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TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT (FPL GAMEWEEK 16)

This is a review of player recommendations you may not have considered for your FPL squad. And here are Differential’s player recommendations for Gameweek 16.

DEF : Ruben Dias (5.6 – 5.7%)

Two clean sheets and two goals from his last five matches make Ruben Dias an alternative asset for Man City alongside Haaland, Foden, and O’Reilly.

His 14 points in the last match against Sunderland put him on the list of assets with the highest points in one gameweek this season.

It will be interesting to see if this can be repeated in the future.

Next Opponents : Crystal Palace, West Ham, Nottingham Forest

MID : Anthony Gordon (7.2 – 2.5%)

Slowly but surely, Gordon began to regain his confidence, especially in the last three matches (two Premier League and one UCL).

In the match against Burnley, he had three shots, two of which hit the post and one resulted in a goal from the penalty spot.

The fact that he is the main penalty taker is an added bonus for Gordon.

Next Opponents : Sunderland, Chelsea, Manchester United

MID : Harry Wilson (5.3 – 4.5%)

Two goals and two assists from his last three matches mean I cannot overlook Harry Wilson from this list.

So far, Wilson has scored 4 goals from 21 shots, with 8 of them on target. He has also created 12 chances, with 10 successful passes this season.

With several key Fulham players called up for the AFCON, it will be interesting to see how many points Wilson can accumulate during that period.

Next Opponents : Burnley, Nottingham Forest, Westham

FWD : Dominic Calvert-Lewin (5.6 – 2.3%)

Scoring 3 goals in his last 3 matches shows a positive trend for the player often referred to as DCL. Interestingly, those goals were scored against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool.

So far, DCL has scored 4 goals from 27 shots, with 11 of them on target. He has also created 10 chances throughout the season.

With Nmecha absent, DCL’s chances of becoming a first-choice striker for Leeds are wide open. Let’s see how many more goals he can add to his tally in the coming matches.

Next Opponents : Brentford, Crystal Palace, Sunderland

Those are our recommendations for Differential Players in Gameweek 16!

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TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT (FPL GAMEWEEK 14)

This is a review of player recommendations you may not have considered for your FPL squad. And here are Differential’s player recommendations for Gameweek 14.

GK : Bart Verbruggen (4.4 – 4.3 %)

I rarely give goalkeeper recommendations, but this time I want to include Verbruggen in this list, especially for those who want to replace an injured goalkeeper or one who has received 4 yellow cards.

Since Gameweek 10, he has made 10 saves, with 3 saves in each of the last two Gameweeks. He also recorded 3 clean sheets in those four Gameweeks and made a penalty save against Brentford. Brighton are certainly not an easy opponent now, considering they also managed a clean sheet against Palace at home.

Next Opponents : Aston Villa, Westham, Liverpool.

Mid : Kiernan Dewsburry Hall (4.9 – 3.6%)

Looking for players who can score goals and assists and combine them with Defcon and BPS points?

KDH has recorded 2 goals and 1 assist from his last 3 GW appearances and has also recorded Defcon points twice. With a 1.4 xG from 4.1 xGI and also creating 2.7 xGA throughout this season, KDH is slowly finding his best form at Everton, making him a far more impressive asset than Ndiaye in recent matches. With Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye set to be absent while representing their countries at the Africa Cup of Nations, KDH will be a key part of Everton’s attack alongside Grealish and Garner.

Next Opponents : Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea

Mid : Pedro Neto (7.2 – 7.7%)

Since gameweek 8, Pedro Neto has scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists, with all of his goals coming against two promoted teams and two teams with the worst defensive records.

A visit to Leeds could be the next stage for Pedro Neto to add to his goal and assist tally this season, given his xGI stands at 5.0 so far this season, with an xG of 2.6 and an xGA of 2.4.

If Chelsea are looking to replace assets like Enzo and Joped, Pedro Neto is the right player for the job at the moment, while waiting for the final piece to return to action (Cole Palmer).

Next Opponents : Leeds, Bournemouth, Everton.

FWD : Callum Wilson (5.8 – 0.8%)

Since being entrusted with a starting spot in GW 9, Callum Wilson has scored three goals so far. An impressive record from the former Newcastle player.

This record not only shows his quality, but also his confidence in returning to being a predator in the penalty box. It will be interesting to see him test Manchester United’s defence, which is improving but still inconsistent.

Next Opponents : Manchester United, Brighton, Aston Villa

Those are our recommendations for Differential Players in Gameweek 14!

