Key Takeaways
- Target players from teams with strong home fixtures and European motivation.
- Defenders like James Hill and Daniel Munoz offer budget-friendly points through assists and clean sheets.
- Avoid Morgan Gibbs-White now due to difficult upcoming fixtures for Nottingham Forest.
The Fantasy Premier League season is almost finished. Only four weeks remain. Smart managers are now looking for players with low ownership. These differentials can help you move up the rankings quickly.
Here are five players who could give you an edge over your rivals.
Dango Ouattara – Brentford FC
Brentford create many big chances. When Igor Thiago does not score, Ouattara often gets the opportunity. The Bees still have important matches to play. They will face West Ham United and Crystal Palace at home. Brentford are favourites to win these games.
Ouattara also takes corners for his team. He has played full 90 minutes in his last three matches. This makes him a reliable pick.
Jeremy Doku – Manchester City FC
Many FPL managers have forgotten about this winger. Erling Haaland and other City attackers are very popular. This means Doku is owned by fewer managers. He is a cheap way to access the best attack in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola trusts Doku in big moments. The title race is tight. City need goals and goal difference. Doku will get chances to attack in the final weeks.
Daniel Munoz – Crystal Palace FC
Palace have a busy schedule. They play in the Conference League semi-finals soon. They might rest players against AFC Bournemouth this weekend. However, Munoz will be very important in Gameweek 36. This is a double gameweek for Palace.
Munoz plays as a wing-back. He has scored four goals and made three assists this season. These are excellent numbers for a defender listed in FPL.
James Hill – AFC Bournemouth
Hill joined the Bournemouth starting team in Gameweek 19. Since then, he has earned defensive points in 12 out of 16 matches. He has also provided three assists. He has not missed a single minute of play.
At the start of the season, Hill cost only £4 million. He is a budget defender who delivers consistent results. Bournemouth are chasing European qualification. They have good fixtures remaining.
Danny Welbeck – Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Brighton are in excellent form. They sit sixth in the table. They have kind matches against Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead. Many expect their scoring to continue.
The Seagulls have scored ten goals in their last five games. Welbeck is often the target man in attack. He could bring valuable points as Brighton push for Europe.
Statman Dave’s Warning
Expert Statman Dave advises against picking Morgan Gibbs-White now. The Nottingham Forest captain scored 20 points in Gameweek 34. However, Forest now face Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Manchester United. They also have Europa League semi-finals. These are difficult fixtures. It is better to look elsewhere.
Bruno Guimaraes – Newcastle United FC
Statman Dave suggests Bruno Guimaraes as a differential. Only 4.5% of managers own him. Before his injury, he was the sixth-highest scorer in FPL. He has nine goals and six assists this season.
However, Newcastle are struggling. They have won only two of their last eleven matches without him. If you pick Guimaraes, you are betting on Newcastle improving quickly.
Choose wisely. The final weeks decide your mini-league position.