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Yahoo Focus – Gameweek 23

Next up this Saturday, there’s news of another big-money contest on offer from our partner game Yahoo.

They are offering a Premier League £3k Saturday contest which takes in all seven matches from 3pm onwards today, finishing with the 5.30pm encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Wembley Stadium.

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 ideal for members of our community seeking 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.

We also recommend having a look over our Strategy Guide before selecting your line-ups, as this gives you a better idea of the Yahoo game and the types of players who tend to benefit.

FFS Strongest XI

Thibaut Courtois – £16
Marcos Alonso – £17
Serge Aurier – £14
Kieran Gibbs – £13
Eden Hazard – £25
Son Heung-min – £21
Wilfried Zaha – £20
Chris Brunt – £11
Harry Kane – £27
Richarlison – £18
Marko Arnautovic – £17

Thibaut Courtois is selected between the posts for Chelsea’s home clash with Leicester. Although the Foxes have impressed in recent outings, their hosts’ resilience in front of their own fans suggests that goals will be hard to come by for Claude Puel’s side – the Blues have conceded just one goal in their last six matches at Stamford Bridge. Courtois benefits from the Yahoo scoring system – keepers earn points for wins or draws and pick up double the number of points as defenders for a clean sheet.

With goals in two of his last three home fixtures, Marcos Alonso offers a strong double-up route into Antonio Conte’s defence. The raiding win-back also found the net against Arsenal last time out, taking his tally to six strikes for the season – already equaling his haul from 2016/17. Leicester’s problems on the right flank look good news for the forward-thinking Spaniard – no side have conceded more chances (97) or crosses (287) down that side of the pitch than the Foxes.

Coverage of the Spurs defence looks a wise tactic in Yahoo this weekend, given that their visitors Everton are ranked bottom for shots (30) and efforts on target (four) over the last four Gameweeks. Serge Aurier has played from start to finish in each of their last three league matches at Wembley and was rested for last week’s FA Cup clash with Wimbledon. The Frenchman’s all-action style of play is well-suited to the Yahoo scoring matrix – he found the net at home to Brighton in Gameweek 17, while his minutes per successful tackle (19.9) and interception (59.6) at Wembley are quicker than any team-mate.

We’re backing West Brom’s Kieran Gibbs, who entertains a Brighton side that have failed to score in each of their last five road trips. The Baggies’ left-back has served up two clean sheets and a pair of assists in his last five at the Hawthorns. Since Alan Pardew was appointed in Gameweek 15, Gibbs is ranked second among team-mates for key passes (nine) and third for interceptions (eight).

At a cost of just £11 in Yahoo, Chris Brunt also looks a very handy budget enabler for West Brom’s clash with the Seagulls. Back in the first-team frame under Pardew, the Irishman has impressed over the last four Gameweeks – he’s ranked second overall for crosses (31) and successful crosses (11), while only four players have managed more than his 12 key passes.

Eden Hazard is our preferred Chelsea attacker for the home encounter with Leicester. Handed a central role away to Arsenal last time out, the Belgian fired six efforts inside the box and returned to the scoresheet for the first time since Gameweek 15. With Alvaro Morata looking shorn of confidence, Hazard seems the man most likely to trouble a Foxes defence that’s managed just one clean sheet on their travels all season.

Listed as a midfielder in Yahoo for this Gameweek, Son Heung-min is the second of three Spurs players in our line-up for the visit of Everton. The South Korean is one of the most consistent players in front of his own fans, having scored in six of Spurs’ last seven at Wembley. That record could continue against a Toffees’ defence that have allowed more shots on goal (81) than any side over the last four rounds of fixtures.

Wilfried Zaha’s recent home performances have been crucial for Crystal Palace. Handed a role up front by Roy Hodgson, he has returned a goal or assist in six of eight appearances at Selhurst Park. While a visit from Burnley is far from straightforward, the Eagles have proven a consistent source of goals in front of their own fans, scoring twice in seven of the last eight. Zaha’s style of play is also suited to the Yahoo scoring matrix – he is Palace’s top player for shots (22), efforts on target (nine) and fouls won (26) at home this season.

Having scored twice in each of his last two meetings with Everton, we turn to Harry Kane to lead out three-man frontline. Despite a disappointing double Gameweek 22, Kane’s recent displays make for encouraging reading. Over the last four Gameweeks, he’s the leading contender for shots (24), efforts in the box (17) and attempts on target (10), while his haul of six goals is at least double any other player.

