Spot the Differential

Pogba and Alli differential United and Spurs options for Gameweek 31+ onwards

The return of the Premier League, and Fantasy Premier League, saw several intriguing mid-price differentials emerge with double-digit hauls, including Matt Ritchie (£5.3m), Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.4m), Stuart Armstrong (£5.2m) and one of our Gameweek 29 selections, Phil Foden (£5.1m).

Suddenly, there’s no shortage of low-owned picks to consider for those willing to think outside of the box.

This time, we focus on three assets who we like the look of for Gameweek 31+ and beyond, all of whom have an ownership of 5% or less.

Dele Alli

  • FPL ownership: 3.4%
  • Price: £8.3m
  • GW31+ to 35+ fixtures: WHU | shu | EVE | bou | ARS

Having missed Friday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United through suspension, Dele Alli (£8.3m) is back for Tottenham Hotspur’s home clash with London rivals West Ham United.

The feeling amongst supporters is that he will replace Erik Lamela (£5.7m) in Spurs’ starting XI and will line up in his favoured no. 10 role, behind Harry Kane (£10.8m) in a 4-2-3-1.

Alli’s resurgence at the time of Jose Mourinho’s appointment in November saw him go on a run of four goals and three assists in seven league matches. In fact, no teammate has scored more goals (six) or provided more assists (four) for Spurs in the Premier League since, whilst his 12 big chances over that period is more than any other midfielder.

His ability to both create and score is appealing, and the hope is now that he can kick on and finish the season strongly.

Spurs sit nine points behind Chelsea in fourth, and four points behind Manchester United in fifth, which could be enough for Champions League qualification depending on Manchester City’s appeal against their impending ban.

Whilst many are looking to Son Heung-min (£9.7m) as their Spurs differential of choice this week, Alli is flying under the radar, and with nine goals in all competitions already this season, it surely won’t be long before he’s into double figures.

Paul Pogba

  • FPL ownership: 3.7%
  • Price: £8.3m
  • GW31+ to 35+ fixtures: SHU | bha | BOU | avl | SOU

At his best, there is no doubt that Paul Pogba (£8.3m) is one of the most talented midfielders in the world. The question for FPL managers is, how consistently can he show it?

The 27-year-old has endured a stop-start campaign due to a string of injuries but returned on Friday night with an eye-catching cameo. In just over half an hour at Spurs, he completely changed the course of the game and won the equalising penalty after some neat footwork. The stats were telling: 95% pass competition, two out of two take-ons completed, four ball recoveries, one assist and one shot.

Whilst debate rages about his inconsistencies and off-the-ball contributions, what no-one can doubt is his ability. Amongst midfielders who have played over 500 minutes this season, he ranks seventh for chances created per 90, and his passing and dribbling ability will be a key weapon for United when trying to unpick deeper-lying defences.

The Red Devils are now unbeaten in 12 games across all competitions, and with Bruno Fernandes (£8.7m) adding some much-needed creativity and invention further forward, they are starting to look good again.

We suspect we may see Pogba from the start against Sheffield United and, if he can repeat what he showed on Friday night going forward, he can be a key figure as United battle for a place in the top four.

James Justin

  • FPL ownership: 0.4%
  • Price: £4.7m
  • GW31+ to 35+ fixtures: BHA | eve | CRY | ars | bou

James Justin (£4.7m) has had to wait patiently for his opportunity since joining Leicester City for £6m plus add-ons last summer but with first-choice right-back Ricardo Pereira (£6.3m) out until October after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament, the 22-year-old is set for a run in the first team.

In Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Watford, Justin provided an exciting glimpse of his potential. Amongst teammates, only James Maddison (£7.5m) had more final third touches, whilst he also created two chances and won seven of his eight tackles. It was a composed performance, in what was just his third Premier League start.

The young English full-back, who can play on either flank, is a forward-thinking, energetic and hard-working player, and whilst he doesn’t offer the same level of attacking threat as Pereira, his performance at the weekend suggests he should do well for bonus.

Leicester are now only three points clear of fourth-place Chelsea and while they still look odds-on to secure Champions League football, Brendan Rodgers has to make sure his side don’t take their foot off the gas during the run-in.

The Foxes are unbeaten in their previous five encounters when facing Brighton and Hove Albion and head into the match as heavy favourites.

Looking at Leicester’s next five opponents, the highest-ranked team is Crystal Palace in ninth, and with Justin now the cheapest route into their backline, he could be a nice differential for those in search of a budget defender.

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

    https://twitter.com/cityreport_/status/1275237696651354114?s=19

    https://twitter.com/City_Xtra/status/1275349926948605952?s=19

    Multiple sources starting to report that Aguero is to undergo surgery on his knee injury in Barcelona this week. Surely out for the rest of the PL season.

