Spot the Differential

Differential Sarr can sustain electric form ahead of Blank Gameweek 31 fixture

The Spot the Differentials article is on a roll with five of our last six selections providing instant returns, including four double-digit hauls.

Last time out, our tips Michail Antonio (£6.9m) and Diogo Jota (£6.3m) registered 11 and 12 points respectively and delivered for those managers willing to think outside of the box.

This time, we focus on three midfield picks, all of whom have ownership of 5% or less, who we like the look of for Gameweek 29.

Ismaïla Sarr

  • FPL Ownership: 1.9%
  • Price: £6.3m
  • GW29-33 fixtures: cry | LEI | bur | SOU | che

Ismaïla Sarr (£6.3m) is back on the FPL radar after Watford’s 3-0 win over Liverpool, yet surprisingly sits in just 1.9% of squads.

Making his first start since recovering from a hamstring injury last weekend, the Senegal winger played a part in each of Watford’s three goals, but realistically could have had more, drawing a save from Alisson (£6.2m) and curling a shot wide late on.

It’s now eight attacking returns in nine appearances for Sarr under Nigel Pearson, which has earnt him an impressive 57 FPL points under the new head coach.

Over that same period, amongst midfielders, only Mohamed Salah (£12.8m) and Dele Alli (£8.3m) have been afforded more big chances, despite Sarr playing just 675 minutes.

His partnership with Kiko Femenía (4.2m) could also add another dimension to Watford’s attacking play, with the Spaniard offering more quality in the final third than previous right-back options Adrian Mariappa (£4.2m) and Craig Dawson (4.8m).

The 22-year-old will hope to continue his form when Watford take on Crystal Palace on Saturday, whilst it’s also worth noting the Hornets have a guaranteed Gameweek 31 fixture against Burnley to follow.

If Sarr can remain fit for the rest of the season, then Watford have a real chance of Premier League survival, whilst FPL managers have the opportunity to purchase a potentially explosive, kindly priced differential.

Miguel Almirón

  • FPL Ownership: 0.7%
  • Price: £5.8m
  • GW29-33 fixtures: sou | SHU | – | bou | WHU

For the majority of the season, Miguel Almirón (£5.8m) has struggled on the right side of a 5-4-1 set-up.

However, Steve Bruce’s decision to switch to a 4-2-3-1 in Gameweek 28 has seen Almirón take up a central role, as a no 10 – a position he thrived in for Atalanta United in MLS.

In his new role, the Paraguay international impressed against Burnley last weekend. He was Newcastle’s most advanced player, taking three shots in the box and creating four chances, whilst he had more final third touches than any of his teammates.

Despite failing to score, the system change had a positive impact on the Magpies’ attack, who looked more of a threat, mustering 21 attempts on goal. With better finishing, they could have pulled off a decent win against the Clarets.

But it was on Tuesday night the attack finally clicked, as they ran out 3-2 winners over West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup, with Almirón showing excellent composure to score two goals.

Following that haul, Almirón is now the Magpies’ top scorer this season with six goals, which have all been scored since 21st December.

Newcastle remain in a relatively comfortable league position and are only two points behind their opponents on Saturday, Southampton. Only three teams have given up more than the Saints’ six big chances over the last two Gameweeks, whilst they have often struggled against direct teams this season. With Dwight Gayle (£5.0m) looking to run the channels, it should give Almirón plenty of space through the middle, and an opportunity to build on his previous good form.

Phil Foden

  • FPL Ownership: 0.3%
  • Price: £5.1m
  • GW29-33 fixtures: mun + ARS| BUR | – | LIV | sou

At Wembley on Sunday, Phil Foden (£5.1m) delivered a man of the match performance as Manchester City beat Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup final.

Playing as a winger coming in off the right, Foden was at the centre of everything, assisting Sergio Agüero’s (£11.9m) opener whilst almost scoring himself. He had a pass completion rate of 92%, had five shots, and now has two goals and seven assists in his last 10 starts.

Those performances suggest Foden is ready to start more often, and with David Silva (£7.3m) departing in the summer, it would certainly make sense.

