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29 September 2017 1995 comments
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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. Sanguinista
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Which one would you do?

    A) Firmino -> Rashford
    B) Jesus . -> Lacazette

    WCing next gw

    1. GE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. Munchen KFC
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B for me

  2. Stat Sloth
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Are all press conferences over by now? Or are we still waiting impatiently on a few? ^^

  3. maratus
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Current team:
    DDG / Elliot
    Kolasinac, Hegazi, Yoshida / Dunk, Mason
    Alli, D.Silva, Tadic, Atsu / Carroll
    Kane, Lukaku, Vardy

    Doing just barely ok atm, OR 428k all chips left.
    Worth to WC this weekend or wait for the next internation break?

  4. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    G2G?

    Foster
    Cedric Jones Bavies
    Mkhi Salah Silva Atsu
    Morata Kane(c) Vardy

    Elliot T.Carrol Naughton Mbemba

    -4 1.6m itb

  5. OldBenKenobi
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I think Jones will be fine 🙂

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Jones owner alert

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Hopefully

    3. Podge
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I think he is fine but I also think mourinho will pretend he has an injury so he doesn't play for England

      1. GE
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        This

  6. stat
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Fabianski

    Alonso / Kolasinac / **Jones** / Mee

    Salah / Mkhi / Ritchie

    Kane / Lukaku / Vardy

    Bench - Mbemba, **Chalobah**, **RLC**

    Already used my FT to bring in Lukaku for Aguero.
    G2G?

    Feeling like it's risky to replace Jones for a hit because if we assume Mbemba gets 2 or 1 point(s), the replacement needs to get at least 7 or 6 points for the transfer to have been worth it.

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      so we heard

      1. stat
        8 years, 9 months ago

        What?

  7. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Who are we all managing in the new Fifa career mode? 😀 😀 😀

    1. George James
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      The shooting is painful and don't get me started on the metal nets

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        ....I'll take that as a nobody so?

  8. troller
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    will sane start against chelsea

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Probably

  9. Up the tics
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is it wise to go without any UTD on a wildcard? This is for after this GW btw

    Foster - Elliot
    Davies - Cedric - Luiz - Lowe - Mbemba
    Coutinho - Sterling - Silva - Groß - Carroll
    Vardy - Morata - Kane

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Looks very good

      1. Up the tics
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        cheers

    2. MartialMatas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Fine for a few weeks

      1. Up the tics
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        so no good then, which ones would you change mate?

        1. maratus
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          You sure about Sterling minutes?

          1. maratus
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Also lowe has quite terrible fixtures coming, why would you pick him?

            1. Up the tics
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              im willing to take a punt on sterling if agueros out for a few week, but no im not sure, its a gamble. lowe is in my current team wasnt sure which 4.5 to replace him with, who would you recommend? Burnley defenders are good yeah?

              1. maratus
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Naughton is only 4.6 for example

        2. MartialMatas
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I just meant no utd. Might wanna get one or two back after the run of bad fixtures. The team looks good

          1. Up the tics
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            ah right okay i get you, thanks mate

  10. jimmy.floyd
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Play Gross or Tarroll?

    1. DON BE ZILLY
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Groß plays behind a striker. Hope this helps.

  11. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Made the transfer of Mounie -> J Rod
    Last week I did Tadic -> Ramsey

    Some seriously uninspiring activity in the transfer market from me, the fans would be very disappointed

  12. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on Monreal as possible Jones replacement for -4? Rather long term move.
    Have Lowe and Mbemba on bench howwever, maybe it's better to get rid of as ManUtd fixtures go bad anyway?

    1. stat
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal's next couple of fixtures don't look that good after BHA:

      wat, eve, SWA, mci, TOT

    2. grooveymatt65
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      do it cuz i diddddddddddddd haha done it on a free

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Lucky 😀

  13. Simon fantasy
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    capt?
    1-lukaku
    2-lacazt
    3 firmino

    1. MartialMatas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      1

  14. MartialMatas
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking of just doing Begovic to Krul. Sound OK?

    Begovic Elliot
    Bavies Jones Naughton Mee Long
    Eriksen Salah Mkhi Ramsey Carroll
    Kane Lukaku Abraham

    2ft 0.3m itb

  15. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What would you do here lads?

    A) Moreno -> Mbemba/Martina
    (0.2m saved enables Phillips & Lukaku -> Sterling & Morata next week)
    B) Phillips -> Choupo
    C) Burn a FT

    Foster
    Bavies, Cedric, Moreno
    Alli, Silva, Phillips, Carroll
    Jesus, Kane, Lukaku

    Elliot, Naughton, RLC, Long
    Bank 0.4m, 2FT, WC available

    1. Munchen KFC
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Like the A moves

  16. BeerWild FC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all, played my free hit! so just want community feed back on 1 choice.
    1} Surman(H) Bou- Lei
    2} Carroll(A) Whu- Swa
    Which one to play? Feedback appreciated.

