Spot the Differential

In-form Saint-Maximin and £4.0m defender among the Gameweek 33+ differentials

Gameweek 32+ saw one of last week’s differential picks, Jarrod Bowen (£6.4m), deliver for his owners, whilst former column favourites Miguel Almirón (£5.8m), Michail Antonio (£6.9m) and Paul Pogba (£8.3m) all registered attacking returns.

So now, ahead of Gameweek 33+, we go in search of more differentials who can help you climb the rankings.

This time we’ve focused on two midfielders with promising fixtures and an intriguing budget defender who has only recently emerged on the scene, all of whom are held by less than 5% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.

João Moutinho

Fantasy assets who can be more than just a Blank Gameweek 31 wonder 1
  • FPL ownership: 4.8%
  • Price: £5.4m
  • GW33+ – 37+ fixtures: ARS | shu | EVE | bur | CRY

Portuguese midfielder João Moutinho (£5.4m) may get less love than some of his more popular teammates, but the 33-year-old playmaker has a huge influence on the way Wolverhampton Wanderers play, and the numbers confirm it.

When it comes to creating chances, Moutinho is one of the best.

Amongst midfielders this season, only Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m), Jack Grealish (£6.2m), James Maddison (£7.4m) and Emiliano Buendía (£6.0m) have registered more, whilst he also leads the way at Molineux for touches and successful passes.

This season alone, Moutinho has racked up seven FPL assists, and 14 across all competitions.

A key part of Moutinho’s appeal lies in his opponents this weekend, Arsenal.

The Gunners have often struggled to defend set plays this season. In fact, only Aston Villa and Newcastle United have allowed more attempts from dead-ball situations. You’d imagine this is something Nuno Espírito Santo will look to target, which is encouraging for Moutinho, who has taken all of Wolves’ corners since the restart.

Wolves are a club in form. They’ve improved their Champions League prospects by winning all three of their matches since Gameweek 30+ without conceding a goal, and have only allowed their opponents three shots on target and a solitary big chance.

Moutinho is a superb technician, whose delivery could be a key weapon this weekend, and with an ownership of just 4.8%, is a tempting differential.

Tariq Lamptey

  • FPL ownership: 0.4%
  • Price: £4.0m
  • GW33+ – 37+ fixtures: nor | LIV | MCI | sou | NEW

Tariq Lamptey (£4.0m) moved to Brighton and Hove Albion from Chelsea in January in search of more first-team opportunities.

The 19-year-old has had to be patient, but has now started back-to-back matches, providing Brighton with an exciting option on the right side, both at right-back, and also further up the pitch.

Over the last two games, Lamptey clocked 135 minutes and ranked fourth amongst teammates for final third touches with 23. That’s more than forwards Neal Maupay (£5.7m) and Aaron Connolly (£4.2m), and in the first half against Manchester United, only Alexis Mac Allister (£5.5m) was more advanced.

Graham Potter’s side remain in 15th place, six points above the relegation zone. Despite being brushed aside by Manchester United, they have been in good form since the restart, picking up four points, and have shown enough quality to suggest they should be able to pull themselves away from danger. In fact, no team has given up fewer big chances since Gameweek 30+.

The Seagulls face a huge game against bottom-of-the-table Norwich City on Saturday. The Canaries have looked blunt going forward in recent matches, and it’s worth noting only Aston Villa have conceded more chances from the left flank since the restart.

In a short space of time, Lamptey has proven he has the physical and technical ability to thrive in the Premier League, and could be a useful budget asset for the run in.

Allan Saint-Maximin

  • FPL ownership: 2.6%
  • Price: £5.5m
  • GW33+ – 37+ fixtures: WHM | mci | wat | TOT | bha

With three double-digit hauls in his last four Premier League starts, Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.5m) is becoming hard to ignore.

The 23-year-old was a constant threat against Bournemouth on Wednesday night, laying on three assists for his teammates, and having been subbed off just after an hour, should be raring to go when West Ham United visit on Sunday.

The Frenchman has always had raw talent but has often frustrated due to his erratic decision-making. Now, he looks to have added consistency and an end product to his game and leads the way at St James’ Park for shots, final third touches and take-ons since the restart. He’s also created three big chances over that period; only De Bruyne has more.

