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FanDuel Focus – Gameweek 34

Welcome to our regular Friday article previewing the contests and prizes offered in FanDuel over the weekend’s windows – as usual we also propose an XI player line-up to help steer your selections.

We teamed up with FanDuel to offer a ‘last man standing’ Survivor tournament over recent weeks – congratulations and good luck to the 25 finalists as they head into the deciding round.

FanDuel also have a new Survivor competition commencing on Saturday. It’s £2 to enter and has a £500 prize for the overall winner. The contest again runs over four weeks – sign up here to confirm a place in the opening stage.

There’s only six fixtures on offer this weekend, but we still have three windows in which to enter line-ups. Both the full ‘slate’ and the Saturday-only contests kick-off at 3pm, with the four kick-offs that day all in that traditional time-slot.

On Sunday Manchester United travel to Burnley for a 2.15pm start before Liverpool host Crystal Palace at 4.30pm.

If you’re a newcomer to Fanduel, it’s worth checking out this pre-season strategy guide which highlights some of the key factors to consider when choosing a line-up.

My Strongest XI

David De Gea £7m
Martin Kelly £7.1m
Calum Chambers £7.4m
Ben Mee £8.8m
James Milner £9.3m
Andros Townsend £7.9m
Kevin Mirallas £8.6m
Gylfi Sigurdsson £11.7m
Alvaro Negredo £7.6m
Josh King £9.5m
Romelu Lukaku £13.8m

The Key Picks

In goal we’ve opted for David De Gea, with Manchester United offering strong clean potential as they have the best defensive record on the road this season. Jose Mourinho’s side have conceded only 13 goals and secured six shut-outs (including four over their last six) in 14 away fixtures ahead of the trip to Turf Moor. The Spanish stopper should provide value from a reasonable price tag, and the ten points available in Fanduel for keepers looks likely to be collected.

We routinely select centre-backs facing tough opposition in FanDuel as clearances, blocks and interceptions (CBIs), alongside tackles, are the main scoring actions for defenders.

Crystal Palace roll up to Anfield with the recently influential Mamadou Sakho ineligible to play against his parent club. That puts Martin Kelly in our sights as a route into a Sam Allardyce rearguard that has been well organised of late and should put up stubborn resistance against Liverpool. The defender has started the last three, registering 27 clearances for the South London outfit.

Up next in our back line, Calum Chambers is set to return for Middlesbrough away at Bournemouth. A robust 24 tackles and 68 CBIs has contributed to a 23.2-point average over his last six outings. The centre-back looks good value at the Vitality Stadium – a period on the sidelines reducing his price tag ahead of Boro’s must-win encounter.

Burnley’s Ben Mee continues to return impressive numbers – a 23.6 FanDuel average over his last six outings convincing us to find the funds for the centre-back in the clash with United. His 92 CBIs ranks top for defenders over the last six Gameweeks – a considerable margin ahead of the Cherries’ Steve Cook on 77 – while his 14 tackles over that period adds to his appeal.

We’ve opted to go for a four-man rearguard, although Liverpool’s James Milner could be deployed in a midfield role against the Eagles. A 24.1-point average this season has been boosted by the seven spot-kicks he’s converted, while 12 chances created and 18 tackles in his previous five league appearances demonstrates that he picks points up at both ends of the pitch. His versatility should prove useful in a Reds side weakened by injuries.

Facing Jurgen Klopp’s makeshift defence will be an in-form Andros Townsend, the Palace winger has served up an assist in each of his last three outings and has a pair of goals over his last six. That’s helped him build an average of 29.8 points in FanDuel over that period, including 23 tackles, to highlight the midfielder’s recent improved work rate.

Everton’s Kevin Mirallas makes the line-up following 20+ FanDuel points returns in each of his last four starts ahead of the trip to West Ham. The Belgian has produced a pair of assists from his 12 chances created, contributing to an average of 27.25 points over that run. Only Liverpool and Hull City (both 16) have conceded more big chances than the Hammers’ 14 over the last six Gameweeks.

