THT FPL Top Differential Recommendations: Gameweek 22

The Hard Tackle lists the five best differentials to consider to bring into your team heading into FPL Gameweek 22 of the 2025/26 season.

Gameweek 22 brings a mix of juicy home fixtures and shaky opponents, making it prime time for differentials in FPL. Managers chasing mini-leagues know the drill: skip the 30% owned stars and hunt for players under 6% who can give solid returns. These picks are not just cheap enablers; they have got recent form and fixtures screaming hauls.

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The winter blues hit FPL hard, with blank games and doubles lurking later. So, Gamweek 22 is your last clear shot before chaos. Teams like Arsenal and Liverpool face struggling opponents, setting up attacking bonuses for defenders and mids alike. Low ownership means triple captain potential without the herd. Let’s break down why these five stand out, starting from the backline.

Myles Lewis-Skelly: Arsenal’s Rising Star

Nottingham Forest’s attack has been all over the place this season, firing blanks one week and sputtering the next. They Tricky Trees have underperformed their chances badly, with forwards like Igor Jesus netting way below expected goals. That patchy finishing turns Arsenal’s home clash into a clean sheet dream, especially since Forest rarely string together threats without big names clicking.

With Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori sidelined, Lewis-Skelly will step up as left-back. At 1.5% ownership, he is a true differential, popping bonus points from tackles and recoveries in recent outings. Expect him to rack up those defensive hauls plus sneaky attacking returns if Arsenal dominate possession like usual, making him perfect short-term flip for Gameweek 22.

Jeremie Frimpong: Liverpool’s FPL differential

Burnley’s forwards have struggled considerably this season, barely creating chances worth a dime. Their front-men hover around low xG chains, with midfielders underdelivering significantly thanks to poor shot quality and few big chances converted. Liverpool at home will smell like a shutout, starving Burnley of joy while Frimpong bombs forward.

Frimpong has hit top gear lately, blending crosses and shots into solid FPL returns. Recent games have seen him bag points from assists and clean sheets alike. His 5.9% ownership keeps him off radars, but that Dutch flair shines through: think double-digit hauls possible if he gets among the goals. Arne Slot’s system loves overlapping full-backs, making this a no-brainer differential.

Kevin Schade: Brentford’s wing wizard

Brentford’s Kevin Schade has torn it up this term, bagging six goals and three assists while keeping the heat on with pacey runs and direct shots. Facing Chelsea’s leaky backline, which is prone to big chances conceded weekly, sets him up for fireworks. Chelsea’s woes mean Schade’s dribbles and crosses turn into points galore.

Lately, the German international has notched consistent tallies, including hat-trick teases and bonus-laden displays against similar defences. Owned by only 2.6% of the managers, few have identified his threat, but those in the know can reap rewards. Gameweek 22 could see him explode, blending goals, assists, and minutes for a massive differential haul.

Martin Odegaard: Arsenal’s Creative Captain

Nottingham Forest’s shaky form repeats here, and their recent games have seen them leak final-third control, letting creative midfielders dance. Martin Odegaard is the puppet master for Arsenal, threading passes and shots that punish sloppy defenses, with the North London club’s edge amplifying his threat. Inconsistencies mean turnovers galore for the Gunners to exploit.

Odegaard’s point streak has shined of late: 90-minute masters with shots on target, assists, and bonuses in wins over tough sides. Recent hauls include double figures from decisive plays, all at 2.5% ownership. So, owned by very few heading into Gamweek 22, his final-third magic could signal captain-level smash.

Raul Jimenez: Fulham’s veteran poacher

Jimenez has rediscovered his bite for Fulham in the 2025/26 season, bullying defences with aerial wins and close-range finishes, think 2.7 decisive duels per game. Leeds United’s defensive unit wobbles badly, shipping goals from set pieces and open-play amid inconsistent clearances. So, ahead of the Elland Road trip, Jimenez may be in a situation where he thrives in chaos.

The veteran Mexican striker’s recent run screams value: goals in wins, 90-minute shifts with shots and equalizers, racking steady points. Owned by only 2.1% of the managers, he is invisible to most, but that Fulham form plus Leeds United frailty spells differential heaven and forward firepower without the price tag.

FPL Differential Transfer Recommendations at a Glance

Honourable Mentions

Honourable mentions go to Nathan Collins for his set-piece threat, Matheus Nunes with his grunt, Brenden Aaronson for sneaky assists, Morgan Gibbs-White if Nottingham Forest click, Benjamin Sesko’s aerial prowess, and Mateus Mane’s pace off the bench. Chip in one or two for deeper punts.