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. Babit1967
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How do we look lads, tough captaincy choose this week

    Pat

    Taa Doherty Aurier

    Salah Bruno KDB Mahrez

    Jimmy Rash Greenwood

    Button Lascelles Holgate Guen and 2 mill itb

    1. Babit1967
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      *choice

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I like it.

      I'm struggling with captain too. On Salah currently but worried about minutes.

      1. Babit1967
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah I’m switching from Salah to Bruno to KDB and back

    3. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Honestly you have like 5/6 good choices in there.
      Just go with someone reasonable (bruno/salah/Mahrez)

    4. ZACTAY
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Class team. I'm swaying more towards Rashford atm I feel like hes due one.

    5. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Think I’d go Mo

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        if you still had TC would you stick it on Mo this wknd ??

        1. InSaneMan-e
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Absolutely not

    6. Babit1967
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I had rash last week so he probably is due one but something keeps drawing me towards Mahrez as surely he starts

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

    Any other gone for the Greenwood/Foden rotation? Benching Foden this week.

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Problem with this is that sometimes both won’t start

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

        and sometimes both will

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          And both could haul

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

            And other players in my team could be benched.....

        2. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Sure but that doesn’t dispute the issue I raised

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

      I would do if i could get greenwood easily

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

      That's my plan from next week. Got Greenwood this week with money to upgrade Guendouzi to Foden next. Think we will get burned by picking the wrong one once or twice but hopefully pays off with some big hauls.

  3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    G2G? Took a -4 for this.

    Henderson
    TAA AWB Taylor
    Salah (C) KDB Bruno Mahrez
    Jimnez Ings Greenwood

    McCarthy Sarr Lascelles Boly

  4. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What do you think about:
    A) Son + Guendouzi -> Pulisic + Foden (bench DCL)
    B) DCL + Guendouzi -> Ayew/Greenwood + Foden

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Foden won't start next game

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

      Or C) Son, Guendouzi, DCL -> Mahrez, Pulisic, Greenwood (-4)

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        C looks v good

      2. Abra Dubravka
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I’ve done C but for Willian for pens

        1. Hansel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Thx! I like Pulisic though but Willian great shout!

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A and bench Foden, then start him next GW

  5. Jambot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bench two

    A) Foden (sou)
    B) DCL (tot)
    C) Connolly (not)
    D) Aurier (EVE)

    1. Starky22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      CD

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      CD

    3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not A

    4. ZACTAY
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      CD, even if Foden doesn't start he can easily come on in the second half and get a return

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      CD

    6. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bus team is CD so thanks all for the confirmation.

  6. Starky22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    GTG?
    Martinez
    Doherty TAA Lascelles
    Salah(C) Mane Bruno(V) Martial Pulisic
    Greenwood Jiménez

    Button DCL Saiss Simpson

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Solid

  7. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which defenders would you play?

    Trent, Aurier, Boly, Taylor, Holgate

    Pope

    Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Martial
    Jimmy, Rashford, Vardy

    McCarthy, Sarr, Taylor, Holgate

    .2 itb

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Trent, Boly and Taylor look like your best bets to me

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, thought Aurier but we all know goes either way.

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

      First 3

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        That’s why I asked, those were my first though but Burnley look solid but unsure on double defence?

  8. HD7
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which combo scores more this GW?

    A)Rash, Gayle/Ings
    B) Greenwood, Mahrez

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B for me

  9. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hi, any feedback appreciated

    Pope
    TAA Saiss Taylor
    Salah(c) KDB Fernandes Bergwijn
    Rashford Jimenez DCL

    McCarthy Egan Saka Tanganga
    1.6m ITB 1FT

    DCL & Bergwijn to Greenwood & Mahrez -4?

    Only thing that worries me is no Kane or Son for 34+?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Greenwood is listed as a striker

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ah sorry, read that wrong. Sounds good

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Why are you worried about spurs? They don't look too good atm. And they are expensive

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        i'd worry about not having anyone from a team playing bournemouth

  10. Ace Ventura
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I pick the wrong capo every GW pretty much. My last 3 have been Aguero, Vardy and Jimmy.

    Is now the time to play TC or FH – please help. 30pts behind rival and he has no chips. Playing the chips could be make or break for me.

    This week could be a good week for FH - BUT likewise UTD against BOU has to be a TC shout surly (Bruno or Martial)?

    Please help.

    1. Ace Ventura
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Truth be told I hate the chips. I liked the days before chips where everyone captained Ronaldo every week.

    2. Paulie Walnuts
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm on TC Bruno at the moment, just feels like the right time to play it

      1. Ace Ventura
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        The longer its left, the less teams are challening for things and the more random the games.

        Also tempted to FH this week for the same reasons.

    3. Jack Burton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm in the same boat mate and mine is activated on Bruno

      1. Ace Ventura
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Good luck mate.

  11. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    @neiljonesgoal

    Klopp asked about playing youngsters.

    "These questions will not be asked of Lampard, Solskjaer etc. We win the league, now we have to play the youngsters.

    "To win games, you need the best players on the pitch. We don't give Premier League games as a Christmas present."

    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Really useful info.
      More likely to be sub appearances then for the kids.

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        don't think it's much of a surprise
        neco harvey curtis jones will get more cameos to be eligible for league medal
        otherwise it's strong team with a couple of potential changes eg keita Ox Origi getting the odd start

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

      Wtf does it mean?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He’s not gonna just play kids every game

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hmm, interesting, not sure I trust it though, I think there'll be the odd start for Williams, Jones and Elliot between now and the end of the season.