The interesting news for FPL managers, is following City’s FA Cup fifth round win at Hillsborough on Wednesday night, Pep Guardiola suggested Foden will play in this weekend’s Manchester derby. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll start, but with Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m) a doubt for the game with a shoulder problem, and Silva having played the full 90 minutes midweek, his chances look quite high.

As for City, it’s been an impressive period following wins against Leicester City, Real Madrid and Aston Villa, and with two matches this Gameweek it looks sensible to invest in at least one of their attacking assets.

Foden is still learning, although he has already shown he is ready to shine when called upon, and could be an effective budget differential for Gameweek 29.

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  1. Pickle juice
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Repost Choose 1 :

    A. Jota and sarr (-4)
    B. Traroe and vardy (no hit)
    C. Saka and auba

    Thanks

    1. Cak Juris
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      B

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Broken record but depends on FH31 etc. Yes to A or C if you are not FHing

  2. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    So Traore is fit and available.

    At what time in the Brighton game does the dislocation happen?

    More importantly, hold or ditch?

  3. Vovhund
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    A little help here please:

    A) Firmino + Trossard to Auba + Saka (bench) (-4)
    B) Firmino + Trossard to Auba + Cantwell (bench) (-4)
    C) Safe FT
    D) Something else...

    Planning on FH31, 0,9m in bank.

    Current team:
    Pope
    Soy, TAA, Egan, Bertrand, Webster
    Salah, KDB, Barnes, Martial, Trossard
    Firmino, Ings, Jimenez

  4. Manani
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    madison > Sarr?
    or save FT and wait till next week

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Definitely save until next week - Maddy's fixture is much better and I expect he will start playing further up field again now with Ndidi back

  5. Sterling Archer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Sticking to original plan and playing Ings and Vardy and no Arsenal. still expect a decent score this GW

  6. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    I’ve got Saka and honestly don’t know if I want to play him ahead of any of my other front seven. Would you start him ahead of Sarr?

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Its close but yes

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Arteta pretty much confirmed that Tierny wont play the next two and there is no one else now with Kola out

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        Phew~ Thought Kierney passed fit to play.

        1. JustPark
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 22 days ago

          *T

        2. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 22 days ago

          Read comments.
          Arteta now starting to think when to involve with the squad..

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Saka x 2 vs Sarr Palace defence.

  7. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    I like how sm dont bother to make transfer and sm FH for these doubles.
    Could go either way.
    Big swings on here possible

  8. DAVESAVES
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Vardy -> Auba for free?
    If that means FH 31?
    Don’t know if I’m giving him the armband tho..

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      I dont think it should mean fh. You can turn auba to anyone for -4 come gw31 by which time he should have Vardy by more than 4 and then its got nothing to do with fh or no.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        Unless he uses his FT to swap a non playing 31 to a playing 31 and not on Auba

        1. Dr. Agabuse
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 22 days ago

          But if he expects to gain more than 4 by the Vardy Auba switch he can just use it for a hit

        2. DAVESAVES
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 22 days ago

          Exactly this

      2. DAVESAVES
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        I mean that I ”waste a transfer for a non-player gw31. Only got like 5 player for 31 now, and can get 4 more for only -4 if a save this week 🙂

    2. Strchld
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Im on the same boat than you. Could do Vardy to Auba for free, but Vardy has Aston Villa at home. It would also mean one less to have GW31.

      Havent decide yet, but If I do the move, I'll captain Auba.

      1. Strchld
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        And right now have only 4 + Kelly BGW31.

        1. DAVESAVES
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 22 days ago

          If only Vardy was fully fit this would be so much easier..

          1. Strchld
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 22 days ago

            Or away against City/Pool it could be easier to swap.
            He could easily get a brace against Villa..

  9. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Another go. Forgive me.

    Ryan
    TAA Stephens Robbo
    Salah (v) KDB Barnes Bruno
    Auba (c) Ings Jimi
    Button Soy Holgate Dendo
    0.1itb 0ft

    1. Anything need changing?
    2. Would you switch Robbo to Doherty/Alonso if he's rested and we get news? I don't expect it now Alisson is out.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Look great mate !

