Pro Pundits

FPL differentials to consider for Gameweek 17 and the upcoming Double Gameweek

With one eye on Gameweek 17 and the other on the Double Gameweek, Az looks at some low-owned FPL players to in his latest Pro Pundits piece.


Hi everyone, hope you all had a great Christmas (even under strange circumstances) and are looking forward to the New Year and 2021.

I’m not going to focus this article on my team as Mark and I will be discussing what’s going wrong for me in our next episode of FPL BlackBox.

Instead, I’m going to present some differentials ahead of the upcoming Double Gameweek. I’m building my side out with the Free Hit in Gameweek 18 in mind, which leaves me free to plan who to have in place ready for Gameweek 19 – how exciting!

Az <p>One half of the FPL BlackBox YouTube series with Mark Sutherns.</p><p>Former Membership Strategy Manager for FFS&nbsp;</p> Follow them on Twitter

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  1. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best Taylor replacement here under 4.7m? Thanks

    Martinez Forster
    Robbo zouma Dallas coufal Taylor

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

      Same back line except Dias instead of Zouma

      I’m eyeing up Bednarek just waiting to see what other fires before making the move in gw17

      No vestergaard helps his appeal
      Stephens also an option

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I like Holding and Clark

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

      Stephens (SOU) for Taylor. He has DGW, covers SOU CS and Vestergaard should be out until after DGW. Bednarek is 4.8

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Even with the tough fixtures Sou have coming up?

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Southampton defensive fixtures really get better after the double

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

          Their def have surprised me. All the McCarthy and KWP double ups in other teams have been annoying. You could consider alisoski or Balbuena

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks

  2. Lukakwho
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone’s chip strategy please I’m so confused on what to do.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      FH18 and that’s it

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

      I think just stick to your original plan
      FH18 bb19 for me

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Build for GW18 and FH19.

      1. TeddiPonza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This

    4. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      planning on FH 18, BB 19

    5. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      FH18 and TC19. We'll see if I decide on using TC now or not.

    6. Onz
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on your squad. If you have 7 or more starters for GW18 then save the FH. Less than 7 use the chip or hit your way to a side you are happy with. Captain will be critical as it could be a low scoring week.
      For GW19 again it depends on your squad. If you have a strong squad with a good bench then BB. If you have a good captain with a double 3C. If not save them for another GW.
      BB is a drag, it has a costs in transfers and or a weakened squad both getting in and out so blow it when you have the chance. 15 or more points from a BB is OK

  3. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Chances of an Antonio start on Friday? Will he be eased in with another cameo?

  4. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy has a brace in his pocket this gw. Would love to own but I can't

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Getting in either Kane or vardy this gw. Think vardy is a better option?

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        If the Spurs Vs Fulham is moved either gw18 or 19 then Kane is better. If things stay as it is then yes Vardy can match Kane this gw and then he has a long run of great fixtures

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Also own son

    3. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      i totally agree. it was either Kane or Vardy when i played my WC. My rationale for taking Kane was i liked his "2 " fixtures better than Vardy's. Ill be getting him in for the double for sure

  5. Canadian Football
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Just tinkering with my FH for GW17

    Darlow/4.0
    Cancelo/Holding/Fernandez/3.8/3.9
    KDB//Son/Grealish/Zaha
    Kane/Aguero/Wilson

    Damn..... forgo your FH at your peril. Top FPL assets vs some pretty shabby competition

  6. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How likely is Alioski to nail down that LB spot?

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

      Unlikely longterm.

    2. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Until Koch is back at least, which according to fpl is March

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        What about Cooper? Don’t know when he’s back but when he returns could ayling be moved back to the right and Dallas to the left? Or is Strujik more likely to be dropped?

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

        Llorente and Cooper and both back way before March

  7. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any possible threat to struijik(3.9),I need playing bench cover !!! Is he nailed enough ?

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

      Llorente.

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

        And Cooper.

  8. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Score check?

    Also we’re you able to field 11 players? Imagine some were short a few due to the unexpected blanks. Really rotten luck that

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      53 with 9 players including Taylor and Brewster.

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Your other players must have done well then. I barely beat you even though I was able to get out 11. I’ve also got Taylor. That one really hurt. Also means an extra transfer needed for 19

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Got 41 from 4 players. Dallas, Robertson, bamford and Bruno vc.

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Had son C

    2. Runaway
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      52 from 9, 28 of it coming from Leeds trio

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Bamford, Raphinha, and Dallas? Was hoping my triple Leeds would be differential but many on here seem to have it. Although I’ve an attacking triple up so no Dallas 🙁

        1. Runaway
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yes, they are. Dallas was my savior this week. I would never imagine to say this though.

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      56 from 10, seeing as I had KDB Dias and Son I’ll take that and run!

