Best Differential FPL Team for the 2022-2023 Season

Every manager tries to find those hidden gems to boost you up the ranks at the start of the season. In this article, @FPLPAZ builds the Best FPL Differential Team/draft with players that have less than 10% ownership. LET’S GET INTO IT:

BUDGET	PLAYERS	MONEY REMAINING
£99.5	15/15	£0.5

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Best Differential FPL Team for the 2022-2023 Season

Differential Goalkeeper

GK: Aaron Ramsdale ARS £5.0 (TSB 9.3%)

One of the bargains of the 2021-22 season, Ramsdale is just 9% owned despite having the 4^th highest points per game amongst starting GKs last season. Ramsdale is a great option to start the season, given that Arsenal has the 5^th easiest defensive schedule in the first eight GWs. Good for saves and bonus points; Ramsdale is a nice way of getting into the Arsenal defense without sacrificing a defender spot.

Differential Defenders

DEF: Andrew Robertson LIV £7.0 (TSB 9.9%)

The MVP for most managers in the second half of last season, Robertson is being seriously overlooked this season. Last season, Robertson went on an absolute tear racking up 3 goals, 11 assists, and 17 clean sheets. What’s more impressive is that he has a return in 18 of his last 21 starts. At just £7.0 for a 200-point player, Robertson will greatly reward the managers who select him this season.

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DEF: Kyle Walker MCI £5.0 (TSB 5.4%)

At the time of writing, Manchester City has not signed Cucurella nor another LB/RB. Given the lack of depth at the position, Walker seems increasingly likely to get tons of minutes at the start of the season. Manchester City has the easiest defensive schedule for the first eight GWs, making Walker a great differential pick for those doubling up on the MCI defense.

DEF: Gabriel ARS £5.0 (TSB 8.2%)

Despite finishing as the 9^th highest scorer defender last season, Gabriel is being overlooked this season. Last season, Gabriel scored the most goals amongst defenders to go along with his 13 clean sheets. Gabriel gives you a consistent option inside the Arsenal defense with the 5^th easiest defensive schedule in the first eight GWs and a good attacking threat.

Further Read: Best Value FPL Players to Consider for the 2022/23 FPL Season

Differential Midfielders

MID: Mason Mount CHE £8.0 (TSB 9.8%)

Last season, Mount averaged 6.4 points per game (7^th amongst mids) with 11 goals and 11 assists. His xGI per 90 of 0.59 ranked 3^rd within the £8.0 mid options. Mount’s advantage over the £8.0 options is his xMins for one of the best sides in the premier league. If Mount can maintain his underlying numbers and avoid injuries, he will be one of the best differentials to start the season.

MID: Raheem Sterling CHE £10.0 (TSB 7.8%)

Sterling’s move to Chelsea makes him an intriguing FPL option, given his minutes are likely to go up. Sterling has shown what he can do if given minutes as he posted an impressive 6.4 points per start last season and has three 200-point seasons to his name. With the 6^th easiest attacking schedule in the first 8 GWs, Sterling is a great pick for those looking at a differential premium option.

If you are looking for a detailed FPL analysis on Sterling, check this out- Raheem Sterling to Chelsea – The FPL Prospects | 2022/23 Season

MID: Phil Foden MCI £8.0 (TSB 7.1%)

Foden had a disappointing season in 2021-22, given his 24 starts (he would have had more barring injury). Pep still seems to trust Foden the most out of the likes of Grealish and Mahrez, making him more likely to get minutes. The arrival of Haaland does mean that he will get fewer minutes at the false 9 position, but given his versatility, Foden should still start a lot of games for City. With the 2^nd easiest schedule in the first 8 GWs, Foden is a great cheaper alternative to that Manchester City attack.

MID: Jarrod Bowen £8.5 (TSB 9.0%)

One of the best-hidden gems of last season, Bowen is being massively overlooked to start the season due to the Man City GW1 fixture. However, if managers can look past that fixture, Bowen has the 5^th easiest schedule for attackers from GW2-8. With a good xGI per 90 of 0.53 and explosiveness of 12 goals and 17 assists last season, a differential Bowen could massively pay dividends to start the season.

MID: Riyad Mahrez MCI £8.0 (TSB 5.9%)

The issue with Mahrez has also been about his lack of xMins. With the departure of Jesus and Sterling, the opportunity is there for Mahrez to absolutely kill it this season. Mahrez’s 0.87 xGI per 90 is ridiculous and ranks 2^nd only to Salah amongst Midfielders. With the 2^nd easiest schedule for attackers, an expected increase in minutes, and amazing underlying stats, Mahrez could be one of the best differentials this season.

Further Read: Best 8.0 Million FPL Midfielders- Stats, Comparison & Verdict

Differential Forwards

FWD: Jamie Vardy LEI £9.5 (TSB 4.8%)

Last season, the Vardy Party showed what he could do with 15 goals and 3 assists despite suffering from injuries and load management. Leicester no longer has European obligations this season, so Vardy should see increased minutes in the Premier League. In the first eight GWs, Vardy does face difficult opponents (4 top six sides), but those are the type of opponents that Vardy loves to score against. With an xG per 90 of 0.51, the explosive Vardy can kick off the season as one of the most under-the-radar FPL picks.

FWD: Callum Wilson NEW £7.5 (TSB 3.3%)

Wilson is one of those players who can be a massive bargain if he stays healthy. Last season he scored 8 goals despite missing most of the season due to injury. This season, Wilson will lead the line for an improving Newcastle attack that desperately missed him last season. The fixtures against MCI and LIV in the opening eight GWs are tricky, but besides those two fixtures, Wilson has the 3^rd easiest schedule for attackers. As long as you can rotate him in GWs 3 and 5, Wilson can be that cheaper, differential, FWD option to start the season.

Wilson usually starts his season on a bright note.

😲🔥Most underrated pick- Wilson

Starts really well💯

🔑Over the last 4 years b/w GW1- GW5, Wilson has 11 goals, 8 assists, 113 FPL points from 18 appearances averaging more than one return/game

🔑Surely worth a two week punt vs Forest and Brighton

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Bench Selections

Bench GK: Jason Steele BHA £4.0 (TSB 2.1%) – We do not have the luxury of Foster like last season, so any £4.0 GK should be fine.

Bench FWD: Cameron Archer AVL £4.5 (TSB 3.3 %) – 2 goals in 90 minutes of pre-season. This spot must go to the £4.5 FWD likely to get some minutes, and Archer appears that he could.

Bench DEF: Diogo Dalot MUN £4.5 (TSB 3.3%) – 155 minutes in pre-season, 1 assist, and good fixtures against BHA, BRE, SOU, CRY, and LEE in the first 8 GWs.

Bench DEF: Oleksandr Zinchenko ARS £5.0 (TSB 3.8%) – Zinchenko could see starts in the midfield for Arsenal, making his ceiling extremely high at just £5.0. Arsenal has the 5^th easiest defensive schedule and 7^th easiest attacking schedule in the first 8 GWs.

Best Differential FPL Team for the 2022-2023 Season

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