At home to a Southampton side with a single clean sheet in their last eight away fixtures, Richarlison could be set to end his recent goal drought. Only six players have fired more shots inside the box that the Watford attacker over the last four Gameweeks, while his numbers for the season showcase a suitability to the Yahoo scoring system. The most fouled player (70) in the Premier League, he’s ranked fourth for goal attempts (68), while a total of 43 successful tackles is indicative of his impressive work-rate for the Hornets.

Back in contention for West Ham’s trip to Huddersfield, Marko Arnautovic looks a snip at just £17. Over his last six matches, the Austrian has bagged five goals and an assist and sits sixth for both shots (21) and efforts in the box (15). Encouragingly for the Hammers’ attack, no side have conceded more big chances in the last four Gameweeks that the Terriers’ 12.

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

The Weekend Contests

As well as the Premier League £3k Saturday contest, Yahoo are also offering a Premier League £1.5k Sunday contest.

This takes in both matches that day (Bournemouth vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Manchester City) in addition to the Monday evening encounter between Manchester United and Stoke City at Old Trafford.

This is also guaranteed to run, costs £5 to enter and is a multi-entry game, which means you can select up to three teams. The top 82 places pay out – there’s a minimum win-back of £10, with £150 going to the first place.

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.

The FFS Holiday Cup

Finally, a head-up on the outcome of Yahoo’s inaugural FFS Holiday Cup, which took place over the previous four rounds of fixtures.

The contest ended in Gameweek 22, with the top 15 Fantasy managers all picking up cash for that round. Meanwhile, NaturalFootyFan claimed the top overall prize of £50, with WorldCupDanB (£40) and tim-GJUEM (£30) completing the top three.

Our list of prize-winners is as follows:

“members”

1,250 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Takedog1
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    DILEMMA

    I have KDB and sterling currently and also have salah and firminho. All 4 playing in 1 game. I have the chance to do KDB to hazard for a FT.

    is it worth it then i could get kdb back forn next gw if haz flops??

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      lol @ DILEMMA

      I wouldn't do it.

      1. Takedog1
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        haha

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Keep KDB!

      1. Takedog1
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        i prefer kdb but cause i have sterling and 2 pool its 4 players gone in 1 game. have no chelsea.

    3. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      haz due for a big haul, I would do it for a FT

    4. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No cause u ll do the reserve next week to bring in kdb

  2. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Was going to save, but starting to change my mind. Getting itchy trigger fingers. How about:

    Daniels + Alli > Alonso + Arni (-4)?

    Hennessey
    Azpilicueta Otamendi Masuaku
    Salah Eriksen Alli Mahrez Sterling
    Firmino Rashford
    Speroni | Zeegelaar, Daniels, DCL

    Would bench Masuaku and captain Eriksen or Arnie.

    1. Takedog1
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      i would do ali to lingaard and upgrade rash

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, I’d hit that mate!

    3. Mino Raiola
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      no, u want alonso, but maybe not on behalf of alli on fantasy form for arni and 4 points?

  3. najk
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Richarlison -> Lingard
    Yay or nay?

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      nah not for me

      any other midfielders you can sell for Lingard?

      1. najk
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        That would be Arnie... but I like West Hams fixtures. What do you think?

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Nay.

    3. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yay

  4. Borran
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Is it 2 hours to the deadline?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      1

      1. Borran
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        ok thanks!

    2. Patch
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      1 hour left

  5. We ain't got no histor…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Let me ask this again guys:

    A Ericsson+Austin- Milivojevic+Morata
    B. Ericsson+Austin- Cesc/lingard+Wilson
    C. Ericsson+Austin- Haz+Hemed
    D. Ericsson+Austin- Something else

    Cheers

  6. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Is having adrian and elliot as you'r keepers the rest of the season a good idea or bad???

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No point thinking about the whole season. Have you not got a WC left?

    2. MTPockets
        6 years, 2 months ago

        They have great rotation in principle, but still whu/new keepers.

        1. MTPockets
            6 years, 2 months ago

            * And neither 100% nailed.

      • @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Elliot (SWA) or Fab (new)

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          A

        2. najk
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Elliot

        3. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Too close to call. I would go for the one playing at home, but Fab could easily outscore him

          1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            That's exactly what I'm thinking but I think I will go with Elliot. Swansea don't look like scoring and there is a chance Darlow plays and then you get Fab points at the end which could be nice as they also may get a CS.

