Spot the Differential

Bowen can exploit Liverpool defence ahead of West Ham fixture swing

Differentials did a lot of the talking in Gameweek 6, with the likes of Vladimir Coufal (£4.5m), James Ward-Prowse (£5.8m) and Diogo Jota (£6.3m) all registering attacking returns for their owners.

There’s no shortage of candidates to consider this week either.

This time, we’ve selected differentials from West Ham United, Leeds United and Chelsea who we think have the potential to make a big impact in Gameweek 7 and beyond.

As always, to qualify, the player must have an ownership of 5% or less at the time of writing.

Jarrod Bowen

  • FPL ownership: 2.2%
  • Price: £6.3m
  • GW7-11 fixtures: liv | FUL | shu | AVL | MUN

Since his January arrival, Jarrod Bowen (£6.3m) has proven to be a hit in East London.

The 23-year-old racked up a combined five attacking returns in 11 Premier League starts last season, as David Moyes’ side narrowly avoided relegation. His post-lockdown performances against Chelsea, Newcastle United and Manchester United caught the eye, as he emerged as one of West Ham United’s key players.

Despite a testing opening schedule in 2020/21, Bowen has already netted three times, averaging just over five points per game, and ranks in the top 10 midfielders for shots in the box, big chances and expected goals (xG). 

While a trip to Anfield in Gameweek 7 is hardly the most enticing of matchups, the Reds are struggling for numbers at the back and have at times this season looked vulnerable down their left-side, conceding 17 chances from that flank compared to 10 on the other. That boosts Bowen’s appeal, having started on the right-wing in all six appearances so far. 

However, their main threat on Saturday may arrive from set-pieces. In the absence of Virgil van Dijk (£6.4m), Everton were able to capitalise from a dead-ball situation in the Merseyside derby, and it’s surely something the Hammers will look to benefit from too. That’s important with Bowen on most corners and a share of free-kicks. 

Bowen and West Ham have been in good form this season, and with a promising run of fixtures from Gameweeks 8 to 20, could be set to make a real impact. Getting on one of their key men a week early could prove a shrewd decision.

Illan Meslier

  • FPL ownership: 4.0%
  • Price: £4.5m
  • GW7-11 fixtures: LEI | cry | ARS | eve | che

After becoming Leeds United’s first-choice goalkeeper in the second half of last season, Illan Meslier (£4.5m) has gone on to establish himself as one of the Premier League’s most exciting young prospects.

Despite having already faced Liverpool and Manchester City, the 20-year-old ranks joint-fourth in the goalkeeper standings, behind only Emiliano Martínez (£4.8m), Karl Darlow (£5.0m) and Kasper Schmeichel (£5.5m), two of whom have benefitted from penalty saves.

The Whites defence did not make the best of starts back in the top tier, conceding four goals at Anfield and three against Fulham. However, since Gameweek 3, they have become more resilient at the back and conceded just two goals across their last four games. No team has given up fewer over the same period. 

The Frenchman has secured clean sheets in the victories over Sheffield United and Aston Villa, as well as making key saves throughout. In fact, his shot-stopping abilities have helped him collect an additional save point in four out of his six fixtures so far, as well as three bonus points. 

The immediate fixtures look promising for Leeds defensively: Monday’s opponents Leicester City have scored just one goal in their last three matches, with Crystal Palace and Arsenal to follow. They also welcome West Ham United, Newcastle United and Burnley to Elland Road before the end of the year.

Meslier is becoming a reliable figure who has settled extremely quickly in the top tier, and could be the pick of the budget FPL keeper options right now.

Christian Pulisic

  • FPL ownership: 4.0%
  • Price: £8.3m
  • GW7-11 fixtures: bur | SHU | new | TOT | LEE

Christian Pulisic (£8.3m) is still looking for his first league goal of the season, but having got off the mark in Europe in midweek, it is surely only a matter of time before he opens his account.

Chelsea strolled their way to victory on Wednesday night with a comfortable 4-0 Champions League win over Russian side FC Krasnodar. 

Arriving from the bench with just 19 minutes to go, Pulisic’s strike capped off a productive evening for Frank Lampard’s attacking assets, and offered a glimpse of what might be to come now everyone is fit and firing.

It’s easy to forget just how much of an impact Pulisic made upon the Premier League’s resumption back in June. The United States international produced a goal or assist in seven of Chelsea’s final nine league fixtures, and went on the score in the FA Cup final too. 