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

      40 from 8, including Salah(c) fail and Lewis 1pt cameo, i think that qualifies me for the cup so i'll take it 🙂

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Completely forgot about the cup. Salah was unlikely to blank. Normal he buries those chances and hauls. Hopefully next week will be better mate 🙂

    5. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      54-4
      Not bad with a captain blank and 10 men

    6. G00LI0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      62. Very happy with that. Have coufal and KDB but my bench did well.

      Jumped about 140k to be just outside of the top 100k.v pleased and building towards gw 19 going well. Will be eager to see when the games will be rescheduled

    7. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      63 from 10

      McCarthy, Dallas, Robertson, Taylor, Rashford, Salah, Fernandes, Soucek, Bamford, Watkins. (Coufal Zouma Son DCL)

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Well done mate! Could have easily been more too. Unlucky to miss cs from coufal and Taylor

        1. JoeJitzu +42
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers, Yes but know I got lucky too

    8. Onz
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Tail of two Citizens, two cockerels, the wrong Chelski defender, Taylor a Captain fail for a hit. With 9 points from the bench, McCarthy and Bamfords points were the highlights for a small red arrow with 44 (-4). Happy to "nearly" maintain OR but not really looking forward to DGW19 as much as I was last week. Good luck all.

  9. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    To think that we could've had an above average score with just 2 players this week really makes you question if FH 18 is even worth it. Putting the postponed maches aside, this must've been one of the lowest scoring GWs. No team scored more than 1 goal bar Leeds

  10. Runaway
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I just looked into Ben Crellin’s twitter and he talks about some crazy options like adding/moving games to/from 18 to 19 and the other way around. I don’t know how likely they are but all I can say is don’t use your FT this week if you are not planning to FH in 18.

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He loves to make it more complicated than it really is to make himself more relevant.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Kind of agree, and my word he has far too much time on his hands, dunno how he does all this and have time for other things.

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

        Why do people love to bring people down so much on this site? Crellin gives some useful info, enjoy it.

    2. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah I’ve just thrown my hands up for now. I’m not touching anything even with a few duds in my squad until there is some solid info

  11. DiabyisKing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If you have a spare transfer going into the free hit, will that saved transfer still be available in the week after using the free hit?

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

      Nope, only 1FT in the next GW after FH chip is used

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

      no

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

      Hot topic btw.

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

      No, always 1 FT after free hit

    5. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No. Back to 1.

  12. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is Mitchell back to starting XI or just covering?

    1. micsway
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Probably rotation covering.

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

      Xmas rotation probably

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

      I actually think he is back in the 11. He makes Palace a better team.

  13. micsway
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If I FH with 2 free transfers, do I keep them for the following GW?

    1. TeddiPonza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

      1. micsway
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        🙁

  14. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Need a 4,8m defender to replace CTaylor and has a game in gw 18. Any better options than Holding?

  15. Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Risers: Fernandes (11.2) Neto (6.0)

    Fallers: Grealish (7.7) Palmer (4.4) Vokins (3.9)

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      L incoming for Grealish doubters

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        And Vokins

    2. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers! 🙂

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers Ragabolly! Kind of miss virtual fpl. My captains did much better in that

      1. Ragabolly
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I miss it too mate 😀 Cheers

    4. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers Ragabolly.

  16. Skogen89
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Rough gw... I'd like some feedback on my plan forward

    Team:
    Martinez, Steer
    Dallas*, Coufal*, James*, Cancelo, C.Taylor
    Salah*, Bruno*, Son, Grealish, Burke (!)
    Bamford*, Kane, Welbeck (!)

    1 FT and 1.4mitb

    GW 18: My plan is to do nothing in gw 18, field 6-7 players and pray for a low scoring gw.
    GW 19: Field 9 or 10 double gw players (marked *)Tripple C Salah
    -Players i want to add this gw are Robertson, TAA, Antonio, Raphinia\ soucek

    With so many doubles coming up, i think there is more points to score with FH later.

    But for gw 17 i might only field 10 players ....

    A)Burke > Rapinhia? would miss out on 2 points gw 17... :p
    B) C.Taylor and Grealish > Robbo and Rapinha
    C) Wait another day for news
    D) Save ft, would have more info for next gw.
    E) Welbeck -> Antonio (like this idea, but not sure Antonio is 100% and will start)

    1. Ini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Save and wait for more info. Like B and then A.

      1. Skogen89
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, will do!

        1. Skogen89
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Wait, if i do B first, then A is not possible... 🙂

  17. Nightrain_
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I have Martinez - Steer and thinking to buy Areola to replace Steer as he's playing vs Bur and got 2 doubles for later

    Fulham seems to have improve defensively and he could rack up some saves against che and mun

    Is he a good choice or another better one at 4.5-4.6 ?

