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. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Son ➡️ Sterling -4?..

    For two weeks, before getting Mo back in GW 12. Have Kane don’t want to get rid of Son but i think It’ll be worth it - Sterling could go big in these next 2.. Can’t afford KDB or Mo yet.

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling hasn't shown anything to suggest he is worth bringing in for a hit and I wouldn't get rid of Son either

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

        agree. from a frustrated sterling owner who i wish id sold in gw8.

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

      No.

  2. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    RP - Rodriguez to KDB (-4)?

    3.3itb 1ft
    Martinez
    Chilwell Cancelo Justin
    Grealish Son Rodriguez Bruno
    Watkins DCL Vardy(C)
    (Peacock Ayling Taylor Bissouma)

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Why not? Rodriguez has been poor in the last few GWs and seems to be assisting the assister.

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

          Yes

    2. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would, or Sterling

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

    who scores more next 2

    a. DCL

    b. Vardy

    and by how much do you think? TIA

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      b

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy

    4. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy

  4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Watkins to Bamford with FT or save?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Save

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

      Nah just save. Better fixtures for \Watkins

  5. WrightnBright
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Cancelo really a rotation risk, especially for the next few?
    Have a boring v exciting pick dilemma!

    In - Cancelo or Dias?
    Out - Zouma (have Chilwell) or Cresswell?

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      In Dias out Zouma

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It is possible. Dias is the safe pick. Zouma out

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

    Kept Kane
    Just did Son Jimi to Kdb(c) Bamford for free. Now tempted by Foden to Jota -4
    Good luck all

  7. Amans94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    On WC, which combo would be better moving forward? Thanks in advance:

    A) Vardy & Dias/Cancelo
    B) Kane & Justin/4.8 defender

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A for now

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Need to think ahead when on WC, A is the better option

      1. Amans94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, was also my gut feel but glad to hear some confirmation! Set WC team on:

        McCarthy
        Chilwell - Dias - Coufal
        Bruno - KDB - Salah - Soucek
        Vardy - DCL - Bamford
        (4.0 - Kilman - Stephens - Williams)

  8. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez
    Robbo - Zouma - Targett - Kilman
    Son - Bruno - Jrod
    Vardy - DCL - Adams
    (4.0 - Soucek - Barkley* - Lamptey*)

    GW10) Jrod > KDB (-4)
    GW12) Vardy & KDB > Watkins & Salah
    GW13) upgrade Targett/Barkley to Dias/Ziyech

    Does that seem like the move or is KDB for two weeks only madness?

  9. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jota's ownership is already above 20% 😳

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I bought for the price rise, anything else a bonus

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

    Folks, what you reckon?
    I’ve only 2 playing defenders and have already made my transfer

    Is it worth -4 to swap Mitchell to Someone who plays ? Or hope that Mitchell might start

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No to -4

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

      Any money to get to city defender? Otherwise prob not worth the -4

    3. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would actually take the -4, who knows what happens with COVID and injuries after the deadline.

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

    Transfer headache:

    A) Kane, Watkins, KDB, Mitro (-4)
    B) Vardy, Jimenez, Sterling, Mitro (-4)
    C) Vardy, Jimenez, Son, Mitro
    D) Kane, Jimenez, Son, Watkins

    Currently no City coverage.

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

  12. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How's this looking?

    Mendy
    Chilwell, Justin, Cancelo
    KDB, Bruno, Ziyech, JRod, Grealish
    DCL, Vardy(c)

    Coufal, Targett, Brewster

    Already on -4. Should I go James to Jota for another hit?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

      1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you, but you seem overly hyped over Jota haha

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      G2G as it is

    3. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It’s cool as it is

  13. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which option??
    A) Werner > Vardy ( C )
    B) Struijk > Targett
    C) Save FT,

    McCarthy
    Justin / Chilwell / Coufal
    Bruno / Grealish / Rashford / Ziyech
    Werner / Kane / DCL

    Steer, Soucek, Struijk, Mitchell

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

    2. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

    Captain:

    A) Vardy
    B) KDB
    C) Salah

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      Vardy

    4. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  15. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kane > Vardy for a -4 if I have son?

    Y or N

    Cheers

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      N

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

      Yes. I'm doing it.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not for a hit I think

    5. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Tied

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

      Something I'm considering. Those of you against taking the hit, what's your reasoning?

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

        I’d like to know too

    7. LegsA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      only if you captain 🙂

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

      Not even doing it for free

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This

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

          Why? Interested to hear your reasoning.

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

        Why? What's your reasoning?

    9. AnfieldLad
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hope this is useful, Az’s poll has over 3k responses on essentially this question:

      https://twitter.com/ffscout_az/status/1331892190436601857?s=21

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

        Thanks for this.

    10. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      thanks all, think I should probably stick with Kane & Son Combo for 1 more week.

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

    Is the playing 11 and the bench order ok?

