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Next up, we bring you news of another big-money contest from our partner game Yahoo.

They are offering a bumper Premier League £4k Wednesday contest which takes in all six of this evening’s top-flight fixtures.

The contest is guaranteed to run, costs £5 to enter and is a multi-entry game, which means you can select up to nine teams. The top 200 places pay out and there’s a minimum win-back of £10, with £400 going to the first place.

Driven by Opta data, the Yahoo game has a scoring system that is ideal for members of our community on the lookout 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. Promo code: Fantasy50.

Also, a reminder to check out our Strategy Guide before picking your starting line-up, as this gives you a better idea of the mechanics of the Yahoo game and those players in line to benefit.

FFS Strongest XI

Thibaut Courtois – £16
Marcos Alonso – £16
Sead Kolasinac – £15
Vincent Kompany – £14
Arthur Masuaku – £12
Eden Hazard – £23
Sadio Mane – £21
Bernardo Silva – £15
Eric Choupo-Moting – £17
Mohamed Salah – £27
Alexis Sanchez – £24

We ‘re opting for Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois between the posts at home to a Swansea City side that have scored just three times on their travels this season. The recent return of N’Golo Kante has boosted the Blues’ clean sheet potential – they have conceded just three goals in the Frenchman’s last eight league appearances. Courtois also benefits from the Yahoo scoring system, as goalkeepers earn double the number of points as defenders for a clean sheet, as well as points for wins or draws.

Marcos Alonso also comes in as we double up on the Chelsea defence. With the visitors’ top scorer Tammy Abraham ineligible to play against his parent club, Antonio Conte’s side look well on course to claim a sixth clean sheet of the season. The number one defender for shots (21), efforts on target (six) and goals (three), the left wing-back’s prospects are boosted by Swansea’s weak right flank – Paul Clement’s side sit second bottom for chances conceded (61) and crosses conceded (153) down that side of the pitch.

The home form of Sead Kolasinac is too good to ignore as Arsenal welcome Huddersfield to the Emirates. In front of his own supporters, the Gunners’ summer signing has produced a goal, three assists and four clean sheets in just six appearances. Given that the Terriers have failed to score in their last five road trips, he looks poised for further points this evening.

Priced at £14 to team-mate Nicolas Otamendi’s £16, Vincent Kompany offers a budget-friendly route into Manchester City’s defence for the visit of Southampton. At home, the league leaders only have three clean sheets in six, yet they have allowed fewer shots (36) than any side. Up against a Saints outfit with three away strikes to their name, another shut-out seems likely. If Pep Guardiola opts against handing Kompany a third straight league start, Eliaquim Mangala is identically priced to the Belgian.

We’re also drafting in West Ham’s Arthur Masuaku as David Moyes returns to former club Everton tonight. Costing just £12 and fielded on the left wing against Leicester City last time out, the Frenchman looks a very handy budget out-of-position option. Masuaku has only started three times this term, but has averaged 5.6 Yahoo points when named on the Hammers’ teamsheet, despite conceding eight goals in those fixtures. He supplied more crosses (eight) than any team-mate against the Foxes and has already delivered two assists.

Eden Hazard is our preferred Chelsea attacker for the Swansea encounter. The Belgian comes in slightly cheaper (£23 to £24) than his team-mate Alvaro Morata and has bettered him for both shots on target (nine to six) and goals (three to two) over the previous four Gameweeks. No player has created more chances than Hazard’s 12 over that period, highlighting his potential for assists against the Swans.

Handed just a single minute off the bench against Chelsea on Saturday, Sadio Mane looks set to return to Liverpool’s XI for the visit to Stoke City. Although he’s only scored three times this season, Mane’s impact has been dented by injuries – assessed against last term, his minutes per shot (from 39.3 to 30.4) have improved, while his minutes per goal (172.3) is exactly the same. The Senegal international has a goal and two assists in his previous two away matches in all competitions ahead of the trip to the bet365.

We’re taking a punt on Bernardo Silva for Manchester City’s home match with Southampton. As the winter schedule accelerates, Pep Guardiola may well freshen up his options this evening and turn to the summer signing from Monaco, who has played just nine minutes in the last three Gameweeks. Silva has a goal and assist in 120 minutes over his previous three at the Etihad and faces a defence with a single clean sheet in eight.

Listed as a midfielder in Yahoo, Stoke’s Eric Choupo-Moting continues to be stationed up front by manager Mark Hughes. The Cameroon international sits fourth overall for shots inside the box (19) in front of his own supporters and has produced two goals and three assists in his previous five at the bet365. Choupo-Moting entertains a Liverpool side that have conceded 16 times on the road – that’s the joint-worst away defence in the league.

With more shots (18) and efforts on target (10) than any player over the previous four Gameweeks, Liverpool’s in-form Mohamed Salah looks set to torment Stoke’s porous defence. The Egyptian struck his tenth goal of the season against Chelsea last weekend and now goes head-to-head with a side that are conceding an average of two goals per league match. The Potters have allowed 22 chances down their left at home – second only to Watford (23) in fewer matches – which only strengthens Salah’s prospects on the Reds’ right flank.

Alexis Sanchez completes our line-up for Arsenal’s home clash with Huddersfield. Three goals in his last five suggests that the Chilean is finally back in form as he looks to continue a remarkable scoring record that has harvested 17 goals in 18 appearances against newly-promoted clubs. David Wagner’s side have shipped nine goals in their last three road trips, which included visits to Swansea and Bournemouth.

As Yahoo allows late swaps up until each kick-off, our listed line-up may well be subject to change as rest and rotation start to come into play.