The upturn in Saint-Maximin’s form has coincided with Steve Bruce’s decision to switch from a defensive 5-4-1 system to a more attacking 4-2-3-1 in Gameweek 28. Since then, Newcastle have played some of their best football of the season, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches, and looked poised to finish the season strongly.

Saint-Maximin’s unpredictability and individuality makes him one of the most exciting players to watch in the Premier League, and if you do choose to invest, it’s probably going to be a lot of fun.


FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 32+

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

    What to do with Bergwijn?

    Pope Martinez
    TAA Chilwell Doherty Saiss Lascelles
    KDB Bruno Bergwijn Saint-Maximin Saka
    Rashford Jimi DCL

    2FT and 0.5 ITB

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Get Pulisic or Willian

    2. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Either Pulisic with 1 FT, or Mahrez/Martial with two of possible

  2. Bullet Eder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Please help with my final dilemma on wildcard. Chasing in two mini leagues:

    A. Alonso + Greenwood (3-5-2 and no Wolves defence)

    B. Saiss + AWB (4-4-2)

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A looks a lot more fun

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B comfortably

    3. onceuponatyne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B without question.

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

    Any thoughts on who you guys would bench this week between Foden (sou) and Nketiah (wol).
    Currently thinking to bench Foden as he seems in line for a rest this weekend?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bench Nketiah

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      0, 30 and 90 minutes for Foden in the last 3 games, it’s hard to say really, but he could start again.

  4. Pique and De Bruyne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    My team for this week, planning on using BB. How’s she looking?

    Pope
    Alonso / TAA / VVD / Doherty
    Salah / KDB / Foden / Martial
    Rashford / Jimmy
    Hendo / Son / Greenwood / Aurier

    Thinking of maybe doing Son to Mahrez or Pulisic for -4, worthwhile or not and if so which one?

    1. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Think you’re looking in good shape

  5. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any thoughts on what I could do to improve here. I have 0.0m in the bank and 2 free transfers??

    Thinking of Sako and DCL to Mount (cant afford Pul or Will) and Connelly?? Would play 442. Thoughts...? Chelsea Mid or Foden ?

    Pope Button
    TAA Doherty Maguire Lascelles Kiko
    KDB Salah Fernandes Sako Hayden
    Rashford Jiminez DCL...

  6. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Alright, need some opinions here lads:
    2FT 1.9ITB, I feel my team needs a reshape
    DDG (Martin)
    TAA Doherty Aurier (Kiko Simpson)
    KDB Son* Martial Fernandes (Guendouzi*)
    Auba* Jimenez DCL*

    Auba, Son, Guendouzi > Connolly, Salah, Pulisic -4? Leaves me with 2.9ITB

    Then maybe next week Doherty DCL > Kane Saiss? (just an initial thought coz i want rid of DCL, ideally this week but it would be for a -12 which is not ideal... probably best waiting till next)

  7. Dion D's Solo Shower
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Do we think Giroud could start this GW?

    Tempted to bring him in for DCL

    1. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Probably

    2. chelseabrad
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He could, but certainly not guaranteed. And he won't play more than 60min

      1. Dion D's Solo Shower
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Still, he's looked more productive than Tammy lately

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

          I'd go for Pulisic personally

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Too short-term

    4. Dion D's Solo Shower
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Or should I just bring in Maupay for a single GW against Norwich?

    5. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Who knows, avoid

    6. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Great punt. Go for it

  8. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I heard Klopp was so thick last night he made the lads walk home.

    1. Party time
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He looked stunned during the post match presser. It seems Pep has found how to unlock the Liverpool defence with ease

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah. In an empty stadium in a game that counts for nothing. Pool were awful though, bereft of aggression and imagination.

      • FCSB
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nah, they’ll never walk alone

    2. Ed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2FTs. Thoughts on Alli > Martial? Leaves:

      Martinez
      Aurier Saiss TAA
      Bruno Martial Salah KDB
      Rashford DCL Jimenez

      Lascelles, Holgate, Guendouzi.

      Would look to work Foden in next week via 2FTs. Triple united attack is risky, but they're all pretty nailed on and have great fixtures.