    Which City assets does that make more attractive? Jesus the obvious one but hardly looked great these last 2 games.

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

      Sterling is also likely to get more minutes playing striker so I guess it could make him a more attractive option.

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      This could benefit a lot of their assets.

      Jesus could play more or Sterling could play as striker which could mean Foden and Mahrez get more mins on the wings.

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

        Agreed.

        On a WC atm. May just stick with KDB as my only City asset for now. Rashford and Son are potential cash cows to move to Jesus/Sterling/Foden/Mahrez etc in a few weeks time.

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

    Leno and Grealish to Martinez and Son for -8?

    Big hit bit Leno is injured and Son fixtures looks much better than Grealish moving forward.

    1. La Vida Latte
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is leno your only keeper?

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

        No I have McCarthy also

    2. seanmcging
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Also looking at Leno to Martinez, but Aguero to Vardy for my -8. Do you have Bruno?

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

        Yeah I have Bruno!

    3. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Martinez? Not for me.

  3. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Last decision on wildcard, appreciate advice:

    A) DDG + Lascelles/Holgate rotation
    B) Martinez + Maguire

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

      A

    2. Patron
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’d say A

  4. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Looking for differentials and most trustworthy players to catch leaders....

    FH team.

    Pope
    TAA Ritchie Chillwell Doherty (Simpson)
    Salah(C) Bergwijn Fernandes (Hayden, Guend)
    Vardy Ings Jimenez

    Differential options:

    a) Richarlison?
    b) Kane?
    c) Good to go as presented?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Rich vs Nor

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

    What do you think about Alli instead of Son? Is it too risky? Didn’t see much of Son in that last game.

  6. ALegendJ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who's your captain?

    1. Werner Bremen
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Bruno

    2. Patron
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’ll go Salah or Mane, whoever I pick on WC. I have a ‘rule’ to pick only premium players as captains this year (10m or above).

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I bet Vardy punished you earlier in the season

        1. Patron
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Haha you bet! I didn’t even have him at the time when he was banging. Then I got him and he went over 10m haha so was captain material for me.

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

    FH team:

    Martial or Rcharlison?

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

      Richa

    2. Patron
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      You have Bruno I assume, what about DCL?

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

        Have DCL and Fernandes

        1. Patron
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Anyways I would pick Richa, and if you even have Rash, then its Richa for sure.

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

    Who to start?
    Aurier - West Ham H
    Soyuncu - Brighton H

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

      Aurier

  9. easy_conners
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone think Ighalo is worth a shout with the upcoming uptick in fixtures for Utd?

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

      Starts/game time are a concern

  10. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Madness to captain Vardy? First game. Too risky?

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

      Not at all good option

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        How come? Its Brighton at home.

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think there are better options.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Fernandes?

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

      not a bad option, but i hate capping in the first game

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Same

  11. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Choose 2 out of these 3:

    A) Martial
    B) Richarlison
    C) Son

    Selling Mane & Grealish have Salah too.

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

      I prefer A+B

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers!

    2. Le Bluff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A and C but I'm assuming you have DCL? Feel that DCL is the best value fwd in the game alongside Jiminez.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah I agree about that.
        DCL will be coming in for me.
        I'm not feeling the Son love yet not convinced by Spurs.

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

      BC

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

      Only like Son from those 3, other two very hit and miss. Greenwood could even take Martials place

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Hit & miss? LOL
        Check their total points and price.

  12. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all...Team for GW31 is...

    Pope (Hendo)
    TAA Lascelles Taylor Saiss (Egan)
    Mane Salah KDB (Saka Dendoncker)
    Jimi(c) Vardy Ings
    0.6m ITB

    A Save FT ?
    B Vardy to Rashford
    C Egan to Justin James
    D Salah to Fernandes
    E Ings to DCL

    1. easy_conners
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A.

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

    1. DCL or Ings ???
    2. Best budget Gk to keep for rest of season?
    3. Which one for Newcastle defence cover: Dubrovka, Fernandez or Lascelles ?
    4. Which one to leave out of Fernandes, Son, Rashford or Jiminez????.

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

      1 - DCL
      2 - Martinez
      3 - Lascelles
      4 - Son

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

      1 dcl
      2 pope/foster maybe Martinez
      3 lascelles
      4 rash/son

  14. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Rashford or DCL this gw?

  15. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    500k up in ovr rank just in this gw. Finally my bad season is getting better

  16. easy_conners
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A. Save this week.

    1. easy_conners
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Reply fail to smudgers.

  17. Starlydon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would there be any love for a deeney punt for this week only?
    After that Burnley game last night, their small squad, a small gap between games and he is nailed!!

