against West Bromwich Albion on Monday night.

That’s also partly due to the fact that Danny Welbeck has been ruled out with a groin injury, freeing up a spot for the 2.4%-owned Sanchez.

Arsene Wenger’s side have been impressive on home soil so far this season, scoring seven goals in their two matches at the Emirates.

They also have a strong home record against the Baggies, winning the last six home meetings and scoring 13 goals.

Now down to 11.9 in FPL, gambling on Sanchez now could prove to be a game changer – should he be able to instantly recapture his form of last season.

The upcoming fixture list is very kind for the Gunners, with further favourable home encounters with Brighton & Hove Albion and Swansea City to come over the next five Gameweeks.

For Fantasy managers seeking an explosive differential to kick-start their season, they don’t come more combustible than Sanchez.

Philippe Coutinho

Another big name back in our thoughts is Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho.

The subject of major interest from Spanish giants Barcelona over the summer, Coutinho is another player to have suffered a disrupted start to the campaign.

But his performance in the 1-1 draw against Burnley and the midweek EFL Cup tie at Leicester City, hinted that it won’t be long before we see the Brazilian return to his best form.

He produced seven shots and created five chances against the Clarets, despite playing as part of a three-man midfield.

With Sadio Mane remaining suspended for this evening’s trip back the King Power Stadium, the 3.5%-owned midfielder could even be pushed forward to the left of the front three.

Now available at just 8.8 in FPL, Coutinho can provide outstanding value.

He totalled 13 goals and eight assists from just 28 starts last season.

No team has registered more penalty area shots (59) than Jurgen Klopp’s side, and the match-up with the Foxes looks promising.

They rank third for the most shots conceded so far this season, with 85, and have only managed a single clean sheet.

Cheaper than both Mane and Mohamed Salah, and with such low ownership, Coutinho could be a gamble worth taking heading into Gameweek 6.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin

After scoring twice in the 3-0 win over Sunderland in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night, we’re backing Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin against Bournemouth this afternoon.

The England U21 international was withdrawn after 66 minutes in midweek, suggesting that he’s been earmarked to start against the Cherries.

Despite playing just 267 minutes of Premier League football this season, Calvert-Lewin’s underlying statistics are hugely impressive.

No Toffees player has produced more close-range efforts (seven) than the young forward, while he’s also level with Wayne Rooney for key passes (seven).

He’s already produced two assists this season, with his pace looking crucial to an Everton attack which can, at times, lack dynamism.

The match-up with Bournemouth looks very enticing.

The Cherries have conceded more shots on target (31) than any other team and lost 6-3 on their last visit to Goodison Park.

Priced at just 5.0 in FPL, Calvert-Lewin may emerge as the budget forward we’ve all been waiting for if he can establish himself as a regular starter.

Gameweek 6 also marks the beginning of a hugely promising run of fixtures for Ronald Koeman’s side.

Owned by just 1.9% of FPL managers, Calvert-Lewin offers a significant upside which may well make him a risk worth taking.

  1. Sponge-worthy
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is Kompany back?

  2. Niemi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Mbemba good enough as 4th defender if the three first are Davies, Jones and Kolasinac? And a non playing 3.9 as 5th? Or do we believe Mbemba is a risk short term?

    1. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He's a risk to an extent, but obviously if you never think you're gonna play him then you're fine.

    2. Pranav Santhosh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      is he the best 4.0 defender option in your opinion?

    3. Adams6
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      What about Mbemba and Gamez? Both 4.0 and one of the two should always play

    4. Four Letter Wirtz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think Mbemba + 3.9 is too risky. Especially in this day and age with the all inflated squads and possible Champions League rotation for the big teams.

  3. Darbs
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Final WC decision to make, help needed!!

    A) Vardy, Kolasinac, Otamendi

    B) Morata, Jones, £4.9 for a DEF

    1. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A by a bajillion miles. Vardy so underrated in FPL and on this site, and then you've got two premium defenders. Morata a good option, but in a few weeks when fixtures improve for me.

      1. Darbs
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Ta!

    2. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. Arn De Gothia
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      b

  4. Ruffio
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Best 4.5 ish defender for next 2-3 weeks until wildcard?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mee, Naughton, Simpson, Wimmer, Suttner all have good things going for them (primarily fixtures)

      1. Will
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Wimmer hamstring injury doubt

    2. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mee / Tarkowksi / Lacelles / Naughton

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Clark

  5. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Kane isnt part of ScoutPicks for GW6?

