Spot the Differential

Brighton fixtures could see Trossard become powerful differential

In Gameweek 22, the likes of Abdoulaye Doucouré (£5.6m), Reece James (£5.0m) and Brandon Williams (£4.0m) hit double-digit hauls, all of whom have ownership of 5% or less.

There’s no shortage of differential candidates to consider this week either.

This time we’re focusing on the value on offer in midfield, with three promising match-ups a key factor in our thinking.

Leandro Trossard

Ownership: 0.4%

Price: £5.8m

GW23-27 fixtures: AVL | bou | whu | WAT | shu

It’s quite simple, if Brighton want to start scoring more, they need to get Leandro Trossard (£5.8m) firing.

The Belgian winger is without a goal since Gameweek 11, so this is a move which comes with risk, but there are encouraging signs that returns may be on the horizon.

He went closest to scoring for Brighton at Goodison Park last weekend, when he hit the bar, and has impressed at home this season – both his goals and four of his five assists have come at Amex Stadium.

With the Seagulls seeking to extend their unbeaten home record to three matches, having beaten Bournemouth and drawn with Chelsea recently, this is a huge game at the bottom of the table, and they will see it as an opportunity to put some distance between them and the relegation zone.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, visit on Saturday having struggled defensively this season and are without a clean sheet on their travels. In fact, no team has conceded more away than Villa’s 23.

Trossard can take advantage of those frailties at the back, and with his next four games all against teams near the bottom of the table, could be a nice differential over the next few weeks.

Emiliano Buendía

Ownership: 0.9%

Price: £6.0m

GW23-27 fixtures: BOU | tot | new | LIV | wol

Norwich City are probably destined to get relegated this season, but in recent weeks, have offered a small glimmer of hope to supporters picking up points against Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace.

Whilst a revival is unlikely, if they are to come good, the Argentinian playmaker Emiliano Buendía (£6.0m) will be central to it.

In his last two matches at Carrow Road, Buendía has supplied two assists and 14 points.

The underlying stats further highlight Buendía’s importance to the 2018/19 Championship winners.

He’s created more chances (28) than any other player in the league over the last six Gameweeks. Remarkably, that’s 12 more than Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m) has managed in that time.

Although he has yet to score this season, his total of 24 shots is only bettered by Teemu Pukki (£6.5m) and Todd Cantwell (£4.9m) for Daniel Farke’s side.

Their opponents on Saturday, Bournemouth, have conceded nine goals in their last three games against Watford, West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Bournemouth’s poor defence bodes well for Buendía, who sits in just 0.9% of squads, to deliver big points on Saturday.

Callum Hudson-Odoi

Ownership: 0.6%

Price: £5.3m

GW23-27 fixtures: new | ARS | lei | MUN | TOT

Next up is an interesting budget option at Chelsea, Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.3m), who is regaining confidence after recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon.

He has now produced attacking returns in each of his last two appearances across all competitions, having scored against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup and Burnley in Gameweek 22.

A theme in both matches has been his brilliant link-up play with right-back James, which was seen when they combined for the Blues second goal against Burnley, before Tammy Abraham (£7.8m) headed home.

These comments from Frank Lampard suggest we’ll be seeing plenty more of this partnership going forward…

“Hopefully it’s just the start of the partnership as far as first-team football goes. When Callum is being as aggressive as he was today and Reece is behind him, of course it is a big thing.” – Frank Lampard

Chelsea’s away form is worth noting, only Liverpool have picked up more than their seven wins on the road this season, with 25 goals scored in 11 games, compared to just 14 at home.

Saturday evening’s away meeting with Newcastle United, who have failed to win since Gameweek 18, hands Hudson-Odoi the chance to continue his form.

The winger’s instant impact upon returning to Chelsea’s starting eleven offers us a cut-price route into the Chelsea attack, and if he can nail down a spot in Frank Lampard’s eleven, which looks likely with Christian Pulisic (£7.0m) out injured, he could offer real value at just £5.3m.

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  1. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Hanley replacement? Eyeing up GW’s 28-32

    A) Lascelles
    B) Williams

    1. Dion D's Solo Shower
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      No point planning that far ahead for 5th def but Williams could be exciting.

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        There is my friend when I’ve played second wildcard so that period of time could be when people play free-hit/Wildcards. Could easily save my freehit for a double instead.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Lasc more nailed probably, but Williams a lot more up - would be happy to start him in the knowledge that if he does not start unlikley to come on.

  2. luk46
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Ryan
    TAA Lund Soy
    Mane Salah KDB (c) Traore
    Vardy Ings Maupay
    Button Holgate Romeu Kiko

    g2g? Traore > Doucoure on the radar

    1. Dion D's Solo Shower
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Gtg

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I'd be tempted but probs gtg

    3. Royal5
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Holgate not starting over Lund?

      1. luk46
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I think West Ham are likely to score, Lundy oop

  3. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Ryan
    TAA Soy Lund
    Maddison Salah KDB (VC) Cantwell
    Vardy (C) Rash* Ings

    Button Traore Williams Kelly

    Exact money to get VVD for Soy for dgw.

