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. WE GO FOR IT
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Any news on Son and Mane?

    1. F4L
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      you haven't heard?

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Evidently not!

        1. nevins84
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Oh

    2. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      They've tied the knot!

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Congratulations are in order then I guess!

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

    Whcih is better?

    A) Pogba &

    1. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      A

  3. No Luck
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Any Son injury rumours?

    1. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You probably just started one.

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        There was mentions of it on Reddit

        1. si
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Brilliant. Think I will be fielding 7 at this rate.

    2. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      lol

    3. Pegboy
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I haven’t heard any, but I still think the front three will be Eriksen, Alli, Lucas/Lamela

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

    Kane was playing Fortnite until the early hours. He's probably still in bed

    1. F4L
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Dele's such a bad influence on him 😡

    2. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      He wasn't really was he ?

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

        Yeah, they play

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

        Been doing it for the last few weeks. Coincidence his form has suddenly dropped with the late nights?

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

          Gaming can be a great escapism from the strsses of daily life, Kane has been struggling so it may have become his outlet. We assume his professionalism means he wouldn't let it interfere but he's only human. Maybe it has impacted on his energy levels haha !

  5. doublyG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    With Smalling and Verthongen possibly out, would you take a hit not to play Morgan?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Nah

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

        You think? He played Wednesay so he might not even start

    2. Brehmeren
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Vert is not out

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

        Rumours Foyth will start

    3. EL_FENOMENO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Spurs need a win and nothing else. Don't see how their best defender will miss out but okay.

  6. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    DDG
    Vertongen Van Aanholt Lowton
    Alli(C) Son Sterling (V) Mahrez Tadic
    Jesus Vardy
    Ryan Morgan Dunk Barnes
    No ft. 26 points behind in minileague. Im sure rival will captain Salah, he has Sterling, Jesus, Son, Vardy also so I think I have to captain a player he doesnt have. I even have thought about Van Aanholt as captain but might be step to far 🙂
    Anything worth a hit or GTG?

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Vardy capt punt he’s on pens

    2. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling?

  7. Weeb Kakashi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    TAA to start surely?

    1. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      80% i would say. Clyne is a very good player too.

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

      Yes

  8. Fantasyfootballer
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Ryan (DDG)
    Vert Naughton Lowton (Smalling Morgan)
    Salah Sterling Son Lingard Cook
    Kane Jesus (Barnes)

    Thoughts on who should go?

    A) Barnes to Ings? Not seeing many people mention him.

    B) Smalling to TAA and Lingard to Zaha/ Arnie -4

  9. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    “There are many temptations to give the possibilities to many players to play that don’t play consistently during the season but at the same time it is in our hands to finish third,” Football London quote the Tottenham boss as saying.

    “I think Juan Foyth deserves to play and he is doing fantastically and I will repeat that so maybe, I am thinking, maybe it is is not crazy to see a player like him or Kyle Walker-Peters in the starting XI.”

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Argh, 2pts for Kane confirmed 😮

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

      Takes c off kane

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Chilwell, Vert and Christensen part of my defense 🙂

    4. PL Ball
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Surely Kane starts as he's still got a slim (very slim) shot at getting Golden Boot?

    5. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Could easily be Sanchez rested. We could play 3 at the back

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

      Who would Foyth replace ?

  10. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    First sub?

    A) Lowton
    B) Murray

    1. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Robin Cook
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

  11. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Best option from

    A Son or
    B Martial

    1. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B more nailed for this week

  12. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    a) Willian Cedric to Martial Sakho -4
    b) Willian Morgan to Robertson Zaha -4

  13. Saosin
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Play one:

    Pieters, Morgan, Dunk.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Pieters has the easiest fixture, so him

    2. Robin Cook
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Pi

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

      Pieters

  14. Zahara Desert
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Pogba to?

    A) Zaha
    B) Martial
    C) Anautovic

    It is a free transfer, have a slight ML lead. Rival has C)

    1. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Carcetti
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Is Pogba not gonna play?

    3. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      C

  15. Carcetti
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Pogba and Vardy to Zaha and Lacazette for (-8)?

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

      Not for a -8 governor

  16. barracuda
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Next season, I would welcome a few new mangers in the PL. Quite fed up seeing Alardyce and other average mangers in this division.

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      The British managers just rotate around the teams. I don’t get it

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        It’s ridiculous. Old ones too, not even young upcoming are given a shot.

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

      We will get Warnock and maybe bruce

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

      Most managers get a single chance to manage in the prem, fail and they never get another try. But the dinosaur club of Moyes, Bruce, Hughes, Allardyce, Pardew, Hodgson etc will get endless offers.