      1. Joey Barton and Friends
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        Ryan never looks great

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 22 days ago

          Well indeed. But nothing stands out at being worth a -4 this week (for Ryan). Would Pope in be worth that?

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Jota over Ings? Doherty over Robbo since Allison is out.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        For -4?

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 22 days ago

          I thought you were on WC. G2G then.

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 22 days ago

            Ryan on wildcard would make me the worst manager in FPL history 🙂

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Doc if (and only if) Robbo out - otherwise looks decent apart from the obvious

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        As I'm likely to be a FH31 type, I am very tempted by Alonso (also Villa and West Ham next 2)

  10. ElliotJHP
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    FPL is alive with all of the options on the table, feels good

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Yeah loving it again been so bored for ages

  11. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Mixed responses to this so far. Which do you think is best? Some of my comments below each.

    A. Lunds >> Doherty
    (Sets up better for 31 and can possibly save FH, gets rid of Lund and gives me a good differential).

    B. Vardy >> Aubameyang(C)
    (Makes FH31 more likely, drops Vardy before Villa home but he is out of form, gives me the best Captain this GW with a double).

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      A - play the long game

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      One of these two combos basically;

      A. Vardy+Doherty+Salah(C)
      B. Auba(C)+Aurier+Salah

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        B

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 22 days ago

          Tricky conundrum. A is safer/more long term and less likely to backfire. B is riskier/more short term but with huge potential for rewards / backfire

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Either way you are getting rid of a dud 🙂
      I like B but its all about your chip strategy. Neither are bad moves.

  12. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    With Alisson out, reckon Klopp is going to tweak things now.

    If you own both Mane and Salah, get ready for a bloodbath.

    1. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      don't see how they're linked... explain?

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        Adrian is not that good.

      2. Kloppcorn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        Could play very attacking with the defence weakened, play you score 2 we score 4

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 22 days ago

          This

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      You getting one on FH?

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        No, but will swith from double defence to double attack.

  13. Mortal.Swinbat
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    A) KDB & Ings > Sarr & Aubameyang -4
    B) Richarlison & Ings > Saka & Aubameyang -4
    C) bank transfer

    Team is

    Henderson
    TAA, VVD, Stevens
    Salah, KDB, B.Fernandes, Richarlison
    Jiminez, Jota, Ings

    I don’t really want to sell any of that team, but Aub has me worried

  14. YuvalFPL
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Okay last post before I pretend to work.

    Good to go for this week?

    McCarthy
    TAA, Doherty, Stevens
    Salah, KDB, Pepe (VC), Traore
    Auba (C), Jimenez, DCL

    Button, Hayden, Taylor, Williams.

  15. the vanisher
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Following the pressers, how many minutes we think Traore and KdB wil get?

    1. YuvalFPL
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      traore 30-70
      kdb 120-140

      1. the vanisher
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        What would you do if you owned both? Thinking of rolling my FT

      2. Dr. Agabuse
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        30 vs 85

  16. pol
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Bench one:

    A- Soy (AVL)
    B- Boly (BHA)
    C- Barnes (AVL)
    D- Traore (BHA)

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      A

  17. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Do we think Pool keep a CS this week with Allison injured?

    Tempted by Gomez > Doherty (-4)

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Doherty could get attacking returns so yes

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Doc could pay off this week even if Liv keep CS

    3. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      I’d do that anyway. I’d be uneasy about Gomez starting given recent injury worries

    4. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      I wouldnt do it

  18. Kloppcorn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    For the blank gameweek 31 should I either:
    a)double wolves defence with Boly and haller/Deeney
    b)double wolves attack Jota and defender below 5.4
    P.S Please don't say get Doherty because I can’t get him without ruining team structure

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      I would lean towards double d if one were Doc, but Saiss and Boly not very exciting combo

  19. Goonsquad245
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    If we get early news Mane is benched

    A) sell him and Ings for auba and Sarr -4, with a plan to likely reverse it in 31 via Auba to Jota and Traore to Mane. So another -4 likely for -8 in total over the few weeks (or I don’t buy Mane back)

    B) hold and play Stephens ahead of Mane

    Thanks!

