The Best FPL Gameweek 34 Differentials

Now, much like the previous differential articles, we will be designating the differentials into Free Hit Punts and/or longer term holds. Some players will naturally fit into both categories and will be designated as such. 

Before we get stuck in, if you are on Free Hit this week, then make sure you check out our Gameweek 34 Free Hit draft.  

Also, if you are after more differential gains, then check out our Gameweek 34 Captains article. 

And as always, make sure you check out our Predicted Line-Ups and Team News Hub before locking in any changes. 

Anyway, without further ado, let’s get stuck into the best Gameweek 34 Differentials. 

 

 

Beto – £5.0m: Free Hit + Long Term Hold 

Ownership: 3.4% 

Beto appears to have wrestled his starting spot back from Barry, and with the form he’s in, it will be hard to drop anytime soon. He was forced off with a potential concussion in their most recent outing against Liverpool. However, all accounts suggest it is a minor injury, and he should be back in time to face West Ham. 

Since reentering the starting lineup, Beto has recorded 6 returns in 6 games.  All at a clip of 0.53 xGI per 90. Very encouraging numbers. Personally, it is going to take more than clean sheets against 2 of the bottom scoring 3 teams to get me to trust West Ham’s defence. Everton have scored 6 goals in their last 3 games, and I see no reason that can’t continue against a team ranked in the bottom 3 for both goals conceded and xGA. 

Beto is also a great option to hold until the end of season, as Everton have very favourable fixtures from GW36-GW38. 

 

Chris Wood – £7.1m: Free Hit + Long Term Hold 

Ownership: 4.5% 

He’s back. Just in time to play a Sunderland side who just conceded 4 goals to Villa in GW33. Wood may be short on game time, but anyone who played FPL last year knows what this man is capable of. Forest’s attack is absolutely rolling right now, scoring 8 goals in their last 3 games. So the idea of Wood grabbing some returns against a Sunderland defence who just conceded 4 is not unreasonable. 

He is not a bad hold either considering their next 2 fixtures are Chelsea and Newcastle. Two clubs in horrendous form at present.  

 

Kevin Danso – £4.2m: Free Hit Only 

Ownership: 0.2% 

If you are looking for a cheap way into the Spurs fixture against Wolves then Danso could be the perfect option. Wolves’ brief resurgence seems to have come crashing down with 4-0 and 3-0 losses to West Ham and Leeds. Which has also officially sealed their fate as a championship side next season. Combine this with training ground bust ups and this game could get really ugly. Not least considering Spurs are fighting for survival while Wolves have nothing to play for. 

On top of the clean sheet potential, where Danso really stands out as an option is his DefCon potential. He is head and shoulders above any other Spurs defender for DefCon, averaging 12.39 per 90 and hitting the threshold in 4 of his last 5 games.  

 

Bukayo Saka – £9.8m: Free Hit (injury news dependent) + Long Term hold 

Ownership: 7.1% 

Not a differential in terms of profile but certainly not a feature of many top FPL teams at present. Arsenal have been desperately struggling for innovation amongst the forward line and particularly on the right-hand side with the absence of Saka and Timber. Saka was apparently targeting a return against City but wasn’t ready in time. With their title hopes hanging in the balance, it is hard to see him not seeing the field sooner rather than later. 

Arsenal actually have a way easier run of fixtures than City, with all 5 games projecting as simple wins for the gunners. One thing is for sure, however, they cannot afford draws. As a result, they will naturally have to play more expansive and attacking football, meaning Saka could become a serious outlet. Even with 6 games missed this season, he still sits 6th amongst all midfielders for total xGI. More than the likes of Semenyo and Mbeumo, so the chances will be there.  

 

Florian Wirtz – £8.3m: Free Hit + Long Term Hold 

Ownership: 9.1% 

With Liverpool stringing together two wins in a row and the announcement that Slot will continue in his role, Liverpool’s situation could be potentially stabilizing as they seek a Champions League spot.  

Wirtz was in great form prior to his most recent injury, and has looked solid since his return, averaging an xGI of 0.45 per 90. Liverpool’s fixtures, despite looking red on the FDR, are not actually that bad for an attacker.  

Palace have a stubborn defence but with their Europa conference Semi-Final a few days after their weekend fixture, and not much to play for in the Prem, there is every chance they field a weakened team against Liverpool with the Shaktar fixture in mind. United, while being good going forward, have been consistently leaky at the back and Chelsea are a car crash at the moment. 

 

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