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

        tbf to Moyes hes done well for the most part except at United.

      2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Exactly

      3. barracuda
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Sickening. I would love to see Simeone, let's see what he can do.

    4. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      This. I can't think of any other job where you can be fired for poor performances and then hired by someone else to do the same job

    5. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Been a problem for ages. British managers whine about foreigners but there’s a British clique that always gets recycled when a job comes up, Allardyce, Pulis, Pardew, Hughes, Moyes and up until recently, Redknapp. Young managers don’t get a shot.

  17. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Hearing Poch's comments, how do you guys feel about Alonso -> Walker-Peters (-4) ?

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

      Only if you captain him.

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Both players have away games, so avoid

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

        Ha

    3. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Only if you don't have Kyle Walker

  18. balint84
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Lloris
    Morgan-Valencia-Naughton
    Arnie-Willian-Salah-Sterling
    Kane-Vardy-Ayew
    sub: Dunk
    nonplaying: Pope, Kenedy, Chilwell

    What to do or don't do any -4?

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Need a defender badly

      1. balint84
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        yeah, but not sure about the -4 to worth it

  19. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    A) VVD
    B) Bailly

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      V

  20. theodosios
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Chasing 21pts in ML, I'm on TC:
    A)Play safe and cap Salah
    B)Kane
    C)Ali
    D)Sterling
    E)Zaha

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Siggy in the Middle
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B or D

      You need a differential to make up that kind of gap in one week.

  21. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    CP were up 3-0 against Leicester before Albrighton got sent off. Spurs could destroy them today.

    Maybe switch Salah (c) to Kane?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Looks like Spurs will use kids, stick with Salah

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Poch is playing a second string team. Dont like Kane (C)

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ok thanks all

  22. PL Ball
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Pick one:

    A) Mili
    B) RLC
    C) McArthur

  23. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    A. Salah(c) + Kane + VVD

    or

    B. Kane(c) + Sane + TAA + 8 points

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

      B

    2. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. caldracula
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all.

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

    Sane a good diff captain choice or arnie?

    1. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I would say he is a bit risky to start.

  25. Weeb Kakashi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Vertonghen should be starting.
    All of their attacks are initiated through him...

    1. Siggy in the Middle
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Are people saying he won't?

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

      Who says he's not?

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      It’s a shame you don’t manage Spurs

  26. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else actually going to retire at the end of this season?

    1. PL Ball
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      FPL?

    2. MTPockets
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Because it's a job?

      • Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Not just yet i will give it one or two more seasons maybe after the next time i win my local mini league i will hang up my mouse.

        It can take too much of a toll on your real life at times and i am starting to look for an end game with fpl.

        1. Bartowski
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Yes and thanks for a sane response.

          I've been on here since eight this morning trying to work out if I should transfer out Silva.....and it's a nice day outside....

          1. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            I know what you mean,If we focused this mental energy to other aspects of our lives it could reap real dividends.

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

        I might take up piano instead

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

      Good to go???
      De Gea
      Smalling-Vertonghen-Lowton-Long
      Salah(c)-Son-Sterling
      Kane-Firmino-Ayew

      Ryan,Willian,Groß,Morgan

      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Hmm any FTs?

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

          No,and zero itb

          1. GOTHAM City F.C.
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Well if you are fine not taking hit for Smalling then you're GTG

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

              Smalling 100% rested today?maybe PVA then?

              1. GOTHAM City F.C.
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                If we trust Jose's words then yes.
                PVA or TAA.

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

                  Ive misses joses comments about smalling,what did he say?if hes out,its pva or taa for a hit then

    4. Siggy in the Middle
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      McArthur or RLC?

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        RLC

      2. SuperMane Returns
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Mac the Knife

    5. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Hennessey
      Cedric/Otamendi/Davies
      Eriksen/Sterling/Salah/Arnie
      JAyew/Kane/Jesus
      (DDG/Morgan/Yedlin/King)

      0.0m ITB, 1 FT.... Which option please guys?
      A) Morgan to TAA (Free)
      B) Jesus to Laca (Free)
      C) Eriksen/JAyew to McArthur/Laca (-4)
      D) DDG/Yedlin to Romero/Monreal (-4)
      E) DDG/Ayew to Romero/Vokes (-4)

    6. Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      If you HAD to captain one who would it be ?
      A) Martial (Watford H)
      B) Eriksen (Leicester H)
      C) Sané (Southampton A)

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        B