Spot the Differential

Fit-again Laporte among the differentials for FPL Double Gameweek 30+ and beyond

It’s Double Gameweek time in Fantasy Premier League and with just nine rounds of fixtures to go, finding a stand-out differential now could play a vital role in final mini-league standings.

This time, two of our picks have Double Gameweeks to enjoy, whilst the third spot is reserved for a budget midfielder whose pre-lockdown stats caught the eye of several of our Scouts.

As always, all three options we have picked out as differentials have an FPL ownership of 5% or less.

Aymeric Laporte

→ How many FPL points did Aymeric Laporte register across Manchester City's three Double Gameweeks?
  • FPL ownership: 3.1%
  • Price: £6.3m
  • GW30+ – 34+ fixtures: ARS + BUR | che | LIV | sou | NEW

With Aymeric Laporte (£6.3m) injured for most of the season, Manchester City have often looked vulnerable defensively.

His absence led to Fernandinho’s (£5.1m) deployment at centre-back, and whilst the Brazilian has impressed in his new role, neither Nicolás Otamendi (£4.9m) nor John Stones (5.3m) have looked particularly convincing alongside him, with frequent lapses of concentration.

Laporte took part in a training match at the Etihad Stadium last Thursday, and it’s likely he’ll take his place as first-choice centre-back against Arsenal.

His return will be a huge boost to City, who have missed his pace and ability to play out from the back and initiate attacks from deeper positions. He’s left-footed too, so brings much-needed balance to the backline, and Guardiola’s team look far more assured when the 26-year-old plays.

In fact, the Citizens have kept five clean sheets in Laporte’s seven league starts this season, and notably, they are unbeaten this season with him in the starting XI.

City will move seven points clear of third-placed Leicester City with a win over Arsenal and have won their last six matches against the Gunners in all competitions.

The second part of their Double Gameweek sees them take on Burnley, who they comfortably dispatched 4-1 in the reverse fixture back in December.

Whether Laporte lines up alongside Fernandinho, Otamendi or Stones, he is a strong under-the-radar pick and if he gets two starts, a repeat of his 2018-19 Double Gameweek heroics could be on the cards.

Oliver McBurnie

Lundstram
  • FPL ownership: 0.5%
  • Price: £5.7m
  • GW30+ – 34+ fixtures: avl + new | mun | TOT | bur | WOL

Before football ground to a halt in March, Yorkshireman Oliver McBurnie (£5.7m) was beginning to realise his potential.

The striker had become a regular at Bramall Lane, starting seven consecutive league games, which saw the Blades collect 14 points.

Whilst he could only deliver a solitary goal during that run, his numbers were encouraging. In fact, only four forwards registered more shots in the box between Gameweeks 22-29, and he was perhaps unfortunate not to score more, with an xG of 3.04.

McBurnie also sits top amongst all forwards this season for headed goal attempts per 90, and with Sheffield United’s opponents in Gameweek 30+, Aston Villa and Newcastle United, both looking vulnerable defending crosses, he could be the Blade to benefit.

Sheffield United are seventh in the table and chasing Champions League football. A win at Villa Park will move them up to fifth, and ahead of their two road trips, it’s worth noting they’ve only lost two of their 13 away matches in the Premier League this season, with those defeats coming against Liverpool and Manchester City.

Whilst it’d be a surprise to see any Sheffield United forward lasting the full 90 minutes in both Double Gameweek fixtures, McBurnie has featured in all but two of their league matches this term, and having upped his performance level in 2020, now could be his time to shine.

Ondrej Duda

  • FPL ownership: 0.1%
  • Price: £4.7m
  • GW30-34 fixtures: SOU | EVE | ars | BHA | wat

Attacking midfielder Ondrej Duda (£4.7m) joined Norwich City from Hertha Berlin in January, after falling out of favour with then-boss Jurgen Klinsmann.

Having started every league game since his arrival as a no. 10, he has just a solitary assist to his name, but the stats suggest he should have had more.

Since making his Canaries debut in Gameweek 23, the Slovakia international has created 15 chances – that’s six more than teammates Emiliano Buendia (£6.0m) and Todd Cantwell (£4.7m). In fact, amongst all midfielders, only James Maddison (£7.5m), Kevin De Bruyne (£10.6m) and Jack Grealish (£6.4m) have registered more.

Over the same period, he’s taken eight shots, which is equal to Buendia and trumps Cantwell, suggesting attacking returns could be imminent.

Norwich are six points adrift of safety but have a favourable run-in. They don’t face anyone currently higher than ninth until the last three games, and return to Carrow Road having won their last match against Leicester City. They have now won two and drawn two of their previous five home matches, with their only defeat in that run coming against Liverpool.

