Spot the Differential

Redmond a differential for Gameweek 26 and beyond as Saints’ fixtures improve

Our selections of Harvey Barnes (£6.0m) and Martin Dubravka (£5.0m) paid off last week, so now, ahead of Gameweek 26, we go in search of more differentials that could help move you up the rankings.

There are a host of players clamouring for our attention but we’ve focused on two midfielders with promising fixtures and a defender who is looking to build on recent form, all of whom are held by less than 5% of Fantasy Premier League managers.

Steven Bergwijn

  • FPL ownership: 1.2%
  • Price: £7.5m
  • GW26-30 fixtures: avl | che | WOL | bur | MUN

There are never any guarantees when a player arrives in the Premier League from the Eredivisie but Steven Bergwijn’s (£7.5m) debut against Manchester City suggests he has the quality to succeed at this level.

In from the start against the champions, Bergwijn made an instant impact when he scored Tottenham Hotspur’s opener, a superb volley from Lucas Moura’s (£7.1m) clever cross.

Stationed on the left, but with freedom to roam more centrally and even to the right flank at times, Bergwijn worked tirelessly throughout and returned ten points for the small number of FPL managers who chose to invest.

As far as debuts go, it couldn’t have gone much better.

READ MORE: Our Scout Report on Steven Bergwijn

Signed from PSV for a fee thought to be around £27m just a few days prior, the 22-year-old left Eindhoven with three Eredivisie titles and nine Dutch caps, which he’s expected to add to at the European Championship this summer.

Having been ineligible for Spurs’ midweek FA Cup replay win over Southampton, the Netherlands international should be raring to go at Villa Park, against an Aston Villa side who have conceded 14 goals in their last five at home.

As with most 22-year olds, there is still plenty of room for improvement, but with his eye for a pass, direct running and dribbling ability he’s certainly made a good first impression, and offers FPL managers a mid-price route into the Spurs attack.

Yerry Mina

  • FPL ownership: 2.2%
  • Price: £5.3m
  • GW26-30 fixtures: CRY | ars | MUN | che | LIV

Following a stop-start debut campaign, Yerry Mina (£5.3m) is starting to realise his potential under new manager, Carlo Ancelotti.

The former Barcelona centre-back finally got off the mark last weekend, scoring twice in Everton’s 3-2 win at Watford.

Mina’s goal threat was a key part of his appeal when the Toffees spent £28m on him 18 months ago, having scored three headed goals for Colombia during their 2018 World Cup campaign, yet he only managed just one goal last season.

That needed to improve, and having now opened his account for the season, statistics suggest more goals are on the way.

Since Ancelotti took charge in Gameweek 19, he has recorded more shots and shots in the box than any other defender, whilst as a team, the Blues look more robust. They’ve conceded just eight goals in seven games, whilst only five teams have given up fewer big chances over the same period.

Everton are aiming to extend a four-match unbeaten run when they host Crystal Palace on Saturday, and a win would lift them into the top seven.

Clean sheet prospects are encouraging too, with the Eagles having failed to score in their last two matches. After that, it’s an Arsenal side who have only managed eight goals in seven league games under Mikel Arteta, and Manchester United who have failed to score a single goal in four of their last five.

With Mina finally putting his threat inside the box to use, the Colombian international looks an ideal gamble for Gameweek 26, and possibly beyond.

Nathan Redmond

  • FPL ownership: 1.0%
  • Price: £6.2m
  • GW26-30 fixtures: BUR | AVL | whu | NEW | nor

Southampton’s transformation in recent months under Ralph Hassenhutl has provided FPL managers with several mid-price and budget options, including the standout attraction, Danny Ings (£7.0m), who now sits in 29% of squads.

However, for those on the lookout for a differential, or even an attacking double-up with Ings, Nathan Redmond (£6.2m) is worth a look.

In their recent 2-0 win at Crystal Palace, the 25-year-old set Saints on their way with a stunning opener, and added an assist in their FA Cup fourth round replay at Spurs earlier this week.

