Spot the Differential

Ward-Prowse offering viable alternative route into Southampton attack

Three differentials for Gameweek 16

Differentials were among the key performers yet again midweek – and they can be in Gameweek 16.

This column backed Dele Alli (£8.6m) for a second week running and further attacking returns have now seen his ownership levels soaring high and out of our bracket. 

But fear not, there is still plenty of value to be found elsewhere while still staying below the 5% line. 

Here are three lesser-owned players to consider for Gameweek 16…

James Ward-Prowse

After delivering for this column in midweek, we’ve picked Ward-Prowse again

Price: £6.3m

Ownership: 1.8%

GW16 Opponent: Newcastle United (away)

Having repaid our trust on Wednesday night by delivering a third fantasy return in a row it makes sense to back James Ward-Prowse (£6.3m) again for the weekend. 

As mentioned previously, if it isn’t Danny Ings (£6.2m) being involved with Southampton’s goals it’s almost certainly their midfield creator. 

Over the past four Gameweeks, among midfielders priced at £6.0m or below, Ward-Prowse ranks joint-third for goal attempts and is averaging a fantasy return for every 90 minutes played since Gameweek 11. 

In terms of FPL points, he has scored 24 more than the next highest placed Southampton midfielder, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (34). He has without a doubt been the Saints’ midfield talisman for the season to date.

In the case of Ward-Prowse, his performances are inextricably linked with how his team is doing as a whole. 

It’s no coincidence that his form has stood out over the past three games as Southampton have picked up seven points from a possible nine, and in doing so, lifting themselves out of the relegation zone. 

It remains to be seen if the Saints can keep this up but they’re only one point above 18th place at present. 

Up next for Ralph Hasenhüttl’s men is a Newcastle United team that has only kept one clean sheet since Gameweek 8 and has had problems defending set-pieces in recent years.

Gabriel Jesus

Jesus finally delivered on his promise against Burnley

Price: £9.6m 

Ownership: 3.2% 

GW16 Opponent: Manchester United (home)

Gabriel Jesus (£9.6m) finally delivered on his promise with a brace against Burnley on Tuesday night. 

Since Sergio Aguero’s (£11.8m) injury, he is already proving his worth and has even outscored Raheem Sterling (£11.9m) and Kevin de Bruyne (£10.3m). 

Over the last two Gameweeks, Jesus has ranked third among forwards for penalty area touches (17) and is joint-top for shots on goal (eight). 

Some might be asking whether the 2-0 win at Turf Moor was a one-off in terms for Jesus or whether he can carry on his form.

The fact of the matter is that with Manchester City 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool every match is now a must-win for them. 

Up next for Pep Guardiola’s men are a Manchester United team that defeated Jose Mourinho on his return to Old Trafford. That result arguably masked their recent woeful form and their backline remains weak, having conceded in every match since Gameweek 6.

Alexandre Lacazette

Lacazette’s form could be key to any kind of Arsenal revival

Price: £9.3m

Ownership: 2.4%

GW16 Opponent: West Ham United (away)

Arsenal are on their worst ever winless run in four decades so, in some ways, it would make sense to completely avoid all of their assets until they can stem the wave of decline.

However, I’m willing to make an exception in highlighting the merits of Alexandre Lacazette (£9.3m). 

It’s sometimes hard to forget that he registered 25 attacking Fantasy returns last season at an average of one per 100 minutes played. 

That’s no mean feat and had he been fully fit since August we may have seen Unai Emery still in a job and Arsenal higher up the table.

Lacazette has now scored three goals in his last three games. No other player has scored more than that during the same timeframe, Jamie Vardy (£10.0m) and Marcus Rashford (£8.8m) and Ings have all matched, not beaten his tally.

If Arsenal are to jumpstart their season then Lacazette seems the most likely candidate to play a leading role. 

Their next match takes them to the London Stadium where West Ham have the fourth-worst home record in the league this season having conceded 14 goals in seven games. 

