Spot the Differential
13 May 2018 3273 comments
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Sunday offers us a final opportunity to identify a differential to inspire a final push up the rankings.

In recent seasons we’ve witnessed a goal rush in Gameweek 38, so we’ve opted for two French threats from Manchester United and Arsenal, while Liverpool’s cut-price full-back also finds a place in our selection as a result of his attacking prowess.

Alexandre Lacazette

While team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the most transferred in-forward this week, it shouldn’t be forgotten that Alexandre Lacazette has also been in sensational form for Arsenal.

The French striker has produced five goals and one assist over his last five appearances and, after being rested for the 3-1 defeat to Leicester City, he should return for today’s trip to Huddersfield Town.

Lacazette is likely to start as the central striker for the Gunners, with Aubameyang playing from an inside-left position.

Interestingly, Lacazette has the edge in terms of minutes per shot between the two, averaging an attempt every 31.7 minutes, slightly superior to Aubameyang’s 33.

Although Arsenal have failed to win a single point on their travels in 2018, the fact the Terriers meeting is Arsene Wenger’s final match in charge of the club should provide strong motivation to end the season on a high.

The party atmosphere at the John Smith’s Stadium in light of Huddersfield securing Premier League safety could also be a factor.

The Gunners registered an emphatic 5-0 win when the two teams met earlier in the season, with Lacazette on the scoresheet.

Priced at 10.3 in FPL and ending the campaign full of confidence, the striker looks to have the platform to produce a third consecutive double-figure haul.

Owned by only 7.4% of managers, Lacazette is a player who has the potential to be a game-changer, particularly if he is also considered for the captaincy.

Anthony Martial

With Jose Mourinho revealing that Anthony Martial will be in his line-up today, the midfielder enters the equation as a final day gamble.

The France international has had limited first-team opportunities since the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January, but the Hornets match-up looks crucial if he is to prove he has a long-term future at Old Trafford.

Martial has produced nine goals and six assists this season, while his average of a goal every 175.7 minutes is only bettered by Marouane Fellaini (153 minutes) among United players.

Watford travel north with just a single point gained from six away matches since Javi Gracia took charge, and having conceded ten goals in away defeats to top-six sides Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.

Available at 7.8 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Martial may be an option for managers who can afford to upgrade underperforming players such as Chelsea’s Willian.

With an ownership of 2.5%, the Frenchman represents a major differential for Gameweek 38.

An impressive record against Watford adds to his appeal. He has produced a goal and an assist in the corresponding fixture last season, which Mourinho’s side won 2-0, while he also netted in a 4-2 victory in the reverse fixture in November.

With a point to prove and an FA Cup final spot to play for, Martial fits the profile of a potentially explosive differential.

Trent Alexander-Arnold

While an extended run in Europe has blunted Liverpool’s attack of late, their defensive record at Anfield remains resolute.

Jurgen Klopp’s side have recorded four successive home clean sheets ahead of a visit from a Brighton side that rank joint-bottom for goals scored (ten) on the road.

With that in mind, we’re turning to Trent Alexander Arnold (5% ownership) as our final selection.

Having started only four of the last seven Gameweeks, the youngster’s acquisition admittedly comes with a slight caveat.

But with the Champions League final against Real Madrid taking place 13 days later, we reckon that the Reds’ manager will field a full-strength line-up to ensure a top-four finish.

This should see Alexander-Arnold return to the back-four, having been stationed in central midfield against Stoke City and Chelsea.

Over his last four at Anfield, the right-back is second only to Mohamed Salah when it comes to key passes (seven to eight) for the Reds.

Compared with other defenders over their respective last four home matches, he is placed fourth for both key passes and crosses (28).

Handily, his FPL output has profited from those underlying numbers – Alexander-Arnold has served up 29 points in his last four home fixtures, bagging maximum bonus on two occasions.

Second only to Patrick van Aanholt for transfers-in among defenders, a cost of only 4.4 looks ideal for those seeking to free up cash while recruiting a player with the potential for double figures.

  1. No Totti No Party
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Bring in PVA or Creswell ?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Pva

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      PVA

    3. Big P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I actually think Carroll could get minutes today, which enhances the Cresswell option

    4. The Left Duke #3
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      2 solid options and both would be in my team if I had a WC.

