Spot the Differential

Can FPL differential Jiménez profit from Wolves’ good run of fixtures?

Gameweek 5 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is almost upon us, which gives us an opportunity to have a look at some more differential options.

This time, we’ve selected low-owned picks at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Newcastle United and Norwich City who we think have the potential to make an impact.

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

RAUL JIMENEZ

  • FPL ownership: 4.4%
  • Price: £7.4m
  • GW5-9 fixtures: BRE | sou | NEW | avl | lee

Raúl Jiménez (£7.4m) has blanked in each of his four opening fixtures and looked a little rusty at times, but could do well given Wolverhampton Wanderers’ forthcoming schedule.

In fact, Wolves don’t play another traditional ‘big six’ team until Gameweek 15.

While the Mexican’s returns have been disappointing so far, it’s worth noting that he is the only Premier League forward to register double figures for both shots and chances created. His 13 goal attempts in the first four Gameweeks are second only to the 18 of Michail Antonio (£7.9m) amongst all forwards, while his 12 chances created is only bettered by Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) and Jack Grealish (£8.0m) across all positions.

Wastefulness is clearly costing Wolves in the final third, then, which is backed up by the team’s underlying numbers. While they rank 18th v other Premier League sides for goals, with two, only Liverpool and Manchester City have accumulated more goal attempts and shots in the box than the Molineux outfit so far.

After a tough opening run, which saw them lose 1-0 to Leicester City (a), Tottenham Hotspur (h) and Manchester United (h), they now have an opportunity to build on their 2-0 win against Watford in Gameweek 4.

More clinical finishing is required for Jiménez, but the fixtures should give him the opportunity to open his account for the season very soon. 

JOE WILLOCK

  • FPL ownership: 1.1%
  • Price: £6.0m
  • GW5-9 fixtures: LEE | wat | wol | TOT | cry

Joe Willock (£6.0m) enjoyed an impressive loan spell at Newcastle United last season, scoring eight goals in just 14 league games, as he emerged as the Magpies’ standout performer.

That goalscoring run saw him become the youngest ever player to score in seven successive Premier League matches, and as a result, a deal worth around £20m was agreed with Arsenal last month.

However, it’s fair to say Willock brought far more than just goals. His ability to drive forward and lead counter-attacks also impressed, which could be crucial in Gameweek 5. 

Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United have shipped 11 goals so far this season, rank 19th for shots in the box conceded and have also given up 26 chances from the centre of the pitch, at least six more than any other side. It’s also worth noting that the Whites can sometimes struggle against direct runners, and will be without the suspended Pascal Struijk (£4.4m), Robin Koch (£4.4m), and perhaps Diego Llorente (£4.5m), too.

In his three Premier League starts in 2021/22, Willock has looked a little short of full match fitness. He was also taken off with a knock in the latter stages of the 4-1 defeat at Manchester United in Gameweek 4. However, Steve Bruce revealed earlier today that he is ‘okay’, which suggests that he can kick on as he becomes sharper.

Now, Willock will be hoping to score his first goal of the season against Leeds tomorrow night and given both teams’ shaky defences, we could be in for an open game.

MAX AARONS

  • FPL ownership: 1.7%
  • Price: £4.5m
  • GW5-9 fixtures: WAT | eve | bur | BHA | che

Norwich City have lost their opening four top-flight games, conceding 11 goals in the process, which is hardly the basis for recommending a defensive differential.

However, the schedule has of course played a part, with matches again Liverpool (h), Manchester City (a), Leicester City (h) and Arsenal (a) to open the season. Now, with the fixtures easing right through until the beginning of December, using Max Aarons (£4.5m) as part of a rotation pairing could pay off.

The England U21 international has created more chances than any other Canaries player this season, has had four goal attempts of his own and also ranks second for final-third touches. Defensively, the numbers suggest he could do well for bonus, too, having made 10 successful tackles, seven interceptions, five blocks and 20 ball recoveries. 

Norwich’s clean sheet prospects are of course debatable, but the additions of centre-half Ozan Kabak (£4.5m) and defensive midfielder Mathias Normann (£4.5m) could add a little more solidity to their set-up, and with Watford up next, who are without a single goal or big chance to their name in the last three Gameweeks, a shut-out isn’t completely out of the question. It’s also worth noting that only three teams in the division have conceded more crosses from their left-flank than the Hornets this season.

Priced at just £4.5m, Aarons could be a nice value option at the back, who can step into your starting XI when the fixtures fall kindly.

