We are here with our pick of the best FPL differentials for this week (Gameweek 36). Fantasy Premier League managers searching for a late-season edge in Gameweek 36 may find the biggest gains through smart differential picks rather than heavily owned stars. With fixture congestion, rotation risks, and shifting momentum affecting squad selections, under-the-radar assets could become decisive in mini-league battles. The best differentials this week are players with favorable matchups, strong underlying form, and the potential to deliver significant returns while remaining overlooked by much of the FPL community. Choosing the right low-ownership options could provide the perfect opportunity to climb rankings during one of the most unpredictable stages of the Premier League season.
Best FPL differentials for Gameweek 35 (GW35)
Defenders
Ferdi Kadıoğlu (Brighton, £4.4m)
Ferdi Kadıoğlu has been one of the best-scoring players for Brighton in FPL this season, and he's also a bargain for Gameweek 36 as his price of £4.4m makes him a solid cheap option for this week. Brighton will face Wolves at homes, which provides a golden opportunity for Kadıoğlu to give you some massive returns. At least a standard 6-pointer is almost certain considering the fixture difficulty.
Matheus Nunes (Manchester City, £5.3m)
Matheus Nunes is the best FPL pick for those who are looking for a differential Man City defender who could be almost as effective or in certain games even better than the likes of Marc Guéhi and Nico O'Reilly, who have been the more popular picks. Nunes possesses great attacking threat as well, and Brentford at home is a great fixture for him to get you decent points.
Midfielders
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool, £7.0m)
In a season that has been nothing less than a disaster for Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai has been that rare glimmer of hope that has been fantastic this season. Even in their loss against Manchester United last week, Szoboszlai was fantastic and quite unlucky to be on the losing side. Liverpool will face Chelsea this week, who are in disastrous form right now. This makes Szoboszlai a really attractive FPL pick in Gameweek 36.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, £9.9m)
Arsenal fans have probably seen the very best of Bukayo Saka this whole season in the last 2 games. The timing couldn't get any better than this, as Arsenal will need their star boy at his best during this final phase of the season. West Ham away is a great fixture as well in Gameweek 36, with the club in a relegation battle. Sake could do serious damage to their poor defence.
Strikers
William Osula (Newcastle, £5.4m)
For those FPL players who want to go for one of the most random extremely low- owned strikers who can also potentially give you great returns, then look no further than William Osula. He's scored in 3 of his last 4 Premier League games, and Newcastle will also face a tired Nottingham Forest side who just had a Europa League match.
As Gameweek 36 approaches, differential selections may once again prove crucial for managers aiming to gain ground in competitive leagues. While popular choices often offer safety, unique picks with strong form, attacking involvement, or favorable fixtures can create massive swings in overall rankings. Success during this stage of the season often depends on balancing risk with opportunity, especially when rotation and fatigue begin to influence team performances. The most effective differentials are not just low-owned players, but those capable of delivering explosive returns when it matters most, making careful selection essential for a strong finish to the FPL campaign.
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