Even if Arsenal fail to win again they shouldn’t struggle to score against the Hammers, which leaves plenty of scope for Lacazette to be involved.

790 Comments Post a Comment
  1. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Should aubameyang be transferred out?
    If yes who for

    Vardy or Rashford

    1. Woy_is_back
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Pardy

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. The one in the better team.

  2. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Stuck here with 2FT 0.8 ITB.

    Tempted by Laca Maddison to Rashford Alli but would you wait a week? What to do then?? 🙂

    Pope McGovern
    TAA Soyuncu Lundstram Rico Kelly
    Mane KDB Pulisic Maddison Dendoncker
    Vardy Lacazette Jimenez

    Thanks!

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Don't see why people want to get rid of Maddison generally for the next 2 games.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        This. He is a brilliant pick and nailed on

      2. JELLYFISH
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        This. He’s on fire

        1. Top Lad Dakes.
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          So would you lot sooner do Pulisic to Alli in that move?

          Or ditch the Rashford idea, go 352 with Alli in for Dendo

          1. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            I’d save ft

            1. Top Lad Dakes.
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              I have 2

      3. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        His returns seem almost lucky, and unsustainable. Alli getting it done...

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          He's good for 2 more weeks.
          3-5-2 might be the way to go.

        2. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          why? he has loads of shots and creates a lot of chances

      4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Because there are better options

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Wait a week- perhaps a keeper change to Martin as back up. May as well give Lacazette one final week! I am

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Could be a shout, cheers. Eyeing up Grealish as well but running out of mid slots

    3. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I would wait

  3. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Aurier or Willems?

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Ive brought in aurier, so much potential upside

    2. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Williams for me

  4. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    1 FT 1.3 ITB

    Pope
    TAA Soyuncu Lundstram
    Sterling Mane Pulisic Maddison
    Ings Jimenez Vardy

    Button, Rico, Dendoncker, Dunk

    a) Jimenez to Abraham
    b) Sterling or Madders to Alli
    c) save

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

      Save

  5. beric
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Captain Son, whos with me?

    1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I’m very tempted

      1. beric
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Do it, I guarantee returns

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          lol

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Between him and Alli. Alli edging it atm. If I didn't have Alli I'd be with you

    3. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Me

    4. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Alli first but Son after yes

    5. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Could well pay off. I'm on vardy myself. Guaranteed 90 min and on pens.

  6. Tronity
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    With 2FTs, what are your thoughts on:

    A) Sterling and Martial > D.Silva and Alli
    B) Sterling and Greenwood > Alli and Abraham?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B

  7. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    ''You look at Matthijs de Ligt, he’s captaining Ajax at 19 years old earning a modest wage. Meanwhile Rashford is scoring 10 goals a season, killing disabled fans in wheelchairs with his free kicks earning £100k & Lingard is earning £120k to be an Instagrammer.”

    Roy Keane.

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Roy Keane should learn to keep his yap shut. Ive never heard a word of sense from him.

  8. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Choose one and why?

    A. Williams
    B. Kelly​
    C. Dunk
    D. Clark
    E. Targett
    F. Mings
    G. Guilbert

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B, good fixtures, good team, good price

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      E, loves to get forwards and great fixtures after gw17. Underpriced too imo

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B ticking all the boxed
      or
      C for goal threat

  9. quayle99
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one

    Lund
    Kelly

    Usually bench kelly but keep seeing his points on the bench recently

  10. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    BUMP

    What to do?

    Pope
    TAA Lundy Pereira
    Son Mane KDB Pulisic
    Ings Vardy Jimenez

    Governor Donkey Rico Reid

    2 free trannys, 0.5 itb

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      BUMP

      Put some thought into it I guess

      1. Woy_is_back
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for the sh.tty advice bruh

        1. beric
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          np

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Looks solid honestly. Pope swap about the only thing I’d do other than burn FT. Help above?

      1. Woy_is_back
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Pope to Ryan?
        Don´t trust my boy Guaita

  11. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Tielemans > KDB or save?