  6. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    YAWN *logs off*

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      lol

  7. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Final pieces of the WC dilemma

    1) (2nd and 3rd bench)
    a) Mbemba + Hemed
    b) Suttner + 4.5m ST

    2)
    a) Eriksen + Otamendi
    b) Alli + Davies
    c) Eriksen + Davies (but Mbemba + 4.5m ST as bench)

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      1)a
      2)c

  8. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Kun non-owners - are you planning to get him in eventually? Or have you made up your minds you will not sign him? And if so, what if he score a hattrick again today & is facing another triple rises GW?

    1. akashan99
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He won't get a hatrrick, maybe couple of goals and couple of assists. Anyways I have a fat sofa to cry on!

    2. The Head-Ake
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'd have to lose Kane so I'll se how that goes and think after that

    3. el polako
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Dont own but going to spend my afternoon at DFS

    4. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Won't be buying him for the Chelsea game at least. Will see how Kane/Lukaku go on next 2 GWs and re-assess.

    5. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      If he hauls again I'll maybe reconsider, but the reason I've not had him to date is that kane and lukaku are currently better picks. 3Rd striker is firmino for value

    6. Homer21
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Let's just say he's on the radar and leave it at that!!

  9. Rex Lapis
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    bench 1 player
    A. Lascelles (bha)
    B. Cresswell (TOT)
    C. Cedric (MUN)

    1. Rawslang
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cedric
      Cresswell
      Lascelles

    2. Bat Man
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cedric. Creswell at least has attacking potential, Feel SOU will just be dull af

    3. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cedric

    4. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      NEW: bri -13
      WHM: TOT -454
      SOT: MUN -184

  10. Bat Man
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is Tom Carroll not nailed on? If so, then which 4.5 with RLC?

    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Carroll's nailed so far as I'm aware!

    2. Rawslang
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think Carroll is nailed.
      Other 4.5s in my thinking are :

      Chalobah
      Obiang (not this GW)
      Romeu

      1. Guru Mediation
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Consider King too

    3. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, he's nailed. Very important player for them. History (and Swansea's lack of attacking potency) tells us he'll get a few assists, but wouldn't trust him in my team every week. Just a good auto-sub when you need him to give you 2 or 3.

      1. Bat Man
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheeers. Yes just as a super sub, but don't want to risk minutes with my 4.5s as don't want to have to waste transfers on them later

        1. Simon Says...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Yep, him and Chalobah the most nailed. The latter may be a better pick, but I've had TC as my squad filler for two seasons now and I feel loyal to the man.

  11. Rawslang
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Excited about this GW and hoping for a BIG haul, mind you I think that most weeks!!
    Wildcard active, any suggestions before deadline??

    Elliott
    Kola Otamendi Mee Jones
    Silva Salah Ritchie
    Kane (C) Lukaku (V) Jesus

    Krul Carroll Chalobah Mbemba

    Thanks all

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No Kun, no party!

      1. Rawslang
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I know where you're coming from. I was surprised and disappointed that Jesus play 90mins mid week!!

    2. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Looks decent but for Mbemba -that's just a transfer out waiting to happen I think when Lejuene is back. Personally, having a 4 million player is just not overly sensible.

      1. Guru Mediation
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Like elliot?

        1. Rawslang
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Best for £4million imo. Had Foster all season so far but downgraded to Krul to save .5

      2. Rawslang
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I agree it probably means only having 14 players, just hoping the rest are nailed enough to give me 11 scores each week. Last season I had lots of selection headaches and ultimately lots of points on the bench, frustrating!!

    3. Adams6
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      If man citeh are playing 4 at the back who starts when Kompany fit? I'm thinking it's Kompany and Stones. That's put me off Otamendi. Ask yourself if you wanted him before his goal? Cos that ain't gonna happen very often.

      1. Rawslang
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I do agree that there is doubt with him when Kompany is fit. If and when he is back all I see is a few games and then another injury, sadly for him. Also if he is back long term Otamendi is worth enough that there are other options to change him too, I hope!!

  12. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all - Who would be your priority to take out? Chicarito or Danilo. Will be for -4, have 1.5m ITB. Thanks all

    Foster
    Danilo - Daniels - Jones
    Alli - Choupo - Mkhi - Mahrez
    Jesus - Chica - Kane

    1. Blame it on Traore
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Could you avoid the hit and just make use of your bench this week instead? I'd say Vardy for Chicha might be worth it but with doubts about his fitness it's probably too great a risk. Danilo to Bavies might be worth a hit.

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        They are the only two I'm thinking of. Happy to take a hit but unsure which?

        1. Blame it on Traore
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I'd go Bavies on balance I think mate

    2. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      alex hammond

  13. Blame it on Traore
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Play Daniels against Everton or Lowe against Burnley? Thanks a lot guys.

