Best FPL differentials for final gameweek: Richarlison has form and history against Everton to propel Tottenham Hotspur to Premier League safety
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By Ben Grounds
Published 23/05/2026 at 11:54 GMT+1
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So, it all comes down to this. Months of forward planning, chip strategy, and tossing over Fantasy Premier League transfers boils down to one last roll of the dice, but who are the best differentials?
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The best piece of advice heading into the final round of Premier League action is to hold off making transfers until the very last minute.
Wait for any team leaks on social media if you are in a position to do so this balmy Bank Holiday weekend.
This is the moment where a crucial advantage could be gained over your mini-league rival, so make sure you have your finger on the pulse around 14:00 UK time on Sunday - half an hour before the deadline, when we will begin to see the start of the drip-feeding of golden nuggets of information.
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That said, there are certain teams still with plenty on the line, which means certain fantasy assets will almost be guaranteed of a starting berth.
Bournemouth can secure UEFA Champions League football if certain results go their way. Investing at both ends of the pitch for their game at Nottingham Forest is a logical move, as is backing regular starters in teams scrapping for Premier League survival.
Then, there are those whose recent form cannot be ignored, and so in the final FPL differentials column of the campaign, here are three low-owned options that could prove the difference this weekend.
A reminder of the categories:
Player 1: Max 10% ownership
Player 2: Max 5% ownership
Player 3: Max 2% ownership
Gameweek 38 sees all 20 teams in action simultaneously, with all 10 fixtures getting underway at 16:00 UK time on Sunday, May 24, meaning the deadline is at 14:30 BST.
Richarlison (£6.4m, Forward, Spurs, 7.1%)
Tottenham Hotspur are in the driving seat to secure their top-flight status on the final day, requiring only a point from their final fixture of the season, a home encounter with Everton.
The concern for Spurs supporters is that they have only won two Premier League fixtures at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this term.
It is a far cry from the mood following the corresponding fixture last season, when a 4-0 victory back in August 2024 under Ange Postecoglou breathed optimism throughout the club.
Indeed, back in October when these two sides met at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Spurs' 3-0 victory had them third in the table.
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Richarlison scores in midweek against Chelsea
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Woeful form, a crippling injury list, a crisis of confidence and two managerial changes later, Spurs can ill-afford an 11th home loss of the campaign - but in Richarlison, head coach Roberto De Zerbi has an on-field relegation specialist.
His second-half strike in midweek proved only a consolation, but it was his incisive pass which very nearly led to James Maddison levelling the contest at Stamford Bridge.
Facing his former club, the Brazilian provided the assist for Pape Sarr's header to seal the victory on Merseyside in the autumn - and Richarlison already has four goals to his name against Everton since moving to Spurs in the summer of 2022.
El Hadji Malick Diouf (£4.1m, Defender, West Ham, 2.4%)
West Ham United simply must be Leeds United to have any chance of staying up.
Jarrod Bowen is one of the most transferred-in assets this week, with Nuno Espirito Santo's side knowing they must score - but The Hammers also need to keep it tight at the back.
Leeds, who prevailed in an Emirates FA Cup quarter-final shootout at the London Stadium in April, return to East London in the midst of a seven-game unbeaten run away from Elland Road in the Premier League.
The last time Daniel Farke's side lost on the road was back in early January against Newcastle United - but with their status in the top flight assured, the pressure is off.
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El Hadji Malick Diouf created three chances against Newcastle
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Farke has admitted he is assessing the fitness of several first-team players, so this could be a good opportunity for chasers to target them.
Konstantinos Mavropanos is the popular choice among West Ham defenders, but don't overlook Diouf.
The Senegal international has been among the best left-backs in the division this season, and against Newcastle last time out, the 21-year-old showcased his offensive qualities despite beng part of a defence that conceded three times.
Diouf created three chances at St James' Park, and West Ham will be relying on a similar attacking output this weekend.
William Osula (£5.5m, Forward, Newcastle, 1.7%)
The final round of Premier League fixtures have historically brought plenty of goals, especially in games where there is little riding on it.
Newcastle mathematically cannot qualify for Europe next season - but they can still catch their fierce rivals Sunderland. That is more than enough to convince you that their attack is worth your investment.
While the trip to Craven Cottage could potentially coincide with Marco Silva's final game as Fulham manager, the team on the banks of the River Thames have looked on the beach for a few weeks.
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William Osula is in blistering form for Newcastle
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During the 1-0 home loss against Bournemouth a fortnight ago, captain Joachim Andersen's dismissal for violent conduct means he will be absent once more for the visit of Newcastle - and that should be music to the ears of Osula.
With five goals in his last six appearances, the 22-year-old arrives in formidable form ahead of a favourable match-up in the capital.
Defensive vulnerabilities continue to trouble the hosts, who have conceded 11 big chances across their last four outings - a tally matched only by West Ham and exceeded solely by Burnley during that span.
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