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TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT (FPL GAMEWEEK 13)

This is a review of player recommendations you may not have considered for your FPL squad. And here are Differential’s player recommendations for Gameweek 13.

Defender : Nicolò Savona (4.5 – 0.1%)

Sean Dyche is slowly finding Forest’s best form, as evidenced by the fact that they have scored at least two goals in four of their last five matches, while their defence has also improved, conceding only one goal in their last four matches.

Savona is gradually earning a starting spot in Nottingham Forest’s squad under Sean Dyche’s guidance. Since the match against Bournemouth, Savona has been Dyche’s first choice in Forest’s defence.

He has contributed 2 assists and 2 goals for Forest so far, both in the Premier League and Europa League, with a Premier League xG of 1.2 from 1.4 xGI, making Savona one of the most productive defenders in the last three Gameweeks.

Next Opponents : Brighton, Wolves, Everton.

Mid : Kevin Schade (7.0 – 1.7 %)

Kevin Schade has gradually found his best form, scoring two goals and providing one assist in the last five Gameweeks. He has been particularly impressive at home, scoring one goal each against Liverpool and Newcastle. His speed gives him an advantage when Brentford launch counterattacks.

So far, he has created 19 shots inside the penalty box (second only to Thiago from Brentford), 7 on target, and 4 golden opportunities. He also leads Thiago in terms of touches inside the penalty box (50).

With more minutes than Ouattara Dango, Schade clearly deserves a spot in the FH squad list for GW 13.

Next Opponents : Burnley, Arsenal, Tottenham

Mid : Rayan Cherki (6.4 – 3.6%)

He has managed to secure 3 assists and 4 BPS in the last 3 Gameweeks since Pep started trusting him as a starter.

With 3 shots on target and 4 successful crosses so far, those 3 assists seem to be just the beginning of Cherki’s consistent performances for City this season.

The home game against Leeds could be a good opportunity for you to try out his quality in your FPL team.

Next Opponents : Leeds, Fulham, Sunderland

FWD : Richarlison de Andrade (6.4 – 7.6%)

Richarlison is slowly finding his rhythm again, creating 1 assist and 2 goals in the last 4 gameweeks. He also scored 1 goal against PSG in the last match.

Richarlison has so far taken 8 shots on target out of 21 attempts and has scored 5 goals so far. Given that he is striving to secure a spot in Brazil’s squad for next year’s World Cup, his performance is clearly no coincidence.

Next Opponents : Fulham, Newcastle, Brentford

Those are our recommendations for Differential Players in Gameweek 13.

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TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT (FPL GAMEWEEK 11)

This is a review of player recommendations you may not have considered for your FPL squad. And here are Differential’s player recommendations for Gameweek 11.

Defender : Joe Rodon (4.1 – 6.4%)

Facing Nottingham Forest, who have conceded more goals than Bek this season, Rodon is a solid choice in this GW. He has scored 2 goals so far in the Premier League.

Considering that Leeds have not kept a clean sheet in an away game this season, don’t expect much other than xG opportunities against Forest in this Gameweek from Rodon.

Next Opponents: Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Manchester City

Midfielder : Lucas Paqueta (5.9 – 2.8%)

Nuno Espirito Santo made a clear change to Paqueta’s position in last week’s match against Newcastle. Paqueta was given the number 10 role and responded with 1 goal and several big chances. He also contributed with 1 clearance, 1 block, 1 interception, 4 recoveries, and 3 tackles against Newcastle and earned a Defcon point.

Against Burnley, who have conceded 15 goals in their last 5 away matches, Paqueta who has also taken several set-pieces for West Ham is the ideal choice for this differential.

Next Opponents: Burnley, Bournemouth, Liverpool

Midfielder : Mikel Merino (5.9 – 0.8%)

Replacing the injured Gyokeres as a false nine, Merino went wild against Slavia Prague in the UCL midweek with his two goals.

Given that there is no guarantee Gyokeres will return in GW 11, Merino is clearly quite tempting for Free Hit users this week.

Next Opponents: Sunderland, Tottenham, Chelsea

Midfielder : Jacob Murphy (6.1 – 1.1%)

Jacob Murphy has started to look promising, especially after scoring two goals in the last two gameweeks. With a total of 2.1 xG from 3.0 xGI, Murphy’s performance has slowly returned to last season’s form, when he was one of Newcastle’s most prominent players.

