Spot the Differential

Appealing fixtures could finally unlock Pépé potential

At this early stage of the season, differential options continue to prove their importance to Fantasy Premier League managers.

10 of the 13 highest scorers in Gameweek 5 had ownership of 10% or less, which shows us that there are some still gems flying under the radar or simply being overlooked.

Son Heung-min (£9.6m) did us proud with a brace against Crystal Palace to become the latest differential to graduate from the 5% or below club.

Here are three more under that ownership threshold worth considering for Gameweek 6.

Nicolas Pépé

Pépé became the first player to dribble past van Dijk this season

Price: £9.4m

Ownership: 3.6%

GW6 Opponent: Aston Villa (home)

Nicolas Pépé (£9.4m) may not have hit the ground running since joining Arsenal as their record signing, but he has certainly shown some potential.

Starting from the bench in the first two games of 2019/20, and facing two of last season’s top four was always going to be a difficult start.

However, we know Pépé is a player who possesses quality and it’s only a matter of time before he delivers a match-winning performance. 

During the last four Gameweeks, for players priced at £9.5m or below, the midfielder is top for final third touches (130) and ranks best for successful take-ons (19) too. 

This indicates that he’s certainly been doing the right things on the pitch and in some ways may have been unlucky not to pick up more attacking Fantasy returns.

I think that could change on Sunday. Of course, Aston Villa kept clean sheets in both their last two matches but these were both at Villa Park.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have won two in a row now, and there was an assist for Pépé on Thursday night, so this could be the perfect opportunity for him to make his mark.

Neal Maupay

Neal Maupay already has two goals Premier League goals to his name ahead of a trip to Newcastle

Price: £6.0m

Ownership: 0.6% 

GW6 Opponent: Newcastle United (away)

Despite only scoring two league goals in their last four games it’s clear that Brighton’s style has taken a more attacking return under Graham Potter. 

Of course, it takes time to transition from one manager to another and it may be why some of Brighton’s results so far have been inconsistent. 

But an early stand out player for them is their newest signing, Neal Maupay (£6.0m).

Starting from the bench he scored a goal on his debut as Brighton overran Watford in Gameweek 1. Since then Maypay has gradually played more minutes, helped by Florin Andone and Jurgen Locadia’s departures, which culminated with him adding another goal to his tally last weekend.

For forwards priced at £6.0m or less, he has registered the most number of goal attempts (10) which is all the more remarkable when considering that he’s only played 273 minutes of football from a maximum of 450. 

It almost feels like he’s a bandwagon waiting to happen. Brighton’s match against Newcastle this weekend could help expose Maupay to the masses.

It would be unfair of us to expect him to score a hat-trick against the Magpies like Pukki, but both players scored over 20 goals in the Championship last season. 

Maupay should get a fourth consecutive start this weekend and if he does he should be more than capable of causing havoc to Newcastle United’s fragile backline.

Emi Buendía 

Buendía has snuck under the Fantasy radar so far this season

Price: £6.0m

Ownership: 1.5% 

GW6 Opponent: Burnley (away)

If you’ve scanned over some of the emerging template teams that have come to fore you would have almost certainly seen Teemu Pukki and Todd Cantwell in most of them. 

But there’s another Norwich City player that needs to be recognised from a Fantasy football perspective and that’s midfielder Emi Buendía (£6.0m).

It’s surprising to think that his percentage ownership has yet to hit double digits. After all, he has quietly amassed four assists in his first five games. 

Also of note, it’s very rare for another Argentinian to score more FPL points than Sergio Aguero in the same match and that’s exactly what he did in Gameweek 5. This is no mean feat. 

Buendia’s attacking involvement has been far from understated in Norwich’s opening matches. 

For midfielders priced at £6.0m or less, he is ranked third for final third touches and first for overall touches in the opponent’s half. 

His lack of goals may be a slight cause for concern, especially compared to Cantwell. But does that even matter if he can be a regular provider of goals for his colleagues? 

The Canaries next game is against Burnley who have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four matches.

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  1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Play Lund, Lowton or Mings?

    Pope in goal, and Pukki and Cantwell starting.

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Lowton

  2. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Who to captain?
    A) Auba
    B) Sterling
    C) Salah
    D) KDB

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A or C. Take your pick.

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Better luck next year
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Auba

    5. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B or C

    6. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      I'm going Aguero but out of those ....... A.

  3. Sacked in the Morning
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    WC team, g2g?
    Suggestions welcome.

    Pope
    TAA Otamendi Digne
    Mane KDB Son Cantwell
    Auba Abraham Pukki

    Button, Rico, Lundy, Hayden

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      That is a fantastic team.