    4. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Damn! Salah(C) locked!

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

      But they just gave a Christmas present

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

        Lol

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

        christmas in july

    6. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Salah C confirmed.

    7. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      was the same when City won the league at a canter, they kept rolling out the big guns (obviously still more rotation than pool).

  12. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A son and Davies (4.3 villa mid) to mahrez and foxes
    B martial Davies and vardy to greenwood mahrez and pulisic for -4

  13. Champions united
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mc carthy,Cl, jota cantwell,Stevens

    Whom to sell first

    TAA VVD soy saiss
    Son kdb salah bruno
    Jimmy

  14. grennans2
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA - Doherty - Saiss - Lascelles
    Salah - KDB - Mahrez - Fernandes
    Rashford - Jimenez

    Button - Nkietah - Guendouizi -Simpson

    A or B?

    A) Guendouzi > Pulisic (and bench Saiss) (-4)
    B) Save

  15. Fishy
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Ddg
    Taa aurier doherty
    Martial pulisic salah asm saka
    Auba rashford
    Jota lamptey robinson
    Saka and auba out but to whom????

  16. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Think Bruno is one of the two Solskjær thought of when asked regarding rotating this week?

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

      No.

    2. Big Ronnie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No, got subbed early so think he will start.

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

      Cheers!

  17. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Have already done Son to Mahrez with 1 ft.

    Can do Guendozi to Foden with my other ft (would mean benching DCL)

    Yay or nay?

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

      No

    2. Big Ronnie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      DCL to Greenwood? Or do you have 3 United already. Get Foden next week.

  18. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Had a bad week and now I am chasing. What to do with this lot?

    Pope 3.9
    TAA Doherty Holgate Fernandez Kiko
    Salah KdB Son Barnes Geundouzi
    Rash Jimmy DCL

    2ft, 0.0itb

    A) DCL + Barnes to Grenwood + Pulisic

    B) DCL + Barnes + Son to Grenwood + Bruno + Mahrez for -4

    C) play FH (load up on City, Pool, Che and Utd)

  19. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is Son to Martial good move? (have Bruno and Rash)

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      How about Mahrez?

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

      Yes

  20. Lukakus talking
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Not sure what to do with this team:

    Martínez
    TAA – Doherty – Lascelles
    Mané – Son – KDB – Bruno
    Jiménez – Rashford – DCL
    (Martin, Lowton, Kiko, Davies)

    2FT, 0.0 ITB.

    DCL to Greenwood maybe, but not sure about his minutes
    Son to Mahrez/Foden to free up funds elsewhere?

    Thanks in advance

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Son -> Mahrez

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

        This

  21. Azathoth
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Foden - Ings - Taylor - Saiss Who to play - how to bench order the other 3.

    Thanx

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Play Foden

  22. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which combo is better?
    A. Maguire, Son, Saiss
    B. Maguire, Mahrez, Maximin
    C. VVD, Martial, Saiss
    Ta.

  23. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hi....looking for options with my 2ft and 4.2mitb....

    Thinking of fleck to master, moving to 352 and saving 2nd ft

    Mccarthy hendo
    Taa maguire boly soy stephens
    Salah kdb fernandes martial fleck
    Jiminez dcl nketiah

    Thanks

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

      master move 🙂

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

        Cheers mate.

        Good luck!

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

          duh. Just read the typo

          Should say mahrez!!

  24. Gomolon
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is Bruno really worth the extra money? Downgrading to Martial frees up enough money to have Kane or Auba up front

    1. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      The question should be "is Auba/Kane worth the extra money conpare to rash/jimi/Greenwood etc"

      1. InSaneMan-e
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Compare *

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

        I think it's safe to say everyone and his dog has Jiminez but good point!

    2. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bruno is, Kane and Auba aren't...

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

        Going with Bruno leaves me with a striker slot, £10.6m to spend and 3 United players (AWB, Bruno, Greenwood) so going for Rashford would mean Greenwood to Nketiah?

  25. InSaneMan-e
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hi guys. Looking at the TC chip which do you think is better?

    Bruno (vs Bou)
    Kane (vs Bou next game).

    Prefer bruno nowadays as I dont trust spurs

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

      Bruno

  26. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which attacking combo for next few gw's

    A: Salah + DCL (-4)
    B: Mahrez + Jesus (-4)
    C: Mahrez + DCL with Sarr on Bench

  27. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I don't think Bruno has any chance of being rested unless he's not fully fit, people seem to be forgetting how rubbish we were before we signed him, he's absolutely vital and we can't afford to drop points, he might get subbed off after games are won but that's it.

  28. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What to do here?

    Dubravka
    TAA Aurier Taylor
    Salah KDB Martial Perez
    Auba Jimenez DCL
    ____
    Martinez Traore Boly Lundstram

    1.4.itb 1 FT

    A) Auba + Perez to Jesus + Fernandes
    B) Auba + Perez to Rashford + Fernandes
    C) Auba + Perez to Rashford + Mahrez
    D) DCL + Perez to Greenwood + Fernandes
    E) Perez + Traore to Fernandes + Fodder

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

      B

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. Triple united offensively not too much?

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

          Not at the moment imo

  29. Champions united
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Its time to unload taa or VVD ??

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

      VVD maby

  30. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Would you

    A) Get Bruno (For Son) as 3rd Utd spot and remove 1 of AWB, Martial or Rashford

    B) Keep and do Son to Mahrez

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Personally worried about not having Fernandes atm. I am also choosing between Mahrez/Fernandes atm

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

        Cheers, will be for a hit to get Bruno and uncertain who to ship from Rashford and AWB