The form table has Southampton behind only Liverpool over the last eight matches, with wins over the likes of Leicester City and Chelsea, whilst Redmond’s partnership down their left with Ryan Bertrand (£4.8m) has been one of the key reasons behind their revival.

It’s not only this season Redmond has impressed though. He was a major reason why Southampton avoided relegation in 2018/19 and was voted player of the season by the fans and by his teammates, before being unexpectedly called up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the UEFA Nations League tournament.

With Redmond up against a Burnley side who have conceded 20 goals on the road this term, followed by Aston Villa, West Ham United, Newcastle United and Norwich City, the winger could be a shrewd pick for those in search of a midfield differential.


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  1. DALEDOBACK
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Henderson

    TAA Stephens Holgate
    Mane Salah C Grealish KDB
    Vardy Jimi Ings

    Button Dendo Lascelles Kelly

    GTG?

  2. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Awful TV but think Martial + Greenwood --> Traoré + Ings (-4) is best for this GW?

    Guaita
    TAA - Holgate - Lundstram
    Salah (c) - KDB - Son - Martial
    Vardy - DCL - Greenwood

    Button - Dendoncker - Rico - Williams [1FT + 2.4m ITB]

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep Martial.

      1. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Why?

      2. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        The fixtures are awful, bar Watford. Not coming into them with any form. Appreciate nothing much out there but no real reason to keep him IMO.

        Chelsea (A)
        Watford (H)
        Everton (A)
        Man City (H)
        Spurs (A)

  3. MGD
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on Ings?

    Haller -> Ings g2g?

    1. Wxdz
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  4. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Ings is staring at me in my team. He wants me to captain him.

    1. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Dont

    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He is much better in away games just like Soton

  5. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?

    Henderson
    TAA Gomez Cahill
    Salah KDB B.Fernandes Grealish
    Auba Jiminez Ings

    Bench:McCarthy,Adama,B.Williams,Lascelles

    1. Wxdz
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Gtg

  6. Rider on the Storm
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed
    I need to transfer out of kelly (and maybe lundstram later).
    Best sub 4.3 defender?
    A lascelle (new)
    B lowton (bur)
    C taylor (bur)
    D tanganga (tot)
    E lunds out to egan first

    1. jdogg
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I would also like opinions on this.i think im leaning towards lascelles.x

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I did Kelly to Lascelles last week, but I'm benching him this week.

  7. LMR Athletic
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Man City game in doubt this weekend due to the storm coming in!! is it worth taking the risk in doubling up with KDB and Agureo?

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

      Is it? They haven't mentioned anything on their twitter feed.

    2. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      What? In doubt?

    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      It’s not in doubt

    4. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Stop it

    5. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nice grav

  8. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    GW31 looking to be a humdinger of a blank 🙂

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

      FH unless Chelsea knock out Liverpool

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Even then i wouldnt use FH

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        FH written all over it

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

          Something like this:

          Pope
          Digne Tark Doherty
          Traore Richarlison Buendia Sigurdsson
          Wood JImenez (c) Pukki

          Watford/Bournemouth bench

  9. Wxdz
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Team gtg? No FT Maupay to Jimi next week

    Mccarthy
    TAA Sidibe Stevens
    Salah Mané KDB Grealish
    Vardy Ings Maupay

    Button Lascelles Rico Hayden

  10. Rash
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Gtg here?

    McCarthy
    Trent sidibe gomez
    Kdb grealish (c)Salah (vc)mahrez
    Auba ings Jimenez

    Button dunk Hayden Williams

    On a -4 2.7itb wc intact

  11. Better Call Raul
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How would you order these lot? Currently ABCD

    A. Traore
    B. Grealish
    C. Fleck
    D. Stephens

  12. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    On WC. What to do?

    I think Son is really expensive...

    A : Son and Perez
    B: KdB and Bergwijn

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Son is a dilemma. Just can’t make my mind up on him. B for me

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Me too. Just think he is too expensive..

  13. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Some say this game is all about luck. BS when most on here post their teams, their WC thoughts, whether to get rid of Vardy, to get in an inform Redmond. Base there in and outs via stats etc.

