Fantasy Premier League managers are allowed one free transfer per week. As the competition gains momentum, some managers may have saved two free transfers, while others may be considering taking a four-point hit or more to enhance their chances of achieving success. Given the ever-changing player prices and performance in the early weeks of the season, we have identified some differential players who, in light of their upcoming fixtures and current individual form, we believe are worth considering as the Premier League enters the new gameweek.
Diogo Dalot, Man Utd – 4.9m
Diogo Dalot, priced at 4.9m, offers versatile skills as Manchester United’s right-back, particularly in their home encounter against Crystal Palace. Dalot has played a significant role in Manchester United securing consecutive clean sheets in all competitions, including a 3-0 victory over Palace in the EFL Cup during the week. Furthermore, he has demonstrated offensive skills in these two matches, generating three shots and providing four key passes. In contrast, Palace has had offensive struggles lately, scoring just once in their past three matches across all competitions.
Kurt Zouma, West Ham – 4.5m
A home fixture against Sheffield United presents an appealing opportunity for the West Ham United center-back, benefiting both his defensive and offensive potential. Sheffield United enters this match after an 8-0 defeat to Newcastle United at Bramall Lane in their previous outing. They have conceded a total of 38 shots from set-pieces, which stands as the highest in the league during the first six Gameweeks. Zouma has already capitalized on such a situation this season, scoring and delivering an 11-point return against another newly promoted team, Luton, in Gameweek 4.
Douglas Luiz, Aston Villa – 5.4m
Douglas Luiz, valued at 5.4m, has gained increased Fantasy appeal due to his new role as Aston Villa’s primary penalty-taker. Both of Douglas Luiz’s goals this season have come from penalty kicks, resulting in an average of four points per match. Additionally, he plays a significant part in other set-pieces, taking 17 of Villa’s 36 corners. A home game against Brighton & Hove Albion marks the beginning of a series of favorable fixtures for Villa. According to the FDR, five of Villa’s next six matches are rated no higher than two in difficulty. Considering his budget-friendly price, Douglas Luiz can provide excellent value in the upcoming Gameweeks.
Beto, Everton – 6.0m
Since joining Everton late in the summer transfer window, the forward has showcased a substantial goal-scoring capability. Beto has impressive statistics, firing off eight shots in total and six shots from within the penalty area since making his debut in Gameweek 4. These figures lead the team in both categories. With an upcoming home fixture against Luton Town, the Portuguese player has a chance to contribute offensively and secure his first attacking contributions of the season. Luton Town has a poor defensive record on the road, having conceded 13 goal-scoring opportunities away from home, which ranks as the second-worst record in the league.
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