    Am I right also in saying he takes pens at Watford??

  18. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A Rich and DCL
    B Rich and Barnes

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

      A

  19. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Greenwood and Ighalo to hamper Martial playing time? By that I mean not on subs but maybe even ocassional bench

    1. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Why I'm going for Rashy.

  20. Krupinho
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    WC Team, who to drop to get Saint-Max in starting 11, thoughts?

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Aurier Lascelles
    KDB Salah Fernandes
    Jimi (c) Rashford Ings

    Button Saint-Max Dend Holgate

  21. How I met your Mata
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A or B

    A Rashford and Son
    B Vardy and Pogba

  22. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Captain Salah or Bruno?

  23. Fernandito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A. Son & Martinez
    B Alli & Schmeichel

  24. ASOUSA12
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Guys, any help appreciated..

    FH draft:

    XXX
    TAA Doherty XXX
    Mane Son Fernandes XXX
    Jimenez DCL XXX

    A) Pope + Maguire + Richarlison + Rashford (3-4-3)
    B) Schmeichel + Maguire + Van Dijk + Vardy (4-3-3)
    C) Patricio + Van Dijk + Martial + Ings (3-4-3)
    D) Pope + Robertson / Van Dijk + Barnes + Rashford (3-4-3)
    E) Pope + Robertson / Van Dijk + Traore + Vardy (3-4-3)

  25. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    On FH:

    A) Rashford, DCL, Salah, Lascelles (Guendouzi) - no Vardy or Ings
    B) Vardy, DCL, Martial, VVD (Aurier) - no Ings
    C) Ings, DCL, Salah, AWB (Lascelles) - no Vardy or 2nd United attacker
    D) Rashford, Ings, Richarlison, VVD (AWB) - no Vardy

    Rest of Team:

    Pope
    TAA, Doherty, X
    Mane, Son, Fernandes, X
    Jimenez, X, X

    Cheers.

  26. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    if i ignore salah/mane for until after the city game, i can get this team on WC:

    Pope, martinez
    TAA, Doherty, Azpi, aurier, lescelles
    KDB, son, fernandes, martial, traore
    Rashford, Jimenez, ings

    is it worth it?
    what should i change?

  27. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any Lloris punters here) loves save points and they have a dream run with a lot to play for

    1. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Going Aurier instead but I can see the appeal.

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

    Which combo you'd prefer

    A) Rashford & Sarr (in 3-4-3)
    B) Martial & Alli (in 3-5-2)
    C) Sarr & Son (in 3-5-2)

    1. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hmm tough choice, all of them are good options. I would maybe choose C

  29. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on my WC team? Would like to have Bruno so much but just can't fit both him and Salah... Also have some troubles picking goalkeeper, somehow Pope doesn't convince anymore (can't afford both him and Salah anyways) so so far I settled on McCarthy. Southampton plays much better away from home and maybe now without fans it will make them improve at home...?

    McCarthy
    TAA - Doherty - Saiss
    Salah - KDB - Son - Martial
    Rashford - Jimenez - DCL

    3.9 - Holgate - Guendouzi - 4.0

    1. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Other thing that worries me is that it is so templaty...I will probably have get my captainces right most of the times to gain ranks?

    2. Rushford
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Have a similar team (post below). Debating whether 4-4-2 or 3-4-3 is better value. I like DCL but also think Vardy is a safe option given all the rotation that will come

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Peronally I never was a big fan of Vardy... I don't he's a good value for money. DCL has great stats recently and is also 3m cheaper

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

          Yes, that was a bit unclear on my part. I mean that I currently pick Vardy over Rashford because of how nailed he is and Rashford has lost pens. I am debating DCL vs Doherty atm. Could also change Vardy for DCL and get both DCL and Doherty.

          1. Sgt Frank Drebin
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            I think DCL and Doherty are both a great value

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

              Could change to this. Actually think Pogba+DCL can outscore Vardy+Boly.

              Pope
              TAA Doherty Maguire
              Salah KDB Fernandes Son Pogba
              DCL Jimenez

              Martin Nketiah Kabasele Lascelles

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

      Looks good to me. Template might not be a bad thing

  30. Rushford
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    WC team G2G?
    Pope
    TAA Boly Doherty Maguire
    Salah KDB Fernandes Son
    Vardy Jimenez

    Martin Greenwood Cantwell Lascelles

    Biggest doubts are Pope and 4-4-2 vs 3-4-3. Not sold on Salah long term but will be heavily captained this GW. Also a little worried I will regret Greenwood in case Pogba or Rashford becomes essentials. I don't see that many good options for Greenwood given how Arsenal look.

    1. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe do Greenwood to Nketiah?