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For the third time in a week, our partner game Yahoo are laying on a big-money contest for Daily Fantasy managers.

They are offering a Premier League £4k Saturday contest which takes in the seven fixtures from 3pm onwards that day.

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 – there’s a minimum win-back of £10, with £400 going to the first place.

Driven by Opta data, the Yahoo game boasts a unique scoring system that seems tailor-made for those in 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.

And it’s also worth having a look over our Strategy Guide before picking your starting lineup, as this gives you a better idea of the Yahoo game and the types of players who tend to benefit.

FFS Strongest XI

Jordan Pickford – £14
Sead Kolasinac – £15
Alberto Moreno – £15
Ryan Shawcross – £14
Xherdan Shaqiri – £20
Aaron Ramsey – £20
Gylfi Sigurdsson – £16
Sam Field – £12
Mohamed Salah – £27
Harry Kane – £27
Richarlison – £19

Jordan Pickford is one of two Everton players we are backing this weekend as they prepare for their first match under the stewardship of Sam Allardyce. Their visitors Huddersfield have no goals in their last five away matches, which suggests that the Toffees can replicate Wednesday’s clean sheet against West Ham. Pickford 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.

We keep faith in Arsenal’s Sead Kolasinac for a home encounter with Man United. All of the Bosnian’s attacking returns (one goal and four assists) this season have arrived at the Emirates and the stats underline his menace – he’s placed third among defenders for shots (14) and efforts in the box (13) and sits second for both big chances created (five) and assists (four). With just a single goal conceded in their last six at home, the Gunners could also be on for another clean sheet if Jose Mourinho opts to go into Saturday evening’s encounter on the back foot.

The away form of Alberto Moreno makes for persuasive reading as Liverpool pay visit to Brighton. On the road, he is the fourth top defender for crosses (28), third for successful crosses (seven) and second for chances created (nine). Furthermore, only four defenders have bettered the Spaniard’s seven attempts on goal away from home. After claiming a first away clean sheet of the season, the Reds will be hopeful of a repeat – their hosts have failed to score in each of the last two and sit second bottom for shots in the box (36) at home this term.

We’re prepared to take a punt on Stoke City skipper Ryan Shawcross for a home match with Swansea. Admittedly, the Potters’ run of 14 goals against in seven at the bet365 hardly makes for good reading, yet they could hardly have a better chance for a clean sheet – away from home, their visitors rank bottom for shots (41) efforts in the box (22) and attempts on target (five), scoring on just three occasions. Shawcross’ threat in the air could also prove a key weapon for Mark Hughes’ men – away from home, no side have allowed more headed attempts (22) or conceded more efforts from set-pieces (36) than the Swans.

Stoke’s set-piece taker, Xherdan Shaqiri, is also called upon as a result of Swansea’s weakness in the air. Ranked seventh in the league for both successful crosses (20) and key passes (28), the Swiss international is placed sixth among midfielders for shots on target (12). Handed a role behind the striker this season, he has scored or assisted in seven of his last ten league appearances.

Arsenal’s all-action Aaron Ramsey continued his strong Fantasy campaign with a pair of assists in the 5-0 win over Huddersfield on Wednesday evening. The Welshman has upped his consistency this term, with a goal or assist in eight of his 12 league outings. Ranked joint-top for shots in the box (23) and big chances (eight) for the Gunners, his defensive contribution could also profit from the Yahoo scoring system at home to Man United – only two team-mates have won more tackles than Ramsey’s 25.

Sam Allardyce’s penchant for set-piece situations could bring Gylfi Sigurdsson back into consideration as a Fantasy force at Everton. Overshadowed by Wayne Rooney’s midweek hat-trick, the summer signing has been slowly finding his form in recent matches – after a run of 11 straight blanks, he has scored or assisted in each of his last three league appearances. The Icelandic international has supplied more crosses (19) and fired more attempts on goal (five) than any team-mate over the last four Gameweeks.