Although Gylfi Sigurdsson has now gone five straight matches without attacking returns, the Icelander continues to be Swansea’s main threat – producing 18 goal attempts with seven shots on target. Paul Clement’s relegation-threatened side will be intent on picking up a much-needed victory as they host Watford and Sigurdsson’s involvement in over 50% of their goals this term suggests his performance will be key to securing those points.

Middlesbrough are in a similar situation down in the drop zone – Steve Agnew’s outfit will need to push for a win at Bournemouth. Front-man Alvaro Negredo has tallied ten goal attempts in the box over the last four Gameweeks, returned a pair of goals and a 20-point FanDuel average as they fight for survival. The Spaniard will be Boro’s main weapon against a Cherries defence that have conceded nine goals in their previous three fixtures.

Eddie Howe’s side won’t be easy opposition, particularly with Josh King in such consistent form. The speedy forward has provided returns in seven of his last ten matches, notching nine goals and an assist. In his previous three at the Vitality, a hat-trick against West Ham was followed by an assist for Swansea’s visit and a goal against Chelsea, altogether providing a 46-point average in FanDuel.

Lastly, we’ve settled on Romelu Lukaku over a potentially injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic for our final slot in the front three. We’re hopeful the Toffees striker can replicate his impressive home form on his travels – he’s netted 12 goals over the last ten rounds, but only scored once in the four away matches that has included. Hosts West Ham may have kept Swansea out in their last run-out at the London Stadium, but 11 goals conceded in their previous four hints that they remain brittle in front of their own fans.

This Week’s Contests

The six-match window involves the largest pot for the round. The £2,500 Fan Favourite contest has a £500 first prize, a £5 buy-in and 120 of 588 entries winning prizes.

The Saturday Special is a £300 contest that’s spread among 24 of 118 potential line-ups and requires a £3 entry fee.

On Sunday, the main pot is the £777 Special. This costs £7 to join, and 29 of 131 entries receive pay-outs.

Remember there’s also a £500 prize for the winner of FanDuel’s four-week Survivor contest, which launches on Saturday. It’s £2 per entry, and there are 294 slots available to UK residents. You can register for a free account at FanDuel and enter the tournament via this link.

You can register for a free account at FanDuel via this link.

You must be over 18 years of age, resident in the UK, and of legal capacity to register with FanDuel and open an Account. If you sign up, always play responsibly.

1,961 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Profa Benitez
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Time is ticking, deadline is approaching... Benteke or Negredo, Negredo or Benteke, Benteke or Negredo... 🙂

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Bentegredo

      1. Profa Benitez
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Good one 🙂

        1. Profa Benitez
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          I might even captain him 🙂

    2. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Benteke

    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Benteke

    4. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Tekkers....

    5. JurgenRocks
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Negredo

    6. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Negredo

    7. FrankieTheGent
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, I'm with Bengredo

  2. Dele
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is anyone doubling up on Man Utd at the back.... Valencia + Bailly/Blind?

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Valencia + Bailly

    2. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      One is enough of a headache thankyouverymuch

      1. L S P
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        this

    3. NotsoSpursy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Doubt Valencia will play both just going with DDG

  3. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Armand to Negredo or Kane?

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Kane

      1. Jeremy Corbyn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Negredo

    2. Profa Benitez
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Who's the bloddy Armand?

      1. Profa Benitez
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Oh, sillly me 🙂 Armband to Kane all day long...

        1. Profa Benitez
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Hahaha, you made my day, mate 🙂

  4. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Exact money for
    Carroll and McAuley
    To
    Benteke and Gibson
    -4

    Yay or nay? (Though I'll have a terrible benching headache)

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Or Negredo Bailly instead

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Big time I wouldn't even think about it.

