With just four weeks left in the season, every Fantasy Premier League manager knows that a well-timed differential pick can be the secret weapon that rockets you up your mini-league standings. While popular players dominate most teams, targeting low-owned gems is where true FPL glory lies. Here are five under-the-radar players who could make all the difference in your run-in.
Dango Ouattara (Brentford) – Brentford have been a reliable source of big chances all season, and when those opportunities aren't falling to Igor Thiago, it's often Dango Ouattara stepping up. The Bees still have plenty to play for and are strong favourites in their upcoming home games against West Ham and Crystal Palace. Ouattara brings added value by taking corners, and he has played the full 90 minutes in each of his last three matches—a sign of his growing importance.
Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) – The forgotten man of Manchester City's attack, Jeremy Doku is a budget-friendly route into the best attack in the league. With Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo both owned by over 50% of managers, and Cherki surging in popularity, Doku remains a true differential. The title race could very well come down to goal difference, and manager Pep Guardiola is likely to give Doku complete freedom in an all-out attacking approach to the run-in.
Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) – European distraction is a concern this weekend, as Crystal Palace have a Conference League semi-final on their minds and may rotate heavily against Bournemouth. But with a double gameweek 36 on the horizon, wing-back Daniel Munoz will be in high demand soon. His tally of four goals and three assists is impressive for a player listed as a defender in FPL, making him a standout differential pick.
James Hill (Bournemouth) – Since breaking into Bournemouth's starting lineup in gameweek 19, James Hill has recorded a defensive contribution in 12 of his 16 matches. He's also managed three assists and hasn't missed a single minute of action—outstanding numbers for a defender priced at just £4m at the start of the season. The Cherries are chasing European qualification and have a favorable fixture run ahead, making Hill a must-consider budget enabler.
Brighton's Attacking Assets – Brighton have shown excellent form of late and have put themselves in a strong position to qualify for Europe. Currently sitting sixth in the league, they have favourable fixtures against Newcastle, Wolves, and Leeds coming up. Many will expect their goalscoring run to continue, making their attacking players excellent differential picks for the final stretch.