    1. d3bug
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Daniels

    2. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Probably Daniels, Everton weak at the back - attacking returns possibility, even though I expect Bournemouth to lose.

      1. Blame it on Traore
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks guys

    3. Adams6
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Is this the weekend we find out that Lowe definitely IS in penos?

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

    Is this lot well balanced? Thanks \m/

    Pope (Elliott)
    Jones Mendy Bavies (Mbemba Rosenoir)
    Gross Ritchie Salah Eriksen (Carroll)
    Kaku Kun Vardy

  15. TOPCAT1960
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Who to bench please

    Kante or Brady ?

    Thanks

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Kante

      • Live Lad
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I would play Brady over him every time.

      • Blame it on Traore
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Brady for sure

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No body answer question thanks

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        What's your question? Kaku

    3. My Name Is Pepu
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Scenes if Llorente starts today, and guess who gets dropped to the bench. 😆

      1. el polako
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Not an option after Swansea tinkering and its outcome.

        1. My Name Is Pepu
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I hate Pochettino for tinkering with Davies last time tbh 🙁

    4. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      On WC, final decision is:

      A) bellerin and a 4.5 defender for bench (probably Simpson or Tarkowski)
      Or
      B) kolasinac and a 4.4 defender (suttner?)

      Basically, is kola worth the 0.1 on bellerin at the expense of a weaker bench option?

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I'd go Kola + Wimmer

      2. Rawslang
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Kola

      3. Adams6
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Do you want the beast or the little fella with the pony tail?

    5. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Salah, Eriksen or Alli?

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Salah

      2. Kun Tozser
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Transfer in?

    6. The Head-Ake
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Guys, to some of you to whom this applies :

      Try contributing more instead of justing asking for suggestions and RMTs and there'll be more replies on your posts too unless it's a matter of urgency.

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

        A

    7. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      So then, armband on:

      Kane
      Aguero

      Roy can't spoil the party right?

      1. Live Lad
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        He can but City will score.

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

        Gotta be Kun

      3. arndff_
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Kun

      4. My Name Is Pepu
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Aguerooooooooooooo

      5. Pranav Santhosh
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        kane

      6. Gizzachance
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        kun, especially if you tranfered him in, kun {c} for me

    8. MR Penquin
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      when Mane comes back who do you think will playing front 3 ?

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Mane Firmino Salah

      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I think he'll drop sturridge

    9. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Don’t really want to start any of this lot but two from the following please

      Redmond (MNU), Cedric (MNU) , Suttner (NEW), Mbemba (bha)

      Leaning towards the last two and hoping for a nil-nil 😆

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Suttner and Mbemba

      2. arndff_
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        yup, the last two

      3. The Head-Ake
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Me too

      4. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers Gents.

      5. Four Letter Wirtz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I would have thought that being the underdog and playing quick counters would suit Redmond's game.

        Redmond and Suttner for me.

    10. Sol
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Start
      A) Daniels
      B) Yoshida

      Cheers

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

        Daniels

    11. Bob.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Best Willian replacements? Cheers

      1. Four Letter Wirtz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Assuming no money in the bank:

        Ritchie - the template,and for good reasons
        Atsu - rock bottom price and plenty of excitement
        Shaqiri - stats and fixtures, unfashionable team
        Redmond - it's a trap, but it's a very attractive trap

    12. toerag
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Your thoughts on triple captain Kun today chaps,
      A-yes
      B-no

      TY

      1. Lukakuna
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Wait for doubles

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

        No (potential 60 mins Vs possible 180 mins of him or someone else in a dgw)

      3. Adams6
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        You need to keep that little bad boy up your sleeve.

    13. Abaddon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      What to do with this team. 1 ft O itb

      Foster, myhill
      Mendy, Jones, trippier, suttner (taa)
      Miki, erikssen, choupu (carroll, jwp)
      Lukaku, kane (c), firmino

      All help appreciated

      1. Lukakuna
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Save for next week 😉

      2. Adams6
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Save it. The feeling of starting a game week with 2ft gives you such a warm glow.

        1. Abaddon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks both of you. All this Aguero talk got me worried :p

    14. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Hoping Sakho dominates for Palace today.

      1. d3bug
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Don't mind palace concede any number of goals. Just keep kun in your pocket

      2. akashan99
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Same here from a somewhat Kunfident non- kun owner. Also teams tend to do slightly better with a newer manager for a short while.

    15. purple.emu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Captain

      KANE
      or
      LUKAKU

      ?????????????????????????????

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Kane

    16. FrankieTheGent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Ok article, earn your salt.
      I'm starting Calvert lewin over Jones