It’s the kind of output that suggests a big season lies ahead, and now looks like the time to invest.

If the Season Ticker were to focus solely on the next three Gameweeks, Chelsea would be top of the pile. Heading to Burnley in Gameweek 7 is far from straightforward, but the firepower at Blues’ disposal should be enough to see them off, while it’s worth noting Pulisic scored a hat-trick on his last visit to Turf Moor.

Timing is key for Pulisic, but now up to speed he could prove the difference maker at Chelsea, and be an effective differential moving forward. 

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  1. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1) James to Zaha
    2) lamptey to 4.5 and play def

    1. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        1

  2. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Play 1:

    A) Mitchell
    B) Lamptey
    C) KWP

    1. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

    2. Sid07
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        C

  3. Kurt Cobain
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    a) Podence -> Foden
    b) Play Podence and save transfer

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

      A

      1. Sid07
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A

    2. Aubaaaaa
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        B

  4. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hamez ->
    A. Grealish
    B. Zaha

    Cheers.

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A

    2. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. Kurt Cobain
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      easy A

  5. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling/Rodriguez out for Pulisic/Rashford-4
    Or
    Rodriguez our for Zaha

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think I'm going for Zaha

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Zaha

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just zaha

  6. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    This Kane v Son v Salah capt each week is killing me!

    What is the consensus here this week?

    A) Son
    B) Salah
    C ) Kane

    Salah was unlucky last week no

    1. abhirup780
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Salah if you want to preserve your rank. Son if you want to be aggressive.

      1. noone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        What if you had both Salah and Mane?

      2. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Son has more ownership than Salah

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son, Salah vc for me. Son's points better so far.

    3. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      and why not Kane ? ahhhhh

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son whilst he is in form

    5. ReindeerHotdog
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      One way of looking at the captaincy is working out in your head who you think scores most points across the entire season and just captaining them every week. That way you're guaranteed all their points doubled.

      Chopping and changing each week is a more high risk/high reward strategy. Depends how much stress you want in your life.

    6. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    7. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      That's a good point HOTDOG. In that case I will go with salah.
      Salah will score the most points over the season

  7. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Team SET

    Bring it ON

    Martinez

    Saiss Justin Chillwell

    Mane salah Grealish Son

    Bamford DCL Kane

  8. Bumbaclot
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lost in the shuffle. Apologies

    Hi guys best option here???

    Ryan
    Trent/Justin/targett
    Salah/kdb/son/podence
    DCL/Watkins/Werner

    Button/Dallas/kwp/soucek

    A. Werner and kdb to Kane and rashford
    B, Werner and Trent to Kane and chillwel
    C. Any other option anyone can think of

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don’t get rid of KDB. I want him back in ASAP now he’s fit again.

      I’d do Werner and Podence to Kane and 4.5 and play Soucek. He will have a big chance of a set piece goal against Liverpool with no VVD and going forward I think he can play as a 4th mid with their fixtures.

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        What he said

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

    Hold on, is JRod out?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep.

    2. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      His manager said so

  10. BrutalLogiC
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez
    Saiss TAA Taylor Lamp Mitchell
    Son Salah KDB Jrodri Pod
    Jim DCL Brewster

    Who shall I get rid? got 2 FT

    1. veedub1989
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hamez - injured
      Podence - limited impact
      Taylor - better options available

  11. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is this worth it...

    Wilson + Bale out for Vardy + Barkley

    1. Fernando Torres
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      For a -4

      1. noone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Nah

  12. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guys. Play one.
    A, KWP
    B, Brewster.
    C, Struijk.

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

    2. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KWP

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A

  13. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Just sold Trent
    And bought Kane

    Hate myself.

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Oh no.....

    2. abhirup780
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      All the best! Put on the armband too.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Anything wrong with Kane?

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just not feeling the love.

    4. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Trent haul
      Kane injury
      INCOMING.

    5. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1-1. Trent YC

    6. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You've just convinced me to follow

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

      Trent to who?

    8. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Was considering trying to get Kane in myself this week.

      Don’t think I’ll bother now... 😉

    9. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You dirty boy. Mark will be ribbing you about that one. But you knew that anyway. Did you get Chilwell as part of the Kane move?

  14. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is JRod is OK? What's the word?

    1. noone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      out for this game atleast

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ancelotti on Rodriguez: "He had a little problem. He needs to rest for this game, I think he will be available for the next game."