      PVA for me due to Goal threat

  2. Ivz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Is playing Zaha/Adrian over Milli/Ryan worth extra -4??

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, I think so

    2. Big P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ryan could get a load of save points.....

  3. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    All of the regular RMTers are out in force this morning.

    Ah, one last day of it 🙂

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Funny. Midweek I saw pages last 3 hours. That’d be the time to get advice easier, and detailed.

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Good morning sarcasm incoming 😉

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        😉

  4. Big P
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this for a naughty end to the season?

    Jones, Maguire, Lukaku, Vardy —————> Blind, PVA, Kane, Rashford (TC) ???

    -8

    1. Big P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Cool.

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Story.

        1. Big P
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Bro.

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Do it!!!

      1. Fresh_From_Desh
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Why not

  5. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    DF currently is

    Alonso Smalling Lowton Long morgan

    Morgan to TAA (-4)??

    1. Big P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      May as well ditch Mike

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Is he defo out?

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Why?

      Play 2, Burnley and alonso

      1. Big P
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        This. Forgot Long was starting currently

      2. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        TAA playing CM and burnley mit exactly shutting anyone out at the mo

  6. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    ny transfer worth a -4 here? 0,6mil itb
    Ryan
    Vert Lowton Long
    Salah Sterling Son Zaha
    Kane Jesus Barnes

    DDG Smalling Chilwell L.Cook,

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Isn’t Barnes ruled out?

      1. ooooo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        is he?

        1. Roy Rovers
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          How many last day casuals?

  7. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys, is it worth keeping Jesus and doing Vardy > Kane instead if it means having to downgrade my incoming midfield enabler from Zaha/Arnie > Mili?

  8. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Milner, VVD or TAA?

    Whos got the set pieces in that Pool team? Milner on all?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Salah probably on all free kicks and on pens

      On some corners usually but may be in the box today

      1. CloudSky
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers.

  9. Stoic
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Play 1 and first sub ?

    A) Ota
    B) Masuaku
    C) Mawson

  10. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Urgent help needed, What would you do to this team? Take a hit for Salah/Zaha?

    DDG*-Ryan
    Vertonghen-Sanchez-Lowton-Christensen*-Morgan*
    Gross-Mahrez-Arnie-Willian*-Pogba
    Kane-Jesus-Barnes*

    1FT...0.1itb

    * = Issues

  11. Don Kloppeone
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed

    This lot worth any hits? I’m just going for OR increase as don’t think I can catch cash ML leader

    0FT £0.7itb

    Ryan
    Vert, Lowton, Mustafi
    Salah (C), Sterling, Eriksen, Son, Mili
    Jesus, Firmino

    (DDG) (Ayew, Morgan, Smalling)

    Was thinking maybe Morgan > TAA (-4) then play 4-4-2?

    Thoughts?

    Cheers

  12. Alli
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    DDG - Hennessey
    Davies - Smalling - Tarkowski - Lowton - Kiko
    Sterling - D.Silva - Salah - Arnautovic - Milivojevic
    Kane - Jesus - J. Ayew

    1 FT - 0.2 ITB

    A. Smalling > VVD
    B. D.Silva, Smalling > Zaha, VVD (-4)
    C. D.Silva, Smalling > Sané, PVA (-4)

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

  13. Frasmac
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    A - Play Dubravka v Chelsea (DDG bench) and do Mustafi to Robertson

    B - DDG to Romero and play Mustafi (Lowton first sub)

    Other def - Vert/Tark/Morgan

    Cheers

  14. NachoMan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed

    I'm taking a -12 hit. Don't try and stop me. I'm 13 points behind ML leader and he's taken a -8 but I need some differentials.

    Which one?

    Jesus, Son, Willian, Smalling OUT

    A) Auba, Martial, Sane, TAA IN
    B) Laca, Martial, Zaha, VVD
    IN

    HELP

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I like B

    3. Frasmac
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. The Great Statuto
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

    6. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

  15. Cojones of Destiny
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    need advise lads BBing 38 is it worth a hit to get rid of ddg and smalling for ???

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes in your instance.

      Pick someone like Romero + Alonso/Azpil maybe

    2. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yup and don’t leave B.B. till the last gameweek next year!

      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        lol in that case ddg/smalling for who?

  16. enrico.palazzo
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Sorry - need confirmation;

    If I look at the profile of a FPL player, will there team value change each day as the price rises occur?

