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Our partner game Yahoo are offering another big Premier League £10k Saturday contest for the upcoming Gameweek.

This consists of the six Saturday matches that take place from 3pm onwards, ending with the 5.30pm clash between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

Guaranteed to run, it’s £5 to enter and is a multi-entry offering, allowing you to select up to 10 teams. The top 450 places pay out – there’s a minimum win-back of £10, with £1,000 going to the Yahoo manager who finishes in top spot.

Our selected XI will therefore focus on this contest, which offers the biggest pay-out over Gameweek 7.

Driven by Opta data, the Yahoo offering has a scoring system that is ideal for members of our community on the search for a Daily Fantasy Sports game.

New players can sign up and claim a free £50 in credit to your account when you deposit just £5. Promocode: Fantasy50.

It’s also worth checking out this Strategy Guide before selecting your XI to give you a better idea of the mechanics of the Yahoo game and those players who are likelier to profit.

My Strongest XI

David de Gea – £17
Antonio Valencia – £17
Aaron Cresswell – £14
Craig Dawson – £13
Eden Hazard – £23
Eric Choupo-Moting – £18
Junior Stanislas – £14
Grzegorz Krychowiak – £13
Romelu Lukaku – £29
Jamie Vardy – £22
Andy Carroll – £17


As Yahoo allows late swaps up until each kick-off, our listed line-up could be subject to change.

Up against a Crystal Palace side that has yet to find the net, David de Gea is an obvious contender between the posts. Given that keepers earn points for wins or draws and claim double the points for clean sheets than defenders, the Spaniard still looks worth the outlay. Man United are the only side yet to concede at home, while the Eagles roll up without a recognised striker after Christian Benteke was sidelined through injury.

We’re doubling up on Jose Mourinho’s defence and call upon Antonio Valencia for the Palace encounter. Rested from midweek Champions League duties in Moscow, he looks set to be unleashed from the off against Roy Hodgson’s strugglers. Only Henrikh Mkhitaryan has supplied more crosses than Valencia so far (28 to 26), with the latter ranked among the top two defenders in the final third for touches (171), passes received (107) and successful passes (94) over the first six Gameweeks.

West Ham’s Aaron Cresswell has been one of the main beneficiaries of a recent change in formation by manager Slaven Bilic. Unleashed as a left wing-back in a 3-4-3 set-up in Gameweek 4, Cresswell has produced more crosses (47) than any defender over that period and has taken 16 of his side’s 17 corners. The Hammers have two clean sheets in three since that switch and host a Swansea City side that rank bottom for goal attempts (40) this season.

Craig Dawson is our West Brom weapon of choice as Watford make their way to The Hawthorns. Along with Ahmed Hegazi, he is the only defender to start all six matches for a Baggies outfit that have conceded just one goal in three home fixtures. Dawson boasts a consistent goal threat, having netted four times in each of the last two seasons, with five of those arriving at home.

Eden Hazard is our only pick from the 5.30pm clash between Chelsea and Man City. Intriguingly, the Belgian was handed a central role in Wednesday’s win over Atletico Madrid as Antonio Conte opted for a 3-5-2 in Spain. He fired four attempts on goal and created seven chances – more than any player in the midweek round of Champions League matches. Hazard scored three times against City in the league last season, including both goals in a 2-1 win in the corresponding fixture.

Eric Choupo-Moting earns the nod as Stoke City entertain Southampton at the bet365 Stadium. Since being handed his first start in Gameweek 2, the Cameroon international has fired 15 efforts inside the box – only Harry Kane, Romelu Lukaku and Sergio Aguero have managed more. Considering that the rest of the Stoke squad managed a combined 22 shots in the penalty area over the same period, Choupo-Moting looks the most likely to break the Saints’ resilience.

Handed his first league start of the campaign last weekend, Bournemouth’s fit-again Junior Stanislas offers a budget-friendly option at just £14. Last season, the winger scored or assisted 53.3% of his side’s goals when on the pitch, more than any team-mate. He supplied the assist for Josh King’s recent cup winner over Brighton and followed that up by producing more crosses than any other Bournemouth player in Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Everton.

