As the season enters its decisive stretch, identifying the right differential picks could be the key to climbing ranks.

Several mid-priced and budget-friendly options are beginning to step up for their clubs at the perfect time.

Whether you’re chasing in mini-leagues or protecting a lead, these emerging assets offer strong upside.

From in-form midfielders to value defenders and under-the-radar forwards, this week’s selections combine opportunity with momentum.

Smart managers may find that going slightly off-template pays major dividends.

Crysencio Summerville (£5.6m)

Interested in joining the Hammers revolution? You can bet in Summerville.

Summerville has emerged as West Ham’s main attacking outlet in the second half of the season.

The dynamic winger has delivered attacking returns in four of the Hammers’ last five matches.

His four goals in that stretch have helped move the club to within three points of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest, making him an appealing mid-priced fantasy option.

Rayan Vitor (£5.5m)

Are you looking for a cheap but in-form midfielder? Rayan is your guy.

Rayan has adapted to the Premier League like a duck takes to water, registering two goals and one assist in his first three appearances.

The Brazilian winger has stepped into the space vacated by Semenyo, troubling defenders with his pace, quick feet, and direct style of play.

If he maintains this trajectory, he could become one of the standout budget midfield options.

Dominik Szoboszlai (£6.7m)

Szoboszlai has been one of the few bright spots in what has otherwise been a disappointing league campaign for the reigning champions.

Despite being deployed as a makeshift right-back in several matches, he has arguably been Liverpool’s most influential performer.

His versatility and attacking involvement continue to give him strong fantasy appeal.

Nico O’Reilly (£4.9m)

O’Reilly offers a very affordable route into Pep Guardiola’s defence.

The Englishman has been a regular in Manchester City’s starting lineup, contributing two goals and three assists.

His recent shift into a more advanced midfield role could see him become even more involved in attacking returns.

Jørgen Strand Larsen (£6.1m)

Strand Larsen opened his goalscoring account for Crystal Palace with a brace in their 3–2 defeat to Burnley.

With Jean-Philippe Mateta still sidelined, the Eagles are likely to rely heavily on Larsen for goals.

His increased responsibility makes him an intriguing differential striker option for managers looking to take a calculated risk.