    Is getting in Kun now and him mega hauling this GW based on the fact that you do not know whether Pep is either going to start him or give him a 20 minute cameo? Do you base your decision on luck with Kun?

    Instinct plays a major part of your decisions. I got rid of Vardy and that has seen me break the 100k mark. Luck when he is clearly out of form? Triple captained Salah and he delivered in GW24. I have not captained any player more than what I have have captained Salah this season. Not once this season have I captained KDB.

    Are Liverpool going to be lucky if they win the League this season? What I can confess is that if you do not have triple Pool, your luck will not run out. You will be left behind.

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I don't want to go all MBP, but Vardy's wife had a baby, he got injured in-game and also had a pen saved - hardly 'clearly out of form'

    2. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Can confirm this is true. Because of my skill and skill alone I bought and captained Salah instead of Mane two weeks ago.

    3. Better Call Raul
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Congratulations pal

    4. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      So re Agureo will he play and will he haul?
      And if so is he worth getting in when blanking in a few GWs?

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        So getting Kun in this GW, and if he hauls, are you lucky? Does not work that way with Guardiola.

        Fact is with Pep, Kun will either start or come off from the bench. That is the risk you take. Is your risk based on luck?

        1. Feed tha Sheep
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yes I do think your Risk/decision is definitely based on luck as we don’t know whether or not Agureo will start. If someone gets him in for a hit and he doesn’t play is that not considered unlucky? It’s not like salah where we know he will more than likely always start. So I think your theory isn’t exactly correct

          1. FOO FIGHTER
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Kun will either start or not. If he gets injured etc, that cannot be unlucky as he has a history of injury issues. If he starts you will not be unlucky either. If he does not start, you know for a fact it is because of Pep.

            Aguero is a very expensive asset to own. I have owned him this season and comfortable not to have owned him again. I am not lucky or unlucky owning him or not 🙂

    5. Rash
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Salah vs mane was blind luck imo but maybe I'm just bitter.

      1. Greek Freak
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I think you should've been a better manager and predicted that Mane would get injured 😛

  14. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hi lads,

    Which 2 to play?

    Traore, Barnes, Doherty?

    Have Jimmy too and other Leicester players

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      * and no other Leicester players

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Anyone? Thanks

        1. Niho992
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Doherty and Barnes

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            They are starting currently. Thanks man.

            Anyone else?

  15. GE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What to do? 🙂

    (1FT, 0.2 itb)

    Pope
    TAA/Robertson/Lundstram
    Salah/KDB/Son/Martial
    Vardy/Ings/DCL

    Bench: Button, Rico, Williams, Dendoncker

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Selling price Lundstram: 4.5, Vardy: 9.4

    2. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Save ft?

      1. Rider on the Storm
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        And play rico instead of lunds

        1. GE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Thnaks

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            That's not the fun answer you want right? 🙂

    3. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Agree on saving, having 2FTs might turn out to be important with the next deadline being more than two weeks away.

    4. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Similar but better team than mine (see earlier on in the page).

      I'm looking to ditch Martial (and Greenwood). Nothing exciting in that price range so currently looking at Traore (don't want Grealish due to fixtures and blank in 28).

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        It cut off the bottom of my reply.

        Would save FT with that.

  16. teddypicker
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Any tips on Chip and WC strategy? I've got 3 shu and 2 city so free hit for gwk28 worth it or will there be more blanks to navigate?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      31 will have more blanks

      1. teddypicker
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Ty, guess I should avoid using it if I can then

  17. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    On WC is KWP worth bringing in over Stephens to get ahead of bandwagon if he starts well as many anticipate.

    Henderson Pope
    TAA Stevens Boly Fernández
    KWP/ Stephens

  18. Davew88
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    DCL to Ings?

  19. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender (not Lpool)? Baring in mind the BGW

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Bednarek

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Should have said I have McCarthy in nets?Double up worth it?

        1. Niho992
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Not then.. maybe just get Lascelles or SHU defender?

      2. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        really? Of all the SOU defenders, you would go with Bednarek? Stephens has more points in 700 fewer minutes; and neither have the assist potential of KWP or Bertrand.

