Differential options for Gameweek 2: Featuring Mamadou Sangare and Ben White

THIS season we will suggest a handful of differential options for Dream Team managers to consider prior to each Gameweek deadline. By differentials, we mean players who feature in very few teams and therefore have the potential to make a significant impact. Smart signing Credit: Dream Team Mamadou Sangare (£3m) Brentford’s new midfield general provided three assists in Gameweek 1. He registered two during the Bees’ dismantling of Tottenham and then came off the bench on Tuesday night to set up one of Nathan Collins’s (£3m) goals against Birmingham in the Carabao Cup. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! It’s early days but it appears Sangare will be a key player for Keith Andrews both in and out of possession. Just 1.2% of gaffers took a punt on the ex-Lens midfielder for Gameweek 1 and they were rewarded with a 17-point haul. Brentford are due to face Leeds at Elland Road this Sunday, a tricky fixture given the Whites’ home record under Daniel Farke, but the West Londoners could not have started better having scored nine goals in their first two outings. Nathan Collins (£3m), Michael Kayode (£3m) and Vitaly Janelt (£2m) have also started in fine style. Ben White (£4.5m) Arsenal strolled to victory against Coventry Credit: Getty It’s rare to find a viable differential in Arsenal’s ranks as the Premier League champions are generally well backed. But their No4’s ownership of 3.9% looks low given he is likely to play all the minutes that matter at right-back while Jurrien Timber (£5m) is sidelined with injury. Most read in Football Granted, Ezri Konsa’s (£4m) arrival may shake up the pecking order but the England regular is a centre-back first and foremost — he’s more likely to take minutes from Cristhian Mosquera (£4.5m). White is not an entirely risk-free punt but the appeal is obvious; he assisted the Gunners’ third goal against Coventry and matched Riccardo Calafiori’s (£4.5m) haul of 10 points — for comparison the Italian is the second-most popular defender in the game. Mikel Arteta will be confident of another positive result on Monday night when his side will face Aston Villa at Villa Park given the Villains’ shambolic display at Brighton. Play Score Predictor! Available on the Dream Team app Predict results for the weekend’s football Every correct prediction earns an entry into a £10,000 prize draw Free to play PLAY NOW Maxim De Cuyper (£3.5m) De Cuyper took advantage of Villa’s mistakes Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Speaking of the Seagulls, their Belgian full-back was deployed as a left winger against the Villains and justified Fabian Hurzeler’s decision within 18 minutes. De Cuyper (1% ownership) forced Victor Lindelof (£3m) into an own goal and then popped up in the six-yard box to double Brighton’s lead as Unai Emery’s troops capitulated at the Amex. And because he’s categorised as a defender, he also banked clean sheet points from the 4-0 win for a total return of 18 points. De Cuyper’s Gameweek 2 fixture is far from favourable as Chelsea’s front thee looked strong at Fulham on Monday night but out-of-position gems make for powerful assets in the world of Dream Team. Yoane Wissa (£3m) A wildcard option Credit: Reuters Dream Team bosses keen to target a specific fixture should consider Newcastle’s No9. The DR Congo international played behind William Osula (£3m) against Liverpool but his underlying numbers caught the eye. Wissa generated 0.94 xG from four shots, made four tackles, won four free-kicks, and provide an assist for Joe Willock (£2.5m). Up next is a trip to Spurs, who were flattered by a 3-0 defeat to Brentford in their opening game. Roberto De Zerbi’s side conceded 26 shots worth a whopping 3.96 xG and Newcastle’s attackers will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing such a vulnerable defence — although Pedro Porro (£4m) and Micky van de Ven (£3.5m) are expected to return for the North Londoners. Wissa features in 2.3% of teams at the time of writing. The deadline for Gameweek 2 is 6:30pm this Friday. How to claim £30 in football free bets Midnite offer Download the Midnite app or create an account online HERE* Register using the code: BETGET30 Deposit a minimum of £10 Place a £10 sportsbook bet at minimum odds of 1/1 Free Bets will be credited upon settlement of your qualifying bet Comment now