Facing Brentford, who have conceded six goals from strikers and several goals from the right wing, makes Murphy an option that cannot be ignored. Don’t forget he was the second-highest provider of successful crosses in the Premier League last season, behind Mo Salah.

Next Opponents: Brentford, Manchester City, Everton

Those are our recommendations for Differential Players in Gameweek 11.

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TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT (FPL GAMEWEEK 10)

This is a review of player recommendations you may not have considered for your FPL squad. Here are Differential’s player recommendations for Gameweek 10.

Defender : Nordi Mukiele (4.1 – 5.2%)

Sunderland have earned 4 clean sheets so far this season. Mukiele has played the full 90 minutes since making his first start in gameweek 3. Since then, Mukiele has earned 5 Defcon points with 60 CBI and 26 recoveries, and he has also scored 1 goal this season.

Sunderland will face Everton, who have only scored 4 goals in their last 5 gameweeks, with their last 2 matches failing to see the opposition goalkeeper pick the ball out of their net.

Next opponents: Everton, Arsenal, Fulham

Midfielder : Alex Iwobi (6.5 – 1.7%)

Fulham will face Wolves this week, with Wolves consistently struggling against players who rely on speed.

In the last four meetings, Iwobi has only missed one start against Wolves, with him scoring in the other three matches.

This season, he has made 166 touches in the final third and received 104 passes in the final third, highlighting the intensity of the threat Iwobi poses to Wolves’ defence, which appears to be their weakest point this season.

Next opponents: Wolves, Everton, Sunderland

Midfielder : Morgan Rogers (6.8 – 4.8%)

Rogers has scored 1 goal and 2 assists in his last 4 games this season, making him an attractive prospect for inclusion in this list.

Facing Liverpool, who according to Opta have conceded 21 goals from the big chances they have conceded this season, this statistic adds to the appeal for owners of Rogers to experience his magic again, considering his current ownership is only 4.8%.

Next opponents: Liverpool, Bournemouth, Leeds

Foward : Benjamin Sesko (7.3 – 5.3%)

Having scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in his last 4 matches, Sesko is starting to look promising this season. His combination with Mbeumo and Cunha is beginning to gel well, in line with MU’s brilliant performance during that period.

Facing Forest, who seem to still be adapting under Sean Dyche’s leadership, could be the perfect opportunity for Sesko to add to his goal tally this week.

Next opponents: Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, Everton

Those are the recommendations for Differential Players in Gameweek 10.

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TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT! (FPL GAMEWEEK 9)

This is a review of player recommendations you may not have considered for your FPL squad. Here are differential’s player recommendations for Gameweek 9.

Defender: Kieran Trippier (5.0 – 2.7%)

Newcastle is the team with the best defence in the Premier League this season. However, that is not the reason Trippier is on this list.

Trippier is Newcastle’s set-piece specialist. He has also provided 12 key passes to his teammates this season. With Newcastle’s new playing style, Trippier will be an intriguing asset for the club moving forward.

Next Opponents: Fulham, West Ham, Brentford

Defender : Reece James (5.5 – 6.2%)

Many have forgotten that James is one of England’s most complete wing-backs at the moment. He can score goals and provide assists, has a strong defence and still has a lot to offer the team when he is fit.

This season, he has scored one goal and provided three assists, with four shots on target and 11 key passes to his teammates.

Just like last week when I recommended Chalobah, Chelsea’s schedule is worth considering when recruiting the captain for your team.

Next Opponents: Sunderland, Tottenham, Wolverhampton

Midfielder : Bruno Guimaraes (6.5 – 2.4%)

Newcastle always perform well when playing at home, with their attack line able to perform more sharply than usual. Bruno Guimaraes may not be the ideal asset to choose from Newcastle, but he often makes the difference for Newcastle when the front line is deadlocked.

Against Fulham this week, it looks like Bruno will once again make the difference, given that Fulham score more goals from the second line, where Bruno often operates when Newcastle are on the attack.

Next Opponents: Fulham, West Ham, Brentford

Forward : Danny Welbeck (6.3 – 3.4%)

Although he is not a regular starter for Brighton, Welbeck’s statistics this season are quite promising. He has recorded 9 shots, 5 shots on target, created 5 key passes for his teammates, and has scored 4 goals for Brighton.

Against MU, who have conceded 6 goals from Welbeck so far, he is clearly a tempting choice to pass up.

Next Opponents: Manchester United, Leeds United, Crystal Palace

That was the recommendation for differential players for Gameweek 9.

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