West Brom’s Grzegorz Krychowiak has been quick to make an impact since making his debut in Gameweek 4. The loan acquisition from PSG is joint-top when it comes to tackles (nine) and leads the way for interceptions (nine) for the Baggies over that period. His combative display in the centre of the park looks vital as Tony Pulis’ side seek to prevent Watford from chalking up a fourth straight win on the road.

Romelu Lukaku may be the priciest player in the Saturday £10k game, but there’s no way we can ignore him for the Crystal Palace encounter. A midweek brace against CSKA Moscow took the Belgian’s tally to nine goals in eight appearances for Man United this season. Considering that the Eagles shipped five away to Man City last week, Lukaku could wreak havoc against Roy Hodgson’s strugglers on Saturday.

Leicester’s Jamie Vardy makes his way to Bournemouth in fine form. The Foxes striker has netted five times in the opening six Gameweeks, netting against the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool over that run. He’ll fancy his chances of extending that streak against a defence that has conceded more shots in the box (62) than any side this season. Vardy is expected to shrug off a minor hip problem to feature.

Andy Carroll looks set to be handed a start as West Ham welcome Swansea to the London Stadium. Utilised off the bench against Spurs last weekend, the target man’s record when playing the Welsh side has convinced us he’s worth a punt. Carroll has racked up five goals and three assists in his last six outings against the Swans and the Hammers’ recent switch to a wing-back set-up will ensure he’s supplied with plenty of crosses. At £17, he’s far cheaper on the budget than team-mate Chicharito (£22).

This Week’s Contests

As mentioned above, the Premier League £10k Saturday contest offers the biggest pay-out – this gets underway at 3pm and covers the six matches over the remainder of that day.

Once again, the Saturday 3pm slot has the three biggest prize contests of the weekend.

There’s the Premier League £2k Saturday, which costs £10 to enter and has a minimum win-back of £20 to the top 60 Yahoo managers. Guaranteed to run, you can enter up to two teams for this contest, with the winner earning £200.

The Premier League £1k Saturday costs £25 to enter and is also guaranteed to run. The top 13 Yahoo managers share the prize pool – top spot earns you £200, with a minimum win-back of £50.

And Yahoo are also running a Premier League £1,000,000 Perfect Lineup Cup , which takes place over Gameweek 1-19.

There’s £40k in prizes on offer, with £30k shared among the top 5,000 and £10k going to the winner. The Yahoo Cup also has a “£1,000,000 challenge”, which gives away £1m to any user who selects the perfect line-up in any given Gameweek to score the maximum possible points.

You can open an account and get started immediately.

If you register and deposit £5 or more, Yahoo will also give you a £50 bonus to be used as cash to enter paid contests.

Register here to claim the bonus.

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

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  1. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Which one would you prefer only for this week:

    A) Ritchie
    B) Phillips
    C) Brady

    1. DamnedEder United
      9 years, 26 days ago

      A

    2. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      9 years, 26 days ago

      A

    3. Lallana_
      9 years, 26 days ago

      A

      Liverpool struggle with set-pieces and Lascelles is on a roll

    4. UnitedFan
      9 years, 26 days ago

      A

    5. Ha.
      9 years, 26 days ago

      CAB

    6. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Ritchie pinging in corners and free kicks to a wobbly Liverpool defence? Yes please!

  2. DamnedEder United
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Still puzzled on final line up
    Who to play in defense: Bertrand (@stk), Mee (@eve) or Naughton (@whu)- have Kola and Dawson playing
    Midfield: Mooy (TOT) or Carroll (@whu)- rest of midfield Silva, Mikhi, Salah

    cheers

    1. Naboo
      9 years, 26 days ago

      I'd play Bertie and Mee over the two mids

    2. Forza Juventus
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Bertrand - Naughton - Mee in that order

      Mooy I would usually choose, but not sure i expect him to do anything against Spurs so may go with Carroll if i was you. Definitely would consider a back 4 though Bertrand Naughton Kola Dawson or something and just play the 3 big mids.

      1. DamnedEder United
        9 years, 26 days ago

        thanks a lot for advice !!