    GTG?

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Gtg, I'm doing Perreira to Robo next gw

      1. Gunners in Haaland
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        cheers mate!

  4. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Is there a new mobile set up or is my phone just spinning out?

  5. Tsparkes10
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Some very juicy 3pm kick offs tomorrow. Fingers crossed for a KDB rest, Maupay and Cantwell hauls and a Sheff U result

    1. George Sillett
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      KDB had as good as a rest last week.

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Well let's hope he doesn't get injured then :p or same again

    2. DeathoftheParty
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Better start crossing your toes as well on that KDB rest

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I have him but just want to make sure he starts at the lane on Tuesday.

        1. JIMMY TUGGINS
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Of course he will.

        2. George Sillett
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          If he gets rested I think that its more likely to be midweek.

    3. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      KDB rest when the game is won to prepare for your boys.

  6. LM00091
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Ryan / (Button)
    TAA, Digne, Dunk (Lundstram, Williams)
    Salah, Mane, KDB, Grealish (Fleck)
    Vardy, DCL, Ings

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Stephens over Dunk or Mccarthy over Ryan. Rest looks v good.

      1. Jullepuu
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        One of those is enough imo

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Decent enough, but not very exciting.

      1. LM00091
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        lol all I need is green arrows, not excitement

  7. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Alright, whats the deal with Ramsdale? Are you guys keeping or selling?

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Get rid ASAP. Bourne are shockinh

    2. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      If out, sell.

      If fit, sell.

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

      I sold. Even if he’s fit I’m not convinced he starts. Bournemouth have so many keepers. Travers might get a run now.

  8. JollyGoodYellows
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    How does this move looks guys?

    Henderson (Button)
    TAA Lund Soy (Kelly Rico)
    Salah KDB Rich Grealish (Cantwell)
    Vardy Rashford Ings

    Rashford + Richarlison > DCL + Mane

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      For free? I'd hold and play Cantwell this week.
      If Rashy in a bad way can make that move after weekend.
      Just do Rico to WiIllaims or something this week if on 2 FT.

  9. FC Bazalona
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Anything to do here guys ?Thinking Mahrez to martial next gameweek

    McCarthy
    TAA Dunk Holgate
    Richarlison mane salah Mahrez
    Abraham vardy ings
    Button Cantwell Lundstrom Williams
    .4 itb
    Thanks

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      G2G. Looks like a plan.

  10. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Who to start?
    A) Lundstram
    B) Soyuncu

    1. One for All
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Bookies like Soy

  11. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else considering Trent for captain this week?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Next week maybe. Can't see Utd getting smashed.

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I am. (Just posted that exact same question).

  12. Cto
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Hey all
    Sitting second in my mini league,the guy on top has Richarlison/Ings so I’d prefer not to get them.
    Any ideas what to do with this?
    I’m moving sterling to Mané next week
    1FT 1m ITB

    Ryan
    TAA Digne Robertson
    KDB Sterling Maddison Cantwell
    Jiminez Vardy Deulofeu

    McGovern Traore Lundstram Soyucnu

    Thanks!

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Save. I'd move Soy to top of bench.

  13. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    So many midfield choices! With Salah, Mane and KDB already taking up 3 sports and maybe one fodder as fifth mid, picking the last midfielder is a headache.

  14. diesel001
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Glad that Watford vs Spurs is televised.

    Exactly the type of game Spurs won't like. Away from home against a physical team who like to wind up their opposition and get in their faces.

    Alli RC incoming?

    1. JIMMY TUGGINS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Probably another one for Son.

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Hope so

    3. Dion D's Solo Shower
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      More likely a Son red card.

  15. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    GTG?

    Ryan
    Soyuncu,Lundstram,TAA,Sidibe
    Salah,Mane,KDB,Grealish
    Vardy(C),Tammy

    Button,Dendoncker,Rico,Connolly

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Good enough

  16. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    2FT -- 2.3ITB
    Was thinking of getting Aguero in, but with Rashfords injury...

    Foster,
    Lundstram, Robbo, Sidibe
    Salah, KDB, Grealish, Sarr
    Vardy, Rashford, Maupay

    Subs: button, dendoncker, kelly, kiko

    A) Rashford --- Firmino
    B) Kiko --- Gomez + keep Rashford
    C) Kiko --- Gomez + transfer Rashford out

    1. Kuzser
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      b looks good, but Gomez may be rotated. A is good as well

    2. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      A - with a view to next weeks features too? Depends on your plans for Liverpool triple-up

      1. Nespinha
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        yes, Firmino looking to triple up

  17. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    folks, couple of quick questions?

    1) Who to bring in for a 1 gw punt. Mahrez (c) or Sterling (c)...Not too keen on either Vardy or KDB

    2) Best option from dgw24 onwards
    A) Robbo + Son
    B) 5m def (Aurier, Soy, Kola) + Mane

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Tough , Mahrez starts then him

      2 always the Mane one

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Ditto

  18. Kuzser
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    What would you do with that team guys (* marked those who I'm willing to drop in next 2 gw's)?

