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            <p>With fixtures coming thick and fast throughout late December and the turn of the year, who are the best FPL differentials for Gameweeks 18, 19 and 20?</p>
<p>We take a look at three options under 10% ownership, plus our punt for the next three gameweeks.</p>
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<h2><strong>Best Differentials </strong>– <strong>Gameweeks 18, 19 and 20</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Gabriel Martinelli (£6.7m) – Arsenal </strong><strong>–</strong><strong> 3.2% owned</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Fixtures: Ipswich (H), Brentford (a), Brighton (a)</strong></p>
<p>With <strong>Bukayo Saka</strong> ruled out for the foreseeable future, there is suddenly an Arsenal shaped hole in many an FPL manager's midfield ahead of Ipswich at home.</p>
<p>Saka's absence will have plenty of knock-on effects throughout the Arsenal squad too, with <strong>Martin Odegaard </strong>and <strong>Gabriel Martinelli </strong>likely beneficiaries in FPL terms.</p>
<p>Odegaard should now be on penalties on the absence of Saka, as well as the majority of other set-pieces, while Martinelli may see an uptick in minutes as he is comfortable playing on either wing.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-69644" class="wp-caption-text">Martin Odegaard v Gabriel Martinelli</p>
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<p>However, with <strong>Kai Havertz</strong> now back in the team, the German could well be utilised as the most advanced of the Gunners midfielders rather than Odegaard - if <strong>Gabriel Jesus</strong> remains the player of choice up front for Mikel Arteta.</p>
<p>Odegaard's potential to play slightly deeper could indicate that there are better options to consider from Arteta's side, with Martinelli in particular now looking a sure starter given Saka's absence.</p>
<p>The Brazilian was Arsenal's most advanced player after Saka in their last game, and whether he is deployed on the left or the right he is almost certain to be their furthest man forward in the weeks to come.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-69600" class="wp-caption-text">Average player positions, Crystal Palace 5-1 Arsenal (Gameweek 17)</p>
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<h3><strong>Daniel Munoz (£4.7m) – Crystal Palace </strong><strong>–</strong><strong> 2.6% owned</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Fixtures: Bournemouth (a), Southampton (H), Chelsea (H)</strong></p>
<p>With Crystal Palace suffering a 5-1 pasting last gameweek, it may be a surprise to see one of their defenders in the running as a fantasy pick.</p>
<p>One player not on the pitch in that defeat however was Daniel Munoz, with the Colombian serving his suspension in Gameweek 17 after picking up five <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fpl-yellow-cards-and-suspensions/">yellow cards</a>.</p>
<p>Prior to this, Munoz had found his scoring touch, netting twice in four games as Palace also picked up a clean sheet away to Ipswich.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-69645" class="wp-caption-text">Daniel Munoz' stats</p>
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<p>The Eagles now enter a strong run of games, with Southampton and Leicester among their opponents across the next four gameweeks.</p>
<p>Munoz offers goal and assist threat at a budget price, and the Palace man's attacking data is right up there in terms of defenders.</p>
<p>In fact, no defender has accumulated more shots on target in the Premier League this season than Munoz.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-69599" class="wp-caption-text">Shots on targets by defenders this season</p>
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<h3><strong>Ismaila Sarr (£5.7m) – </strong><strong>Crystal Palace </strong><strong>–</strong><strong> 1.6% owned</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Fixtures: Bournemouth (a), Southampton (H), Chelsea (H)</strong></p>
<p>Another player who looks set to benefit from Crystal Palace's promising run of games is Ismaila Sarr.</p>
<p>At just £5.7m, Sarr enables you to spread the cash around while still boasting a capable starting asset each week.</p>
<p>The former Watford star is on an excellent run as of late, scoring against Arsenal last time out, and producing 17 points away to Brighton the gameweek prior.</p>
<p>The Brighton game in particular showcased Sarr at his best, with the Palace winger's average position more advanced than any of his teammates.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-69646" class="wp-caption-text">Average player positions, Brighton 1-3 Crystal Palace (Gameweek 16)</p>
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<p>On the other hand, Sarr's goal against Arsenal was evidence that he can still produce points in the tougher fixtures where possession is limited, although the upcoming run may not require that of the Senegal international.</p>
<p>There should be room to counter in the away game at Bournemouth, while Southampton at home to follow is a feast for any attacker.</p>
<p>With seven attacking returns in just ten starts this season, this could well be the perfect time for Sarr to kick on as an FPL asset.</p>
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<p id="caption-attachment-69647" class="wp-caption-text">Ismaila Sarr's stats</p>
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<h2><strong>Festive P</strong><strong>unt </strong>– Gameweeks 18, 19 &amp; 20</h2>
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