FPL 19/20 Chapter 7: Differential Solutions

differential

 adjective

dif·​fer·​en·​tial | \ ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl  \

Definition of differential

1a: of, relating to, or constituting a difference : DISTINGUISHINGdifferential characteristics

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/differential

Differentials play a huge part in FPL. A differential in FPL terms is a player who is least owned but has high potential points returns. Information regarding such potential differentials was not easily available before. Some websites even charged a premium to such exclusive information!

Thanks to blogs such as Bolakakis and many others, this would no longer be a concern. It does help that we are living an age where data-analysis is hyped up.

FPL photo of an old season

Here are some potential differentials for the upcoming gameweek and season in general.

1. Burnley - Defender Matthew Lowton (4.5 mil, 0.9% ownership)

Good fixtures for the next 8 games other than Chelsea. Also a .1 million cheaper than Pieters who might be rotated. He also has the potential for assists. At 4.5 mil, he allows for more funds towards other premium players. The only downside is that it would not be wise to double on a Burnley defence (if you already have Pope.

2. Tottenham Hotspurs - Midfielder Son Heung-Min (9.7 mil , 8.6% ownership)

Fixture proof candidate. One of the few reliable offensive players in Spurs (other than Kane which is overpriced). Next game vs Southampton at home. Plays a more central role as of late with Kane laying the balls to him.

3. Bournemouth - Forward Callum Wilson ( 7.8 mil, 10.7% ownership)

Consistently providing the points since GW1, one way or another. Relatively good fixtures ahead as well. His price dropped since majority took him out for some reason. Probably to board the Pukki train. However, given the good upcoming fixtures and his current form, it would not be a silly move to get him back in.

All the best for gameweek 7!