With many managers sticking to the usual high-profile picks, there is a real opportunity for differentials to make an impact.
These under-the-radar players can provide the extra edge your squad needs and deliver points that others might overlook.
In this FPL GW19 Differential Picks article, we highlight four players owned by less than 10% of managers, with prices and ownership correct at the time of writing. These selections could help you gain ground this gameweek.
Anthony Gordon – Newcastle – £7.4m Midfielder – 4.3% TSB
Gordon comes into Gameweek 19 in good
form, having scored 2 penalties and provided 1 assist over the last 4 Gameweeks. He has started Newcastle’s last 3 league matches and has recorded 5 shots and 4 chances created during that period.
Despite Newcastle losing their last match against Manchester United, he still started and remained involved.
While his minutes are not fully secure due to competition from Harvey Barnes, Newcastle have a favourable run of fixtures ahead, facing Burnley, Crystal Palace, Leeds, and Wolves, which makes Gordon an appealing differential option.
Matheus Cunha – Man United – £8.1m Midfielder – 9.8% TSB
Cunha has been in fine form over the last 4 Gameweeks, scoring 3 goals, providing 1 assist, and earning 3 bonus points for a total of 24 FPL points in that period.
He has also been heavily involved in attack, registering 19 shots on target inside the box so far this season.
Despite being blank in Gameweek 18 against their win over Newcastle, Cunha remains a reliable option heading into Gameweek 19 as United face Wolves next.
With Bruno Fernandes injured and United missing Mbeumo and Amad to AFCON, Cunha is expected to play full minutes and could take penalties, making him their main attacking threat.
Joachim Andersen – Fulham – £4.6m Defender – 6.7% TSB
Andersen has been gaining attention as a budget defensive differential, starting regularly for Fulham and offering potential clean sheet points.
He provides consistent defensive returns in a solid Fulham backline, making him one of the more reliable low‑owned defenders this season.
Looking ahead, Fulham face Crystal Palace next a side that will be determined to arrest their slump.
However, despite the challenge, Andersen remains a viable differential option for FPL managers seeking budget-friendly defensive security with occasional attacking returns.
Yankuba Minteh – Brighton – £6.0m midfielder – 6.3% TSB
Minteh has lost a lot of owners after a poor run, but that also makes him a decent differential.
Brighton face West Ham and Burnley next, two teams that often give chances away, and Minteh still looks dangerous when he plays.
He is not a must-buy, but if you already own him, holding could be worth it, as he has the fixtures to return points in the coming Gameweeks.
We’d love to hear which of these differentials you are backing to make an impact in your squad this Gameweek. Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