    3. Munchen KFC
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Bertrand and Mee

      1. DamnedEder United
        9 years, 26 days ago

        ok thanks guys for the advice, do you all think that Burn will get a CS at Goodison ???
        Bertie i ll play him because I invested a big amount on him 5.5 and I m still expecting attacking returns at some point

  3. Lallana_
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Denis Villeneuve is on a roll. Arrival, Sicario and now Blade Runner.

    1. nadman89
      9 years, 26 days ago

      cant wait for blade runner heard its awesome . first one is one of my faves

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Prisioners was ace as well.

      1. OldBenKenobi
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Absolutely!

    3. OldBenKenobi
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Did you see Enemy?

    4. Brap.
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Rumoured he's going to direct the long-gestating Cleopatra project next (previously to star Angelina Jolie)

  4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    9 years, 26 days ago

    This is awesome! Kane, Lukaku and Morata could all rise tomorrow. Happy days!

  5. Boomerang V
    9 years, 26 days ago

    If you had to set up a defense with 5 defenders that are nailed and 4.5 or less how would it be?

    Considering you had Fabianski and Elliot

    I came up with:

    Ward Simpson Lowe Suttner Mbemba

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Ben Mee would be my first pick.

    2. nadman89
      9 years, 26 days ago

      mee- kiko - naughton - simpson - clark - lowe

      any 5 because mbemba will become a rotation risk

    3. Boomerang V
      9 years, 26 days ago

      thanks, this exercise is really hard! I was trying to avoid doubling with keepers with swa and new but it was nearly impossible so I mentioned Mbemba. Watford has terrible fixtures coming up so I ignored Kiko, but you are right, at least he is nailed on.

      I will probably pick:

      Elliot Fabianski
      Mee Lowe Simpson Kiko Suttner

      Is Suttner nailed btw?

  6. Ser Davos
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Just seen the RLC news. Thought he'd come good at OT 😆

    Mendy, Jones, Chalobah, RLC here 😆

    1. The Big Fella
      9 years, 26 days ago

      He's injured?!

    2. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Mendy, Jones, RLC and Aguro here, and I got all of them last week on wc 😀

      1. Munchen KFC
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Sam as,transferred Aguero and Mendy to Morata and Creswell

  7. Karan_G14
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Better option for this week only?

    A) Jones ➡️ Mustafi
    B) Jones ➡️ Cresswell

    Have Monreal.

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Cresswell

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      9 years, 26 days ago

      A

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      9 years, 26 days ago

      B

    4. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      9 years, 26 days ago

      A for one week only. Not a fan of hammers def personally

    5. Munchen KFC
      9 years, 26 days ago

      100% Creswell

  8. Bambi
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Those of you with Jones and Aguero - what's your plan?

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      9 years, 26 days ago

      I hae Jones
      sticking

    2. Lallana_
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Lacazette, Kolansinac

    3. BIG TONES
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Just went Morata to Aguero and will deal with Jones next week.

      1. BIG TONES
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Aguero to Morata sorry

    4. Pumpkinhead
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Case could be made for dumping Aguero (Kane Lukaku) and grabbing one of Sterling or Sane.

      1. BIG TONES
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Could really pay off... just as likely to pull a no-show at the wrong time though

    5. J T
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Play Jones shipped Kun for Rashford

      1. Pumpkinhead
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Didn't fancy Jesus (or did you already own him)

        1. J T
          9 years, 26 days ago

          He looked lost mid week and I don't fancy City V Chelsea

          1. Pumpkinhead
            9 years, 26 days ago

            Stoke and Burnley both at home up next. Jesus main man up front now.

            1. Naboo
              9 years, 26 days ago

              Or Sterling

            2. J T
              9 years, 26 days ago

              True but I plan to bring in Morata for Rashford next week anyway, Rashford just a 1week punt 🙂

              1. Pumpkinhead
                9 years, 26 days ago

                Fair enough. Against CPL could come off big.

    6. nadman89
      9 years, 26 days ago

      lacazette + valencia / kola and -4

  9. Poor man's Igor Biscan
    9 years, 26 days ago

    2FTs 0ITB

    Hazard > Mane
    Chalobah > Choupo Moting?

    Foster Elliot

    Naughton Jones Mee Bavies Alonso

    Alli Brady Hazard TCarroll Chalobah

    Kane Lukaku Abraham

    Thoughts appreciated

  10. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    9 years, 26 days ago

    If Vardy does not play I have to field 10 men 🙁
    Will he play?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 26 days ago

      I think he will.

