Spot the Differential

Coleman a tempting FPL differential with creativity and clean sheet potential

Blank Gameweek 36 is almost upon us, so it’s time to have a look at some more differential options for the weekend and beyond.

This time, we’ve selected low-owned picks at Everton, Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur who we think have the potential to make an impact.

As always, to qualify, the player must have a Fantasy Premier League ownership of 5% or less at the time of writing.

Seamus Coleman

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  • FPL ownership: 2.9%
  • Price: £4.9m
  • GW36-38 fixtures: SHU | WOL | mci

With five clean sheets and two assists in his last seven appearances, plus an appealing next two fixtures, veteran full-back Seamus Coleman (£4.9m) could be a solid, under-the-radar pick.

Given his age and history with injuries, he isn’t a guaranteed starter every game but remains the club’s captain and a crucial part of this Everton side.

In recent matches, Carlo Ancelotti’s team selection has often meant that both Coleman and Lucas Digne (£6.2m) have been deployed as wing-backs in a 3-5-2 formation, where they provide the width and an attacking outlet on the flanks. That’s enabled them to concentrate on getting forward to support the attack, which has coincided with the no. 23 taking up some of his most advanced positions of the season so far.

His ability to create has caught the eye, too.

Amongst team-mates over the last six Gameweeks, Coleman ranks joint-top for chances created with 11, which is level with Digne despite fewer minutes, and second for expected assists (xA). It’s also worth noting that he came agonisingly close to scoring late on at West Ham United last weekend, only to be thwarted by a last-ditch block.

Overall, it has been a good season for Everton, who sit eighth in the Premier League table ahead of back-to-back home matches against relegated Sheffield United and mid-table Wolverhampton Wanderers. Encouragingly for owners of the Toffees’ defensive assets, both opponents rank in the bottom four for big chances and expected goals (xG) since the turn of the year.

Coleman has delivered a string of impressive displays of late, and given his fixtures, could be the pick of the budget defenders for the next two rounds.

Dwight McNeil

  • FPL ownership: 0.5%
  • Price: £5.7m
  • GW36-38 fixtures: LEE | LIV | shu

Dwight McNeil (£5.7m) has been one of Burnley’s standout performers in recent months, developing into his side’s main creative outlet.

Over the last six Gameweeks, he sits top at Turf Moor for chances created, big chances created, crosses and final-third touches, while amongst all Premier League midfielders, only Bruno Fernandes (£11.5m) has a higher xA total.

That upturn in form has coincided with an increased attacking output from Sean Dyche’s side, which has seen them score in each of their last nine games. During that time, Chris Wood (£6.4m) and Matej Vydra (£4.8m) have thrived as a strike partnership in Burnley’s 4-4-2, which is encouraging for McNeil, who now has two confident forwards capable of converting his chances. Crucially, the winger also has a share of set-pieces.

From a position in the Premier League’s relegation places in mid-December, Burnley have put together an impressive run to remain in the division. Up next is a home encounter against Leeds United, a game McNeil’s crossing from deeper zones is perfectly suited to, before they welcome back supporters for the first time in over a year against Liverpool in Gameweek 37. However, the real appeal lies in Gameweek 38, when they end their season at relegated Sheffield United.

McNeil has been a major influence in Burnley’s improved form, and could be an effective midfield differential for the remainder of the season.

Sergio Reguilón

  • FPL ownership: 4.4%
  • Price: £5.6m
  • GW36-38 fixtures: WOL | AVL | lei

Sergio Reguilón (£5.6m) has made a real impact at Tottenham Hotspur this season.

The Spanish full-back joined Spurs from Real Madrid last summer and has since made 24 Premier League appearances. During that time, he’s provided five assists and largely made the left-back spot his own.

In Ryan Mason’s first match in charge against Southampton in Double Gameweek 32, Reguilón was heavily involved in the final third as he assisted Son Heung-min’s (£9.6m) disallowed goal before winning the penalty that won the match. He ended the game with more opposition half touches than any other player on the pitch and carried that form into Gameweek 34, when he set up Harry Kane (£11.8m) for a good first-half chance and then went close himself with a curled effort.

While Spurs’ defence has often been criticised, it’s worth noting that only Chelsea and Manchester City have conceded fewer goals on home turf this season. That’s relevant with Wolves and Aston Villa travelling to north London next, both of whom have been more susceptible to giving up chances from their right flank in recent matches.  