    Hendo
    TAA Egan Pereira
    Salah Mane KDB Traore
    DCL Jimenez Ings

    Pope Stephens Lascelles Cantwell

    1. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Why would Mane be benched?

      1. Goonsquad245
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        Played 90 midweek whilst the others were rested. I think there’s a reasonable chance, and we’ll get pretty reliable early team news regardless so worth planning for the eventuality!

  20. Bobby_Baggio
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Afternoon all. Have 1FT and 0 ITB, all chips too. Does Cantwell > Saka look like a good move his week? Will likely FH gw31. Thanks.

    Foster
    Rico - TAA - Saiss - Soy
    Salah - Cantwell - Martial - Traore
    Vardy - Ings

    (McGovern) Cathcart - Auba - KDB

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Ignore my lineup it's from last week

  21. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    I am not using FH in 31. Should I make the transfer or hold?

    A) Richarlison> Sarr
    B) Traore> Sarr
    C) Hold

    1. Manani
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      i don't like to transfer traore out, especially if u already dont have 11 for gw31. surely transfer the ones that won't play for sure first?

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        Him starting isn't certain though. Trolled me in the last few weeks. Will have 7 if I sell him for Sarr and 8 if Richa>Sarr.

        1. sunzip14
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 22 days ago

          How about Richa+Sidibe> Sarr+Doherty (-4)?

  22. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Any comments on this FH?

    Hendo
    Doherty / Pereira / TAA
    Pepe / Saka / KDB / Mahrez
    Auba / Jesus / Jota

    2 ITB

  23. Ould Onion Bagger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    FH in 31

    KDB to Pepe for a hit this week? Have Mahrez and Saka already.

    Egan first on bench.

    1. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Yes, no chance it can back fire!

    2. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      KDB out for a hit is madness. I would expect him to outscore Pepe with just the home fixture let alone the good possibility of playing against United.

      He is the game's highest scorer in a double GW and he returns to training from a minor injury tomorrow.

  24. Alli
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    A) Traoré > Sarr
    B) Traoré > Rodrigo
    C) Traoré > Saka
    D) Williams > Saiss
    E) Other?

    1 FT - 1.1 ITB

    Ryan
    TAA - Dunk - Lascelles
    Salah - Mané - KDB - Fernandes
    Jimé - DCL - Ings

    Button - Traoré - Stephens - Williams

    1. Beehindyou
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      A, or E- save transfer

    2. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      A

  25. some witty pun
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Play 1
    A) Mount
    B) Reece James

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Nice.
      James for me

  26. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    If you had anyone to TC this week who would it be?

    1. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Aubamabloodclaatyang!

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Aguero

    3. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Auba

    4. Captain_Shirokov
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      auba, guaranteed minutes

  27. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    I have already made Lundi > Saiss. If I play FH now, for GW30 will I have Saiss or Lundi and how many FTs?

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Logic says Saiss

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Lunds

    3. trinzoo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Looks like Lunds, so it's like losing 1FT, bad for GW31 :/

  28. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Adama fit?

    Start Fleck or Adama??

  29. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Would you transfer Barnes > Sarr for free? Or Traore > Sarr?

    1. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      Traore

  30. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 22 days ago

    Hi guys,

    1 FT, 1.8 ITB. Will try to get DCL in over the next couple of weeks I guess and Traore and Williams need to go...

    McCarthy
    VVD, TAA, O'Connell
    Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Barnes
    Aubameyang, Jimenez, Ings

    (Button, Lascelles, Traore*, Williams*)

    A) Williams -> C.Taylor
    B) Traore -> Sarr
    C) McCarthy -> Pope
    D) Traore -> Saka (DGW)
    E) Traore & Williams -> Saka & Doherty (-4) (would need to bench O'Connell (NOR))
    F) Save FT (already have a strong 11 for this week)

    Thinking B.

    Cheers!

    1. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 22 days ago

      B this week C GW31

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 22 days ago

        Cheers.