756 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A. Mbeumo to Raphina
    B. Toney to Bamford

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. polis
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A for me too

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

      B

      1. BIGREDDOG
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Actually A... haha

  2. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford rising tonight

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      too early to tell

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        said that to let more people buy him in time to rise

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

    A or B?

    A) Antonio to Bamford (4-3-3)
    B) Antonio to 4.5 and Gilmour to Jota (Jota to mount GW 7)

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  4. I Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ridiculously boring question but Sissoko or McArthur the better 4.5 mid?

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Marginally Sissoko.

    2. Gommy
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sissoko

  5. okan58
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    My Team.

    2 FT:
    Bank: 1.3

    Sanchez
    Shaw - Coufal - Digne
    Salah - Raphinha - Bruno - Grealish
    Toney - Antonio - Ings
    Subs: Foster, Bissouma, White and Amartey.

    -> I would like to install Lukaku. Bruno and Antonio out for Pogba and Lukaku, would you do it? Or do you have other suggestions..

    1. Khark
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't be looking to bring man united assets in now untill gameweek 14 personally

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'd try to find a way to get TAA in

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

      Bruno out, Lukaku in?

  6. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is my WC team good to go?

    Sanchez
    TAA / Marcal / James / Semedo
    Salah / Raph / Jota / Gray
    Ronaldo / Lukaku

    Bench: Steele, Livramento, Sissoko, Street

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      You think Lukaku/Ronaldo and 4.5 Fwd outscore Bamford & Antonio?

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        It's lukaku and 4th def, not 4.5fw, because with this structure he will play 4 def everyweeo

        1. Salarrivederci
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          +1
          Lukaku/Ronaldo + Marcal vs Bamf, Antonio

        2. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Double Wolves def every week isn't great and that bench is also pretty weak.

    2. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I like it. Double wolves def. Why not?

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yup gtg. Excellent team. If gray goes off the boil u have Gallagher as replacement too

    4. Kane Train
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Either I play 4 def every week. They are all attacking. Or find the little bit extra to get Pukki

    5. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Best 3 premium team I have seen. Marcal & Semedo are actually attacking midfielders in their set up & they don’t concede many plus fixtures are great for a while

  7. Manani
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Mahrez > Raphinna?

    or any other mid under 9m? (already have Jota)

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

    Which option is best?

    A) Benrahma -> Raphinha (bench Antonio and start either White(bur) or Ayling(new)
    B) Antonio -> Bamford

    1. Manani
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      a

    2. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A white

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

      A

    4. polis
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Prefer A. Antonio a longer term hold.

    5. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A easily

  9. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    ESR, transfer out or wait for WC GW7? Need to play and bench Antonio.

    1. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      esr huge rotation risk..so would transfer out

  10. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    WC dilemma.

    A) Antonio and play Doucoure this week
    B) Jimenez

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That's what I'm on. Cheers

    2. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  11. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this lot?

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Shaw Veltman Ayling Coady
    Salah Jota Greeny Benny* Brownhill*
    Ronaldo Toney* Antonio*

    1 FT, 0.4m in bank

    * players who could go this GW

    a) Antonio to Bamford
    b) Benrahma to Raphinha
    c) Toney + Brownhill to Raphinha + Scarlett
    d) Get someone from Watford for 2 GWs
    e) save
    f) something else

    Cheers for any ideas

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      V

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        B

    2. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I like B the most.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Guess the West Ham lineup tonight might give a clue.

        1. BIGREDDOG
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Even if he was rested a bit I'd do the move 🙂 GL

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Many getting rid of Benrahma. Europa aside, he still has okish fixture to hang onto for the next 3.

          Manc defence only lept 1 clean sheet so far. Leeds defence also a mess.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah, hence c) and change formation.

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D

      Toney to Dennis.

      NOR(A) NEW(H)

      Then ditch him

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That could work, cheers. No attack vs Newcastle is in my head though.

    4. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Probably B

    5. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      e- depending on benrahma mins tonight

    6. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    7. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all.

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

      B

    9. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  12. Totti
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    antonio to:

    A) jesus
    B) Bamford
    C) other option

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A could be interesting
      B is safer

  13. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Pogba and Allan or Raphina and Gray

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Will you start Allan often?

    2. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Allan plays very deep - with Doucoure/Gray/Iwobi/Townsend, and even Davies/Gomez ahead — so not one to put in your starting 11. Still prefer him over Bissouma though - slightly better positionally and has a great pass.

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

      RG

  14. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Southampton back to 442 and Broja wagon confirmed

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Where is Che Adam?