        4. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I have gone for Fab

          1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            What's your reason, just think hes better shout for CS?

            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Seems to pick up quite a few save bonuses and as the away team he should face more shots than Elliot (if he plays)

      • GOONER
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        McArthur or Carrol?

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Mcarthur

        2. MadridistaRants
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Big Mac

      • Mino Raiola
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        trying again

        A: Otamendi and Son
        or change to
        B: Stones and Maherz

        on wc!

        1. QuintonFortune25
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          A

          1. Mino Raiola
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            thanks for the reply!

        2. Tomlette Greggs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          B

        3. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
            6 years, 2 months ago

            B

        4. The Big Fella
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I am going against the grain and captaining Salah and not Kane this week. COME AT ME B!TICHES!!!!!

          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Good luck.

          2. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Brave.
              Brod bruck bro

          3. The Royal Robin
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Are any of you actually choosing Lingard for (C) over Harry?

            1. MadridistaRants
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              I am. Going for gut feel over wisdom of the crowd.

            2. jia you
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Yup, Lingard(C), Kane(VC) here.

          4. MadridistaRants
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Couple of questions. Upgrade Dunk or Ogbonna?

            Who to upgrade with:

            A. Stones
            B. VVD
            C. Someone else

            Rest of defence: Alonso, Christensen, Jones

            1. Bobby_Baggio
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Dunk > Stones

          5. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            This week is a real bitch for selecting the clean sheets - anything could happen. You could make a good case for at least half of the teams having a good chance ..... but I'm not confident of getting any of them.

            1. MTPockets
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Hopefully Stoke.

              • QuintonFortune25
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                United 100%, Chelsea 80% imo

              • Mino Raiola
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                agree. would pick the ones with potentially offensive contributions this week, and hoe for cs as bonus. if possible.

            2. So Troublesome
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Mahrez or Arnautovic?

              1. Mino Raiola
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                mahrez 100% if u can

              2. Bobby_Baggio
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Tough - my gut is saying Arnie which i shouldnt

                Form = Mahrez
                Fixtures = Arnie

                1. Mino Raiola
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  acctually fixtures for mahrez as well. doubt will be if he misses games beacause of some transfer sage thingy. on the other hand, the temas hes (randomly) linked to has good fixtures too. ars and pool

              3. So Troublesome
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Drop Ayew to the bench and play them both?

            3. The Big Fella
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Jenas is a clown. He wasn't even a good footballer. Look at this turd he has said below. Newcastle are 13th FFS!!!!

              Jermaine Jenas

              Former Newcastle midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

              I don’t think there's been a time in the Premier League era when people look forward to going to St James' Park more than they do now. This is not a top team. If they remain in the Premier League it’s a miracle. If Benitez wasn't there, I think they’d 100% go down.

              It might not help Newcastle the fact they have to win this game, they just have to. The fans are not going to be what they were when Newcastle were at their pomp.

              1. Hotdogs for Tea
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                He is not far wrong though

                1. The Big Fella
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Disagree. They're 13th and have a better squad than the teams currently in the bottom 3. They will survive.

                  1. Hotdogs for Tea
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    2 points off the relegation zone - ignore the league position because it is really misleading

            4. Scout
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              VVD likely to start?

              1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Yes

                  1. Scout
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    100%?

                    1. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
                        6 years, 2 months ago

                        Only death is 100% certain, my friend.
                        Embracing the unknown is part of life

                        1. The Big Fella
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 2 months ago

                          You must be Keynesian hahaha

                          1. Scout
                            • 6 Years
                            6 years, 2 months ago

                            haha

                  2. Mino Raiola
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    he has to be! imean, pool have been wishing for this new toy for ages, and if there is a gem hes needed for its this

                    1. Scout
                      • 6 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      thats what I though

                    2. Scout
                      • 6 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      swap kenny for vvd?

                      1. Mino Raiola
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 2 months ago

                        for free yes!! he will concede tough, but he wil be the target for all the corners and fk and hes a great header, so it might be a winner even this week.

                        1. Scout
                          • 6 Years
                          6 years, 2 months ago

                          ok thanks

                • Epic Fail
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  There's a new article, folks.

                  I'm too lazy to link it.

                • Bobby_Baggio
                  • 12 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Son or Kane for (C)? I like Son Home record

                  1. Yogi_mike
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    I switched it back to Son xD last 4 games at home he's been fire

                  2. Scout
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    kane

                  3. Mino Raiola
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    kane. son might score, kane will most likely.

                • LeKing083
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  One more question, who do I play in goal:
                  Adrian / Pope

                  1. Dopey44
                    • 12 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    I went with Pope

                  2. Scout
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    pope

                • The Royal Robin
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Is it worth me using my bench boost?

