Spot the Differential

Promising Raphinha can exploit Digne absence as Leeds visit Everton

The Gameweek 10 deadline is now upon us which gives us the opportunity to have a look at some other differential options.

This time, we’ve got routes into Manchester City and Leeds United’s attacks, plus Manchester United’s defence.

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

Raphinha

  • FPL ownership: 0.1%
  • Price: £5.4m
  • GW10-14 fixtures: eve | che | WHU | NEW | mun

Raphinha (£5.4m) has had to be patient since his deadline day move from Rennes, but finally made his first start against Arsenal last time out.

Operating on the right of Leeds United’s 4-1-4-1 setup, the Brazilian looked lively throughout. 

Though he lacked an end product, he showed his quality in flashes and provided some eye-catching moments, producing four shots, four penalty area touches and the highest expected assist (xA) total of any player on the pitch. It was an impressive full debut for the 23-year-old who saw out the full 90 minutes and almost capped the day with a late winner.

His performances in France certainly suggest he can thrive in England, as he helped Rennes to qualify for the Champions League last season, contributing a combined eight goals and assists in 22 Ligue 1 appearances. 

Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa will know, of course, that he may be able to target Everton’s left-flank this weekend, knowing that Lucas Digne (£6.2m) will sit out after suffering an ankle ligament injury in training. That could mean the inexperienced Niels Nkounkou (£4.0m) steps into a defence which has now conceded two or more goals in six straight Premier League matches, which further boosts Raphinha’s appeal. 

Leeds could count themselves highly unlucky not to have scored against Arsenal last weekend, but will take encouragement from their performance. The signs are good though, and Raphinha should only get better as he settles into his new surroundings.

Raheem Sterling

  • FPL ownership: 4.7%
  • Price: £11.5m
  • GW10-14 fixtures: BUR | FUL | mun | WBA | sou

England forward Raheem Sterling (£11.5m) has gone from strength-to-strength during his time at Manchester City, netting 31, 25 and 23 goals in his last three seasons.

He is yet to hit those heights this term, but has enjoyed a reasonably productive start, scoring five times in all competitions despite the Citizens’ well documented troubles in front of goal.

Against Olympiakos on Wednesday night, Pep Guardiola made several tactical tweaks in an attempt to rejuvenate his faltering attack. The wingers, who played on their stronger footed sides, were positioned closer to Gabriel Jesus (£9.3m) with the full-backs providing the width. It resulted in them looking sharper than they have done in weeks, with Sterling providing the assist for Phil Foden’s (£6.5m) winner. 

We’ve seen the wingers playing on their natural sides in Europe on a couple of occasions now, is the Premier League next?

Saturday’s opponents Burnley were dealt a huge blow earlier this week with the news that influential keeper Nick Pope (£5.4m) looks set to miss out. With home games against Fulham and West Bromwich Albion to follow, either side of the Manchester derby, City now have the opportunity to kick start their season, and if they are to find that rhythm their assets have the potential to rack up huge individual hauls.

Sterling is an intriguing differential ahead of City’s fixture swing, and is perhaps an overlooked pick for the armband in Gameweek 10.

Alex Telles

  • FPL ownership: 1.6%
  • Price: £5.5m
  • GW10-14 fixtures: sou | whu | MCI | shu | LEE

After making his first Premier League start against West Bromwich Albion last weekend, Alex Telles (£5.5m) is at long last ready to make his debut in this column.

The Brazilian completed his move from Porto to Manchester United in the summer, but has had a stop-start beginning to his Old Trafford career after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) last month.

However, the 27-year-old has now started back-to-back matches for his new club and impressed in both, particularly with his delivery from wide areas. Against the Baggies, Telles served up seven crosses in total, which was more than any other player on the pitch. He also had the second highest number of touches in the final third and registered two shots, which are encouraging numbers. 

He then built on that performance against Istanbul Basaksehir in midweek, which is where he really caught the eye. One of the standout performers on the night, Telles created four goalscoring chances and was instrumental in The Red Devils first two goals.

