Gameweek 24 is set up for smart differentials: midfielders with real xGI/creativity at mid-price, plus defenders who combine clean-sheet routes with bonus and set-piece threat. These aren’t random punts — they’re low-owned players with numbers that justify a swing, and enough underlying involvement (xGI/ICT/BPS) to keep them live even without a perfect fixture.
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Decision
Compare these picks side-by-side before you lock your move.
Top Selected Differential Picks
Garner
EvertonThe best overall profile this week. Strong form (6.4) and excellent xGI (4.79) driven by big assist potential (xA 3.14). Add elite BPS (509) and double-digit bonus (10) and you’ve got a midfielder who can return even without a goal. If you want a differential that doesn’t feel like a punt, it’s this.
Alderete
SunderlandA proper value enabler with points baked in. Six clean sheets at 4.1 is already useful, but the extra edge is the set-piece threat (xG 1.23) and strong influence (471) that feeds BPS. He’s not the sexiest pick, but he keeps ticking and can spike if a header lands.
Gusto
ChelseaA low-owned defender with multiple routes to points: clean sheets (6) plus a decent attacking involvement for a DEF (xGI 2.06) and strong bonus output (7). Form is low, so you’re buying the underlying profile and Chelsea’s defensive base rather than recent returns — which is exactly where differentials pay off.
Anderson
Nott'm ForestCreative engine type with genuine involvement. Huge creativity (567.7) and top-tier ICT (122.1) with strong BPS (450) suggests a steady stream of assist chances and bonus whenever Forest produce. He’s not purely goal-dependent, which makes him a cleaner differential than a random ‘one shot a game’ punt.
Ayari
BrightonThis is the purest rank-chaser on the list. 0.6% ownership with excellent form (6.4) and real goal threat (threat 204, xG 2.54). Not as strong on creativity as the premium creators, but the low ownership + shot volume profile is exactly how you jump when others blank.
Key Takeaways
- Best all-round pick: Garner — elite xGI + BPS/bonus profile gives both floor and upside.
- Best enabler: Alderete — cheap DEF with clean-sheet value and set-piece threat.
- Best low-owned DEF: Gusto — clean sheets plus bonus and attacking routes.
- Best creator: Anderson — massive creativity/ICT with strong bonus involvement.
- Biggest rank-chaser: Ayari — 0.6% ownership with strong form and goal threat.