    Martinez
    James Coufal Mitchell
    Sterling Bruno Son Ziyech
    Vardy (C) DCL Bamford

    Steere Podence Dallas Lamptey

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think I would prefer to start Dallas over Mitchell

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

        Even with Mitchell having a better chance of keeping a CS?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Mitchell might not even start

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

            In case he starts!

      2. The Sociologist
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed

  17. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Salah or Bruno for next 2 games?

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

      Salah

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

      Whichever one you already own
      Did Salah to Bruno last week

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I did the same last week and strongly considering reversing it now!

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

          Feel Salah can wait til gw12
          Gives me more time to know who to ship out for him then

          1. dando89
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            This is the strategy I'm taking too

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Salah but Bruno is pretty close

    4. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jota

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I've planned Bruno to Salah next GW
      Think Bruno could edge it this week

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Interesting! Funny that I think Salah edges it this week but I would rather have Bruno next week..

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

      Something I'm considering. Those of you against taking the hit, what's your reasoning?

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

        Sorry. reply fail.

    7. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Both. 🙂

  18. Bald Eagle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Dallas to Dias for -4.

    Yes or No?

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Long term pays off imo

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

        This

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      N

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

      Nah

  19. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, help me with a sanity check here. I have my wc but for some reason holding it dear, perhaps to be played near Xmas due to injuries / dgws.

    No vardy, city or pool players right now - very spurs and Chelsea heavy.

    A) play wc and get vardy, city & pool in
    B) wait one gw to see if city can do it at home vs bur
    C) wait till Xmas to play it

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

      1. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. What’s your thinking?

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

      A

  20. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which one is the best ?

    1) Mane + Armstrong >> Jota + Bruno (have Salah) for -4
    2) Kane > Vardy (have Son)
    3) Mane > KDB/Sterling

  21. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kane to Vardy pretty much done.

    Question is, should I do Son/Ziyech to KDB for -4!

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      N

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

      No

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

    Play R James and Chilwell or play Justin for one of them? Or play all 3 and Robbo in a 4?

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

      play Robbo, Justin and Chilwell

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        this

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      I'm playing Justin instead of James

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

      thx all

  23. Turns
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    (A) Kane, McGinn, Saiss -> KDB, Watkins, Cancelo (-8)
    (B) Kane, McGinn -> KDB, Watkins (-4) [Play James (as well as Chilwell) vs Spurs]

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

    Am I the only person keeping Kane & Son?

    Got Vardy & DCL up top too. Wondering if longer term there is sense in offloading Kane for Bamford? Surely the Bamford train has to run out of steam soon?!

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Probably yes to put funds in your midfield

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

      Kane and Spurs are going a long way this season, will be hard to take out and he gets a brace next.

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

        Fully agree on both points.
        Best chance to win the league since Leicester won it, surely?

        Can also see him and Son getting a brace pretty regularly enough that it pays to keep and Captain them.

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

      I think I'll keep both in the end

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

      I'm in same situation. Have Werner & DCL up top. Downgrading Kane to Watkins, which allows me to get KDB

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

        Ouch!

        Part of my thinking at the mo is enough people will look to abandon 1 by the look of things.

        Watkins a decent shout though

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think so
      Underlying stats are good
      Team is in form
      Everyone will probably want them back in two GWs time for Palace when Man City play Man Utd / Everton play Chelsea
      Don't even think the Arsenal game is a bad fixture for both - in the last two GWs (via Villa and Leeds), Arsenal have conceded 40 shots (worst in the league e.g. vs. Fulham 25).

  25. dicky2014
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Will Mitrović start?

    I know i know i shouldnt still have him but so many fires to put out.

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Y

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

    Is Maupay -> Wilson worth a -4?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      N

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

      You're gonna have to get rid of Maupay sooner or later. Will it just be a -4 next week if you don't do it? Or are you reasonably happy with the rest of the team and able to do it for free next week?

    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would rather have Bamford

      Just do Maupay to Wilson next week I guess?

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

    Start one:
    a) KWP (MUN h)
    b) Kilman (ARS a)
    c) Brewster (WBA a)

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      c

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

      B

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

      interesting. I was on A. Any other thoughts/opinions?

      1. DRIZ ✅
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sheffield to get their first W this season courtesy of The Brewster

    4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C IMO
      Should have had an assist last week
      If Sheff Utd do score, it will be vs. WBA

  28. Vlad
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What do I do? 4.4 itb 1ft (Wc available)

    Meslier (Steer)
    Taylor kwp chillwell saiss Mitchell
    Son Bruno grealish JR bissouma
    DLC Kane Adams

    Feel I must get kdb and salah. But this gw id like vardy a lot.

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

    Any major injury news or safe to do Jimenez to Vardy now?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Could be last minute regarding Vardy news.

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

        Was not aware of any Vardy news? Do you mean late in terms of today before the deadline or are we talking over the weekend?

  30. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chances of Mane starting?

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      70%