The Differential Defender Goldmine: N.Williams, Lacroix & Rodon for GW32
Three defenders rank inside the top 20 in-form players this week yet combined they sit in just 12% of squads. With Timber shedding 166,371 owners and Chalobah losing 380,893 transfers freeing budget across the game, the window to pounce on these ultra-differentials is open right now.
The highest-form defender in this trio, Williams hosts Aston Villa at the City Ground with a fixture difficulty of just 3. At £4.7m and 3.1% ownership he is as pure a differential as you will find this deep into the season. BUY — 87%
Lacroix gets a home tie against Newcastle with a difficulty rating of 3, and his form of 9.0 puts him level with Gabriel in the season rankings yet costs £2.1m less. At 4.7% ownership a clean sheet haul here would be devastating for rivals. BUY — 82%
The toughest fixture of the three at difficulty 4 but Rodon is the cheapest route in at just £3.9m, making him ideal for managers freeing budget after selling Timber or Chalobah. His consistent form of 7.0 over recent weeks justifies the punt. CONSIDER — 68%
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