      1. Jeremiah
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Good move imo.

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Any auba owners here?

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I’m one!! Haha

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Finally haha
          Are you keeping or what?

          1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Haha well my thoughts change every hour haha, one second I’m keeping the next I’m moving to Kane and the next to Salah -4, what about yourself mate!??

            1. Hy liverpool
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Same, not decided yet but as CC22 may take the haul and run.
              I don't have any pool attackers too and defence don't look good so downgrading auba will be the key.

              1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 8 months ago

                Yeah he was my captain too mate so a nice send off from him!! I’d like to go Kane but worried absout not having Salah too protect rank so in limbo really haha

                1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 6 Years
                  3 years, 8 months ago

                  *about

      2. CC22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I am. Or was this GW any way, although I’ve got rid of him & Saka for Rashford & Mahrez for the coming GW now.

        Basically took the captain haul and ran!

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Good moves anyways

    4. Jeremiah
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Any ideas for this bunch?

      2 FT’s, 0.0 ITB 😀

      Martinez - Button
      TAA - Doherty - Aurier - Lascelles - Kiko
      Salah - KDB - Bruno - Saka - Luiz
      Rash - DCL - Jiminez

      Thinking maybe DCL > Greenwood or possibly downgrading TAA and upgrading Saka?

    5. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Having some FOMO and dont know whether I should WC an already OK squad or save for a better time (which may not come with little time remaining)...

      WC this:

      Pope Henderson
      TAA AWB Saiss Lascelles Lundstram
      Salah KDB Fernandes Mahrez Cantwell
      Rashford Jimenez Connolly

      to this:

      Pope Foster
      TAA VVD Doherty Aurier Lascelles
      Salah Fernandes Mahrez Pulisic Foden
      Rashford Jimenez Greenwood

      ??

      1. WC
      2. Save

    6. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Well, I was waiting for rough and smooth part, but not sure we're gonna have it in time for next GW?
      So, it's a tale of Belgian gingerhead
      I sold Kevin de Bruyne on WC before his games against Chelsea and Liverpool
      My midfield options were Kdb & Bergwijn or son and Mahrez
      Went with the latter, over the last two GWs, Kdb & bergwijn have outscored son and Mahrez by 6 points, but I've to get kdb back & son doesn't look that convincing.
      Saw few others who're looking for ways to get back kdb, how are people going about it?
      Though thankfully my score was decent on the back of Aubameyang (C)
      My current midfield

      Son Fernandes mane Mahrez Martial

    7. Pia06rc
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Start Greenwood or Foden?

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Greenwood

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

      Can't for the life of me decide between going Auba -> Kane, or Auba -> Greenwood and Martial/Bruno -> Salah for -4 this week. What would you guys rather?
      cheers

      1. Ed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Taking out Martial / Bruno is asking for trouble, especially for a hit.

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

          sadly the other is either do a -8, or get rid of KDB, which I frankly don't want to do. and already have AWB so in order to get Greenwood I need to take away one of the other guys

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

            although I could also do Auba -> Cheap striker and upgrade Pulisic to Salah

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Greenwood and Salah looks decent.

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

          cheers Nomar

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

      Could Foden start this GW? What do you think?

      1. aapoman
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        My guess is that he starts but you never know.

      2. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I think he will get benched.

    10. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Triple City too yolo? on a wc

      Pope
      TAA AWB Lascelles
      Salah Fernandes KDB Mahrez Foden
      Rashford Jimenez

      3.9; C. Taylor, Boly, Nketiah

    11. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Gtg? Bench correct?

      Marty
      TAA Doherty Saiss
      KDB Fernandes Salah Martial Pulisic
      Rashford Kane

      Button Nk Taylor Robinson

      0.5m in the bank.

    12. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Son, DCL to

      A) Foden, Kane (-4)
      B) Pulisic, Jesus (-4)
      C) just Son -> Mahrez

      1. Shakshuka
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I went B, but already have Kane 🙂

    13. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Martienz
      Doherty Maguire Aurier Lascelles
      Salah © KDB Son Bruno
      Rashford Jiménez
      (Martin) ( DCL Holtage Saka)
      2 FT 0.2 in the bank
      Any Thoughts For GW 33+

      1. Jeremiah
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Benching DCL over a defender?

    14. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sell one:

      0.3 ITB

      Auba or Jota?