    3. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Depends on who you'll have to bench, but I like the transfers isolated. A good bencj´h might come in handy this gw as well.

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Doing it now.
        Bored of thinking about it!

  5. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Crikey FFS motoring today......pages flying

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      These posts don't help 😉

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Which ones?

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          All of mine and Jafooli's

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            And HVT's.....

            1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Yeah ban him Jaf

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Neither did this post 😉

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Thank god you are modding .

    3. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Understatement

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Overstatement

        1. Lingardium Leviosa.
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Aroundstatement?

        2. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Shake it all aboutstatement...

          1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            It's the only logical conclusion

    4. Individual
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Madness. You need to use your mod powers to get rid of some posts bruh 😉

  6. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Surely the negteke debate hinges on gw35? If you need them to do well across 3 go Tekkers, only 2 - Negredo.

    Negredo and Gibson will instantly be bench fodder after this gw.

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Not if you think the point difference is more than a hit

    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Good point.
      WC gw 36 = Palace
      WC gw 35 = Boro

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        This is it. Sadly I need a good striker option gw 35 due to awful defender fixtures. I'll have to play AoA.

        Baines v Chelsea
        Walker v Arsenal
        Holebas v Pool
        Gibson v City
        Alonso v Everton

        Gulp.

  7. mrpink32
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Decisions decisions!

    Does this seem smart?

    Bavies, valdes, aguero for ddg, azpi, kane -4?

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No

  8. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Play two please :
    A Valencia (bur, mci- potentially just the second)
    B Barnes (whu)
    C Davies (cpy)
    D Fernandez (STK)

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Anyone?

    2. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A & C

  9. GE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Play Baines or Tadic?

    1. michudagawd
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Sir Leighton

    2. umerlfc
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Baines

    3. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Baines

  10. Lawrø
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    The most irrational bandwagon of the season so far?

    I'm having a hard time seeing past DDG captainers this week... I mean why is he even in the captain poll?!? 😆

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A penalty save and two clean sheets later, they will look like genii.

      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        He might not even play two games! 😆

        1. Boris Bodega
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          That as they say is a glass half empty view of the situation.

  11. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Mad to sell Valencia

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      ?

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I haven't seen anything suggesting there is going to be rotation this week . The pessimism on here is ridiculous imo .

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Sarcasm? Mou explicitly said Valencia can't play every game

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          I didn't see that tbh but the rotation talk surrounding Valencia started long before there was any evidence that rotation was imminent . I would still be reluctant to sell I would rather use my transfer elsewhere and hope he starts

        2. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          With 120 mins just played, getting cramp at the end, Burnley is the likely day to be rested. That said, I'm still playing him and hoping he starts both.

    3. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      For free maybe, for a hit dont

  12. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Cahill with a kidney stone. Feel bad for the guy, very unpleasant issue...

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      im rewatching deadwood, just seen the episode where Al has a forceps up his c*** to try and break it up

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        We may get a Deadwood movie, too. There is talk.

  13. umerlfc
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Would you bench any of
    Alonso Baines Maguire
    To bring in a United or Boro defender for a hit?

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nope

    2. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nope

    3. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Maguire

    4. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No

  14. Ravager
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Repost:

    On WC, which do you prefer:

    A. Vert + JWP+ Benteke
    A. Dawson + Hazard + Negredo

    A allows me for more freedom and a bit more balance but I'd eventually want to get in Hazard anyway.

    B gives me a benching headache (Have Sanchez, Alli, King and Zaha) but leaves me with cash ITB to do my planned Negredo > Gabbi

    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Hello mate 🙂 see you've started to narrow it down!

      I like A mate. Wouldn't want Dawson for sure, and if you are going to get Haz in anyway as long as you have a plan to get to him sorted you'll be fine.

      1. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Lol, yup...just think like I could get in Hazard now and early ahead of 37. Never owned him personally this season.

