Finding the right differential can make a significant difference in Fantasy Premier League (FPL). While popular picks help protect your overall rank, selecting the right low-owned players can give you an opportunity to gain ground on managers who are following the template.
With Gameweek 10 approaching, there are several under-the-radar options worth considering. Some offer attractive fixtures, others have shown encouraging recent form, and a few could provide excellent value for managers looking
to strengthen their squads without following the crowd.
However, choosing a differential isn’t simply about finding someone with low ownership. Minutes, consistency, attacking involvement, fixture difficulty, and potential for points should all influence the decision.
For this week’s selection, we’ve identified eight players who could make interesting additions to your FPL team ahead of Gameweek 10.
Here are our best differential picks:
1. Luka Vuskovic – Brighton & Hove Albion
Position: Defender
Price: £5.2m
Ownership: 7.4%
GW10 Fixture: Brentford (H)
Vuskovic is one of the most attractive defensive differentials heading into Gameweek 10. The Brighton defender has been delivering encouraging performances, recording a recent form rating of 6.5. His upcoming home fixture against Brentford also presents an opportunity to add to his points tally. At just 7.4% ownership, Vuskovic offers an interesting alternative to more popular defensive assets.
Brighton will need to remain defensively disciplined against Brentford, but Vuskovic’s recent form and relatively modest price make him worth considering.
He is a strong defensive differential with encouraging recent form and a reasonable home fixture.
2. James Hill – Bournemouth
Position: Defender
Price: £5.5m
Ownership: 2.5%
GW10 Fixture: Ipswich Town (A)
Hill is another Bournemouth defender who deserves attention ahead of Gameweek 10. With just 2.5% ownership, he offers managers an opportunity to move away from the usual defensive selections.
His recent form rating of 6.5 is particularly encouraging, while Bournemouth’s trip to Ipswich presents a reasonable opportunity to target defensive points.
Although clean sheets are never guaranteed, Hill’s recent performances make him an interesting option for managers willing to take a calculated risk.
3. Thierno Barry – Everton
Position: Forward
Price: £5.6m
Ownership: 7.6%
GW10 Fixture: Coventry City (H)
Barry offers an interesting budget-friendly attacking option for Gameweek 10. The Everton forward has shown enough promise to warrant consideration, particularly with Coventry City visiting Goodison Park.
At £5.6m, Barry could provide useful squad value for managers who want to invest more heavily in their midfield.
His recent form rating of 4.8 isn’t spectacular, but the upcoming fixture gives him an opportunity to improve his returns.
With ownership below 8%, he could also offer a useful alternative to more popular budget forwards.
4. Tarik Muharemovic – Leeds United
Position: Defender
Price: £5.1m
Ownership: 6.1%
GW10 Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur (H)
Muharemovic is another defender worth considering for managers looking beyond the popular FPL options. The Leeds defender has a recent form rating of 4.8 and faces Tottenham at home in Gameweek 10.
Although Tottenham are capable of causing problems going forward, playing at home gives Leeds an opportunity to make things difficult for their opponents.
At £5.1m and just 6.1% ownership, Muharemovic offers an alternative for managers looking to diversify their defensive selections.
5. Jeremy Jacquet – Liverpool
Position: Defender
Price: £5.1m
Ownership: 4.5%
GW10 Fixture: Crystal Palace (A)
Jacquet is a more adventurous defensive differential for Gameweek 10. The Liverpool defender has a recent form rating of 4.0, making him less convincing than some of the other options on this list. However, his low ownership could make him an interesting selection for managers looking to differentiate their squads.
Liverpool travel to Crystal Palace, a fixture that presents a reasonable defensive challenge. Jacquet’s appeal will depend heavily on his expected minutes and Liverpool’s ability to keep their opponents quiet.
6. Jack Rudoni – Coventry City
Position: Midfielder
Price: £4.9m
Ownership: 0.9%
GW10 Fixture: Everton (A)
If you’re looking for a genuine differential, Rudoni deserves consideration. With ownership below 1%, the Coventry City midfielder is one of the least-selected players among this week’s potential differentials. His recent form rating of 6.0 suggests that he has been producing encouraging performances.
Coventry travel to Everton in Gameweek 10, which is not necessarily an easy fixture. Nevertheless, Rudoni’s low ownership and recent form make him an interesting option for managers willing to take a calculated gamble.
At £4.9m, he could also serve as an affordable squad option.
7. Enzo Le Fée – Sunderland
Position: Midfielder
Price: £5.7m
Ownership: 2.7%
GW10 Fixture: Chelsea (H)
Le Fée offers another interesting midfield option for managers searching for an alternative to the popular picks. The Sunderland midfielder has a recent form rating of 4.2 and costs just £5.7m.
His upcoming fixture against Chelsea is undoubtedly challenging, particularly considering the quality of their attacking options.
However, Le Fée’s relatively low ownership makes him an interesting selection for managers prepared to look beyond the obvious choices.
8. Pedro Neto – Chelsea
Position: Midfielder
Price: £6.6m
Ownership: 5.0%
GW10 Fixture: Sunderland (A)
Neto rounds off our selection as an attacking differential with encouraging recent form. The Chelsea midfielder has recorded a recent form rating of 6.5, making him one of the more interesting attacking options on this list.
Chelsea travel to Sunderland in Gameweek 10, a fixture that could provide Neto with opportunities to contribute in the final third.
At £6.6m, he offers a relatively affordable route into Chelsea’s attack. His 5% ownership also makes him an attractive alternative for managers looking to gain an advantage over opponents who have overlooked him.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right differential requires balancing potential rewards against the risks involved. For Gameweek 10, Vuskovic stands out as our preferred defensive option. His recent form, manageable price, and home fixture against Brentford make him an attractive selection.
For managers looking for attacking alternatives, Neto is worth considering, while Barry offers a cheaper forward option.
Rudoni is arguably the most interesting outside pick because of his exceptionally low ownership, although his fixture against Everton makes him more of a gamble.
Remember, you don’t need to fill your squad with differentials to improve your rank. One or two well-selected low-owned players alongside reliable, established assets can provide a much better balance.
Ultimately, the goal is not simply to own different players. It’s to own the right players before everyone else catches on.
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