West Brom’s Sam Field looks an ideal budget “enabler” as Alan Pardew hosts former club Crystal Palace in his first match in charge. The 19-year-old made a real impression under caretaker boss Gary Megson in the last two Gameweeks – he started each of the last two and found the net in the midweek draw with Newcastle. Sitting second for both successful tackles (eight) and interceptions (four) among team-mates during that period, he looks ideally suited to the Yahoo scoring system.

Liverpool’s top scorer Mohamed Salah needed just 23 minutes off the bench to score twice at Stoke and that midweek sub role bodes well for his pitch-time away to Brighton. A return to Jurgen Klopp’s teamsheet looks on the cards for the in-form Egyptian, who has now scored seven times in the last four Gameweeks, including a brace in each of his last two road trips.

After netting his tenth of the season away to Leicester, Harry Kane now visits a Watford defence that’s conceded more goals at home (15) than any other side. The Spurs frontman is the league’s number one player for away goals (seven) and the underlying numbers show why – on the road, he also leads the way for shots (33), efforts in the box (22) and attempts on target (12).

We’re also backing Watford’s Richarlison in the same fixture, given that Spurs have managed just one clean sheet in six and seem to lack resilience without the injured Toby Alderweireld. One of the most consistent players this season, the Brazilian has produced returns in nine of his 14 appearances. The statistics suggest he may well continue that streak on Saturday – Richarlison has fired more shots inside the box (13) than any player over the last four Gameweeks.

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

The Weekend’s Contests

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

This 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 also 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. yer old da
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Need to find 0.2 so I can afford Speroni > Courtois.

    Cedric > Moreno or Jonjoe Kenny worth it? Or Tammy to > Niasse?

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Cedric->Moreno

    2. yer old da
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Or Sane to Sterling?

    3. leonickroberts
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Was in a similar position. Decided to hold onto Tammy until it's clear what role Niasse will be playing.

      1. yer old da
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah that’s where I’m at on Niasse. Especially after big Sam’s just watched them win 4 nil.

    4. La Gazzetta
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Cedric to Moreno

  2. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I don't think Sane will stay on the bench because he has 4 yellow cards.If he stays on the bench it would be because he will not be ready to play.We can expect everything from Pep.I just don't think it would be nice for Sane to be ready but stay in the bench because Pep don't trust him.

    1. FPLord
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Fernandinho and Kompany more likely to be rested..but it's Pep

  3. leonickroberts
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Anything worth doing with this? 0ft, 0.0itb.

    Courtois (Speroni)
    Otamendi Gomez Kenny (Ward Mariappa)
    Sane Salah Silve Richarlison Gross
    Kane Morata (Tammy)

    1. johnnys balloons
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No. Save

  4. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    If you watched the soton match city clearly missed Sane pace on the left.(delph wasn't stretching the play on the flanks).

    Expect Sane to start and punish the 257k people who has sold him 😉

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      And get booked. . . Just saying

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        or hooked early to avoid 5th yellow

    2. La Gazzetta
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Captain?

    3. Bring the Cavalry
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Didn’t realise it was as much as 257k that sold him, wow.

      1. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        he's the most transferred out player so far

    4. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      All the more reason his speed will be missed more for the United match. Which he could miss if he gets another YC. That said, you are probably right as Pep plays by his own rules.

  5. The Rock
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Elliot, Speroni,
    Daniels, Duffy, Moreno, Mee, Dann
    Salah, Sane, Hazard, Richarilson, Grob
    Morata, Kane, Niasse

    0.4 in the bank and 1 FT.

    What looks best:
    A - Elliot/Speroni out for Begovic/Hennesey
    B - Elliot/Speroni out for Pope and Dann out for Kiko/Kenny/Morgan or Wimmer (4 point hit).

    Feel like I need to take the hit ion order to get a solid keeper in?

    1. Fpldonny
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Begovic is a nailed and decent shout for the next few, I think I might get him actually!

      I dont think B is necessary this week as you have a strong bench.

