Double Gameweek 32 in Fantasy Premier League sees Crystal Palace take on Manchester City and Newcastle away from home, while the Magpies have two fixtures at St James’ Park against Manchester United and Palace.
With many FPL managers already tripled up on players from both clubs, and their key assets covered in a separate article, this piece focuses on five differential picks who could help you climb the ranks in DGW32 — without relying too heavily on the usual suspects.
But before we reveal the names, here’s a quick look at the criteria we’ve used to select them:
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Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino, 28, has been in impressive form for Arsenal in recent weeks, stepping up as a makeshift striker in the absence of the injured Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
Since Havertz was ruled out in Gameweek 25, Merino has scored 4 goals in 7 appearances — a strong return for an out-of-position midfielder.
According to Opta Stats Sandbox, Merino is averaging 0.41 goals per 90 minutes this season — not far off the rate of Havertz (0.44) and Jesus (0.45).
His output has improved even further since moving into the forward role in GW25, with 0.65 goals per 90 minutes. However, this comes from a modest expected goals (xG) figure of just 0.27 and 2.09 shots per 90 — suggesting he may be overperforming slightly. For context, Havertz was averaging 0.55 xG and 2.54 shots in his role up front.
In Gameweek 32, Merino faces a promising fixture against Brentford, but the real appeal lies in Double Gameweek 33, where Arsenal take on Ipswich and Crystal Palace. This put the Gunners third from top in the Fixture Difficulty Rating tool.
That said, Arsenal’s emphatic 3–0 win over Real Madrid on Tuesday night means rotation could be on the cards as they prepare for the Champions League second leg on Wednesday 16 April.
Will Mikel Arteta give FPL managers a clear clue in his pre-match press conference? It might be wishful thinking — but we’ll be watching closely.
Diogo Jota has recently returned from injury and is gradually building up his minutes, now appearing to have regained a regular starting spot for Liverpool.
The 28-year-old forward has averaged 4.0 points per game this season, according to the Opta Heatmaps tool — a dip compared to his 5.3 points per game in 2023/24. Still, among available Liverpool outfield players, only Luis Díaz (5.1) and Mohamed Salah (10.3) have done better this campaign.
Although Jota doesn’t have a Double Gameweek on the horizon, Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures are promising. The Reds face West Ham, Leicester, and Spurs in their next three matches — all of whom currently sit in the bottom seven of the Premier League table. Leicester look all but relegated, West Ham have little left to fight for, and Spurs appear to be prioritising their European ambitions.
According to the Predicted Points & Stats tool, Liverpool are joint-top with Newcastle for projected goals (7.9) over the next three Gameweeks — despite the Magpies having an extra fixture.
With Salah blanking in his last two matches, could Jota be the one to reignite Liverpool’s title push?
It’s a risky pick — with no Double Gameweeks and uncertainty around minutes — but for FPL managers chasing in mini-leagues, the Portuguese international could be a bold differential with big upside if he hits form.
Marcus Rashford’s season has been anything but straightforward — from struggling at Manchester United and falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim, to gradually integrating into the Aston Villa setup and earning a recall to the England squad. Now, the 27-year-old looks to be settling in and rediscovering his form. Despite limited minutes, he’s managed 5 goals and 4 assists in just 1,277 minutes of action this season.
Morgan Rogers is currently the more popular midfield pick from Villa, owned by 29.3% of the top 1 million FPL managers, compared to just 6.0% for Rashford. Rogers has also seen over 180,000 transfers in ahead of Double Gameweek 33, making him one of the most-bought players, according to the Transfer Analytics tool.
Looking at the Opta Heatmaps tool and comparing stats per 90 minutes from Gameweek 25 onwards (since Rashford’s loan move to Villa), the former Manchester United man outperforms Rogers in nearly every metric except xG. While Rashford does come at a premium — £1.1m more — this stage of the season often calls for bold moves that can make a real difference in mini-league standings.
Villa have a favourable fixture in Gameweek 32 against Southampton, followed by a big Double Gameweek 33 against Newcastle and Manchester City. However, like fellow DGW asset Mikel Merino, Rashford’s minutes could be at risk due to Villa’s Champions League clash with PSG. Monitor team news and press conferences closely before locking him in.
Few are questioning Tino Livramento’s £32 million price tag now, after Newcastle signed him from Southampton back in 2023. In his most recent appearance against Leicester, the 22-year-old delivered a standout performance — returning an assist, a clean sheet, and 2 bonus points for a 12-point haul.
With 7 clean sheets and an expected assists (xA) total of 2.27 this season, Livramento offers both defensive solidity and attacking upside for FPL managers. For those not yet tripled up on Newcastle assets, he could be a valuable addition — especially at just £4.6m.
Looking ahead, Livramento has a favourable run of fixtures. In Double Gameweek 32, Newcastle face Manchester United and Crystal Palace. Then in Blank Gameweek 34, he plays relegation-threatened Ipswich — a useful fixture for managers who have already used their Free Hit chip.
According to the Predicted Points & Stats tool, Newcastle are joint-top for clean sheet potential (1.3) over the next three Gameweeks, alongside Liverpool and Arsenal.
With a strong projected score of 6.1 in DGW32 and excellent value at his price point, Livramento is one of the most appealing budget defenders for the run-in.
It’s not often that a goalkeeper makes it into our differentials list, but Ederson is worth the spotlight this week. As Manchester City begin to tighten up defensively, the Brazilian shot-stopper is emerging as a smart FPL option for managers looking to gain an edge.
According to the Opta Stats Sandbox, City have kept the joint-most clean sheets (4) in the last seven matches — level with Chelsea — and have conceded just five goals, bettered only by Arsenal (4). During this run, Ederson has been the top-scoring goalkeeper in Fantasy Premier League, racking up 38 points. That includes 5 bonus points and even an assist against Newcastle.
In Gameweek 32, City face Crystal Palace, followed by a Double Gameweek 33 against Everton and Aston Villa. His projected total of 8.1 points across the double makes Ederson an enticing option — especially for those looking to break the template.
With strong fixtures, improved form, and clean sheet potential, Ederson could be a shrewd differential for the FPL run-in.
These five differentials, all owned by less than 10% of managers, offer exciting opportunities for FPL managers looking to climb the ranks.
Whether you're after attacking potential with Merino, Jota, and Rashford, or defensive stability with Livramento and Ederson, these players could provide the edge you need in Double Gameweek 32 and beyond.
Remember to consider your overall team structure and upcoming fixtures when making transfers. Good luck, and may your arrows be green!
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