In the absence of Luke Shaw (£4.8m), Telles is expected to get an extended run in the starting XI, and could become a major asset down United’s left-flank. Given how focused they are down that side, he has the potential to be one of the best defensive assets in the game, and could be a huge differential for those willing to invest early.

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  1. KDB4PREZ
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you guys take a -8 for Rashy&Kane to Vardy(C)&Kdb(C next week)

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just Kane to Vardy (c) for a -4 and then do the other one next week? Could both come on off, neither might, but a hit for a captaincy pick has value imo. Just not sure about 2 of them this week

      1. KDB4PREZ
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers that was thinking but no city attackers and already have Bruno

  2. Return of the FF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guys...

    1 FT, 5.2itb

    A. Zaha > Salah
    B. Zaha > Jota (frees up some City cover next week as I have none)
    C. Zaha > Jota + Bamford > Vardy for-4 (would make City transfer tough next week)

    Currently zero Pool or City assets. Concerned about owning Ziyech...

    1. NO SALAH
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd choose A. Perfect time to own Salah and even cap him.

      1. Return of the FF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks both. No Salah, are you bringing him in?? A bold profile name!

        1. NO SALAH
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Haha, I am trying to find a way to bring him this week!

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

      A

  3. Le _ Professeur
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed Sorry

    Should I use my WildCard guys ? This my current team with only 1 FT

    McCarthy | Steer *
    Digne * | Bellerin | Semedo | N. Williams | Michel
    Salah | Fernandes | Ziyech | Zaha * | Bissouma
    Kane | Watkins | DCL

    - Digne out
    - Zaha out
    - Semedo tough fixtures
    - No backup keeper
    - Michel benced
    - Kane tough fixtures
    - no Man City

    So should I consider it guys

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

      I would, yes.

      I'd only keep from that side McCarthy, Salah, Fernandes, DCL.

      You're missing key glue picks like Chilwell, and Grealish. No City, no Vardy, tons of fires. It's a natural WC here imo.

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes.

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Can fix that with 3 transfers

      • SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        No..take a hit to move zaha and digne out.. You will be fine this week.

      • Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I wouldn't spunk your WC. Take a -8 to sort it. Save your WC now imo. You got this far

    4. NO SALAH
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Martinez
      Chilwell Kilman Coufal Reguilon
      Grealish Son Fernandes Sterling
      DCL Vardy(c)

      a) Reguilon to Dias
      b) Reguilon & Son to Dallas & Salah
      c) Advices?
      d) Roll FT

      Thoughts?

      1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        B but contradicted with your user name.

        1. NO SALAH
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Yes, I know 🙂 You'd do the move for -4. I forgot to mention.

          1. NO SALAH
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Would you*

    5. Bennyboy1907
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Who’s your captain

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        The anthropomorphic rat

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

          Vardatouille

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

        KDB

    6. Captain_Shirokov
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Play KWP(MUN) or Dallas(eve)?

      On KWP atm.

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

        Depends a bit on the rest of your team. If you have a Man Utd attacker, then probably Dallas, if not then KWP. But then again if you probably have DCL

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

          I don't think it does. I think this decision should purely be made in isolation to whoever else I plan on starting. It should purely be made from a points perspective.

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

            Sure. But if you wanna optimalize your game week, its not optimal to have an attacker facing your defender.

            So if you believe your attacker will do good, it will affect your defender's points.

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

        Clean sheet odds suggest KWP (just) but both have quite low chance of a clean sheet.

        Hence I'd play dallas as more chance of attacking returns

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

        Dallas

    7. Le _ Professeur
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bottomed

      Should I use my WildCard guys ? This my current team with only 1 FT

      McCarthy | Steer *
      Digne * | Bellerin | Semedo | N. Williams | Michel
      Salah | Fernandes | Ziyech | Zaha * | Bissouma
      Kane | Watkins | DCL

      - Digne out
      - Zaha out
      - Semedo tough fixtures
      - No backup keeper
      - Michel benced
      - Kane tough fixtures
      - no Man City

      So should I consider it guys ? Thanks alot

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

        No idea why you haven't already clicked WC and made transfers this week.

