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. Jack Burton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    For a hit Rasford to KDB or Salah want Salah longterm but KDB next few are nice thanks in advance

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

      Really is too tight to call.

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

        I know mate prob go KDB and captain the next 2 cheers and GL

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

          Then swap him in GW 12.

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

            Yeah thats the plan I think

    2. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Tough, kdb for next 2

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

        I think so cheers and gl mate may your future be blessed with green arrows

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

    RMWCT?
    Missing player is Bruno but can't have them all.

    Martinez
    Cancelo Dias Justin
    KDB Salah Grealish Jota
    Vardy DCL Bamford

    Steer Soucek James Dallas

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

      Justin will be replaced soon, so wouldn't pick him

      1. Bob.
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This

      2. DROP IT LIKE IT'S HART
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Perreira is back?

  3. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best moves here with 1ft and 4m

    Martinez
    Chilwell James Saiss* -- Lamptey Mitchell
    Son Bruno Barnes Grealish --- Burke
    Watkins Kane DCL

    A: Saiss + Barnes >> Lewis + KDB (-4). Save in gw11 and do Mitchell/Bruno/Kane >> Robbo/Salah/Bamford (-4) in gw12

    B: Saiss + Son >> Dias + KDB (-4). Save in gw11 and do Barnes + Kane/Bruno >> Salah + Jota/Bamford in gw12

  4. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Play two:

    A) Dallas vs Everton
    B) Coufal vs Villa
    C) James vs Spurs

    Thanks!

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

      bench Dallas

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

    A) Zaha OUT > Jota / Ziyech / F. Torres
    B) Robbo and Zaha OUT > KWP and Bruno IN -4 (After that I will be able to swap KDB OUT > Salah IN with only 1 move and thus far keeping Son, Kane, DCL, Grealish - they are in good form)
    C) Other moves

  6. JJO
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance Pva starts tonight in more attacking position and Mitchell displace him at LB?

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

      Low chance

      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ok thanks
        So he goes to that 3rd bench spot

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

    Son to KDB (C) for -4?

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

      No.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Why not???
        Surely KDB out scores Son by 4 over the next 2 and is C material?

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

          Well, you're selling the best player in FPL at the moment, someone who has scored in the "tough fixtures", 2 against UTD (18 points) 1 against City (10 points) vs someone who's scraping the barrel. Then you add in the fact you're doing it for a loss of points.

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

          You underestimate the power of the Son my friend

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

      Given KDB's recent comments, I think he'll spend time on the bench v Fulham, to be fit for the ManU game the following week.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        But he is not playing any more European games as City have qualified and should finish first?

        Can't he manage one game a week?

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

          I think the problem is City have 11 games between now and Jan 2nd across 3 competitions - tough to predict which games each player will be rested but one must assume KDB plays in the tougher fixtures. Also, in terms of the CL - you need to build and maintain winning momentum - not sure Pep is willing to easily lose a CL game.

  8. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner to Vardy (C) (got KDB as cap currently):
    a) yay
    b) nay

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

      Nay for me

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

      Absolutely not

    3. Westfield Irons ⭐️
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      yay - then switch to Kun v FUL in GW11

    4. HVT
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      So much negativity on here for Vardy, go for it.

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

      A

    6. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      Neigh.

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

      Yep. Ignore everyone. People banging on about stats where Vardy is involved are playing the game wrong. He could blank as could the rest, but he could easily put 3 past that defence

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

    Team A

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

    Team B

    Mendy
    Bellerin, Robertson, Cancelo
    Grealish, Jota, Bruno, Son, Salah
    DCL, Wilson

    How important is Vardy? He allows a move to Aguerro, or we could spread funds.

    1. Westfield Irons ⭐️
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Team A and agree re Aguero in GW11 - worthy plan

  10. Mikey44
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Start Mitchell or Kilman? Is it safe to start Mitchell and then Kilman comes in if he doesn't play?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      That's what I am doing. Starting Mitchell. Do not know who the other two should be. Have these choices, need to pick two:

      A) Dallas
      B) James
      C) Coufal

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

      That's fine unless Mitchell comes in off the bench.

