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13 December 2017 1723 comments
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Our Gameweek line-ups may be decided in Fantasy Premier League but over in our partner game Yahoo, there is still time to build, tinker and win some cash.

Yahoo are offering a Premier League £3k Wednesday contest which takes in all of this evening’s fixtures and gets underway at 7.45pm.

The contest is guaranteed to run, costs £5 to enter and is a multi-entry game, which means you can select up to six teams. The top 173 places pay out – there’s a minimum win-back of £10, with £300 going to the first place.

Driven by Opta data, the Yahoo game has a unique scoring system that’s 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.

Before selecting your starting lineup, we recommend having a read of our Strategy Guide, as this gives you a better idea of the Yahoo game and the types of players who tend to benefit.

FFS Strongest XI

David de Gea – £16
Danny Rose – £15
Andrew Robertson – £13
Arthur Masuaku – £13
Philippe Coutinho – £25
Sadio Mane – £22
David Silva – £21
Michail Antonio – £16
Christian Atsu – £13
Harry Kane – £27
Charlie Austin – £18

David de Gea looks a secure starter for Manchester United’s home match with Bournemouth. Desperate to bounce back from their weekend loss to Man City, the Red Devils face an attack that’s scored just six times on their travels. That’s good news for the hosts’ defence, who, in spite of Sunday’s 2-1 reverse, have conceded just three times in front of their own fans so far. De Gea 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’re backing Danny Rose to be unleashed at home to Brighton tonight, with Mauricio Pochettino perhaps more inclined to rest Ben Davies ahead of a weekend trip to the Etihad. Rose has supplied 21 crosses in just two league outings and has also chipped in with two shots from inside the box. Up against a defence that’s conceded 10 goals in their last five, he should be afforded license to raid forward down the left channel.

We hand West Ham’s Arthur Masuaku another call-up for a home encounter with Arsenal. Fielded as a left wing-back in the weekend win over Chelsea, the Frenchman has caught the eye in his four starts under David Moyes. From Gameweek 13-16, the all-action Masuaku is placed first for crosses (23) among the Hammers contingent and takes second spot for successful tackles (10), interceptions (six) and fouls won (five), highlighting his suitability to the Yahoo game.

With Alberto Moreno still sidelined through injured, Andrew Robertson seems set to retain his start as Liverpool entertain a West Brom side that’s yet to score under Alan Pardew. Over his respective last four league matches, the Scot has supplied 26 crosses – more than any team-mate – and also registered five attempts on goal and as many key passes.

After his brief stint as a sub in the Merseyside derby, Philippe Coutinho is poised for a return to the Liverpool teamsheet tonight. The Brazilian has been in devastating form of late, with four goals and three assists in his last two starts in all competitions. When on the pitch, Coutinho been involved in 60% of the Merseysiders’ goals – more than any team-mate – and also looks to have sealed spot-kick duties ahead of the home clash with West Brom.

We’re also turning to the Reds’ Sadio Mane after Jurgen Klopp’s revelation that he replaced Mohamed Salah against the Toffees due to a slight hamstring complaint. The Senegal international has served up three goals and an assist in his last three outings across all competitions and, like Coutinho, could run riot against a defence with a single clean sheet on their travels.

Having netted the opener in the weekend triumph at Old Trafford, David Silva’s performances on the road have been crucial to Man City’s title tilt. No team-mate has produced more shots on goal (19), efforts inside the box (14) or key passes (17) than the Spaniard away from home ahead of a trip to Swansea City. After Sunday’s derby victory, Pep Guardiola’s men will be confident of claiming fifteenth straight win this evening – only two sides, Stoke and Everton (with 38), have allowed more shots on target at home than the Swans (36).

We’re doubling up on West Ham against an Arsenal defence that’s managed just two of their seven clean sheets on the road. Handed the lone striker role against Chelsea on Saturday lunchtime, Michail Antonio’s pace and eye for goal is bound to cause the Gunners problems tonight. Despite being limited to 10 starts due to injury, the former Nottingham Forest man – who netted 17 times in the previous two seasons – leads the way for shots (20) and attempts on target (10) for the Hammers this term.

Eased back into action with minutes off the bench at the weekend, the fit-again Christian Atsu looks in line for a first start since Gameweek 11 as Newcastle entertain Everton. Priced at just £13 in Yahoo, the Ghana international could prove a canny budget enabler against the only side yet to keep a clean sheet on the road. Prior to being sidelined through injury, he ranked in the Magpies’ top three for shots (19), crosses (26), key passes (11) and fouls won (11).

Spurs’ home clash with Brighton ensures that Harry Kane retains his role in our Yahoo XI. A weekend brace against Stoke took his tally to five goals in his last four at Spurs’ temporary home as Kane finally ups his output. No player has produced more shots (52) or efforts inside the box (32) than Kane at home this season.

Four goals in three starts under Mauricio Pellegrino brings Charlie Austin into our line-up for a home encounter with Leicester. Only four players have managed more shots in the box than Austin’s 10 over their respective last four appearances, while he sits fourth for attempts on target (six). Up against a Foxes defence with a single clean sheet away from home, he looks value for money at just £18.

