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. Hig1990
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Re-post:
    Removed Son > Richarlson and upgraded Foster > Pat

    AWB or Maguire? Rash or Vardy?

    Thoughts on this? Leaves 1.2 ITB for tinkering

    Pat/Martain
    AWB, Doherty, Ritchie, Lascelles, Robinson
    Salah, KDB, Richarlson, Bruno, Guensouzi
    Rash, DCL, Jimmy

    1. FPL Elephant
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'd go Maguire and Rashford.

      Not sure about a double Newcastle defence - SHU were just very poor. I'd downgrade Ritchie and upgrade Guendouzi.

      1. Hig1990
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for the input mate.
        What's your thoughts on no spurs?

        1. FPL Elephant
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I'm going no Spurs too. Too expensive for no consistency and Mourinho.

  2. SH1M1
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Pope/Lascelles/Kabasele/Saiss/Cantwell/Vardy/Ings

    Or

    B) Martinez/Ritchie/Femenia/Doherty/Guendouzi/Rashford/DCL

    1. FPL Elephant
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

      B

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

    A) TAA Greenwood Lowton

    B) VVD Nketiah AWB/Maguire

    1. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. FPL Elephant
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A but with someone other than Lowton! Probably Femenia for me.

  4. klopp2567
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    RMT:--

    Martinez Nyland
    TAA Doherty Aurier
    Bruno Kdb Salah(c) Saint Maxime
    Ings Doherty Rashforf

    Bench:-Martinez, Cantwell, Masina, Lasccelles

    Any suggestion regarding the team.

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

      Like the double Doherty pick

  5. Orion
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Should I wildcard this team...?
    Pope Hendo
    TAA, Doherty, Taylor, Lascelles, Hanley
    Salah, Barnes, Bruno, Traore, Sarr
    Vardy, Rashford, Jiménez
    Cheers guys

    1. FPL Elephant
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A lot of money in your GK.

      I'd get rid of both, get rid of Traore. And go Patricio and Button. Then upgrade Traore.

      I'd also go Robinson or Ngakia instead of Hanley.

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

        Thnx mate

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

    Do we feel Salah starts the next game?

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

      Yeah imo

  7. FPL Elephant
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How does this WC look? Any thoughts?

    Patricio
    TAA Doherty Lascelles
    Mane KDB Pogba Bruno Mount
    Rashford Jiminez

    Button Feminia Ngakia Nketiah

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

      Tasty.

      Do you have itb?

      If so maybe a spurs player?

      1. FPL Elephant
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheer for the reply!

        Unfortunately no money ITB. I don't trust Spurs or Mourinho and the combination of the two is just awful!

        I imagine I'll regret it...

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

          Fair enough.

          Go with your gut.

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

    is Justin of Leicester nailed? Seems he played well and might be worth a punt

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Should be with Pereira out till October.

    2. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

    3. FPL Elephant
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Sounds like it!

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

    0.0ITB WC, strong mids, what do you think?

    Pope, Button
    VVD, Justin, Doherty, Ngakia, Lascelles
    Bergwjin, KDB, Salah, Sarr, Fernandes
    Rashford, Jimenez, Connoly

    1. FPL Elephant
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A bit different but I really like it!

  10. TheOneAndOnly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Kane + Martial
    B) Rashford + Son

    1. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

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

      B

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

      B

  11. Geordie19
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Please pick 2 for my FH
    A) ings
    B) DCL
    C) Vardy

    Thank you

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

      A and C

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

      B & C

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

      B and C

  12. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Stuck on this one

    A) DDG & Saint-Maximim
    B) Martinez & Sarr

    1. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A...just

  13. Seamy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would you prefer:-
    A) Justin & Guendouzi
    B) Feminia & Cantwell (Kiko will rotate with Lascelles)

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

      Then B for rotation

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

    RMWCT

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Fernandez
    Salah KdB Son Barnes
    Rashford (C) Jimenez DCL

    3.9 Holgate Guendouzi Kiko

    Cheers all.

    1. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Like it. Could do Bruno in for KDB this week?

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

        Thanks for answer. Would love to but instead of Barnes, just dont have the funds. Kev is just too good to let him go and have value tied up in him.

  15. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    No mention of Duda in this article?

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Was disappointed he didn't start, but can't get them all right. I think the move to a 4-4-2 with Drmic coming into the starting XI took everyone by surprise.

  16. Hana
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I’ve got no goalkeeper due to Leno and Henderson, already planning on taking -4 hit.

    Whole you recommend another hit for a goalkeeper? If so, who is the best option for a CS this GW?

    1. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      People will probably remember what just happened, but I'm going with Pope. Burnley won't be moved around like that again for awhile...!

  17. carlosice
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Vardy or Rashford?

    Money no object. Have Bruno.