    (No other Citeh)

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    2. BellyKlopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    3. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Nice long-term.

    4. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    5. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

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

      Yes I'd say so

  12. Champions united
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Son play more advance than alli
    Why so much love of alli than son?

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Alli has looked very sharp last two games, son has been quite wide from what ive seen.

      I have son myself

    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Without any evidence of stats and figures,

      Kane Deep, Alli high

    3. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Alli raking in the points. 1m can also go a decent ways.

    4. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Thought it was the other way around...

    5. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      have ended up with both

    6. F4L
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      because Alli actually plays more advanced than Son?

      Bloody Aurier is nearly playing as advanced as Son

  13. yakirh
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Mount likely to start?

    1. BellyKlopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Who knows with Chels...

    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Probably

  14. BellyKlopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    what time is the scout squad/picks usualy released

  15. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What to do here chaps?

    Guaita
    Lundstram Soyuncu TAA
    Mane Mount KDB Maddison
    Vardy Mousset Laca

    McGovern Saiss Dendoncker Rico

    2m ITB and 1 FT

    A) Saiss ➡ Aurier
    B) Saiss Mount ➡ Aurier Alli -4
    C) Laca Mount ➡ Tammy Son(c) -4
    D) Laca ➡ Kane (c)
    E) Save FT

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      E

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Tempted with C

        1. beric
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Well obviously son is 100% gunna rake in the points this weekend so i can see why

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      C

    3. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Is there are way for you to get Vardy, Rashford and Abraham up top?

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yes but I don’t really want to do that tbh

        1. jtreble
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          OK, then C for me.

    4. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      E but C could pay off.

  16. Saint Tim
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Only got PVA last week but need to replace him. Who with (for the next 4 GWs, wildcarding on Boxing Day)
    A) Willems
    B) Kelly
    C) Targett
    D) Robertson (can’t afford TAA)
    E) other

    Thanks!

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      C

    2. andres
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      a or d

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A

    4. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Like Willems. Have you considered Aurier?

      1. Saint Tim
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I have thought about Aurier. But I can’t see any Spurs clean sheets any time soon...

        1. jtreble
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Agree.

  17. andres
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Would you do something like this:

    son, tielemans => alli, madds/ pulisic (-4)

    Tielemans is useless and a big liability in the 4th midfield position.

    Son more expensive and Alli the man of the month.

    Not sure if I should get madds of pulisic though.

    Opinions?

    1. andres
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      can't do just tielemans to any of the more expensive mid.
      could get grealish but will do it later probably.

    2. andres
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      anyone?

      1. Saint Tim
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I like to Alli and Maddison

  18. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Tomori out for Aurier.

    Have 2 FT, cannot afford Ali without cutting KDB Mane or Maddison, which I won't do.

    Have Son.

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Go for it. Help above? Similar situation but had been considering Maddison or Puli out for Alli...

      Would need a Laca downgrade too. Don’t have Son

      1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, just considered.

        It won't help, but you cannot have them all, and we want them all!

        Would not get shot of Maddison given their form.

        Would be Pulisic of yours, if I had him.

        You have no Son, so need Spurs defo.

    2. andres
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      sounds about right

  19. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Rather Tammy, Rashford (playing 343, but ditching Madd/Puli) or Alli (playing 352 with Mousset first sub) moving forward? Why?

    Laca Maddison/Pulisic/Dendo on the ropes here.

    1. andres
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I prefer 343 but with Alli and Rash 🙂

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Requires dropping Lacazette to Rash (or Tammy?) and Maddison/Puli to Alli...

        Would you wait a week

        1. andres
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          probably, especially that Laca has WHM.

          I would probably sell madds btw

  20. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Barnes, Robbo & Jiminez to Alli, Kelly & Abraham for -8?

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      No chance . Barnes single transfer.

