The Fantasy Premier League season is hurtling toward its thrilling conclusion, with just two matchdays remaining to make your move. Whether you're chasing glory in your mini-leagues or aiming to climb the overall rankings, now is the time to think outside the box. If the template teams have you stuck in neutral, it's time to embrace the bold—and that means turning to differentials. Here are four under-the-radar picks, each owned by less than 10% of managers, who could be your ticket to a dramatic final push.
Danny Welbeck (Brighton) – Ownership: Under 10%
Remaining fixtures: Leeds (A), Manchester United (H)
At the ripe age of 15—well, in Fantasy years, at least—"Dat Guy Welbz" is enjoying the finest Premier League season of his career. With 13 league goals from just 24 starts, the veteran forward has been a reliable source of points. He's bagged five in his last 10 outings, and crucially, Brighton are locked in a fierce battle for European qualification. The Seagulls are one of the division's form teams, taking 22 points from their last 10 games—only Manchester City have done better. With everything to play for, Welbeck is a savvy differential pick.
Beto (Everton) – Ownership: Under 10%
Remaining fixtures: Sunderland (H), Tottenham Hotspur (A)
Once a figure of frustration for Everton fans, Beto has found his rhythm at the perfect time. Since regaining his place in the starting XI in late February, only Morgan Gibbs-White has scored more Premier League goals (six) than the Portuguese striker. His underlying numbers are just as impressive: only Erling Haaland, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Igor Thiago boast a higher expected goals (xG) over that period. With Everton's European hopes hanging by a thread, Beto is suddenly the man to watch.
Alexander Isak (Liverpool) – Ownership: Under 10%
Remaining fixtures: Bournemouth (A), Aston Villa (H)
Yes, this one comes with a warning label. Isak's debut season at Liverpool has been a nightmare, plagued by injuries as the defending champions have stumbled. But talent doesn't vanish overnight. The Swedish striker netted an astonishing 44 league goals in his final two seasons at Newcastle, and with Hugo Ekitke out of the picture—plus Liverpool still uncertain of Champions League football—Isak is poised for minutes. He needs rhythm ahead of the World Cup, and these final games offer the perfect stage for a redemption arc.
Phil Foden (Manchester City) – Ownership: Under 10%
Remaining fixtures: Bournemouth (A), Aston Villa (H)
Foden flickered back to life in midweek, scoring twice in Manchester City's 3-0 dismantling of Crystal Palace. Despite being deployed in an unusually deeper role, the England international found space to set up goals for Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush. With City chasing silverware on multiple fronts, Foden's creativity and eye for goal make him a dangerous differential—especially with favorable fixtures against Bournemouth and Villa to close the season.