    McCarthy (Stekelenburg)
    Taa- Soy- Lundstram - Kelly - Rico*
    Mane- Kdb -Maddison- Alli - Grealish*
    Vardy -Ings - Jimenez*

    1) gw23: Jimenez-> Maupay, gw24: Rico-> VVD
    2) gw24: Rico Grealish Jimenez-> VVD Martial Greenwood for -4
    3) gw24: Grealish Jiménez-> FIRMINO Fleck/Hayden
    4) gw24: Rico Jimenez -> ROBBO Greenwood

  19. disha123
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    should i bring in stephens or webster ?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Stephens

    2. Stoic
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Going for Webster

  20. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    TAA cap this weekend? Just thinking United will be toothless without Rashford so he could do well.

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Fav player in the Prem but surely better times to Cap ?

  21. FirMinaMiMo
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Here's my fellas!

    Gazz
    Soy • lund • gomez
    Kdb • salah • son • traore
    Vardy • ings • kun°

    Subs:- 4.0 holgate dendo kelly

    Thoughts? 🙂

    1. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Should do well provided Aguero doesn't get rested.

      1. FirMinaMiMo
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Yes! Next week he gets rested ! Thumbs up !

  22. Whazza
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone here into XGI (expected goal involvement)?

    Was looking at KDB's XGI of 2.57 over the last 6 matches.
    He has 9 goal involvements in that time.. So has he been lucky?
    Does make me a bit reluctant to captain him, Salah and Mane have over 4 and 5 XGI in the last 6 for example

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure about the stats, but City look to be picking up steam and wouldn't expect Utd to get smashed.

      1. Whazza
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Agree on that. I just think it's weird how Kdb has got 9 returns from an expected under 3.. Starting to wonder if XGI is even worth looking at

        1. jtreble
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          XGI has a problem. See below.

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      KDB is miles better than average so 'beating' XGI stats isn't a surprise, he's also passing to players that are miles better than average too

      1. Whazza
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Agree, but the Pool attackers are miles better than the average too.. If XGI is anything to look at Kdb has been overachieving a lot recently. Maybe 6 weeks is too short a sample, I'm not really sure about this XGI thing

    3. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      As expected, this expected stats are useless...

      1. Whazza
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I was hoping they would be useful, perhaps not

    4. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Irbox loves a bit of XG (rank 1.5m)

      1. Whazza
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        😀

      2. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Err Box

    5. jtreble
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Read the FFS captaincy article. KDB’s XGI stat is explained in great detail.

      1. Whazza
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers!

  23. DIMITRIS
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Hi guys, I'm on wildcard and I need some help. My current draft looks like this:
    Ryan (McCarthy)
    Willems | Digne | VVD (Lundstram, Williams)
    Salah | Mane | KDB | Maddison | Cantwell
    Ings | Vardy ( Greenwood)
    I don't know wheter to stick to it or to switch Maddison and Ryan to aford Mahrez and fodder goalie ?
    What do you think?

  24. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Two spots up for grab, who gets to bag me some points and who cuts the oranges? Pick two out of Martial, Traore, Lundstram, Otamendi....

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Traore, Lundstram

    2. KirillFCZ
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Martial and Lund.

  25. Valar(Keith)
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    So firmino has had 0 goals at home this season.. However, I just checked his stats for the season home vs away in the members section and I'm honestly shocked that he hasn't. He has had more shots in the box and on target at home and 5 big chances.. He is an explosion waiting to happen by the looks of it.

  26. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Did Nuno say anything about Traore? Worth taking him out for Cantwell or Noble anyway?

  27. Tsparkes10
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else ended up holding onto Alli? Fancy him for Norwich and hopefully surprises me this weekend.

  28. The 12th Man
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    How does this look?
    Ryan
    TAA,Soyuncu, Lundstrum
    Salah,Mane,KDB,Cantwell
    Vardy,Pukki(c),Ings

    Button,Sarr,Kelly,Rico

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

      Pukki, wow! Like the maverick pick if you're chasing

      1. The 12th Man
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Yeh strongly considering Rashford > Pukki (if fit).

        Not confident with Maupay or DCL.

    2. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Strong!

      1. The 12th Man
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Yeh just a shame Sarr has to be benched.

    3. Tsparkes10
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Love it.

  29. Tsparkes10
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Shaw a doubt for this weekend, got a bad feeling he starts vs Burnley gw24 which is the fixture I brought Williams in for 🙁

    Pukki is fit so hopefully helps Cantwell points, enjoy the haul from Pukki patient owners

    1. JIMMY TUGGINS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Can't see Shaw starting that, it's the day after Dominos Two for Tuesdays.

  30. Holmes
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Laporte is training with the team. Leroy Sane is "improving" but he is not with the group currently.

    Roy Hodgson confirms Joel Ward is back and "ready for selection" but Max Meyer (ankle) has not recovered and "he’s out."

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Kelly.. Oh dear.