  17. MDK
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone been able to form a decent team with Kane, Lukaku and Morata?

    1. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yep decent , but striving for more than decent . Luka to Jesus in the short term may do it ?

  18. emorybortz
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Was set on saving my transfer this week but now tempted to switch Mahrez (great fixtures) for Coutinho/ (not good fixtures but I worry about having no Liverpool) before the deadline.

    What do you think? I'd probably make the move next week anyway with Morata and Azpilicueta coming in for Lukaku and Jones.

    1. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I would stay with plan, save

      1. emorybortz
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. Always get an itchy trigger finger Friday night.

  19. Mince n Tatties
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Afternoon Lads n Lassies

    Was all set for -4 Aguero to Lukaku / Jones to Cedric

    What are the chances of Jones playing tomorrow?

    Aguero to Lukaku will go ahead as planned

    But should I do

    A. Jones to Cedric
    B. Loftus-Cheek to Andy King

    Current team below

    Foster
    Kolasinac Davies Jones Naughton
    Alli Salah Ritchie
    Kane Lukaku Firmino

    Elliot Carroll Mee Loftus-Cheek

    Cheers!

    1. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      80/20 against imo , but would hold anyway

  20. rivercityransom
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    do we think holgate with start tomorrow?

    1. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Probably, due to lack of other options. Martina: definitely. Didn't start mid-week.

  21. finnish92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Which option should I choose?
    A) Aguero out, Jesus in. 1.5 in the bank.
    B) Aguero, Rooney out. Kane, Wood/Gray in. -4 pts. 0.2 in the bank.

    My third forward is Lukaku.

    1. GE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      1

  22. Deano
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Interesting how some players on here refuse to link their team and history.

    1. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Not that interesting really . Many love a false boast

  23. GE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    1) Foster -> Krul to save 0.5 going forward
    2) Jones -> Maguire
    3) Jones -> Cedric

    2FT, 0.2 itb

    Foster (Elliot)
    Alonso/Davies/Jones/Daniels (Mbemba)
    Eriksen/Alli/Ritchie (T. Carroll, RLC)
    Lukaku/Jesus/Firmino

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      3

  24. tbhogal
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Best Jones replacement guys?

    1. Jimmy6446
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Maguire 🙂

  25. Alexon00
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Chicos, ¿qué cambios debo hacer? Ayuadame !!

    Foster, Forster

    Alonso, Bertrand, Davies, Naughton, Mbemba

    Atsu, Mkhitaryan, Mané, David Silva, Mooy

    Morata, Rooney, Firmino

    0.9 itb, 2 traslados gratuitos.

    Thanks...

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Forster to Elliot. Save the other or do something with Rooney.

  26. Alexon00
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Guys, what changes do I need to make? Help me !!

    Foster, Forster

    Alonso, Bertrand, Davies, Naughton, Mbemba

    Atsu, Mkhitaryan, Mané, David Silva, Mooy

    Morata, Rooney, Firmino

    0.9 itb, 2 free transfers.
    Thanks...

  27. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero to morata or lacazette?
    Start Schindler or mbemba?
    Note- no WC, have just the one FT
    No other arsenal or Chelsea cover
    Ta!

  28. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is Martina likely to start tomorrow?

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Very likely imo. Didn't play start last night, Jags and Keane struggling with injury.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers - any danger Holgate plays RB instead if one of the CBs make it?

        Also, is this just sillyness?

        GW7: Moreno -> Martina
        ....the 0.2m saved funds
        GW8: Lukaku & Phillips -> Sterling & Morata

        Foster
        Bavies, Cedric, Moreno
        Alli, Silva, Phillips, Carroll
        Kane, Lukaku, Jesus

        Elliot, Naughton, RLC, Love
        Bank 0.4m, 2FT, WC available

        1. rivercityransom
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          yeah, i am probably bringing in one of holgate and martina, just need to decide which one.

    2. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      very unlikely, since they play Sunday

    3. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yep. Almost guaranteed.

  29. fantasist
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is this a good wildcard team?

    Elliot
    Azpilicueta, Lowe, Ward
    Salah, Sterling, Mkhitaryan, Surman
    Kane, Lukaku, Lacazette (possibly swap to Morata next GW)

    Subs: Mbemba, Mariappa, Andy King

  30. My little Bony
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is Kane essential on a WC, I cant seem to fit him in?
    0.7 ITB, Any suggestions
    Fabianski
    Cresswell Cedric Monreal Bavies
    Mhki Eriksen Silva
    Luk(c) Morata Vardy
    Subs: Elliot Atsu RLC Mbemba

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Vardy,Mkhi to Kane, Gross?