    2. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Looks decent but I wonder if you might be wanting one of sterling or Aguero soon. Also Rico doesn’t sound nailed on, which I don’t like for a wildcard. Having said all that your starting 11 does look great

    3. xHaTr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Having Cantwell start every week just seems a bit meh

    4. Crump
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Damn.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        i haven't seen a better team. go for it. maybe downgrade digne after this gw

      2. Sacked in the Morning
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks all. I have messed around trying to fit in Aguero/Salah, but i keep coming back to this.

        It comes down to
        A. Salah + Mount + Aguero
        B. Mane + Son + Auba

        1. JP1995
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          B is a differential pick compared to A. A doing well could see you falling behind. Maybe worth a punt though

  4. New Community Article
    Rotation's Alter Ego
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    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    New Community Article by Shaman

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2019/09/20/price-fall-pretenders-poised-to-step-into-spotlight

    Looking for value? There's a few gems that have dropped in price following some bad form that could be worth noting for the future.

  5. Seamy
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Next week
    Zinchenko, Greenwood, Barnes -> 4.5m DEF, Haller, Abraham for a -4

    Look like a good move? Only caveat is that I will have to make the switch early before Abraham rises again

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Decent moves

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah I'd do that

  6. afs2239
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Am i gtg?
    Gunn
    Pieters ward Digne
    KDB Sterling salah Cantwell james
    Abraham Haller

    Pope deulofeu matip lundyy

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Pick a captain then you are all set

      1. afs2239
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        KDB

        1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          I like it

  7. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    So who thinks Greenwood might start this weekend? I have him as my 1st sub. If he does start then it will be like music to the ears for owners of Greenwood.

    It would be amazing to have a 4.5m starting striker 🙂

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      It would be quite funny given I've just taken him out on WC

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Rashford is the main striker. Greenwood is the backup. I am sure Greenwood will enjoy playing the EFL Cup match next week though.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Green would can play wide?

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Don't think that mate.
      If it was a home game I'd have thought that he'd start.
      OGS will go for experienced players imo
      Cameo is definitely on though

      1. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        If James is out, what is it likely to be?

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          I guess top 4 would be mata, Rashford, Lingard, Periera.
          Fred Matic/McTominay in the Pivot 2

          1. avfc82
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            • 14 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Interesting, thanks for that.

    4. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I think it could depend on James availability.

  8. How I met your Mata
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Have 0.8 in the bank

    Pope
    Digne Otamendi Trent
    Cantwell Sterling Salah KDB Cabellos
    Tammy Pukki

    McGovern Soyuncu Lundi Greenwood

    1. How I met your Mata
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Thoughts on this on a wildcard*

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Ceballos is not a good FPl asset imo

      1. How I met your Mata
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        could downgrade ota to a 4.5 and upgrade cabellos to a 7.4?

        1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah maybe. Maddison is one I like at that price

  9. H-Over United
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Play Lundstram or Söyüncü?

    Im current on Söyüncü. Think EVE is at home more dangerous than TOT away after CL...

  10. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Keep Mount? Or I can do a -4, Mount to Cantwell and Greenwood to Abraham.

    Thoughts?

    1. H-Over United
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Cantwell + Abraham = "Save" 4 pts.
      Mount + Greenwood = Possible 1 pts.
      Do you think C+A will score? If yes you are good but have no other FT next Week...

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      You would want him back next week. Keep imo

  11. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    WC team, any changes?

    Pope Button
    Digne TAA Ward Lunds Rico
    Mane KDB Son Mount Hayden
    Vardy Abram Pukki

    1.5 ITB

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Mount to cantwell, vardy to auba?

      1. KGFC
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        So the question is will Auba score more than Vardy + Mount? I doubt it...

        1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          If you captain him he might. Mount could miss some games, hoe we get confirmation later

  12. No Totti No Party
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    A: Aguero +4.4 def
    B: Auba + Ota

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Sacked in the Morning
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I'm going B

    3. gilean
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      You need City attack though

  13. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    0-0 between Everton and Sheffield United would be oh so sweet, Digne and Lundy would be rolling in the points for me

  14. Bruno_02
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Ryan
    zinchenko Montoya Lundstram Arnold Digne
    Sterling Salah Martial
    Barnes Vardy Abraham

    I have 2 transfers

    A) martial vardy -> cantwell Auba
    B) Sterling vardy Martial -> De bruyne aguero cantwell
    C) Montoya Martial -> Maitland niles Cantwell

    1. Schwarzer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

  15. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling and Kane to KDB and Aguero(c) free?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Looks so tempting doesn't it?

