Differentials are the lifeblood of climbing Fantasy Premier League ranks. In a week where many managers will flock to familiar names, here are four players sitting under 10% ownership who could tilt Gameweek 7 in your favour. Nick Woltemade – Newcastle’s Tall Target Price: £7.1m | Ownership: 4.1% | Fixture: Nottingham Forest (H) Nick Woltemade […]
Differentials are the lifeblood of climbing Fantasy Premier League ranks. In a week where many managers will flock to familiar names, here are four players sitting under 10% ownership who could tilt Gameweek 7 in your favour.
Nick Woltemade – Newcastle’s Tall Target
Price: £7.1m | Ownership: 4.1% | Fixture: Nottingham Forest (H)
Nick Woltemade has wasted no time making his mark at Newcastle, stepping up in Alexander Isak’s absence with two goals in three starts. His aerial presence could be key against Nottingham Forest, who have looked vulnerable defending crosses.
Having already scored against Arsenal, arguably the toughest defence in the league, the German striker will back himself during this favourable run of fixtures. With Eddie Howe’s attack-friendly set-up and the possibility of spot-kick duties still open, Woltemade is a low-owned forward with short-term upside.
Bukayo Saka – Arsenal’s Forgotten FPL Gem
Price: £9.8m | Ownership: 6% | Fixture: West Ham (H)
Bukayo Saka has flown under the radar this season, thanks to injury setbacks, returning just one goal in four appearances. Yet Arsenal’s upcoming run of fixtures is hard to ignore, beginning with West Ham at the Emirates.
The Hammers have leaked a league-high 14 goals, and although Nuno Espírito Santo will aim to tighten them up, Arsenal’s talisman remains capable of punishing defences.
If Saka stays fit, his underlying creativity and goal threat suggest he could be one of the standout differentials across the next few Gameweeks.
Chris Richards – DEFCON Darling
Price: £4.5m | Ownership: 2.8% | Fixture: Everton (A)
Chris Richards has quietly become a dream pick under the DEFCON scoring system, earning 30 FPL points in six matches. His knack for defensive actions has seen him bank the +2 DEFCON bonus in half of his appearances so far.
Crystal Palace have conceded just three goals all season – joint-best alongside Arsenal – and head to Everton with another clean sheet firmly in sight.
Add in the projections of over 17 points across the next four Gameweeks, and Richards looks like the perfect budget enabler who can keep ticking along.
Jeremy Doku – City’s Explosive Left-Sided Threat
Price: £6.4m | Ownership: 5.9% | Fixture: Burnley (H)
Jeremy Doku is starting to deliver on his promise at Manchester City, with a goal and two assists in his last three outings.
Pep Guardiola has praised his electric pace and ability to isolate defenders one-on-one, and an away fixture against Brentford looks made for him.
Doku’s directness could see him add more goals and assists to his current numbers, having blanked just once in his last three outings.
With key attacking teammates sidelined, his minutes look secure, making him an exciting short-term punt.
Who are you backing as your differential this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments below — and let’s see who strikes gold.
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