  15. Gashead9
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone bench boosting this week?

    1. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I wouldn't

    2. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I want to but kinda hindered by injuries. My bench with a -4 would be
      Pick, Tadic, holgate/walker, Cedric

  16. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What would you do?
    Now Cahill is ill I'm starting to think to play AOA.
    This is my defence :
    Cahill, Valencia, Davies, Yoshi, Baines

    I could get De Roon for Obiang (-4) and get rid of Obaing as deadwood and play AOA with Valencia and Davies/Baines.

    Worth it?

  17. PvA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Captain Sensible later today?

    1. Individual
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Hotly anticipated!

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Probably around 6 or 7 ?

  18. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Worth doing Valdes and Carroll > DDG and Negredo for a -4
    No wc, considering bb this week

    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good. I would get Benteke if possible though. Good gw35 fixture.

      1. Lukakuna
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks, planning on getting gabby next week tho

    2. Darth_Newdar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

  19. JayBomb
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Any word on Ibra is he definitely fooked?

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Only Westy knows.....

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Did mourinho say something new today?

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        He did...

        “We are in trouble and, now, we lose Zlatan too but, in attack, we have options: Rooney is coming and let’s see if Mata can also return before the end of the season. Let’s see what happens."

  20. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    who are you dumping for rushford : lukaku or aguero ?

    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No one.

    2. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Don't you mean to reverse that question?

      Why would you dump Lukaku or Aguero for a weaker player, with big rotation doubts and poorer fixtures?

  21. I Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    How does this WC team look boys? Any suggestions and criticisms welcome.

    De Gea - Pickford
    Alonso - Vertonghen - Bailly - Yoshida - Holgate
    Sanchez - Hazard - Alli - King - Zaha
    Kane - Benteke - Negredo

    1.2 ITB

    I don't like that I would have to bench King (MID) this week. Smarter to go with Gabbiadini/Rashford instead of Benteke and bench them this week? Negredo will be on the bench thereafter.

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      The Gabbi/Rash route also saves a transfer down the line.

      1. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Similar issue. I can get in Hazard but would have to bench King this week. I wouldn't bench Rashford if I got him in however. If you really want to, then Gabbi is your guy.

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Can't see Rashford starting both. I fancy King to get a goal.

  22. Wimmer winner chicken dinne…
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What are people doing with Wally or what would you do?

    Siggy Eriksen Alli Walcott Traore
    Negredo Lukaku Aguero

    0FT 0.6 ITB

    Worth a -4 to bring in either Zaha/Townsend or even Firmino

  23. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Double Middlesbrough defense too much for the dgw?

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Which ones?

      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Gibson and anyone, probably Barragan

        1. Boris Bodega
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Boro info on Hot Topics. Suggested Barragan far from nailed. Gibson the only one seen as nailed. Personally hoping Fabio plays both.

      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Yes

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nah...

  24. Jack Irish
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Play heaton (MAN U) or Jaku (WATFORD) or get DDG for another 4 point hit?

    thanks in advance.

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Jakupovic

  25. LakhaneeFC
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    For a hit, should I get in King or Zaha?

    Already have Tekkers, so not sure about getting another Palace attacker given fixtures, but then - DGW!

  26. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    tried to do zlatan to negredo for -4 then realized, i already have 3 boro donkeys. so should I go zlatan to rashford -4 or bench zlatan and play Maguire. I have 5 dgwkers already.

    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Have Benteke?

  27. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Who scores most points this week in Bournemouth v Middlesbrough game?

    A King
    B Negredo

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

  28. AdamJ91
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Probably been asked loads already but Negredo or Rashford?

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Odergen

  29. djenzio
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Guys, everyone is forgetting about the best player for the DGW.

    On pens & and is due.

    Pun(c)heon.

    1. Zlat-man
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Not on pen

      1. djenzio
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, first choice pen taker.

        Trust me man. He is going completely under the radar.

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          He isn't - Milivojevic is.

  30. Zlat-man
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What to do with rojo?