In a relatively short space of time, Reguilón has proven he has the ability to thrive in the Premier League, and with the possibility of attacking returns and clean sheets, could be a nice pickup for those in search of a differential.

518 Comments Post a Comment
  1. 272MK
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    1st!!

  2. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    2nd

  3. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on
    1) Greenwood + nacho to Raphina + dcl (-4)
    2) Bruno + nacho to son + Bamford/antonio (-4)

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      2 with Antonio

  4. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Mahrez asking for trouble?

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      He’s been a naughty boy

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Nah he a good pick imo, seems to score points when he starts and from memory won't get subbed on for late cameo

  5. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    is triple Everton too much? Already have Digne and Coleman and thinking of adding DCL.

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Do it

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'd say with the fixture they have it's worth it

    3. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      DCL looks good for this week.

    4. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Probably but for me the concern would be the defensive double up rather than the addition of dcl.

      1. matiakez
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Coleman will likely be benched after this week or sold for Dallas.

  6. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Vardy+Iheanacho+Fofana+Rudiger to DCL+Bamford+Digne+Dallas for -8?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      How many you go playing?

  7. Zlatan F.C
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Choose one

    A) Antonio
    B) DCL
    C) Bamford

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

    2. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

    3. Igz08
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      B

  8. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Like the Coleman pick

    I already have 11 players , FT used on Nacho > Bamford, with 3 ManU players on the bench (Bruno, Greenwood, Shaw).

    Is it worth a hit to give me a playing bench player?

    I know the answer is NO, but getting FOMO.....

    1. Igz08
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Nope

    2. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Have the same dilemma as I've taken a -8 to get 11 players out.

      My team also has Dias who I'm worried will get dropped but not sure if I wanna take another hit to have a back up

  9. Moolaah
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Any news regarding Mane to start in Liverpool next match?

    1. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Klopp said in his post match interview that there is no beef.
      But who knows...

      1. built_this_city
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Mane had a cheek to moan - hes been utter rubbish this season

      2. Moolaah
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Currently thinking to add another Liverpool attacker or Man City mid. I'm stuck to select which one

  10. BBC_TF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I have taken a -4 to field 10 players in GW36.

    Would you take another -4 to do Bruno to Son? given that I am missing a player, half of the hit is already paid for.

    After GW 36, Bruno has Fulham and wolves (with the Europa finale rotation risk)
    Son has WOL / AVL / lei on the beach.

    1. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Would give Son a go for a -4.

  11. 2999 - Lady of Legend
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    A) play Ward (v AVL)
    B) take a -4 and play Dallas or Raphinha and bench Ward.

  12. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Two 50:50 calls, anyone able to split them?

    Dallas or Digne?
    Antonio or Bamford?

    1. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Digne & Bam.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Any reason?

        1. 2999 - Lady of Legend
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Digne for the potential CS, very close between those two though.
          Soft spot for Bam and I worry too much about injury prone players like Antonio.

  13. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Best mid under 6.0m??

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Raphinha if he plays. I’m on ASM. Might come good last two

  14. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Sorry kinda bottomed when I posted this
    But which 2/3 city players would you all punt on if on FH?
    Thinking Mahrez, Foden/Bernado and then maybe a defender atm

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

      With no KDB Bernardo looks a good call imo.

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Leaning this way also, but predicting the lineup is a pain

    2. Opperkaker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'd go Foden and Ederson. Foden has been rested the last two games and is much more explosive than Bernardo (and cheaper). Ederson is the surest defensive player to start. Mahrez looks like a good pick as well. Maybe even Mendy, although the rotation risk seems bigger with him.

  15. lugalooch
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Isit with taking a -8 to field 10 players? Only have 7 currently

    Chambers, Greenwood, Ihenacho >

    A) Stones, Raphina, Bamford/Antonio
    B) Dallas, Foden, Bamford/Antonio

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Only if you think the players will outscore your current players with an 8 point headstart. I'd go A from those though

  16. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Sell Mendy or hope Forster starts?

    1. poulteren
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      his manager has said he wont start FYI.

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I am hoping

    3. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldnt do anything for a hit. if its a FT then maybe Fabianski or meslier.