    3. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’d just start Kilman, it’s a close call anyway so why take the risk of a cameo?

  11. Oscarrr17
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Really stuck on my transfers this week any help appreciated.

    Thinking Robertson and Lookman out for either,
    A - Walker and Jota
    B - Bruno and Nkounkou

    Team is
    Martinez
    Robertson James Dallas Masuaku Lamptey
    Sterling Salah Grealish Son Looman
    DCL Bamford Brewster

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

      I personally wouldn't remove robbo.

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

    Who scores more over next few weeks?

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

    1. NoThomasNoPartey18
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  13. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Very interesting game week coming up. Captain will be crucial. It's party time.

  14. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which option?

    a) J. Rod > Jota
    b) Mane > Salah
    c) save

  15. Dele
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So many hits!

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

      To lose the best players.

  16. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Do nothing
    B) Ziyech to Sterling (-4)
    C) Ziyech to Salah and Zouma to KWP (-8)

    Tempted by Sterling (b) or getting in Salah early (c)?

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You certainly love a hit, I’ll give you that!

      I assume you can’t afford KDB?

  17. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Watkins or bamford? Own grealish.

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

      Bamford

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bam

  18. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    long time no post (no one cares) but wanted to share this 3 act horror story.

    https://i.ibb.co/LRqGXbc/horror-story.png

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

      No wonder it flopped. 😀

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

      In future, please post these moves in advance,so we know what not to do... 😉

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

    A. Kane to Vardy (c) for -4
    B. Son to KDB (C) for -4
    C. Bruno (C)

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Bob.
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

  20. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do Ziyech to Salah for -4?

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

      Only if you could be priced out getting Salah next game week.

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

      Yeah

  21. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Play Soucek or Adams?

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

      Adams

    2. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Adams

  22. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hamez Reguilon to Sterling Cancelo -4?

    Would (c) Sterling next week.

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

    Repost”
    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

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

    Which gk to start?
    A. McCarthy (vs Man U)
    B. Ryan (vs Liv)

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A, can't see cs for either

  25. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on Wilson vs Watkins vs Bamford? All great options to be honest. Wilson is the best player out of the 3 but plays for the worst team (in terms of attacking potential). Fixtures are better than Leeds' but slightly worse than AV's. Watkins plays for quite attacking team and the fixtures are great. Leeds are unpredictible and doubt they will stay deep even vs tough opponents. Tough choice...

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

      Exactly my dilemma at the moment ahah

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

      I have Watkins but in your position I would probably go Bamford.

    3. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not Wilson. Probably Bamford if you have Grealish, Watkins if you don’t

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Why not Wilson?

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

          I owned him through his loooooonnnnng slump when he played in a far more attacking team than Newcastle. I don’t think he’s a bad option, but Watkins or Bamford would be in my team if I were playing 3 up front

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

    Martinez
    Cancelo Chilwell Robbo
    KDB Bruno(c) Grealish Ziyech Son
    DCL Watkins

    Forster Brewster Lewis Bernardo

    1FT 0.0ITB

    G2g?

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

    Foden a good shout for these fixtures?

    1. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No. Unless you're sure he will start in like at least 3/4 of the games.

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        For that price I'd rather have Jota.

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

          planning on both 😮

  28. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best 6.5 max forward for next 3 to 4 GWs?

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

      Wilson has the fixtures.

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

        Thank you!

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

      Wilson by a country mile

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

        Cheers mate

    3. Who are all Lukakus
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bamford for sure

    4. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Watkins or Bamford

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

    Which one to play?

    A) Coufal vs AVL home (also have Martinez and Grealish in first 11)
    B) Dallas vs EVE away (have DCL)

    Cheers!

    1. Who are all Lukakus
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Having double Villa or DCL has nothing to do with Coufal / Dallas comparison. Independent events.
      Imo Dallas, he was very attacking last game

  30. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I hate the look of my team and I'm currently on a -4 already. Is there any hits worth atleast considering? I don't like the double up spurs for instance.

    Martinez
    Robbo Chillwell Balbuena
    Jota Grealish Bruno Son
    Kane DCL Werner

    Lamptey (suspended), Fergusson, Zambo

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What trade have you already made this week?

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        *trades