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. Astronautovic
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Should i loose KDB to get mane(double pool midfield) for 24 or should i do tammy and maddy to mane and maupay next round?

    Do we expect KDB to do well over the next GWs? I know it’s city and they can score many goals against anyone but do u think he will be benched sometimes when CL starts again?

    1. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I think KDB is almost a must have, I woudnt lose him.

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate.

    2. SuperHam
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Would keep KDB if at all possible

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you superham

        1. kamdaraji
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          you'll have to lose someone

  2. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Im stuck, any ideas on how to use 1 or 2 transfers here? 2FTs 0.3ITB

    Guaita
    TAA, Soy, Lundstram
    Salah, KDB, Martial, Maddison
    Vardy, Abraham, Jimenez

    Button, Dendo, Rico, Targett

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

      Which players do you want to get rid of?

      1. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Jimenez, Rico and Targett for on the list.
        Considered Rico/Targett > WIllams/Holgate, or Jimenez > Ings/Maupay. Now with Rash out im thinking of doing Jimmi, Rico > Greenwood, Robbo right away.

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

      Do you want Bomez/VVD/Robbo, Bobby or Mane? Work backwards from there.

      1. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I am, and I will get Robbo as I said above here. Question is to do it now, or not? I can use 1FT this gw, Jimenez to Ings or Maupay, or strengthen defence with Rico or Targett out, or go straight to Robbo with Jimenez and Rico out.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Just get Robbo now then

  3. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys, 2 FT and 0.4 ITB.

    A Pickford > McCarthy
    B Pickford & Kiko > McCarthy & Dunk
    C Pickford > Ryan
    D Kiko > Dunk & then Pickford > Guaita next week
    Other?

    Pickford
    TAA / Lund / Holgate
    Mane / Salah / KDB / Cantwell
    Vardy / Ings / Maupay

    Button / Traore / Rico / Kiko  

    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B imo, maybe u can look at webster instead of dunk

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Is Webster nailed?

        1. kamdaraji
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          pretty much

        2. Astronautovic
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I can’t tell you. Seems like a good pick but with dunk you have a starter for 100%. Maybe dunk is the safer and better pick.

          1. Jet5605
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            With Brighton's great run of games I'd prefer a nailed defender. Maybe I can do Kiko & Rico > Dunk & Williams and then get Guaita next week when his great run starts.

  4. afsr
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    WC team G2G? Still doubts about Rashford - to start, bench or transfer out

    Mccarthy
    TAA, Dunk, Holgate
    Salah, Mane, KDB, Trossard, Cantwell
    Vardy, Ings

    Button, Rash, Lundstram, Williams
    0.3 ITB

    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I really like the time. Trossard is a bit risky but could pay off.
      I don’t know if i should keep rash or not. Depends on the injury. I lean towards keeping him and hope for a comeback asap.

    2. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If you’re WCing you will want a better bench in prep for BBing later.

      I’m on WC too. Have the same strikers but contemplating whether to get Tammy for Rash then get Rashford next GE if he’s fit.

  5. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    So Trossard has been a promising pick with huge potential for 23 gameweeks already?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      IRL, Lingard has been for about 10 years.

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Personally, I think people expected a bit too much from him. Adapting to a new league can take time.

      Saying that, 2 goals and 5 assists in 11 starts, isn't bad, he needs to step up for them now tho as they're short on goals.

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

      he was brilliant before that injury

  6. simong1
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Play Maupay (AVL) or Gomez (MUN)? Already playing TAA

    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Maupay imo

  7. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, I need help, .....would you sell Richarlison for Mahrez for a -4 hit ??

    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Omg same here hahahah i still nt sure if mahrez will start

    2. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Same issue, think I will twist. Mahrez may come in for a hit.

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

      I just did this but for a free - was tempted to hold but I the comments form the manager saying 'he hopes' was enough for me to ditch Rich.... I'd be reluctant for a hit - whose is your bench?

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I do have Traore who is away to Southampton ??

        1. payetisgod
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          You'll want an assist from Mahrez to atleast break even then in that case (providing Traore starts and doesn't get a YC) Adding in the extra risk Mahrez might not start resulting in Traore coming on anyway... id be tempted to hold and play bench.

          Ive been cautious most of the season and it has not paid dividends so go with your initial thoughts!

    4. BrutalLogiC
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No, but me and mahrez have had a rocky previous relationship

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

    While Aguero was the shining light last gameweek, is Jesus finally catching up? Missed a few chances in the Villa game but Pep prefers him quite a lot this season. Can you see him starting tomorrow? Or it's not worth the hussle?

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      not worth the hussle

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

    Richarlison news mean it's either:

    A) play Dendonker/Rico
    B) take a hit for Rico to Robertson

    option B is my planned move for next week anyway

    1. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B for me, good a chance as any -4 of paying back

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

      Easy B. Think of it as a free move next week.

  10. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Will u sell richar to mahrez ?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

  11. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Stick or use 1ft?

    Ryan
    TAA, Soyuncu, Lundstram
    Salah (VC), KDB (C), Mané, Martial, Grealish
    Ings, Abraham

    Subs: Button, Greenwood, Rico, Kelly

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      1.5 itb

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rico to Dunk
      Bench Lundstram

    3. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rico or Kelly out (probably Kelly) and bench Martial

    4. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rico/kelly to stephens maybe?

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

  12. HaffNanner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Now that Richarlison is out should I

    A. Play Rico
    B. Bring in Salah one week early for -4

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      B)

    3. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

    4. JRD
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

  13. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Rashford to Firmino done, in order so save .2
    G2G?
    Only thing is I feel wrong with Grealish benched

    Pope (he’s gone next!)
    TAA Cresswell Soyuncu
    Salah(vc) Alli Cantwell KDB(c)
    Firmino Vardy DCL

    Button Grealish Lord L Tomori

    1. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yep all good. Grealish vs Cantwell is a coin toss but think you have it right

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Or Alli even?