    2. Khark
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Your opinion or do we have something concrete?

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Just opinion sorry

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hopefully he drops adams and we get Broja

  15. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best 4.0m defender? Williams?

    1. Khark
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would say so yeah

      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ta

  16. Super John McGinn-
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Made the bad decision of not getting Ronaldo or Lukaku and get DCL last week so teams a mess

    Sanchez, Foster
    TAA, Shaw, Coady, Ayling, Livramento,
    Salah, Bruno, Jota, Raphinia, Gilmour
    DCL, Antonio, 4.5

    1 FT 2.2 ITB

    A) DCL > Bamford
    B) Bruno + DCL > Torres + Lukaku (-4)
    C) Bruno + DCL + 4.5 > Torres + Lukaku + Bamford (-8)

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

    2. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. Concrete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        C actually

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

    4. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  17. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    White Digne Shaw TAA
    Salah Jota Raph Benrahma
    Toney Ronaldo(c)

    Foster B.Williams Brownhill Antonio
    0.7 Itb 1FT

    A) Roll Free
    B) Benrahma > Sarr
    C) Toney > ASM (Bench Benrahma)

    1. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B for me

    2. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      c and (c) salah instead

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

      A

      1. OneArseneWenger32
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        why keep Toney?

  18. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    start ayling or sissoko.

    gonna keep antonio benched

    1. OneArseneWenger32
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      leeds

  19. BIGREDDOG
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Good to go here? 0FT 0.1itb.

    Sanchez / Steele
    TAA / White / Coady / Williams (livra)
    Salah / Jota / Torres / Raphinha (allan)
    Ronaldo / Bamford (antonio)

    Cheers

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yea

  20. Concrete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Had Benrahma to Raphinha pencilled in before DCL news.

    A DCL to Bamford
    B DCL to Bamford & Benrahma to Raphinha -4

    1. BIGREDDOG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think I'd say A.

      1. Concrete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

  21. Roysgotnoboys
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    DCL and Bruno > Ronaldo and Jota?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes - nice easy moves

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      yup

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

      Yea

    4. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yup

  22. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Should I do this or not?

    Bruno + Brownhill -> Torres + Raphinha for a -4.

    Have a team where I can bench Torres in either GW6 or 7 if need be. Then probably WC in GW8. Need your opinion here. Thanks.

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      *The money remaining itb after this week will be used to upgrade Toney next week.

    2. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If you have Ronaldo maybe

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, have him

  23. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Bamford fit??

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A bit pingy but he's fine.

    2. Thanos
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, if you believe Biesla

    3. Iano78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  24. RohanVaswani
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford Matip Tomiyasu

    SaintMaxim VvD White?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1st

  25. Killitzer
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Afternoon all

    On a WC and see that Laporte is flagged. Current defence is

    TAA Duffy Livra Marcal + Laporte

    Best £5.5m replacement? Thinking Rudiger but Chelsea has 2 tough games. I sold Shaw and can do without him

    £0m itb

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Stones

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Reece James if you can find a way to stretch

      1. Thanos
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Read somewhere that her may get some days off. Not sure if that's true though.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          They all will but his ceiling is pretty high when he starts.

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

      Rudiger anyway and play him imo

    4. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm thinking James.

  26. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Who to keep long term:

    A) Antonio
    B) Greenwood

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not as easy as first appears...I'd say A

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A until he gets injured.

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        this

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

      A

    4. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A. Bruno + Toney > Raphina + Ronaldo
      B. Mbeumo + Tsimikas > Raphina + Semedo

      Current team:
      Sanchez / (Foster)
      TAA / Coufal / Veltmen / (Dier) / (Tsimikas)
      Salah / Bruno / Greenwood / Mbeumo / (Allan)
      Ings / Toney / (Antonio)

      2FT, 1.9ITB

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Post fail

    5. Killitzer
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      just watch the next few games and see how it goes. I ditched Antonio and kept Greenwood

  27. Thanos
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Will Alonso start? Really need him to as I'm carrying Antonio and not sure if Torres starts. Only got Williams on the bench... Squeaky bum time!!

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Think he starts again - Chilwell doesn't look fully fit yet.

      1. Thanos
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Great, thanks

  28. HARLEY
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    GTG?

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Coufal White
    Salah(C) Jota Barnes Raphinha
    Ronaldo Toney
    (Foster Duffy Brownhill Antonio)

    1FT 0.4 ITB

  29. LikeItLoveIt
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best wolves defender - Marcel or Semedo?

  30. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Leeds (Bielsa) press conference today or tomorrow?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Scout tweets.