        1. Niho992
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          He started 24 of 25 games.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      SHU and NEW defender

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Even with Sheffield blank? Who’s the best option from them Stevens/O’Connell/Baldock?

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Fernandez and is not even a competition

          1. Dthinger
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            could Danny Rose come into the conversation?

            1. Wild Rover
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Too expensive

          2. Feed tha Sheep
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Do you expect Newcastle to keep clean sheets in next 3/4?

            1. SamOS1993
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Not against Arsenal but their fixtures after that are really good.

              I have Dubravka for the run but benching him for Ryan this week.

            2. Greek Freak
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Newcastle have been overperforming defensively, mostly thanks to Dubravka but also some luck too.

              1. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Thats how they always perform and keep clean sheets

  20. Dele
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Mahrez or Son?

  21. Snooze ya lose
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Stevens in for Lund?

  22. Liastro ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Should I wildcard this mess? 6.4m and 1FT...

    Henderson Button
    TAA Lundstram Soyuncu Rico Kelly
    Salah KDB Grealish Traore Dendoncker
    Vardy Jimenez Greenwood

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Had similar team without Traore and have done it

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Lol my team is so similar and I have 2.4m ITB. No need to WC that - just spend the 6.4m to make it better.

    3. Mortal.Swinbat
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I’d probably WC, or maybe Greenwood > Ings and Kelly > Stevens/Egan/OConnel and take a -4

  23. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Whats the news on Mane ?

  24. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Ryan
    Lundstram TAA Holgate
    Salah Martial Traore KDB
    Vardy Auba Ings
    Button Kelly Soyuncu Dendo (1.9itb 1ft)
    A. Soy to VVD
    B. Kelly to Stephens/SU def
    C. Vardy to Jimi plus Kelly to Vvd (-4)
    D. B plus Auba to Kun (c) (-4) who will become Jimenez next week.
    E. Other (save/wildcard/combo)

    Increasingly tempted by D. Is it stupid?

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

      Just do D already man and enjoy the goals in the rain on Sunday

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Haha - you planted that seed!
        West ham fan too (kind of)
        One more later then I'll decide this evening

  25. I Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Pope
    TAA, VvD, Soyuncu
    Salah, KDB, Martial, Grealish
    Vardy, Ings, DCL

    Button; Rico, Lundstram, Dendoncker.

    0 FT 2.4 ITB

    Good to go? Defence needs work I know but don't think it's worth a hit.

  26. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Front 8 on WC

    Salah-Fernandes-Bergwijn-Fleck-Traore
    Aguero-Firmino-Ings

    1.0 ITB.

    Thoughts.

    Chasing and need some differentials. What to change?

    Do i need KdB?

  27. Kizza_10
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Can I get some advice on this wildcard team please. Do you think the defence is too weak or do you think they are good value ?

    Henderson
    Egan TAA Stephens
    H.Barnes Salah KDB Son
    Jimenez Firmino Ings

    Subs: Button, Lascelles, C.Taylor, Hayden

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      We have very similar WC team. I got Gomez which makes the defence look a little stronger. Tinker with Gomez as third liverpool player?

  28. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How does this WC team look? Will save FT in gw 27, and then switch Kun + Mooy to Vardy + Barnes for bgw 28.

    Pope
    TAA // Gomez // Tanganga // Egan
    Salah // KDB // Son
    Kun (c) // Ings // Jimi

    Button // Mooy // Stephens // Hayden

  29. FredrikAndre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Foster - Button
    Dunk - Rico - TAA - Lund - Willems (injured)
    Salah - KDB - Perez - Cantwell - Traore
    Vardy - Firmino - Ings

    I have 2 FT and 1.8M ITB

    Considering:
    Cantwell and Vardy to Son and Calwert-Lewin

    Only thing is that I feel Vardy is coming back to form.

    Any tips / other transfers are very welcome.

    Thanks

  30. L S P
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Better move this GW?

    A) Targett->O'Connell (not concerned about BGW)
    B) Maupay->Jimi (planning to do next week)

    Cheers.