        1. claretparrot
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Feels like if you're not selling him yet then should probably be in the XI

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

      Grealish bench is the correct decision.
      Even if it turns out to be wrong afterwards 🙂

  14. claretparrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    This bunch GTG ladies & gents? Good luck all!

    McCarthy
    TAA - VVD - Soy
    KdB - Cantwell - Salah - Madd
    Vardy (C) - Ings - Jimémez
    [Button ~ Traoré - Lund - Rico]
    1 FT, £1.6m

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      God speed

  15. kamdaraji
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    glad that everyone's team is getting decimated. I think I might get a well deserved green arrow this week

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully the FPL gods will deal you what you deserve

      1. kamdaraji
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        indeed

  16. simong1
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would you play the Lord over Gomez and Martial this week?

    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I would bench the lord

  17. aborg
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsdale might make it for Bournemouth clash after all. See quote from squawka.com predictions page :

    Jefferson Lerma, Aaron Ramsdale and Lloyd Kelly are all currently being assessed and stand a chance of making the matchday squad.

    Predicted XI: Ramsdale; Smith, Francis, Cook, Ake; H Wilson, Gosling, Billing, Fraser; Wilson, Solanke.

    1. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      unlikely

      1. aborg
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Don't know what to do really. Would not want to take a hit this GW for another goaler if Ramsdale still plays. All it takes is a goal for goaler to lose his 6 points.

  18. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    The pressers were huge blow for my team as my bench sucks ass for this GW

    0 FT, 5,7 ITB

    Ramsdale
    Söyuncu-TAA-Dunk
    Mane-KDB-Grealish-Richalison
    Vardy-Jimi-Ings
    Button, Lundstram, Kelly, Hayden

    Plan was to do Richalison -> Salah next gw but since Richa is ruled out and Ramsdale is 50/50 im bit lost. What is the wisest thing to do?

    A) Nothing
    B) Richa -> Salah (-4), hope Ramsdale plays
    C) Ramsdale/Button -> McCarthy (-4), play Lundstram
    D) Richa + Ramsdale/Button -> Salah + McCarthy (-8)
    E) Something else?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Even if Ramsdale starts can't imagine a huge score. Do next weeks move now.

    2. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Probably C, Ramsdale

  19. Catalan Rangers
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Some help here

    a) Rashford to Ings
    b) Rashford to Haller
    c) Rashford and Martial to Aguero and Noble (-4)

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

  20. payetisgod
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    weird one really but bench DCL or Martial...

    Currently DCL is on the bench everton starved of creativity IMO with siggy and rich gone.

    Cant see martial scoring either.

    Third curve ball - play Lord Lund?

    Thanks all

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Play DCL seems most straightforward

      1. payetisgod
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Will he get the ball though

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Playing WH though, surely he'll do better than Utd at Liv.

          1. payetisgod
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah its definitely what I'm leaning too!

  21. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Yes or No:

    Rashford -> Ings (-4)

    United fixtures turn tricky after Burnley and I already own Martial as a united asset.

    1. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Who plays if you bench Rashford?

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Lundstram

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Hmm, don't think I'd take the hit.

          1. kamdaraji
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            people shouldn't be so hit averse and live life a little more

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If it free up funds for next week I would take a hit,Ings is on fire. With the back injury it’ll be unknown as to when Rash is back FULLY fit..

  22. Black Panther
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is it worth keeping Rashford as I already own triple Liverpool?

    Thinking of doing Traore ➡️ Trossard instead so I can bench Rashford and hope he's fit for Burnley.

    Henderson
    TAA Lundstram Soyuncu
    Salah Mane KDB Trossard Cantwell
    Vardy Ings
    (McGovern Rashford Rico Kelly)

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Get Tross

  23. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best reasonably nailed 4.2 or less defender. Williams?

    1. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      wouldn't even say williams was even reasonably nailed

    2. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Williams is a good pick but idk if he is nailed.
      I think lascelles could be a good pick as well

      1. kamdaraji
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        these 4m defs come at great risk

      2. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I miscalculated. My budget is actually 4.0 so maybe Williams is best and I have to accept he's not nailed and bench material

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

        Lascelles 4.2 sounds like a great deal.

  24. Feanor
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I have 2 FT, but I'm 0.1m short of being able to do Traore -> Hayden and Rashford -> Aguero.

  25. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A rarity..Sky Sports publish an incredible, well written article.

    https://www.skysports.com/football/story-telling/11669/11909299/klopps-10-steps-to-greatness

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nice one, hadn't seen that.

  26. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Dunk or sidibe?

    Got Ryan

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Holgate?

    2. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      To play or to bring?

  27. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Forced into a WC by virtue of (1) already haven taken hits, and (2) injuries. That'll teach me to make early transfers!

    How does this look?

    McCarthy (Button)
    TAA, Sidibe, Soyuncu (Lundstram, Kelly)
    Mane, KDB, Mahrez, Martial (Dendoncker)
    Vardy, Firmino, Ings

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Drop Kelly

      1. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        How come? Is it because Ward is back? Cheap and good fixtures

        1. kamdaraji
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          yes

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

          Ward in contention. Williams?
          Rest looks good.
          Maybe Salah over Mane?

    2. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      merry christmas

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Are you playing TC next week?

    4. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I like it. Maybe go with someone more nailed than kelly on your wildcard as a 5th defender or just switch to williams?

  28. tyron
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    vardy (c) here we go again or do i do the late switch to mane (c)

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Jamie

  29. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Rashford to firmino worth -4?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not this week.

  30. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Will Salah raise today?

    1. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      probably

    2. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez better option