  6. Turns
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one:

    (A) Mustafi (MUN)
    (B) Mee (lei)
    (C) Naughton (stk)
    (D) Daniels (SOU)

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      c

    2. Fpldonny
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      naughton probably

    3. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      C

    4. Matt Sk
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      a

  7. Fpldonny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Teams a mess for this week.

    Elliot*

    Alonso Davies Lowton* Wimmer*

    Hazard Salah Sterling RLC

    Kane(C) Morata

    Krul** Carroll Naughton Joselu

    1ft, 1.2ITB

    I can't think of a good transfer to make, roll and hope that Lowton and Wimmer play?

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Naughton will defo play. Just upgrade Krul.

      1. Fpldonny
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        thanks man, i think il do krul > begovic and hope pellegrino doenst play Austin!

  8. Messsiaah
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard or Salah for captain?

    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Fresh Hazard.

    2. FPLord
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      both will score

  9. Leonard hatred
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    pope
    otamendi, mee, simpson
    richarlison, d.silva, hazard, salah
    wilson,kane,jesus

    (elliot,daniels,naughton,carroll)

    Too many lei/burn players, Watford are poor at home, but i can't see Bournemouth keeping a clean sheet.

    Is benching daniels in favor of simpson and/or richarlison a terrible choice?

    1. Dazzleraz
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Id play Daniels for the sole reason he plays on Sunday and can possibly bail you out a little if its a bad saturday

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Rather bench Mee than Daniels, especially as you have Pope in goal.

      1. Leonard hatred
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Mmmm - was considering that too but i fancy burnley to keep a clean sheet, simpson is my insurance if i'm wrong.

        That said i'm not clever enough to figure out if doubling up then insuring is statistically worthwhile 😀

  10. FPLord
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Which move is better (don't wanna waste one of my 2 freebies)

    A. Elliot > Hennessey (have Fabianski)
    B. Duffy > Moreno

    1. Leonard hatred
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      is Moreno a rotation risk?

      and are palace actually any better than their 'easy' fixtures coming up?

    2. NestorC
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

  11. steven8991
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Pope and jones to courtouis and zeegelar..
    Do it ?

    1. leonickroberts
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Zeegelar's fixtures come good in a couple of weeks, I'm holding til then, but if you need to do it to get Courtois then go for it.

  12. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    My defence:

    Bellerin-Musatfi-Naughton-Francis-Long

    Which 3 should I start? Or should I use my FT to get someone in? 1.4 in the bank?

    1. COLLIN QUANER
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Bellerin, Mustafi and Francis.

      Or use FT Mustafi > Chelsea def maybe?

  13. davies
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    VC...

    Salah or Morata?

    1. johnnys balloons
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Who cares. Picking the right captain should be your worry

      1. COLLIN QUANER
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Bit rude

    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Salah

    3. La Gazzetta
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Salah

    4. Leonard hatred
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Difficult to say, Brighton home form is W,D,D,D,D and away is L,L,W,W,L but goals conceded is the same.

      I've got Haz and Salah and am looking at hazard to C against Newcastle.

  14. konrad.sygula95
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Is it a good move Firmino & Eriksen to Abraham & Hazard for -4?? Yes or No?

    1. xtremesid
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No

    2. NestorC
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Could be

    3. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Just relies big time on Hazard haul as can see other two you're selling getting points. No for me.

  15. xtremesid
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    1. How about Pogba > Siggy ?
    2. Any other changes? Have 2 FT
    3. G2G?

    DDG
    Azpi/Daniels/Mee
    Salah/Sane/Pogba/Pascal
    Morata(C)/Kane/Wilson

    Elliott/Loftus/Dunk/Kiko
    ITB 0.1 FT 2

  16. NestorC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who to get?

    A) Kiko
    B) Moreno
    C) Martina

    Cheers

  17. Henning
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Gtg or is anything worth a hit?

    Courtios

    Alonso Moreno Daniels

    Hazard Silva Salah Richarlison Gross

    Kane Vardy

    Elliot Niasse Mee Jones

    1. xtremesid
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      G2G

  18. JacquieH
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you get to replace Phil Jones?, I have 5.2m

    Thanks

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Daniels or Mee

  19. tattywelshie
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Jones needs to go...best replacement?