    3. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks. Goddamn it, now what?

  15. noone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you guys sell Hamez if you got him for 7.5? or just hold on?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Im holding. Have a sub

      1. noone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Mitchell, Lamptey, Brewster are my subs. Who to play?

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Mitchell if he starts (don't think he'll come on if he doesn't). Even stevens between Lamptey and Brewster for me

          1. abhirup780
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Mitchell and Brewster for me. Mitchell may not play. So it may become Lamptey and Brewster anyway.

          2. noone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Was thinking the same, thanks!

    2. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hold

    3. Sean
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Selling for 2 week pulisic punt, will reassess during international break if i want him back

      1. noone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I got Pulisic last week and want Hamez for the whole season maybe, so I'll just let it slide if it's not long term

        1. SmasherLagru
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Im holdin like i did last week

  16. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lost in the big kerfuffle of pages

    Your kind help is needed please

    Is this team G2G or are there any other changes that you would make to it

    Martinez

    Chilwell Semedo Keane

    Son (c) Havertz Grealish Lookman

    DCL Kane Jimenez (vc)

    Areola Trossard Dallas Lamptey

    0FT No WC 2.1 ITB

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane my skip, I own both him and Son too.

  17. TheOneAndOnly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    JRod out for?

    A) Rashford
    B) Bruno

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bruno

    2. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Brunoo

    3. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Rashford

    4. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    5. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Zaha if you don't have him

  18. Mane Mane Mane
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Amateur question but if I have 2FT and I use one will I have 2FT again next week or will it be just the one?

    1. Good Times
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You will have two next week if you use 1ft this week

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, you will have 2 next week.

    3. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2

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

      2

      1. Mane Mane Mane
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers all

    5. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        2ft i remember them lol

  19. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bench

    A) Konsa (Sou home)
    B) Dallas (Lei home)

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      thanks

  20. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Do we think Chilwell will start this weekend?

    Im thinking Reece James to Chillwell this week. Then Saiss to Cresswell next.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think he may be rested

    2. VinMar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      read that ppl think james will start

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Chilwell won’t be benched imo. He has been too important in their recent defensive improvement.

  21. HashAttack
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thought that Hames would price drop last night ... was over -100% earlier today but has now been reset to -55%, seems a bit strange

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Flagged?

      1. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Seems the only explanation but didn't know being flagged would have such an immediate impact

  22. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Saiss to Chilwell or save? Have Kilman for wolves defensive cover

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Save.

  23. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on Jrod and Barnes to Foden and Pullisic?

    1. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Like it

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Decent.

    3. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      For free yes.

    4. YTH LORD KARIUS
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I do Hamez for Pulisic myself

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Like these moves - I would make them.

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Definitely

  24. COYR
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any help greatly appreciated!

    Guaita
    Justin KWP James
    Salah Son Bruno J.Rod
    Kane(c) DCL Bamford

    Forster | Soucek Mitchell Lamptey
    1FT 0.6ITB

    A) Save
    B) J.Rod to Pulisic
    C) J.Rod & Bruno to Pulisic & Rashford
    D) Other

    1. MESSINHO
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. COYR
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

    2. TheOneAndOnly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C is essentially Bruno to Rashford for a hit?
      Do you really think Rash adds that much more value?
      I can't decide who to get in for JRod out of Rash/Bruno

      1. COYR
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        It's more due to my rank (2.7m) and owning some highly owned players. Looking for some differentials! J.Rod to Pulisic may be enough though. Bruno is still a good option just more expensive and higher ownership

        1. SmasherLagru
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          B

          1. COYR
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers

  25. mitro
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is zaha still on pens?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Dunno, Mili might get them back if he plays.

  26. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best option for JRod Replacement?
    A) Keep and play Kilman off bench
    B) Rod > Zaha for free
    C) Rod > someone else for free, 8m max

    1. SmasherLagru
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  27. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jrod and Ings to
    Rashford and Bamford for -4?

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

      No.

  28. zizoo10
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Reece James expected to start this gw?

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

      based on the mid week game i'd imagine so

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think he will.

  29. King of Kings.
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jrod to Pulli & DCL to Bamford for -4 ?

    Getting ahead of the curve and dumping DCL before he tanks without supply this weekend. Not sure it's worth a hit though. Not enough funds to do the straight James to Pulli swap.

  30. Twisted Melon
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ings or Vardy?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Probably Ings, you could even bank some cash and go Adams.