  17. Karlhungus
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Ings or DCL? Feel like DCL is the safer choice, but Ings has low ownership and he needs to prove that he's ready for the Euros

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      DCL

  18. mrpink32
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Bruno nacho mendy to bale dcl pickfird, -8

    Y or N? Gives me 11 starting

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Decent

  19. Blue Moon Rising
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Currently fielding:

    Forster

    Philips Dallas XXXX

    Jota Salah XXX XXX

    Kane Vydra Lingard

    Players to sell: Maguire, Greenwood, Rudiger, Mendy, Fofana

    1 FT

    A) Mendy > Ederson/Pickford
    B) Maguire to Dias/Keane/Coleman
    C) Greenwood to Son/Raphinia

    Which should I priotise and for how many hits?

    Currrently on A and B for -4

  20. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    On FH draft, which options is best?
    A. Locked team
    B. Ings -> Antonio, upgrade bench
    C. Robbo -> Stones/Phillips, upgrade bench

    Pickford
    TAA, Robbo, Digne
    Salah (c), Son, Mahrez, Foden
    Kane (vc), DCL, Ings
    [Forster, Mitchell, Burke, 3.8 def]

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

      1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Its ok to have that very weak bench?

        1. _Ninja_
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Mitchell home to villa is fine. I think all your starters get minutes anyway.

  21. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Can't see Veltman starting. Is it worth a hit to get Dallas this week?

    Forster*
    TAA Digne Veltman*
    Salah Son Jota Lingard
    Kane Watkins DCL

    Mendy Greenwood Holding Shaw

    1. Igz08
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Why not, he’s good for the run in too

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

    3. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Dallas is worth the hit

    4. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      cheers all

  22. Igz08
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Any suggestions here?

    Forster
    TAA Coady Ayling
    Bruno Salah Jota JLingz Zaha
    Kane DCL
    Martínez Shaw Castagne Nacho
    1FT 0.2 ITB

    A) Castagne -> Dallas
    B) Castagne -> Keane/Coleman
    C) Bruno -> Son/Bale
    D) Castagne, Nacho -> Dallas (bench Coady), Bamford (-4)

    Rival is behind by 7, will take a hit and has Son, Digne, Bruno but no Salah.

    1. Igz08
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Regullion could be quite a nice pick too I suppose

  23. poulteren
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Hi all, please help. Any advice much appreciated:

    A>) Antonio and Coleman

    OR

    B>) DCL and Sturijk

    1. Boz
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A for sure

      1. poulteren
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Legend. Thanks

      2. poulteren
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Actually, am concerned over Coleman so may go with Coufal. I am also worried about sheffied united and DCL getting a cricket score. What is your thinking please?

    2. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

      1. poulteren
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

  24. Zinedine Kilbane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I'm managing to field 11 without a hit, even have the luxury of having 1 sub.

    Undecided whether to transfer Rashford to Son for a hit.

    Would mean benching coufal. Really think could pay off keeping rashford and playing against Fulham next week

    1. Boz
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Play Coufal. Hit not worth the risk

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

    Is zaha > bale worth a hit? Have Son already.

    1. poulteren
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I think Zaha could do well. Bale is so hit or miss. I would hold

    2. Boz
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Not for a hit

    3. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'm giving Zaha another chance.

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

        Cheers

  26. Boz
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Foden or Jota on FH?

    Or neither due to bench risk?

  27. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Guys, doing Bruno > Salah and which downgrade to accompany?
    A. Azpi > Mitchell (benched)
    B. Jota > Raphinha and bench Konsa
    C. Nacho > Davis (benched)

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      C

  28. Forcella Boys
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Fernandes & Vardy > Kane & ????

    Got £10.4m to spend, already got ASM, Salah, Lingard & Jota.

    Mahrez, Bernardo, Foden Bale or Son ? Any others?

  29. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone on FH think Stones is good choice?

    1. Boz
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Between Stones and Dallas for me (with TAA and Digne)

    2. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, should play to get match fitness after suspension I suspect

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Similar situation here, he'll be great esp with Wilson out presuming he starts but Dallas is tempting as well, or 3 city attackers also. But if you want a City defender he's a good pick imo

  30. Punky
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    All or nothin`
    TAA Digne Cancelo
    Lingard Bale(C) Son Bernardo Mahrez
    Antonio Kane