Fantasy Premier League Differential Wildcard

With over 580,000 managers activating their wildcards, it's time to consider some differential options that could set your team apart.

We've compiled a list of 11 players, all currently owned by less than 10% of managers, who could make a significant impact in the coming gameweeks. Let's dive into these potential game-changers!

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Ederson M. - The Safe Hands

• Position: Goalkeeper
• Cost: £5.5m
• Projected Points: 4.4 (GW4)

Manchester City's number one has kept one clean sheet in the first three gameweeks. With favourable fixtures against Brentford and Fulham in the next four, Ederson could be a solid differential pick for those looking to invest in City's defensive assets.

Arsenal (1.7) is the only team projected to keep more clean sheets than Manchester City in the next four gameweeks, according to the Predicted Points & Stats tool.

Digne - The Attacking Fullback

• Position: Defender
• Cost: £4.5m
• Projected Points: 4.1 (GW4)

Lucas Digne has already provided an assist this season, showcasing his attacking potential. With 2 big chances created and favourable fixtures against Everton and Wolves coming up, the French fullback could be a bargain at his price point.

Aston Villa currently top the Fixture Analyser tool for defensive fixtures over the next four gameweeks. However, caution is advised when considering Digne, as Villa signed Maatsen in the summer. This could potentially reduce Digne's playing time or even put his starting spot at risk in the future.

Robertson - The Premium Defender

• Position: Defender
• Cost: £6.0m
• Projected Points: 4.6 (GW4)

Andrew Robertson has been a consistent FPL asset for years. With 18 points in the first three gameweeks and attractive fixtures against Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth on the horizon, the Scottish international could be a great differential pick for managers looking to invest in Liverpool's defense.

The Scottish international ranks first in the Predicted Points and Stats tool for projected points when filtering by a maximum of 10% ownership over the next three gameweeks.

Lewis - The Budget Enabler

• Position: Defender
• Cost: £4.7m
• Projected Points: 4.0 (GW4)

Rico Lewis has started all three games for Manchester City, providing excellent value at his price point. With an assist already under his belt and a surprisingly high xG of 0.83, Lewis could be the budget defender your team needs.

The City defender is included in the current Wildcard draft of Andrew Neave, our Elite XI: Team Reveal manager with seven top 10k finishes. You can view his draft by clicking here.

White - The Reliable Arsenal Asset

• Position: Defender
• Cost: £6.5m
• Projected Points: 3.6 (GW4)

Ben White has been a mainstay in Arsenal's defence, playing every minute so far. While he faces tough fixtures against Tottenham and Manchester City, his consistent minutes and clean sheet potential make him a solid differential pick.

Semenyo - The Budget Midfield Gem

• Position: Midfielder
• Cost: £5.6m
• Projected Points: 3.9 (GW4)

Antoine Semenyo has been a revelation for Bournemouth, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist in the first three gameweeks. With impressive underlying stats (1.88 xG, 1.67 xA), he could be the budget midfielder to watch.

Interestingly, no player has taken more shots this season than Semenyo (17), as shown in the Opta Stats Sandbox. The Bournemouth midfielder has been so impressive that he earned a spot in the Algorithm's optimal Wildcard team.

Mitoma - The Brighton Dynamo

• Position: Midfielder
• Cost: £6.6m
• Projected Points: 4.8 (GW4)

Kaoru Mitoma has hit the ground running this season with a goal and an assist. His underlying stats (1.34 xG, 0.9 xA) suggest there's more to come with Brighton's advantageous fixtures, making him an exciting differential option in midfield. The Japanese international also made it into our Top 5 Wildcard Differentials.

Son - The Premium Midfielder

• Position: Midfielder
• Cost: £10.0m
• Projected Points: 4.0 (GW4)

Heung-Min Son has already bagged 2 goals this season, showing signs of returning to his best form. With favourable fixtures against Brentford and West Ham in the coming weeks, the Tottenham talisman could be a great differential captain option.

Bowen - The West Ham Talisman

• Position: Midfielder
• Cost: £7.5m
• Projected Points: 3.7 (GW4)

Jarrod Bowen has started the season well with a goal and an assist. His underlying stats suggest more returns are on the horizon, and with fixtures against Chelsea and Brentford coming up, he could be a shrewd differential pick with only 5.9% of FPL manager owning him.

N. Jackson - The Chelsea Striker

• Position: Forward
• Cost: £7.6m
• Projected Points: 3.6 (GW4)

Nicolas Jackson has hit the ground running this season with 2 goals and 1 assist. His impressive xG of 2.08 suggests he's getting into good positions, and with fixtures against Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest coming up, he could be a great differential forward option.

Mateta - The Budget Forward

• Position: Forward
• Cost: £7.4m
• Projected Points: 4.3 (GW4)

Jean-Philippe Mateta might be the most differential pick of the bunch with just 4.2% ownership. While he's yet to return, his upcoming fixtures against Leicester and Everton could provide the perfect opportunity for him to open his account.

As highlighted in the Match Centre tool, Mateta is tied for the most goals (4), leads in expected goals (2.1), and ranks second for shots (4) for Crystal Palace over the last five games.

The FPL Differential Wildcard XI

Here's the full Differential XI and their projected points in the Future Planner tool.

In conclusion, these differential picks offer a mix of proven quality and exciting potential. While they may not all hit the mark, incorporating a few into your wildcard team could give you the edge over your mini-league rivals. Remember, in FPL, calculated risks often lead to big rewards. Good luck, Wildcarders!

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