    A. Christensen (already have Alonso)
    B. Daniels
    C. Kola

    1. La Gazzetta
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'm thinking Kola from next week but I guess no harm playing him against United this week

  20. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    If only Niasse was nailed 🙁 benched we thinking?

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No idea unfortunately! He's a BFS type of striker I think, but Everton did just win 4-0, but BFS may want to make a statement that it's "his" team now etc.

    2. George James
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I personally think he will play under big sam eventually but on bench tomorrow.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I think I’d agree with this

    3. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I expect him to start on the bench - but can see him doing damage against that Huddersfield side when he does come on.....

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Aye

  21. steven8991
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Best defender for 4.4 or less? Zeegelar or francis?

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Zeegizzle

  22. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you bench?
    a. Gomez (Matip out)
    b. Mustafi

  23. ASAP Rocky
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Stick or transfer? 1 FT. 0.8 ITB.

    Thinking Alli needs out and Hazard in, but can't afford this move with 1 transfer.

    Foster - Elliott

    Bavies - Ward - Moreno - Daniels - Hunemeier

    Alli - Silva - Richarlison - Salah - Carroll

    Kane - Morata - Callum Wilson

  24. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hello.

    DDG
    Azpi Daniels Mee
    Salah Sane Sterling Richarlison
    Kane Morata Niasse

    Speroni Moreno RLC Kiko

    2 FT 0.6 ITB

    People will call me insane but I’m seriously considering Sane and Morata to Hazard and Firmino.

    Worried Sane and Morata could very easily be rested whereas Haz is captain material and I reckon Firmino will start getting points very soon with those fixtures and Mane, Salah and the likes being around him.

  25. Kuzser
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Jones, hogg, Vardy, sane-> Kenny/zeegelar, sterling, Niasse, hazard worth -8m?

  26. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Start Murray or Duffy?

  27. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Squad:

    Lloris - Elliot
    Walker - Daniels - Maguire - Bellerin - Alonso
    Sane - Hazard - Carroll - Surman - Carrick
    Kane - Morata - Wilson

    Threat at rotation:
    - Sane
    - Morata
    - Alonso
    - Wilson

    Given the above, is it worth doing Carrick >> RLC (-4)?

  28. Toby Lerone
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Abraham > niasse for free? 2.2itb

    Fab
    Ota Daniels maguire
    CM rich haz salah
    Kane morata NIASSE
    Elliot rlc Ward dunk

    Cheers

  29. HammersXI
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What should I do with 2 FT from my current team?

    Pope (Speroni)
    Daniels Azpi Kiko (Mee Dunk)
    Salah Richarlison Sane Pogba (RLC)
    Kane Morata Wilson

    1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      You’re almost exactly in the same position as me.

      DDG
      Azpi Daniels Mee
      Salah Sane Sterling Richarlison
      Kane Morata Niasse

      Speroni Moreno RLC Kiko

      2 FT 0.6 ITB

      Not sure either.

      Sorry, this didn’t help much, did it?

      1. HammersXI
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah man I've totally no clue what to do.. I don't want to do any knee jerk or sideways move.

  30. grooveymatt65
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys, how does this team look, anything worth changing? i was thinking of doing Zaha to a Jack Cork (and play RLC as a fourth mid) and then Pogba to Hazard for -4 but for long term how does this sound?

    Depends if people think Hazard and RLC will outscore Pogba and Zaha..... i have 0.8 itb...

    team i have now

    Pope/ Pereira

    Monreal Simpson Alonso/ Naughton Rangel

    Salah Silva Zaha Pogba/ RLC

    Morata Kane(c) Wilson

    ------------------------------------------------------

    Proposed team (with 0.3 itb):

    Pope/ Pereira

    Monreal Simpson Alonso/ Naughton Rangel

    Salah Silva Hazard RLC / Cork

    Morata Kane(c) Wilson

    thanks for your help! 🙂 🙂