Up next is a Southampton side who had lost their last three away matches in all competitions before football was suspended, conceding at least three goals on each occasion, whilst their backline allowed more big chances than all teams bar Aston Villa over the last six Gameweeks.

Selected in just 0.1% of FPL squads, differentials don’t come much bigger than £4.7m midfielder Duda, and we’re backing him to deliver.

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2,800 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Ceebes
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed. What are people doing to deal with Hanley injury?

    0.1 ITB, trying to work out a way to get to Lascelles.

    Team:

    Henderson - Leno
    TAA - Lundstram - Egan - Hanley* - Saiss
    KdB - Mahrez - Mount - Grealish - Cantwell
    Auba - Aguero - Jota

    Thanks!

    1. olidooley
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lund to Basham

    2. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dont take out lund imo. Would have dropped mount or cantwell > D luiz

      1. Balotellitubbies
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Douglas luiz that is

  2. backstreets
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know how Ings played in any friendlies? I've value tied up in him so thinking of holding. Thanks

  3. Macam Dave
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pick one Jimmy or Nketiah for one week? Thanks

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jim

    2. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jim

    3. backstreets
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jimmy for me

    4. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      depends what you do with excess funds

  4. AdamJ91
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    On a BB, will be using my WC next gameweek.

    A) Sterling + Nketiah
    B) Auba + McGinn.

    1. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Same dilemma, going A

  5. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all....g2g with this free hit team please?

    Hendo
    Taa Doherty Stevens lunds
    Sterling (c) kdb grealish mount
    Kun auba

    Sterling c as I'm chasing.... thanks

    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      depends if you trust the city line up rumours

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        What are the rumours?

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      yep GL

  6. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Stuck on this? Any wise people around?

    A. Hendo+Saiss+Stevens
    B. 4.6mGK+Doherty+Egan

    1. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Probably A cos 2x shu def

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B - with Krul

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        DAM I only have 4.5m, sorry 🙁 unless I went Lascelles over Targett

    3. azamn013
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A for me

  7. Balotellitubbies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Ederson stevens pulisic
    B) Henderson lascelles mahrez

    1. Muller Reus Corner
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

  8. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Might just avoid this site from now til deadline... been on 5 mins and already seen rumours of both Aguero and Sterling not starting!

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah, it’s getting crazy

    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Kun starts , Raz "might not"

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      But you just know you’ll be here all the way to deadline...you’re one of us

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        True

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          😀

        2. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          That’s the spirit. Good lad

      2. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        What happened to your Sterlo pick Roja?

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Mate I’m going mental herE

          Can’t possibly decide on this

          A) Mahrez Tammy
          B) Nketiah Sterlo

          Put me out of my misery pls Jafs

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Don’t let me put you off Sterlo mate, was just messing - as good a pick as any.

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah but sod done bugger all most of the season. Gotta decide next couple of hours

              1. Jafooli
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                I’ve gone KdB (c), Mahrez and Jesus cause I can’t afford Aguero and Sterlo, simple as that

      3. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        ..and get swayed by the rumours

  9. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Last decision to make *have my favourite but want to hear it from you)

    A) Soy and Basham

    or

    B) Lord and Saiss

    1. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

  10. Muller Reus Corner
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Please rate my BB team for this GW

    Leno, Nyland
    TAA, Doherty, Lundstram, Jack Robinson, Lascelles
    KDB, Mahrez, Bruno, Grealish, Douglas Luiz
    Aguero, Rashford, Jiminez

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Do you have WC? If so then I would remove Bruno and Rashford as it’s not a good fixture. If you don’t have WC then I understand why you have them

      1. Muller Reus Corner
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I don't have WC, I had planned to TC, but I can do that in a later GW.

  11. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pretty sure this is locked in on BB, 0.0 itb. Any changes or gtg?

    Leno, ramsdale
    TAA, lundstrum, Egan, targett, boly
    Kdb(c), Sterling, grealish, Norwood, mount
    Aguero, auba, nketiah

    1. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I also picked Ramsdale. Could be gold! Not too sure about Norwood. Swap for Cantwell maybe. The rest is gtg!

  12. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Just found out that Lascelles hasn't started any of the friendlies. Any other options in that price range?

    1. Mike82
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      ugh, each passing page on here I think I best swap that player out lol

    2. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lascelles did start the friendlies, he missed only the last one and that was due to a new baby boy arriving.

    3. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Tut tut Chandler. Giving us fake news? 😀

  13. Mike82
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Triple captain or Bench Boost for this particular game week?