      2. FPLGOOD
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Zaha to grealish and digne to Robertson or dias for -4 and youre good

        I wouldnt wc

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

      Sterling or Bruyne?

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Both

      2. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        KDB

      3. FPLGOOD
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Must be kdb

    9. Dave Dreamer
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      On a Wildcard, I think the below is the final squad, planning to go to KDB or Aguerro if they look good this weekend.

      Leno
      James, Diaz, Cancelo
      Jota, Bruno, Son, Salah
      DCL, Vardy, Bamford

      Bench: Kilman, Bissouma, Mitchell

    10. InterUranus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A) Play Klich
      B) Barkley -> Mahrez -4

      1. 21VK12
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A for me. Mahrez is rotation risk and also everton defense is really bad so Klich can return

      2. InterUranus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        C) Son -> Sterling/KDB -4

    11. 21VK12
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hey everyone, my team:
      GK - Martinez (steele)
      DEF - Kilman, Chilwell, Coufal (Lamptey, 3.9)
      MID - Rodriguez, Mane, KdB, Rashford, (Lookman)
      FWD - Kane, DCL, Brewster
      1 FT and 0.3 ITB

      Was thinking to do Kane + Lamptey (-4) --> Vardy (c) + Cancelo
      I will most likely want to do more transfers as well in the next gws so prefer getting a -4 now than getting it next gw if it will improve my team sooner. Makes sense?
      Any other suggestions?
      Cheers

    12. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Any ideas on who the best 4.7 defender is for the next few GWs?

      I don't think West Ham's next 3 are good for CS chances and they don't rotate well with my defenders so don't want West Ham.

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

        Targett?

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

          Targett by far for till like gw16 if you want to start every week

          If you're thinking of rotating then you could look other teams as well

    13. john25
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hey guys, really can't decide if I should stick with this team or take a -4 to bring in one of Vardy/KDBr/Salah. With this team will have to either captain Bruno or DCL.

      Martinez 4.0
      Lamptey PVA Mitchell Robbo Chilwell
      Grealish Son Bruno Jota 4.5
      Kane DCL Bamford

      3.6 ITB. No FT left. What do you suggest?

      Cheers

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

        Only son to kdb/salah makes sense.

        If you want to get rid of son/kane double up on long term, then I would go for KDB

    14. GE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane and Bissouma -> Salah and Brewster good moves?

      Means converting 3-4-3 to 3-5-2 with DCL and Bamford up front. Too light?

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

        I like it, think I’d go with a 3-5-2 if I was wildcarding now.

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

          Thanks

    15. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Salah played 60 minutes against Atalanta so I guess he should be safe right? Thinking about bringing him in for a hit.

      Ziyech would make way.

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

        Yeah, probably Mané to miss out, if anyone.

      2. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        would keep ziyech, leeds next week

        1. Boomerang V
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I really wanted to keep him but I am planning this 4 in midfield:

          Salah - Kdb - Bruno - Grealish

          and there is just no room for him because I really want the other 4.

          But I could delay the upgrade until GW 12 when Liverpool plays Fulham

    16. FPL Doctor
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Best keeper on a wildcard?

      Still Martinez?

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

        I’d consider Fabianski if you can afford him and there’s also something to be said for the McCarthy and Forster double up. Though Martinez may have a DGW coming up.

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

        Yes

    17. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Good to go? Any different order?

      Martinez
      Chilwell/PVA/Dallas
      Salah/Bruno/Ziyech/Grealish
      Vardy(c)/DCL/Bamford

      Button/Coufal/Lamptey/Gordon
      0.3 itb
      0 ft

      Cheers!

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        no city may be a concern

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

          it is, but i am willing to miss a one or two of their maulings to assure myself that they have gotten into form..which they havent yet

          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            makes sense

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

        Looks good, can't have them all. Just have a city plan in your head

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

          Will do 🙂

          Dallas vs Everton away correct choice over Coufal vs AVL home?