    Thanks

    1. Caesar Salahd
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Rashford

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

        This

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

      Vardy... just

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

      In that case go and Party

    4. Holding Matip
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Vardy, nailed and on pens

  18. Caesar Salahd
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Patricio, Doherty, Ings
    B) Dub, Saiss, Rashford

    Already have Jimmy and Bruno

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

      B

    2. Holding Matip
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A if you already have jimi and bruno

  19. fridge
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    On a wildcard and wondering which people think is best? In caps are the changed players

    A)
    Foster. Martins
    Trent. AWB. DOHERTY. Lascelles. Holgate
    De Bruyne. Fernandes. SON. Rich. Saka
    Rash. Jiminez. Calvert Lewin

    B)
    Foster. Martins
    Trent. SAISS. 4.1 FODDER. Holgate. Lascelles
    De Bruyne. Fernandes. MANE. Rich. Saka
    Rash. Jiminez. Calvert Lewin

    1. Chief Break-Everything
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  20. juicewagz
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this team? Trying to overtake my friend in mini league so have punted on double Wolves, double Leicester defence, and Alli instead of Son, Kane instead of Rashford. Got rid of KDB because of CL rotation.

    Schmeichel,

    TAA, Doherty, Saiss, Justin, Aurier

    Martial, Pogba, Alli, Richarlison, Hayden

    Jimi, Kane, DCL

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

      What CL rotation? They don't play CL until league finishes.

  21. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    aurier or wan b?

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

      B more likely to have CS's. A's team is going to concede so he needs to get offensive points every game. Big ask.

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

    Is a 10k finish possible from 120k? Think I’m about 80 points behind the 10k. Doesn’t really seem possible unless I get mega luck.
    50k is doable but above that?

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

      Depends on your chips left - And then yes, you will need to make a big move at some point with a differential captain and hope it works out.

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

        I have free hit left but that’s it, played wc this week. No idea when I’m using free hit.
        Son captain tonight

  23. Mini Mahouse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Struggling on whether to get Liverpool attacker or not given their price. My reasoning:

    I think Klopp will rotate Salah and Mane heavily for the rest of the season. On top of that, they will secure the title very soon - Since there is a very short break between this season and next season, and given they will have secured the title, I think Klopp will want to give some of his key players good rest to start next season.

    Can some Liverpool fan convince me of the opposite and why I need to get Salah/Mane in (I haven't been without one of them for years now)

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

      This should be a hot topic

  24. Sea-goals
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I'm 0.1 off this team. Who do I sacrifice to achieve this front-line?

    Pope
    TAA, Doherty, Lascelles
    Salah, KDB, Son, Fernandes, Foden
    Jimenez, Rashford

    Button, Ayew, Kiko, Simpson

    Only 2 playing subs but could be worth the risk.
    I like the Foden differential pick.
    I have value in Salah so can't go to Mane.
    Could drop Pope, but who's best at 4.6 or less (I have him for 4.7)

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

      Trade down Awey to Nketiah and you have your team then.

      PS: I wouldnt go for Pope.

    2. Mini Mahouse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Drop Pope for Martinez?

    3. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lascelles -> Lowton

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

      Just lose Foden, idea is good but Pep is Pep.

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

    Have a go at this guys

    WC active

    Patricio, (Button)
    TAA, Doh, Lascelles (Kiko, Williams)
    Salah, KDB, Bruno, Alli, (Saka)
    Jiminez, Rashford, DCL

    Couldn't afford Son. Went Alli. Couldn't afford Richarlison, went DCL.

    1. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Like it. Alli my only worry there, but could be proven wrong!

  26. Mr. Funny Name
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    On WC;

    A) Aubameyang, Kabasele & Martinez
    Or
    B) Rashford, Maguire & Pope

  27. wildnothing
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How about this wc draft? 1.0 itb.

    Patricio Martinez
    Doherty TAA Maguire Richie Kiko
    KDB Son Fernandes Sarr Cantwell
    Vardy Rashford Jimenez

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

      I have something very similar
      looks great imo

  28. Greko82
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Final WC draft. All gtg? 0.9 ITB

    Dubravka
    Aurier/Doherty/Ritchie
    Son/Bruno/Martial/KDB
    Jimenez(c)/Vardy(vc)/Rashford

    Martinez/Saint Maximin/Saiss/3.9

    Captaincy sorted? Any changes? Thanks and good luck all.

    1. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Scared about Martial. A lot riding on Utd attack. But great team otherwise. Like the Aurier pick

  29. The Legend Squad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I’ve got £5m ITB, but to spend it I would need to take a -4. Hold or hit?

    McCarthy
    TAA Gomez Lascelles
    KDB Salah Bruno Traore
    Rashford Ings Jimenez

    Button Stephens Hayden Williams

    1. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Traore -> Son would tempt me but maybe hold for this week

  30. RossoneriHammer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Rashford or Jesus?

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

      Rashy

    2. Holding Matip
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jesus