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

Wednesday’s Contests

The Premier League £3k Wednesday contest isn’t the only big-money game on offer to Yahoo managers this weekend.

They also have a Premier League £1k Wednesday contest on offer. This is also guaranteed to run, costs £5 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. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Salah out ?

  2. Kushal
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Sane owners keeping or selling?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Are there actually any left?

    2. Salarrivederci
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Sane -> Sterling should be the right move.

    3. Diva
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Sold 10 days ago.

    4. Lets jump straight into it.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Keep, plays this weekend, then assess

      1. Kushal
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Lost faith in him, probably gonna do rage transfer sane > sterling

    5. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Keeping for the season probably. No reason to sell.

  3. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    @ZAC_AE
    15m15 minutes ago

    Mohamed Salah starts. #LFC

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      🙁

    2. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I have no idea if this guy is reliable********

      1. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        YMA? He's trustworthy I think...

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Why are Liverpool so bad at keeping their lineups secret?

  4. d3bug
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Lukaku(c) here!

    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      zlatan starts. lukaku benched is my prediction

      1. Magic Bean
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Same

      2. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        This ^^

      3. d3bug
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Never been so nervous

      4. Frozen flying mammoth
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Zlatan was poor when he came on. Looked out of match practice. If he does start, surely Lukaku would come on for the last 25mins.

  5. Ini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Who's DCL?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Everton forward

    2. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      dominic calvert lewin

    3. barracuda
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Dat Cool Lad

    4. red devil 7
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Donkey Called Lewis

    5. Ini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Ah - Thank you all.

  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    sane to come on for 1 minute pick up a booking and suspended for the weekend

    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Kiko Femenia-esque

    2. J T
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      That would be brutal

  7. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Will Gray come on?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Substitutes sometimes do.

    2. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yes IMO

  8. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    37 years since Ian rush made his debut.

    I feel so old 🙁

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Is he starting tonight?

    2. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Depends on whether or not you were alive for it

    3. Yozzer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      I was around in them days too...some good players back in the day. Not wuss players either.. none of this fatigue rubbish

    4. Lets jump straight into it.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Just brought him in for Tammy ..

  9. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Question for Aguero captainers :-
    Balls of steel or just not very good at this game?
    🙂

    1. barracuda
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Form and home match swayed my way towards (C)outs...

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Smart i'd say

    3. Dannyb
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Take a look at my steel balls.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        Big & Shiny, nicely played. 😆

    4. Bragazeti
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Balls of steel, but of course it could go either way.

  10. Fresh_From_Desh
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Looking good with sterling, Holgate and DCL locked.

    Just need kane, Salah and Coutinho and we are ready to rock and roll!

  11. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Daniels goal & CS tonight..

    1. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      That would be the surprise of the year

    2. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      *Dunk

    3. thegame
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      we will be lucky to get 2 points!

    4. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Ota*

  12. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Manchester City‏
    Verified account
     
    @ManCity
    11m
    11 minutes ago


    More
    CITY XI | Ederson, Danilo, Sterling, Aguero, Mangala, De Bruyne, Delph, Silva (C), Fernandinho, Otamendi #swansvcity

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      😯

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      😯

    3. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Still can't believe they haven't deleted it and added B Silva.

    4. Rash
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Better late than never 😉

    5. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Keep 'em coming

    6. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Using 11 players is too easy 😎

    7. Hi I'm Jose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      1 missing ?

    8. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      OMG Sterling starts

    9. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      City needs only 10 players.. nice

  13. james 101
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Any of you captained salah?

    Pretty relieved he's starting!

    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      source?

      1. james 101
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 7 days ago

        TM

    2. Frozen flying mammoth
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Yeah I did. Was out of him or Hazard so still glad I picked him.

  14. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    tourettes incoming

    1. barracuda
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      😀 😀 x1000

  15. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Gray on the bench.

    Puel, you are a d1ck

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Isn't there 2 grays?

  16. HD7
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Should I do Walker to Otamendi?

    1. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      No
      Wait

    2. Butcher
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Because Walker has been rested today?

    3. red devil 7
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      yes

  17. Super Silva
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    SALAH STARTS CONFIRMED !!!!!

    1. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Source?

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    No Murray

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      My DCL move was ingenius

  19. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    salah starts

  20. Fred54
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Salah does indeed start.

  21. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Salah strts confirmed

  22. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Fab 4 is back again

  23. 404_FC
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    kane bench and llorente start please !!!

    my rival tripple captain kane

    1. Salarrivederci
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Your rival must have been drinking too much. Why would he not use that in the DGW ? 😉 😀

  24. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Gross dropped

    1. Diva
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Urgh.

    2. dark91
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Niceeee

    3. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Didn't see that one coming.

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Of course

    5. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      WHATTT ARHHHH

    6. TallestJohn
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Gross and Morata to Hazard and Calvert-Lewin paying (negligible) dividends!

    7. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      Hes rested, not dropped.

  25. KJT123
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Salah check
    Coutinho check
    Firmino check

  26. Super Silva
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Gomez benched

  27. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Only Gomez missing in Pools lineup.

  28. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Gross bench

    1. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 7 days ago

      This hurtss come on NAUGHTON

  29. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 7 days ago

    Laca benched, Giroud starts