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Differentials on offer at Wolves, West Ham and Palace in Gameweek 17

While Mohamed Salah has dominated the Fantasy Premier League talking points this week, there are still plenty of differentials worth considering.

We’ve gone in search of assets owned by fewer than 5% of Fantasy managers once again.

Gameweek 17 sees us turn to Wolves, West Ham and Crystal Palace.

Diogo Jota

Price: £5.9m

Ownership: 1.0%

After a tricky start to life in the Premier League, Wolves’ top-scorer from their Championship winning season appears to have found his feet.

Diogo Jota (£5.9m) has re-established himself in the first XI having started the last two matches, recording two goals and one assist across them.

Crucially, he has maintained a 100% shot accuracy in that time and this week goes up against the Bournemouth defence which propelled Mohamed Salah to a hat-trick in Gameweek 16.

The Cherries still sit bottom of the pile for shots allowed in the box over the previous four Gameweeks, so Jota should have plenty of opportunities to continue his run of form.

Robert Snodgrass

Price: £5.3m

Ownership: 1.2%

West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass (£5.3m) continues to offer great potential as a differential.

The Hammers’ fixtures continue to look appealing over the Christmas period, especially a trip to Craven Cottage to face Fulham.

The Cottagers are still leaking chances and goals at the back even since Claudio Ranieri took over, presenting a great opportunity for the Hammers to score three goals for the fourth match in a row.

At the heart of their recent form has been Snodgrass, who now has three assists and a goal in his last three matches.

That form looks set to continue with the Scottish international’s imprssive underlying statistics.

He is the chief creator for West Ham with none of his colleagues even close to his number of chances created in the last four Gameweeks. In fact, his total is just one fewer than Eden Hazard during that time.

Andros Townsend

Price: £5.7m

Ownership: 2.0%

With Wilfried Zaha suspended for Gameweek 17, there will be more of an onus on Andros Townsend (£5.7m) to be the central attacking threat for Crystal Palace.

The midfielder has been deployed in a forward’s role for much of 2018/19 already so he should be relatively comfortable with that mantle.

There are still encouraging underlying statistics for Townsend in the last four Gameweeks too.

He has been offering the potential for a spread of attacking returns, his chances created also one fewer than Hazard (like Snodgrass), and eight shots on goal too.

Townsend’s last match at Selhurst Park yielded a goal and assist so he will be hoping to replicate that when Leicester City visit this weekend.

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  1. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who to play this week:

    Rich
    Torreira

    One will need to be benched

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bench torreira

  2. Mane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Play Siggy or Success this week.?

    1. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Siggy and hope Ederson has another brain fade giving away a penalty.

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Lol not sure siggy takes though

      2. AndyCook
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Which he’ll miss following this seasons form

          1. JasonG123
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah, on second thought OP should hope Ederson doesn't have a brain fade so he can bank Siggy's 2 points 😉

    2. @FPLDIARYFPL
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ryan to Fabianski even for a -4 looks an obvious move to me. Not usually one for keeper transfers but I'm pretty sure Fab will more than make up the 4 points over the next 5 game weeks. Can see 2 or 3 clean sheets whereas cant see any for Ryan over the next 5. And isnt he also off to aus for internationals at some point.

      Anyone actually keeping Ryan and why?

      1. JasonG123
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah bite the bullet.

      2. zotter
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Fab just isn’t keeping sheets tho

        1. @FPLDIARYFPL
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Is there a better cheap keeper?

      3. mysteryDave
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I have Ryan & Fabianski. I want to move Ryan on though.

        In my view a transfer is only worth -4 if you can make up all 4 points that gameweek.

        I am looking to move Ryan on, but don't know who for yet. I had an eye on Hennessey but considering Lossl too.

        1. @FPLDIARYFPL
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Should have said my second keeper is non playing.

          If you have fab then no need to move ryan out, just play fab!

          Don't see your logic that its only worth it if you make the 4 in the same week. If you get an extra >4 points over 5 weeks, its still an extra >4 to your total which you othetwise would mot have.

          1. mysteryDave
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            You could do the transfer for free next week (assuming nothing else urgent) then you might still get 3/4 of those points without losing 4 for the transfer.

            1. @FPLDIARYFPL
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Yeah fair one. Something always comes up though 🙂

    3. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Patricio (Hamer)
      Robertson TAA Doherty (Balbuena Wan-Bissaka)
      Salah Sterling Sane Snodgrass (Obiang)
      Kane Wilson Jimenez

      0.2m ITB, 1FT. Two questions:
      (1) Would you trade TAA with this squad given Wilson, Sane etc are all doubts and Obiang won't start?
      (2) If so, should he be traded to Kolasinac or down to Kiko//Schindler to raise funds?

    4. mysteryDave
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Wish I'd got Schindler before his rise this week. Best 5th defender 4.3 or less? Doesn't need to play this week.
      Tomkins?

      1. JasonG123
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I really like Chambers but not sure why he missed out at the weekend. No one seems to have a reason but the Team News has predicted him starting again?

        Kiko is another option.

        I assume you already have Wan-Bissaka. If not, then him.

        1. mysteryDave
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Yes everyone has WBA. I'd forgotton about Chambers in midfield but the no show is a concern.

