Gameweek 10 – Big Man Bakar’s Best FPL Differentials

In Fantasy Premier League, spotting the right differentials is often the key to climbing the ranks. A differential, defined here as a player owned by 15% or fewer managers, can provide explosive gains when they deliver. With so many managers sticking to template options, these lower-owned assets offer the chance to separate yourself from the crowd. If you’ve had a slow or disappointing start, this is exactly the kind of week to take calculated risks and target players who can ignite a turnaround. With Gameweek 9 approaching, here are five standout differential options worth serious consideration:

Best Differentials to Own In Gameweek 10:

Yankuba Minteh (Price: £6.0m, Ownership: 3.6%)

Minteh’s direct style and goal threat make him an excellent replacement for managers looking to move away from Reijnders. At £6.0m, he is quickly establishing himself as a reliable pick. He offers something rare among Brighton assets: secure minutes. With consistent starts and a strong fixture run ahead, he looks like an ideal set-and-forget option for several weeks. The added bonus is that he will not depart for the Africa Cup of Nations, ensuring stability through a busy winter schedule.

Anthony Gordon (Price: £7.5m, Ownership: 3.2%)

Gordon has shown flashes of brilliance in the Champions League but has yet to translate that form fully into the Premier League. This week’s matchup looks ideal for him to do so. With Isak gone, he appears to be first in line for penalty duties. West Ham are struggling defensively, ranking 19th in the league for expected goals conceded (xGC), which suggests plenty of opportunities for Newcastle’s attack to thrive.

Jan Paul van Hecke (Price: £4.4m, Ownership: 1.2%)

For managers seeking a dependable budget defender, Van Hecke offers an excellent option. Priced affordably and performing consistently for defensive contributions, he is playable in many of Brighton’s upcoming home fixtures, starting with Leeds United this week.

Ismaila Sarr (Price: £6.5m, Ownership: 8.6%)

Sarr looks like one of the most underrated midfielders in the game right now. With Crystal Palace enjoying a great run of fixtures from now on, his potential for explosive returns is high. He leads all midfielders for non-penalty expected goals (xG) this season and remains under 10% ownership. At just £6.5m, he’s an outstanding mid-priced option for those wanting to go slightly different.

Raul Jimenez (Price: £6.2m, Ownership: 0.9%)

Jimenez could be one of the surprise picks of the week. Facing his former club Wolves, he offers both narrative and opportunity. With Muniz out, his minutes are secure, and he produced an xGi of 0.74 against Newcastle last week. At home to an out-of-form Wolves defence, he could easily deliver some timely returns.

 

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