    Thanks

    1. Skogen89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Luxury transfer! Dont know what your plan is and what your team looks like so hard to give advice

      1. Nightrain_
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Plan to ditch Steer for DGW keeper and Areola seems a good choice against BUR in GW17

        save FT in GW18 with a possibility of 9 players and -4 with 3 transfers in GW19 to field 8 DGW with Son,Dias,Cancelo and TC Salah

    2. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Well the issue is whether theyll even play with all the covid cases. Who knows, he could have it himself

      1. Skogen89
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Mhm, would stay away until we know more

      1. Nightrain_
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, maybe McCarthy is a better choice

  18. Lukakwho
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How’s Grealish, Kane and Brewster > Barnes, Vardy and Antonio in time for the DGW? Will cost a -4; probably will get Barnes in for free this week.

    1. G00LI0
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'd wait on Antonio until last minute. See how he goes in the gws before gw 19

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

      There is always the question of Kane hauling against SHU in the DGW....

  19. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Best option for this team? 2 fts, 0.2m itb. FH in 18.

    A. Kdb Brewster > vardy Neto
    B. Kdb Brewster > Kane saka
    C. Kdb Taylor > rashford justin
    D. Taylor > holding and save a ft

    Martinez
    Robbo zouma Dallas
    Salah kdb Bruno son soucek
    Dcl bamford

    Forster coufal Brewster Taylor

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Are you looking to bb in 19?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nah, too much uncertainty these days, might be a waste.

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          C then. No point saving a ft this gw if you’re fh next. I think soucek is good enough to play each gw. Wouldn’t want too much money sitting on the bench.

          Although if what happened this gw happens more often I guess you would want a great bench

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks bud

  20. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Are Balbuena and Coufal not likely to play both games in 19?

    1. Avery
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think they will play both and don't see any reason why not?

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They didn’t play today. Only had one day of rest but they’ll only have 2 days of rest in the dgw

    2. GREEN JUMPERS
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Had them both on my bench this week - could have used them. They rested. No need to sell now, and decent options to bring in I'd think.

  21. Casual Player
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    The Crellin scenario where they announce rescheduled fixtures and fixtures swapping in 18/19 right AFTER the deadline is my favourite timeline. Watching this place explode will be tremendous fun.

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      10 minutes before deadline would be fun too.

    2. Lukakwho
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Makes me think is playing a chip as valuable as free hit sensible when games being played is so uncertain

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        It is when you only have 3 playing in your team....

        1. GREEN JUMPERS
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          haha

  22. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    My final transfer for the GW19 BB was Bissouma (-66.3) -> Rashford (+14.6).

    Does it make sense to take a -4 and make this move now since I'll be using my FH GW1, and there is a chance one of their prices change by the earliest I can make a transfer on Jan 12?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Who would you start Rashford over this gw? And would you be priced out if one of them rises/falls?

      1. Ibralicious
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Would start him over Grealish or Bamford. And yes, have exact money to make the move right now

        1. Bad Kompany
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Might be worth doing then. Depends on what you think about the other options if you are priced out of rashford. Pulisic/Ziyech if he is back. Chelsea look poor recently but if they get ziyech back I’d expect them to look better. Barnes and Raphinha/Harrison are cheaper options that could allow you to upgrade the rest of your team.

          I’d wait until right before this weeks deadline regardless in case we get any news on blanks

          1. Ibralicious
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers, but is there a good chance of Rashford/Bissouma going the other way in price by then? If not might just cross my fingers and hold him

  23. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Fun Fact: If the first round of the FPL Cup was drawn out of a hat with a ball drawn every 5 seconds, it would take 243 days to complete the draw.

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This is somehow more useful than half the crap posted on here

  24. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Chances of Burnley vs Fulham taking place this gameweek?

  25. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Need to use 1FT as playing FH in gw18, what would you do?
    (1FT & 0.0itb)

    McCarthy - Johnstone
    Alioski - Justin - Coufal - Balbuena - O’Shea
    Salah - Bruno - Rashford - Son - Raphina
    Firmino - Adams - Bamford

  26. Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    GW ranks are in and as predicted, 37 is the qualifying score.

    However, a very small percentage of 37's didn't qualify based on number of transfers made for GW16 + a coin toss. Namely, people scoring 37 who also took a couple of hits.

    If qualified, you'll see a cup opponent in your page in 1-2 days.

    Hope you enjoy the end of this weird year everyone 🙂

  27. NejiHyuuga01
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Seriously considering TC Bamford or even Dallas in DGW

    1. FDMS All Starz
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Could be a genius of a call but actually doing it over Salah is another thing, especially a TC chip...Leeds are after all a all or nothing team

  28. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Martinez
    Robertson Dallas Coufal
    Salah Fernandes Son Grealish Soucek
    Vardy Bamford

    Forster Cancelo Brewster Ferguson

    1FT, 1.1itb

    1. Forster >> Johnstone, set up for DGW19 and could play Johnstone (ARS) over Martinez (mun) this GW too
    2. Another suggestion?
    3. Save FT

    Thanks

    1. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I prefer Meslier.

  29. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would you start Adams or Raphinha?

  30. GREEN JUMPERS
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Adams - he's a forward at home versus a midfielder on the road, also against a top 5 team.