      I have both Kun and KDB 🙂

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah think this will be my fts, Aguero over sterling is good atm I think and KDB in great form

    2. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      One of those premium moves that looks great but could cost you 30 points. I think I quite like it though, even more so if you still have a wildcard

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah still got WC , I know what you mean, but Sterling could easily be on the bench, Aguero rested and looks so good for (c), wc intact.

        1. FeverPitch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          If you feel good about it I’d go for it, wc means if you really regret it you can turn it into a short term punt and fix it

    3. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn’t, maybe Kane blanks this week. But have you seen his record vs Leicester, if history is anything to go by then Kane could be the highest scoring player this week

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        But so could Kun easliy , Kane is frustrating me.

      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Plus it gives me money for King to Tammy next time.

    4. gilean
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I'd do it. Kane plays too deep and not enough involved for my liking

  16. Roy Rovers
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    GTG?.....

    Pope
    Digne. Montoya. VVD.
    Salah. KDB (v) Cantwell. McGinn.
    Aguero (c). Wilson. Pukki.

    Button. Mount. Rico. Mings

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah that's good

  17. FeverPitch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I have 2 ft and not much I want to do - thoughts on AWB to Otamendi? Thanks

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  18. Lilac Breasted Roller
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Kept Martial, but confirmed out for the weekend. Get Richarlison until either Mount or Martial arts back in form?

  19. Schwarzer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Might be sacrilege selling Digne but is this worth a punt?

    Vardy > Auba +
    Digne > 5.2

    Cheers

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      No

    2. Greasy Grealish Gang
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  20. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Chelsea press conference?

  21. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Which pair would you Rather have?
    A. TAA Abraham
    B. VVD C.Wilson

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

  22. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    So I can't stand being low.

    Is it worth to take out vvd Sterling and Barnes and get kun son and masuaku for a hit?

    I have the feeling that Sterling won't play. No rest so far, must be his time

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Not a good plan imo. Sterling will play, barnes could easily return

  23. xHaTr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Am I g2g? Currently saving the FT. £1.2 ITB. Starting Lundstram ahead of Mings?

    Pope
    TAA/Digne/Otamendi/Lundstram
    Salah/Sterling(C)/KDB/Cantwell
    Pukki/Barnes

    Button/*Mount*/Mings/Greenwood

  24. _____JR_____
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I have 2 free transfers with the following team:

    Pope Heaton

    Soyunca VVD Zinchen Lundstrom Kelly

    Salah Sterling Cantwell Mount Dendoncker

    Aguero Pukki Abraham

    0 itb. What changes will i make ing your opinion?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      None

  25. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pope
    Zinch,vandijk,digne,lundstram
    Debruyne,sterling,salah,cantwell
    Vardy,pukki

    Button,Rico,james,greenwod

    Worth to save FT...?

    Who to bench : lundstram,rico,cantwell,james...?

  26. Rocky FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    For anyone with Lundstram, Soy and Pope already and wondering which 4.5 to get.
    Astonvilla despite some tough fixtures rotates reasonably well with Sheffield.
    So a Lundstram- Mings pairing will have a fixture of
    Bur(H), Wat, Bha, Whu, Bur, Wol, New, Wol, New until GW 15 starting from GW 7.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Mings
      Diop

  27. gilean
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    WC team. G2G?

    Pope
    TAA Otamendi Aurier
    Mane KdB Son Cantwell
    Aguero Abraham Pukki

    Button Lundstram Rico Hayden

    1. Crump
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Similar thinking to me! Looks good. Rico and Aurier are starting risks, but it's one I think we should take. I'm also risking on Tomori because of Chelsea's strong upcoming fixtures.

  28. 1569Tippins
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Rashford or Firmino -4?

    1. gilean
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      For who?

      1. 1569Tippins
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Already own Rashford but have the funds to get Firmino for -4

        1. gilean
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Not worth a hit right now imo

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Keep

  29. SOTHPAW
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Most likely City player on Peps roulette wheel this week?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      None of the main ones.
      Think it will be a front three of Bilva, Aguero and Sterling.

  30. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Bit stuck so seeing if anything is worth -4? 0.3m ITB. Thanks.

    Pope
    VVD | Robertson | Zinch | Lundstram
    Salah | Sterling | Mount | James
    Pukki | Kane
    --------------------------------
    McGovern | Rico | Greenwood | Dendonker