  21. Messi does what Ronaldon�…
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Good afternoon lads,

    Gazzaniga
    TAA Lundstram Aurier
    Mané KDB Mount Perez
    Vardy Abraham Jimenez

    Bench: Pope Soyuncu Traore Tomori -> 0.1 ITB

    Looking forward to pull off a Jimenez + Traore + Perez -> Mousset + Grealish + Maddison in 2 GWs (-4 hit once). Should I pull the trigger now or give Jimenez one last chance even though getting rid of him is the only way to unlock the required funds for Grealish and Maddison with TAA becoming an indisputable season keeper? Don't want to get rid of KDB just yet.

  22. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    GTG? Bench order OK?

    Pope
    TAA, Lunds, Soyuncu
    Mane, Alli(c), KDB, Tielemans
    Tammy, Vardy, Jimenez
    (Button; Cantwell, Aurier, Rico)

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Like the captain pick

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Could you a swing in my ML. That would do it, if he can keep up the form.

        1. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          *use (not you)

    2. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Start Aurier !

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        In place of? Tielemans?

  23. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Vardy will score a brace against Villa. Bookmark this.

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Is he your captain?

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I have switched back and forth between several players but his is my conclusion, so yes he is!

  24. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    A quiet masterclass by Everton behind the scenes, btw. Tying up Richarlison on a long term contract with a possibly high buyout before letting Silva bit the dust. They're not letting Andrade follow his Daddy Marco that easy.

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Masterclass by everton? Spent 400m since Iranian lad took over and on relegation zone

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        A tiny masterclass in a tsunami disaster zone, I guess.
        Perhaps not even that. Can see Rich sulking until he get sold in the summer to whichever club Silva snags a job at.

  25. Alli
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Jimé > Tammy or burn FT?

    Ryan
    Robbo - Söyüncü - Aurier
    Mané(vc) - Son - KDB - Pulisic
    Vardy(c) - Jiménez - Ings

    Button - Cantwell - Lundstram - Rico

  26. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Son or Alli captain?

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Alli mate

      1. Nightf0x
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Son

    2. scubasmithy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Vardy

      1. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        You're cool

  27. Duck Dickworth
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Son—->Alli?
    Kneejerk?

    Any thoughts?

    1. scubasmithy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      If you can do something else with the extra cash then could do, but it is a bit of a sideways move, maybe roll it for a week and see, something more urgent may come up that needs fixing in your ream.

    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sideways. Either could haul.. which one does is anyones guess

    3. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      No way keep son. Such a sideways move imo

  28. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Help here, 3 decisions to be made, 2 ft

    A) mount to puli this gw or next gw (grealish also an option, gw18 WC will get him defo)
    B) ings to mouset/ayew or no (will do it in gw18 WC)
    C) lowton to lovren/wilems/aurier/sheff. Def. (My other defs. Soy lund taa kely) (this transfer just to not lose 1 ft + 0.1 price drop)

    1. scubasmithy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'd go option c - probably Aurier, other moves less important I think

      1. Nightf0x
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I have got 2 ft, intially i wanted to move out mount laca but will hand them 1 more game so instead of losing 1 ft, will move out lowton i think

  29. majorbriggs
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Worth doing Mount to Alli for free? Or hold transfer?

    4.3 ITB
    Hendo, Pope
    Robertson, Lundstram, Soy, Kelly, Rico
    Mane, KDB, Maddison, Mount, Cantwell
    Vardy, Jimenez, Ings

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I would

      1. majorbriggs
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. Only worry is no Chelsea cover this GW

  30. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I have 2 2FT'S, wwyd?
    Martial + james ----->
    A) Madison + Pulisic
    B) Alli + Grealish
    C) Madison + Zaha
    Or
    D) Robbo + martial + James ----> maddison + alli + kelly + 1.8 itb for a hit
    ----
    Team:
    Pope, button
    Soy, (Robertson), lund, tomoroi, rico
    Salah, kdb, cantwell, (martial, james)
    Jimenez, vardy, Abraham

    1. scubasmithy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      all decent but I like D, for only a -4 and with some spare cash also seems a no brainer

      1. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks I am leaning towards that as well, just worried a robbo haul on the next 2 games