    I've been monitoring someones and it did not change today, where he made 2 transfers the day prior...

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Desperate for some clarification

    2. MTPockets
        7 years, 6 months ago

        squad value + in the bank will differ (and from previous - gameweek page)

        1. enrico.palazzo
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          It's bizzare. His value hasn't changed over night and he previously had Auba and Sane in his team....

          1. MTPockets
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Maybe he just transferred in picks that exactly match previous value.

              1. enrico.palazzo
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                Nah, the transfers were done the night before.

      • The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        A) Double up on Burnley and go with Pope + Tarkowski
        B) Play Hennessey (WBA) + Tarkowski

        1. Voodoo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          A as Hennessy might not play..

        2. enrico.palazzo
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          A for me

          1. The Royal Robin
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks chaps.

        3. yakirh
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Pope playing today?
          I heard that Heaton might start
          You might not have a goalkeeper, I am on the same situation, any ideas?

      • Origi-nal
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Already taken -4 this week but need Jordon Ibe to play to field 11.

        A) Hold Ibe and hope he gets minutes
        B) Ibe -> McArthur for another -4

      • TAT
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Still tempted to bringing in an Arsenal striker for Jesus.
        Jesus>Aubameyang/Lacazette for -4?

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Jesus will probably score 1 imo, but I understand why this is tempting.

          1. TAT
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Wonder if Southampton want to put on a fight, as it's the last hoe match of the season. Same can be said for Huddersfield against Arsenal of course, but then there's the fact that this is Wenger's last game.

        2. Ohh1454
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I'm thinking the same and I'm slightly edging towards lacazette for some reason

          1. TAT
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            A bit 50/50 for me wether I go through with it - and 50/50 Lacazette/Aubameyang. Can see both scoring/assisting.

      • camarozz
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Morning all on final day, best of luck to everyone.

        Im protecting a 13 pt ML lead but he has WC and BB so gonna be luck i guess .

        Iv done a -4 for TAA + Zaha.

        Been so close in ML that is enough hit wise ??

        Stick with Jesus + Kane and capt Salah and fingers crossed i guess?

        1. Origi-nal
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Can't WC & BB in same week?

        2. lespaul
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          He can't wc and bb

        3. Moddle
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          FYI: He cant use both WC and BB in same GW. If he already wildcarded, then he wont be able to use BB.

          Sounds like you are good to go.

      • Ligdon
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Pogba and Kdb to Arnie an Salah for a hit ?

        1. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Just Pogba to arnie. Then chill

          1. Ligdon
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Cant man, I need Mo bro !

      • Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Saltergate. Interesting link on the last page.

        If Poch does chuck a couple of reserves in it does worry me with Kane captain.

        Leanining more towards sterling

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Leicester are just woeful at the back so I'd go Kane but Sterling is a solid pick as I'm unsure how Southampton will approach the game. Maybe Hughes will park the bus for the first half for damage limitation and then open up in the second half.

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            I'm going Salah purely because Anfield on the last day of the season is pretty amazing. Can't see Salah not getting at least one goal.

            1. tokara
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              no mane is worrying

      • Hedge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        a) Fabianski & TAA
        b) Lloris & Van Dijk (-4)

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          A

      • Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Actually thought FPL 17/18 had already finished.....

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          *wished

          1. Fantasy Gold
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            😆

      • Ëð
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        A) Transfer out Barnes for a hit
        B) Play Gross (Liv)

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          B

        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Barnes to Ayew could be worth it

      • Voodoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Will Moyes leaving make West Ham play worse or better???

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I don’t think it’s possible for them to play any worse

      • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Chris Hughton has managed 4 games against Liverpool and conceded 20 goals.

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Tempted by Salah c now

            1. Fantasy Gold
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              These kind of things do make me laugh.

          2. Oven Glover
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            You left out “Could be a goals fest today” 🙂

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          He probably won't play this time so

      • No Totti No Party
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Play Mahrez or Mili ?

        1. yakirh
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Mahrez

      • yakirh
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Who is starting today? Pope or Heaton?

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Probably pope

          1. yakirh
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            How do you know?
            Team news suggest Heaton

            1. ENZO SZN™
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              They've been suggesting Heaton for quitr some time. Yet it always Pope who play

      • Legohair
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Is Willian to Zaha/Ramsay worth to take a hit?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Yep, Zaha.