    18. Bluejays and Horseplay
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice picks there. Sterling has been my bus captain all week. May change if I sell Kane for Vardy though.

      Thoughts on Harvey Barnes as another diff this week?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Forget that.
        LETS PLAY!

      2. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks mate... Barnes was on the shortlist, just can't be sure he starts which put me off a little. Good option if he does tho.

    19. Cojiro
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What scores more over next few weeks?

      A) Cancelo, 4.5 mid, Vardy (-4)
      Or
      B) Bench fodder defender, Jota, Jesus

    20. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Do we think Sterling starts this week? (I know nobody knows but just gathering opinions)

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        yeah

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

        Yes

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

        Definitely. Eased back last weekend then 75 mins during the week and looked sharp.

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

        Yes

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

        Would think so yeah

      6. ritzyd
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Hope so. My Captain this week

    21. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Best 4th defender to bring in (will start this week due to lamptey suspension)

      A) kwp
      B) Dallas
      C) coufal (have balbuena)
      D) nkounkou

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

        KWP

    22. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      So it's either:

      Kane to Brewster, Burke to KDB....keep Foden and get another playing sub OR

      Kane to Bamford, Foden to KDB.

      So hard this....

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

        Kane to Bamford and Foden to KDB for me.

        Everton's defence has been woeful so Bamford should get a lot of chances and going forward I like having him because Leeds look like they can score against anyone.

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

          agree and im leaning towards it

    23. Riggs
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Martinez (Steer)
      Robbo Chilwell Coufal (Lamptey) (Kilman)
      Son Grealish Zaha* KDB (Burke)
      Kane DCL C. Wilson
      1 FT, 1.9 ITB
      A) Zaha OUT - Jota / Ziyech/ F. Torres IN
      B) Robbo and Zaha OUT -> Fernandes and cheap def IN -4 (After 2 GW will swap KDB for Salah with 1 move)
      C) Other move/s

    24. DagheMunegu
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      TAA Ziyech Kane to Coufal KDB Vardy(c) -8 ?
      Yes or no ?

      1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yes as TAA still injured

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

      Will Lamptey be coming straight into the Brighton 11 after his suspension?

      1. dogtanion
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Absolutely

      2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Why not

      3. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He practically is Brighton

        Without him they're...well the old Brighton

      4. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        YEP

      5. KDB4PREZ
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You would think so yeah

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

        Surely, been one of their stand out players this year

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

        Cheers everyone

    26. KDB4PREZ
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Any help/advice be great team.

      Martinez
      Chilly Semedo Dallas (Lamptey,3.9)
      Son Bruno Rashy Grealish Ziyech
      Kane bambam (Brewster)
      1.4 itb

      A)Kane>Vardy (C) +Play Dallas
      B) Kane&Lamptey>Vardy&Cancelo -4
      C) Kane&Rashy&Lmaptey>KDB&Vardy&4.5

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        No hits

    27. Sho-kun
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A) Rash --> Salah/KDB
      B) Rash + Zaha --> Salah/KDB + Grealish (-4)

      Salah/KDB --> i'm tending to salah, cause i've already cancelo and no liv player

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Well Wilf has to go

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

      Martinez
      Robertson Chilwell Dallas
      Fernandes Son JamesR Grealish Foden
      DCL Kane

      Forster Brewster Saiss Ferguson

      2 FT, 1.5 itb

      What to do here...

      1. Foden Kane >> Jota Vardy
      2. Saiss Kane >> Cancelo / Dias Vardy

      Thanks all!

      1. KDB4PREZ
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        B with Cancelo imo

    29. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think most ppl here are without newcastle and crystal players?

      1. Riders of Yohan
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Will have Jamal on the bench going forward

    30. TMF86
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone fancying Rodriguez to haul vs Leeds?

      1. Riders of Yohan
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Probably as just taken out!

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

        I was close to taking him out but left in for 1 more week