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Bb for me

    2. Pinturicchio10
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Leno TC

        1. Mike82
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          imagine that came off lol

    3. SpagBol
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Really stuck on this...
      On FH chip:

      A) Henderson + Egan
      OR
      B) Leno + Lundstram

      Cheers lads

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        B

      2. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        B

    4. MillsAU
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Thoughts please on:

      Mahrez, Lascelles
      vs
      Laporte, Mount

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        B

      2. Balotellitubbies
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        A

    5. Genji3lade
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Who gets more points this week only? (On Free Hit)

      A.) Ozil + Jiminez
      B.) Mount + Lacazette
      C.) Mount + Jiminez

      1. azamn013
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        A

    6. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Score predictions for the following please:

      AVL vs SHU
      NCFC vs SOU
      BOM vs CRY

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        0-0
        2-1
        1-0

      2. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        0-0

      3. De Gea is GOAT
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks lads!

    7. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      According MEN

      Predicted XI: Ederson, Walker, Laporte, Fernandino, Mendy, Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Sane, Sterling, Aguero

      Looks like this could be the one, maybe only Jesus starting after latest info, so this could be it.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Sane 😮

        1. Herman Toothrot
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Sterling on the right?

      2. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Fernandino does appear to be ahead of Otta and Stones in the pecking order.

      3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Mahrez 30 mins and Burnley start?

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

        Mendy is intriguing if it wasnt a pep squad.

      5. FPL_DON
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Ohhh sane AND sterling - points!!!

      6. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        How often are they right?

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          they are often right and closest from everything i have seen. i have been monitoring.

    8. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      O'Connell unfortunately being flagged is surely a great sign that Lundstram will most likely start?

      1. Rocky FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Not really, they play in different positions.

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Had no relevance

      3. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        njNFBfbahfbagbJGmk

      4. Fit_to_drop
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Fleck flagged would give Lund a better chance though

    9. JollyGoodYellows
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      How does this BB team look? Will WC GW31+

      Leno Henderson
      TAA Saiss Egan Baldock Targett
      Salah KDB Mahrez Grealish Saka
      Aguero Samatta Pukki

    10. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Captaincy:
      A: Lundstram
      B: KDB
      C: Agüero

      1. Salarrivederci
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Gotta be A right?

        1. Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          😀

      2. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        B

    11. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Anyone fancy Michail Antonio? was going quite nicely before the break

      1. Fit_to_drop
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Too expensive

    12. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Fplleaker claiming all teams had to be submitted by 1pm which is why he claims to know them.

      Not believing him for a second but ill be vert annoyed if he is correct

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        It's looking kinda likely he's right honestly...

        That makes sense. Sterling not starting. I'd take Mahrez in a second if he's starting...

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        He's a troll.

      3. Pinturicchio10
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Submitted to who..

      4. OptimusBlack
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Can you help me plz .. About this team (BB) Next GW WC
        Leno hendrson
        Mohamdi Alnoso Egan lundy doherty
        Grealish KDB Mahrez xx xx
        Auba Kun x
        Budget 18.9

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Duda, Jota +1

      5. ludaslol
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        G2G???

        Ederson, Leno
        Lundstram Basham Egan Doherty Targett
        Duda KDB Fernandes Barnes/Mount Grealish
        Auba Kun Jimi

        BB this week, WC/FH next

      6. FPL_DON
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Nketiah predicted to start tonight Could be such good value

        Source: https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/eddie-nketiah-leads-line-no-18432230

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          If only we had 4 forward spots, can be handy in future though

      7. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Anyone going to pick Jesus ahead of Aguero after news on previous pages?

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          You are confusing news with crap

        2. trinzoo
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Doing it without the news!

      8. Kroos Kontrol
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thoughts on this team (free hit)?

        Leno
        Lundstram Stevens Egan
        KdB Sterling Pepe Grealish
        Aguero(C) Auba Jimenez

        Have 0.1 iTB.

      9. HVT
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        If I FH now does it revert to my Gw 38 team (I transferred every week) or my Gw 30 team?

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Noob

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            I know, wasn’t thinking of it till all this ‘news’

            1. Wild Rover
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              38 btw

        2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Oh dear 😆

        3. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          HVT this question has been asked at least 5000 times 😀

        4. Pras (FPL)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Oh dear

        5. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Ugh.

        6. Darth_Krid
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Shameful

        7. HVT
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          One more noob question so...

          Is 82 any good from 2 games?

      10. G Banger
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Pages flying... cheeky repost:

        0.4 mil over with the following BB:

        Leno Hendo
        TAA Egan Lundy Doherty Targett
        KDB Mahrez Grealish Mount Saka
        Aguero Auba Jiminez

        Who would you sacrifice to make up the funds!

        1. kamdaraji
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Mahrez and Saka rotation risks