FPL GW10 Differentials: Best Players to Beat the Template
Gameweek 9 was full of surprises for Fantasy Premier League managers with premium assets blanking and several budget defenders stepping up. As we move into Gameweek 10, identifying the right differentials is key to climbing the FPL rankings and beating the template. Here are the best low-ownership players who can deliver big returns this week.
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Nordi Mukiele - 4.5% - Defensive Threat and Set-Piece Danger
Making his fourth appearance in this article in the space of five Gameweeks is Mukiele.
Despite scoring 17 points in Gameweek 8, Sunderland's new centre-back is still rostered by less than five percent of FPL managers. This is a great week to bring him in as Sunderland play Everton at home.
Not only are Sunderland unbeaten at home this season, but Everton conceded two goals from set pieces in Gameweek 9 against Spurs, so the Sunderland centre-backs could find some joy at the weekend.
Kieran Trippier - 2.7% - Assist Potential from Set Pieces
Trippier keeps his place in this article from last week despite managing only two points against Fulham last time out.
Newcastle play West Ham in Gameweek 10, who are struggling near the bottom of the table. In particular, they've been terrible at defending set pieces this season.
Trippier will, no doubt, be taking some of these set pieces and will have plenty of assist opportunities. While he doesn't have an assist this season, he's creating more than two chances per match with help from 36 sets taken.
Matheus Cunha - 4.0% - Long-term Forward Option
Man United seem to have found their mojo having won three Premier League games in a row.
Summer recruits Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have started performing, and whilst Mbeumo is getting all of the attention in FPL circles, Cunha is also worth considering as a differential option.
United have fantastic fixtures until around Gameweek 22, so the Brazilian is someone that you can hold for the long term, especially as he should be safe for minutes during the congested Christmas fixture schedule.
As a boost over Mbeumo, he won't be leaving for AFCON in December.
Anthony Gordon - 3.2% - Goals Incoming After European Form
Another player to keep his place in this article from last week, despite blanking, is Gordon. It seems odd to be suggesting a player with no goals and no assists in the league, but Gordon is still a good pick.
In his last two Champions League games, he's scored three goals and provided one assist. He also scored for England during the international break.
Newcastle face two poor defences in West Ham and Brentford in the next two Gameweeks, and Gordon is slowly getting more and more minutes after coming back from his suspension, so he's definitely worth considering.
Danny Welbeck - 4.9% - Budget Forward In Form
Welbeck scored for the second game in a row against his former club at the weekend. It's now five goals in four Premier League matches, and he appears to have re-cemented his spot as the starting striker for Brighton after missing some minutes earlier in the season due to a slight lack of fitness.
It's clear that outside of Erling Haaland and Jean-Philippe Mateta, there's a lack of good forward options, and Igor Thiago has a couple of tough fixtures, so Welbeck is a nice budget differential at just £6.4m.
Benjamin Sesko - 5.2% - Emerging Striker With Good Fixtures
Another forward that is going slightly under the radar is Sesko.
He has three goal contributions in his last three starts, and United have some tasty fixtures with Nottingham Forest, Everton and West Ham in their next five.
Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo are the popular names, but given the lack of forward options, Sesko is worth considering, too.
Don't forget to use our Predicted Lineups page which is updated throughout the week before confirmed team news 75 minutes ahead of kickoff.
FAQ
Who are the best FPL differentials for Gameweek 10?
Mukiele, Trippier, Cunha, Gordon, Welbeck and Sesko stand out as top picks to beat the template.
Which budget forwards should I buy for Gameweek 10?
Danny Welbeck and Benjamin Sesko both offer strong form and fixtures under £6.5m.
Which defenders are worth a punt this week?
Nordi Mukiele and Kieran Trippier provide attacking upside and clean-sheet potential.
