Best FPL differentials and tips for Gameweek 12: Three forgotten stars who can boost your Fantasy Premier League rank
Published 20/11/2025 at 15:16 GMT
Club football is back, so it's time to offer up three forgotten stars who can boost your Fantasy Premier League rank. Gameweek 11, before the international break, proved that the most popular players do not guarantee you points. Erling Haaland registered just four points, while Gabriel finished the weekend with one and Antoine Semenyo scored none. The Gameweek 12 deadline is Saturday, November 22.
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After a thrilling international break that saw Scotland reach their first FIFA World Cup since 1998, and England maintain their perfect record in Group K, the Premier League is back.
The English top flight will resume on Saturday when Burnley host Chelsea, live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
The clash at Turf Moor will also signal the start of Gameweek 12 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL), and the season is heating up for managers around the globe.
Gameweek 11 saw the leading points scorer, Erling Haaland (102), miss a penalty against Liverpool.
The Manchester City striker also found the back of the net during his side’s clash with the Premier League champions, meaning he registered four points in total.
Gabriel (81) is the second-top points scorer overall, but he added just one to his tally in Gameweek 11 before picking up an injury while on international duty with Brazil.
Antoine Semenyo capped off a tough weekend in the 'essential pick' category by missing a spot-kick in Bournemouth’s 4-0 thrashing at Aston Villa.
So, after a tough week for the regulars, it is more important than ever to check out our picks for three genuine differentials that could take your fantasy team to the next level.
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The categories are:
- Player 1: Max 10% ownership
- Player 2: Max 5% ownership
- Player 3: Max 2% ownership
So, ahead of a crucial week in the Premier League and the FPL, here is who we think could make a big difference in your team.
Before we get started, keep in mind that the Gameweek 12 deadline is Saturday, November 22 at 11:00 BST.
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1. Danny Welbeck, £6.5m (Forward, Brighton, 9.1%)
Danny Welbeck (45 points) has been one of the surprise packages in the Premier League this season.
Despite being 34 years old, he has managed to produce six goals in 11 league appearances so far this term.
He looks set to lead the line for Brighton & Hove Albion again on Saturday when they welcome Brentford to the south coast.
The Bees have struggled on the road so far this Premier League season, with their only win coming against struggling West Ham United last month.
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Danny Welbeck
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With that in mind, and with only 9.1% of players selecting the Englishman, we feel Welbeck could make the difference this week.
If that was not enough to convince you, Brighton also have matches against relegation candidates Nottingham Forest (A) and West Ham (H) in the weeks ahead.
2. Maxence Lacroix, £5.0m (Defender, Crystal Palace, 3.9%)
Crystal Palace have been known for their talismanic forwards in recent years, but this season, their defenders have taken centre stage.
The Eagles have conceded just nine goals in the Premier League so far, the third-best record in the league behind Arsenal and Manchester City.
Maxence Lacroix (56 points) has been key to that record, and with Marc Guehi an injury doubt for the weekend, he will be even more important for The Eagles.
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Oliver Glasner’s side drew 0-0 with bitter rivals Brighton in their last league fixture despite Guehi's absence, and they will face bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Rob Edwards’ new club have scored just seven Premier League goals this term, so despite the risk of a new-manager bounce, it would be wise to get some Palace defenders in your FPL team.
Lacroix also proved he can be a goal threat with a fantastic finish in his side’s UEFA Conference League win against AZ Alkmaar.
3. Matheus Nunes, £5.3m (Defender, Man City, 0.8%)
Matheus Nunes (45 points) had one of his best performances in a Manchester City shirt in their final match before the international break against Liverpool.
The full-back registered 13 points after producing an assist and contributing to a clean sheet during the 3-0 triumph.
The win proved that Pep Guardiola’s side are in the title race, but now they must turn their attention to a mouth-watering trip to Newcastle United on Sunday.
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A game at St James' Park is always a tricky proposition, but Eddie Howe’s side are struggling for form this season.
City will follow up their trip to the north-east with matches against Leeds United (H), Fulham (A), Sunderland (H) and Crystal Palace (A), so there will plenty of opportunities for Nunes to add to his points tally in the weeks ahead.
Nunes has also only been selected by 0.8% of players ahead of the clash with Newcastle, meaning a big points haul from him could make a huge difference to your team’s standing in its league.
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