    2. J T
      9 years, 26 days ago

      75% chance he will.
      He's a tough lad

    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Cheers

  11. davies
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Keep or sell Jones?

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Keep

    2. J T
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Play him!

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        9 years, 26 days ago

        injured

        1. J T
          9 years, 26 days ago

          "Valencia, Jones and Fellaini will all be assessed in training this afternoon"

          1. J T
            9 years, 26 days ago

            Just have your bench in tact

    3. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Keep

    4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Sell for Ben Mee. He is going to explode

    5. UnitedFan
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Depends who you have coming off your bench.

    6. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Depends on bench. Keep I would say if only out 1 week.

  12. Forza Juventus
    9 years, 26 days ago

    De Gea - Elliot
    Dawson - Kompany - Bertrand - Suttner - Mariappa
    Salah - Mkhi - Alli - Atsu - Carroll
    Kane - Jesus - Joselu

    2 FT, 1.1 ITB.
    I have my WC still, should i punt and then WC? Would prefer to save it for later if possible, open to ideas though. Thanks in advance

    1. Lyonnais
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Kompany out

  13. Greenbackbøøg…
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Best 1 week midfield punt for 6.5 or less? Richarlison, Shaqiri, not many other options

    1. Pumpkinhead
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Shaqiri though against a tight Southampton. Punty pick would be Junior Stanislas just got 90 mins last game.

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Stanislas is interesting as well, bournemouth have to improve at some point

        1. Pumpkinhead
          9 years, 26 days ago

          I expected better from them. Adding Defoe plus King finding his feet. Always rated Stanislas, issue is he falls out of favour with the manager so quickly and is made of glass. Good player when out there though.

    2. nadman89
      9 years, 26 days ago

      JESE hes due

    3. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Ritchie?

  14. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Gtg for draft? Bench in order? I'm playing Jones incase he gets a run.

    Schmeichel
    Koscielny / Davies / Jones
    Ozil / Alli / Salah / Silva / Pedro
    Jesus / Okazaki

    Fabianski / Defoe / Stones / Aurier

    1. Deano
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Think you need to find another forum for your draft game mate.

  15. Kingtekkerz
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Which move to make?

    A) Jones to Cedric
    B) Suttner to Mee (and play Jones with Mee autosubbing if Jones doesnt play)

    1. Alexon00
      9 years, 26 days ago

      a

  16. Alexon00
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Foster, Hart or Fabianski? These last two have good fixtures.

    1. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Fab.

    2. BIG TONES
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Not Hart. West Ham are dire, fixtures won't matter

    3. nkhoughton
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Fabianski

    4. Forza Juventus
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Fab for the time being, good fixtures.

    5. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Flappyhandski.

  17. The Big Fella
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Do we see Sterling as being a more key attacking figure now? Any risk of him playing as a fullback/wingback?

    1. nkhoughton
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Don't they have danilo?

      1. The Big Fella
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Pep loves rotation and they're in 3 competitions with Mendy out

  18. FPLzebub
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 26 days ago

    My GW7 wildcard has turned out to be a bit of a rollercoaster. I started with a TV of 101.0m, went up to 101.5m on Thursday, am down to 100.9m after today's transfers and FFFix predicts i'll be at 101.6m by kick off on Saturday.

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Wow

  19. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Jones to Kola on FT? 😛

    1. moz_1983
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Might as well.

    2. nkhoughton
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Yep

    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Doing it!

    4. Pumpkinhead
      9 years, 26 days ago

      If you got the cash splash it

  20. Deano
    9 years, 26 days ago

    TM

    Any chance you can find the stats on hits used this week?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      9 years, 26 days ago

      He's asleep.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 26 days ago

        You must have the wrong address.

  21. moz_1983
    9 years, 26 days ago

    As a one week punt for Willian...

    A) Lanzini
    B) Antonio?