          Kiko looks like a good option cheers. Not having the 0.5 to upgrade to Holebase might annoy me though.

    5. AndyCook
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Lucas a nice draft pick for this week? Would have to drop Sigurdsson

      • zotter
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Ryan to Leno worth a hit ? Other keeper Hart

        1. JasonG123
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Don't think so if Ryan and Hart rotate well given Leno is abit more expensive.

          1. zotter
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Rotate terribly atm. Next three both have stinkers.

            1. zotter
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Ryan has Chelsea h. Wolves a. Arsenal h

              Hart has spurs a. Arsenal a. Everton h

              1. JasonG123
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                Might be worth it then for points, but structurally that's too much on keepers imo.

        2. mysteryDave
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Probably. Consider Lossl or Hennessey as alternatives.

          1. zotter
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Leno just has to get a sheet in next three to pay for transfer

            1. mysteryDave
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Likely he will get 2/3.

      • Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Quick and easy quiz. Which 2 players have hit the woodwork the most this season in the prem? (3 times each)

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Reposted on new article

        2. zotter
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Not easy !! Guess mane and Lukaku

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Not quite!

            Mane 0
            Lukaku 1

        3. scottmac
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Alonso has to be one of them, am sure he hit the post/bar twice in one game

        4. @FPLDIARYFPL
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Is it Alonso?!

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Yes guys. Sorry, I moved to the new article https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/19465203

      • scottmac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Klopp's comments would suggest that TAA won't be out too long.

        Anyone elsse just holding and see what next week brings?

        1. mysteryDave
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Tempted. Also tempted to downgrade to a cheapie to fund Richarlinson -> Son for -4.

          1. scottmac
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Never been a fan of taking a -4 hit on a defender, though Son could easily return double digit score (if he plays)

            1. mysteryDave
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              He will play.

              1. scottmac
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                Hmm. Not certain to start in my opinion, whereas Rich nailed on to plya full 90 mins (albeit v Man City)

      • konrad.sygula95
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Which options is Best out of those? King & TAA on - 4 to:

        A) Chicharito & D. Luiz
        B) Jimenez & D. Luiz
        C) Mitrovic & Kola

        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          All are viable. Probably lean to A

        2. mysteryDave
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I have secret option D) Chicarito & Kola

      • Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        no city assets. Laca also an issue.

        Here are the options:

        A laca and Chilwell to Kun and holebas -4
        B laca mitro for free
        C save

      • Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Big difference in Hazard's season so far. Nearly identical minutes played:

        First 8 Gameweeks: 74 points
        (Two top 6 teams, 4 home games)

        Last 8 Gameweeks: 29 points
        (Three top 6 teams, 5 home games)

        1. mysteryDave
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          What a difference playing with a back injury makes huh?
          Bet his owners are glad it has cleared up.

          1. Maddi Son
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            True but his back has been fine since GW12. Wouldn't be playing full 90 minute games if it wasn't.

            1. mysteryDave
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              I thought there were comments from the manager about it being managed even once he was back playing full games.

              Either way I'd expect next 8 to look closer to the first 8.

      • Champions united
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Lac+fraser>haz+5.1
        Lac+richa >haz+5.9

        Save trnsfer bench doh richa awb

      • Norsemen
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Anyone else transferring TAA out?
        Don’t see the point in keeping him.
        1 FT and 0.7 ITB.
        But who should replace him?

        1. Norsemen
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Defense ATM:
          TAA* - Alonso - Doherty - AWB - Digne

      • Gloria Leicesterfan
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        For Next 2 weeks?

        B. Silva or

        Anderson

      • Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        What to do...current team is...with 0.4 ITB
        Ederson
        Doherty Robertson, Alonso
        Salah, Rich, Sterling Fraser
        Mitrovic Laca Wilson
        Subs Hamer, Digne, AWB, Gwendouzi

        A Ederson to Fabianski
        B Ederson/Guendouzi to Fabianski/Snodgrass -4
        C Laca/Rich to Abamayang/Snodgrass -4
        D Laca/Rich to Son/Chico -4
        E WC

      • finnish92
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        2 FT: Alonso, Taa --> Luiz, Walker/Laporte?
        Need to downgrade Alonso to get a City defender...

      • konrad.sygula95
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Which options is Best out of those? King & TAA on - 4 to:

        A) Chicharito & D. Luiz
        B) Jimenez & D. Luiz
        C) Mitrovic & Kola
        D) Chicharito & Kola

      • #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Start 1

        A) fraser (wol a)
        B) success (car h)
        C) awb (lei h)
        D) pereira (cry a)

        1. Patrick Bateman
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Tough, I would be between A or D

          1. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            You are in mid-December

      • TRIPOS TOPPER
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        which is more useful, a chocolate control rod in a nuclear reactor or Ederson in your FPL team

      • Regin
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Worth keeping Kane? Get rid for aguero? Or a cheapie like Jimenez and make major upgrade in midfield?

      • Regin
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        With Mane back, is Salah really worth almost 3.5 m more than mane

        1. Patrick Bateman
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yes.

      • Patrick Bateman
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Casual question inbound... How do you know how many transfers a rival has made for an upcoming game week?