This Evening’s Contests

In addition to the Premier League £4k Wednesday contest, Yahoo also have a Premier League £1k Wednesday contest on offer.

The latter contest is also guaranteed to run, costs £10 to enter and is a single-entry game. The top 27 places pay out – there’s a minimum win-back of £20, with £150 going to the first place.

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

It’s free to enter, with £500 in prizes and £50 for the best team every week. Over the 19 Gameweeks, 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.

  1. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Ugh. All of my rivals captained Morata. I captained Hazard. This is going to be painful.

    1. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      VC?

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Kane, but I know Hazard will come on

    2. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Who is your VC?

  2. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Dunk on for Azpi which isn't too bad.

  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Swansea to score tonight?

    1. Deano
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Hopefully, Tammy FTW?

      1. Odikostar
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, I think we're allowed to sub him on actually

    2. Fpldonny
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      nah

    3. HashAttack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      hope so - some consolation for missing Haz and Azpi

  4. Maddi Son
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    If it was;

    > Champions League midweek > Prem weekend > Champions League midweek

    Then none of the big players would be rested in any of those games. Stick a random midweek Prem fixture in the mix and everyone's overly-cautious.

    1. Ramboros
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      The difference is that there's a mid-week game in two weeks too.

  5. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Oo eck.

    City line up sure to be a killer too.

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Most killer if Sane benched and Aguero starts, would surprise everyone

  6. Vamos Los Celeste
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    anybody has an idea which position plays burnley def kevin long ?
    i placed him in the bench in front of mawson looking for the random entry instead of Trippier .
    he didn't sadly , even when lowton missed out :/

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Centre, Bardsley is the full-back cover.

      1. Vamos Los Celeste
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        cheers , hope Mawson scores then if u dont mind

  7. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    this makes captaincy decision next week a lot easier for people worried about rotation. Hazard (C) for me.

  8. PL Ball
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Will Hazard come off the bench?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      If needed.

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      How is anyone supposed to know that?!

    3. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      No. He is sat there to look pretty.

    4. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Yes 1 point for owners confirmed..

    5. Fpldonny
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      if its 1-0 swansea on 70 mins

    6. Deano
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Powell says yes.

    7. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Our only attacking player on the bench, so probably

  9. Hooky
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Some FPL teams might be playing 6-a-side when the City teamsheet come out

    1. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      😀

  10. More Tragic
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    fook knows why everyone is shocked that Hazard is on the bench.

    1. Scout Pics
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Been saying it all week.

      1. More Tragic
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        me too and one of Azpi/Alonso

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      this

  11. Pumpkinhead
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    @Powell - Not only did he call Hazard not being involved also got Azpi right as well! clap*

  12. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    If Salah is benched that is seriously ridiculous. The week I bring him in. This game man....

    1. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      He is benched I'm afraid

    2. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      He will be

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Last GW was a guide to Klopp.

    4. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Salah starting

    5. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      You only bringing him now?

  13. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    A Hazard 1pter would be devo......

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      yC 0 pointer.

    2. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I would like this very much

    3. Fred the Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      worry about your own captain

  14. DJDave1979
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Well we knew rotation would bite but I didn't see Azpi and Hazard being benched so soon. Assumed they would get next midweek off.

    1. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      vs Atletico?

      1. DJDave1979
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Well yes. It's not quite a dead rubber but nearly. They really can't afford to drop points in the league.

    2. irsyadFC
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Azpi starts every single game since last season, till now

  15. Teror
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    LOWTON OUT! But for me that means Duffy comes in off the bench with those six points of his: remember kids, it's imperative that you have a decent bench this time of year. B-)

  16. Sliver
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I love this 15 min delay between lineups. The first wave of sh!t hits the fan, everyone on here LOLing or crying. And then when things start to settle BAM! Man City lineups!

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      😆

  17. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Mariappa -1 off bench, music to my ears

  18. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Hopefully Salah stays on the bench 🙂

    Love a good auto sub!

  19. Jimmy Boy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Interesting stat this season: Six of Morata's eight league goals came in matches in which Hazard didn't start

  20. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Kiko on for Azpi. Sigh.

  21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Pep is in the dressing room right now reading this forum and the comments about rotation like "You ain't seen nothing yet"

    1. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      foden to start up top no kun no jesus

  22. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    #JesuisPowell

  23. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    powell = keyser soze

  24. jmcclory123
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Games Hazard hasn't started but was on bench,

    GW 4: Minutes played 12 ---- Points: 1
    GW 5: Minutes played 20 ---- Points: 1
    GW 6: Minutes played 18 ---- Points: 1

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers for that.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Different situation.

    3. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'm sure there must be a trend there but I just can't work it out

    4. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Booooooooooo

    5. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      wasnt he being eased in after an injury?

    6. HashAttack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      wonderful ... another 1 point captain that I can add to the three I've already had (Jesus, Morata, Sane)

  25. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Ffs.

    1. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      BBW

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Wrong site.

  26. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    No Elliot, Salah, Azpi, Haz cap and after a -8

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Ouch thats rough

  27. HALFSPACE
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Lol @Jonty

  28. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Wow hoping to get something from Daniels and Alonso

  29. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    "Cesar Azpilicueta is not starting a Chelsea Premier League game for the first time since December 2015, having played 90 minutes in each of the Blues' last 74 top-flight matches."

    Painful for the people who just brought him in!

    1. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Imagine the run out he'll get after this game though

  30. DJDave1979
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Worst thing is my bro benched Vardy in our head to head and now Lowton out means all those carelessly tossed away points go right back in his column. Bah. He deserved a loss after such a poor call.