      A) Auba -> Kane
      B) Auba -> Rash (already Martial and Fernandes)
      C) Jota -> Maupay
      D) Jota -> DCL
      E) Jota -> any below 6.5

      1. aapoman
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Jota to Greenwood

    15. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No Salah.

      Keep Sterling or take a hit for Mo? Just mindful that City have great fixtures ahead and can see more Sterling hauls.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I'm thinking of selling Salah for Sterling after a gameweek or two.

        1. Rains of Castamere
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah I think I'll hide behind the sofa this weekend when Salah is on, and keep Raz

    16. Legohair
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      De Gea
      TAA-Lascelles-Taylor
      Salah-Son-Bruno(c) -Saka
      Rashford-Vardy-Jimenez

      Martinez, Saiss, Holgate, Guendouzi

      2 FT left 1.0 itb

      G2G or Son to KDB?

      1. SDTA
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        If you have 2FT then i would use at least 1 so as not to waste.

        Son > KDB looks a good move as city's fixtures are nice and Spurs look awful.

        Only thing to consider is a slight rotation risk.

    17. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe I’m just cynical, but Saint-Maximin looks like another trap that as soon as I get him he’ll stop scoring.

      1. Lev Yashin
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Hah, said the same thing to myself this morning.

        Was looking to do Davis -> ASM to use up an FT. Didn't do it though.

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I’m just cynical now that anyone I bring in will explode in my face at the moment.

      2. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Too many other options. If I was on a WC I would consider him as a 5th mid maybe

    18. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      With Lascelles a doubt, I'm thinking a -4:

      Son&O'Connell out for Mahrez&AWB

      Seem OK?

      1. Rinseboy
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        its looks good I think. Just think Spurs have a good record against Everton and So does Son?

        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          He does. I watched Spurs last night though and they were so so bad.

    19. JelliedSpark968
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I've been comparing Salah and Mane for a while now and I still cannot separate them, who do I sell? (I'm selling them for Bruno/Martial and Rashford)

      1. SDTA
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Wouldn't be selling either of them before a home game against Villa!

        1. JelliedSpark968
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          have no United cover vs BOU which seems worse, I'll at least have one of them

          1. SDTA
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            If you want to get rid of one i would go Mane. and in terms of United player i would go Bruno as your first choice.

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

        Mane, Salah is on penalty.

    20. TheGrumpyManager
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Need suggestion guys
      Pope
      TAA Dohetry evans
      Kdb salah fernandes maddison
      Jimene Rash DCL

      I have 2 FT, i wanted to sell Leicester players. Any tips?

      1. JelliedSpark968
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Definitely sell Maddison.

        Maybe Evans + Maddison >> AWB + Pulisic/Foden

        1. TheGrumpyManager
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I was thinking maybe going - 4
          Evans, maddison, DCl _
          -> cheap defender Mahrwz/Martial and Greenwood.
          Foden is really interesting but we know pep

    21. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Are we assuming Foden gets a rest again. Not worth bringing him in and playing is it

      1. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        0, 30 and 90 minutes for Foden in the last 3 games, it’s hard to say really, but he could start again.

        1. Yozzer
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yes. Probably too risky

          Thank you

      2. JelliedSpark968
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        we said this about Mahrez

    22. The Minus Fours
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      My differential this week is to captain TAA.
      I'm expecting a backlash for Villa after last night!

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I wouldn't as N.williams might start

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Villa are poor, but if Pool play like that on Sunday Villa have a chance.

        You would think Liverpool will b3 back to their old selves, but they looked and played like they were a bunch of hungover Sunday league players last night.

      3. JelliedSpark968
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        the 4 goals conceded makes me nervous. Only takes 1 90 minute blunder to lose 4 points. However, TAA has been subbed off after the 60 minute mark...

      4. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Could be a differential in a bad way as he has a decent chance of starting on the bench with Neco Williams in starting 11

    23. Chrisscfc
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      people with FH left when do you plan to use it?

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure, maybe this week or last

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Would have been this week but I’d lose 2 FT so will be between next week and GW36.