    1. nkhoughton
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Antonio

    2. nadman89
      9 years, 26 days ago

      arnautovic

  22. aleksios
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Bottomed:
    a) Currently on -8
    b) Have to play Gross and King both bad fixtures.
    c) if free hit used, next week will bring back Firm Mooy and Hegazi and will lose Morata King and Suttner.
    Would you use free hit or not?
    Thanks.

  23. nkhoughton
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Go - 4 or hope TAA plays if he doesn't play I've got 10 playing

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Take the -4. Not doing it now would probably just be postponing it.

    2. DON BE ZILLY
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Playing ten men's a -2 anyway. May as well have fun.

  24. Lyonnais
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Current team:
    Foster / Elliot
    Kolasinac, Jones, Mee / Dann, Long
    Eriksen, Salah, Ritchie, Brady / Carroll
    Kane, Lukaku, Firmino

    Wildcard team GW8:
    Elliot / Gomes
    Alonso, Otamendi, Cedric, Mee / Daniels
    Eriksen/Salah, Silva/Sterling, Ritchie / RLC, Carroll
    Kane, Morata, Vardy

    Would you play the wildcard or keep the current team?

  25. Rik Waller
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Everyone keep Jones so he doesn't drop. International break to recover from his weak ankle.

    1. OldBenKenobi
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Problem is the fixture arnt great afterwards. It might be the excuse we need to get rid?

    2. nadman89
      9 years, 26 days ago

      no point in keeping him after regardless his sched is terrible

      1. Naboo
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Mou to park the bus in big games. wins 1-0 a LOT

      2. HNI
        9 years, 26 days ago

        With Manutd since last two seasons they play big games pretty tight. Even against Liv who traditionally pretty good in big matches he can frustrate them 0-0 and nick a goal using rashford/martial pace on a break and win 1-0

  26. RubberDucky
    9 years, 26 days ago

    The injury proness of Jones is why I started the season with DDG.

    We all knew this day was coming but I could still lose out if this is his only missing gametime this season.

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Fixtures turning soon

      1. RubberDucky
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Jose defensive masterclass plus potential save points increasing

  27. Dybala10
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Why do people think Jones will play?

    Jose said him and Carrick are out.

    1. Rogue Todd
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Owners in denial

    2. Spike ⚽️
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Read the Scout tweets

    3. Alexon00
      9 years, 26 days ago

      People crazy

    4. J T
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Mourinho also said; "Valencia, Jones and Fellaini will all be assessed in training this afternoon"

      Contradicting himself so it's worth playing him if you have a half decent 1st Sub.

  28. Alexon00
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Hegazi or Mbemba will rise in price?

  29. Total Foot 5
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Given these next fixtures, whats the order of who will score more pts? thnx
    thinking 1,3,2

    1 jesus
    2 lacaz
    3 morata

    MCI -- che - STK - BUR - wba
    ARS -- BRI - wat - eve - SWA
    CHE -- MCI - cry - WAT - bou

    1. SuperMario
      9 years, 26 days ago

      3,1,2,

    2. nadman89
      9 years, 26 days ago

      moratas next 10 after city are crazy good

    3. Total Foot 5
      9 years, 26 days ago

      should i go for lacaz just for this gw and switch for next gw to morata? waste the fr but bet on lacaz scoring this gw

    4. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 26 days ago

      212

      1. Sune
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 26 days ago

        312

    5. HNI
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Morata seems best lomg term. His link up with hazard is improving by each passing game

  30. SuperMario
    9 years, 26 days ago

    Foster (Elliot)
    Naughton - Mee - Daniels (Suttner - Long)
    Salah - Richie - Eriksen - Carroll (Chaloba)
    Kun - Kane (c) - Lukaku

    0 in the bank and 1 FT.

    1. SuperMario
      9 years, 26 days ago

      1. What should one be considering?
      2. Should one be wildcarding next week?

    2. nadman89
      9 years, 26 days ago

      kun to morata . lukaky to vardy . daniels to azpi is where id go . but next week

      1. SuperMario
        9 years, 26 days ago

        nice one

    3. HNI
      9 years, 26 days ago

      Kun to Gabriel and then eriksen to hazard after tot vs BOU match

      1. SuperMario
        9 years, 26 days ago

        this is interesting.. do you not feel Morata will be the CHE player to own? Watching the game last week he just is the main man and could have had 6 which is scary...