                  Adrian
                  Ogbonna Jones Alonso
                  Sterling Eriksen Lingard Gross Arnie
                  Firmino Kane

                  Pope Otamendi VVD Quaner

                  1. Hotdogs for Tea
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Imagine what it would be like in a DGW ...

                  2. Licious Lizard (delete acc)
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      No of course not.
                      No CS for either Ota or VVD, Quaner is injuries and Pope won’t Keep CS either.
                      Perhaps Play Ota ahead Ogbonna

                  3. AandyzZ
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Opinions on this team..

                    Pickford (Elliot)
                    Alonso Stones Jones (ogbonna, Duffy)
                    Sterling Salah Lingard Arnautovic Richarlison
                    Kane Firmino (Quaner)

                  4. Dopey44
                    • 12 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Play Duffy or Depoitre?

                    1. The Royal Robin
                      • 8 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      Duffy 100%

                    2. Scout
                      • 6 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      depo

                  5. Scout
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    kenny to VVD?
                    get rid of rooney and play 1 up front which is Kane
                    thoughts?

                    1. Mino Raiola
                      • 7 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      i would. vvd might not get point this week, but he should be in the points for the near future. also the potential for an occational header. u never know, but have a feelig he might be a VERY good pick

                      1. The Royal Robin
                        • 8 Years
                        6 years, 2 months ago

                        Why don't you think he will get 'point' this week?

                        1. Scout
                          • 6 Years
                          6 years, 2 months ago

                          city is a hard game unlikely to keep clean sheet

                        2. Mino Raiola
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 2 months ago

                          sorry typing fast cuz its fun to answer as many as possible:) meant cs points

                      2. Scout
                        • 6 Years
                        6 years, 2 months ago

                        thats what I'm thinking his a threat at corners. after city got a few easy fixtures. plus his surely got to start?

                        1. Mino Raiola
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 2 months ago

                          thinking alike on this one, but who know;)

                          what do u think of this:

                          A: Otamendi and Son
                          or
                          B: Stones and Maherz

                          on wc

                          1. Scout
                            • 6 Years
                            6 years, 2 months ago

                            a

                            1. Mino Raiola
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 2 months ago

                              tnx!

                          2. Scout
                            • 6 Years
                            6 years, 2 months ago

                            you think keep rooney or get rid? have to get rid for vvd

                            1. Mino Raiola
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 2 months ago

                              love roonet and hes been delivering, but honestly i would yes. for a fodder/ayew. all this is based on vvd sequring a spot and delivers ok, which then means hes great value, and matches any 6-7 mill striker currently on offer

                              1. Mino Raiola
                                • 7 Years
                                6 years, 2 months ago

                                have this atm, and hope this could prove a very effective use of money with strong regular performers and cap options (kene/salah). only concern real concern is no aguero and bench, but have u know

                                Pope
                                Jones, Otamendi, VVD, Alonso
                                Salah, Sterling, KDB, Lingard, Son
                                Kane

                                Adrian, Ayew, Quaner, Long

                                1. Mino Raiola
                                  • 7 Years
                                  6 years, 2 months ago

                                  lol that typing

                  6. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Elliott home to Swansea or Courtois home to Leicester ???

                    1. Scout
                      • 6 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      Elliot

                  7. celticman
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    wot did firmino do to holgate to make him push him like that anyone ?

                  8. Luton_Fan
                    • 14 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Hazard or kane c?

                    1. the dom 1
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 9 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      Kane

                    2. celticman
                      • 6 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      flip a coin hows your luck

                    3. Scout
                      • 6 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      kane

                  9. Brosstan
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Captain Hazard, Pogba or Lingard? Right now Im on Pogba because I didnt quite like how Hazard seemed on Wednsday. Is that taking the eye test too far?

                    1. Yogi_mike
                      • 7 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      Captained Hazard 5 weeks straight went from 3rd to 7th lol... He's so unreliable he okay wen he wants

                  10. HashAttack
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Which pair would you play - 1) Hazard & Lukaku OR 2) KDB & Aguero

                  11. Yogi_mike
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Better long term?
                    A) Arnie Pogba
                    B) Lingard Mahrez

                  12. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    Captain Alonso, Eriksen or Arnie?

                    I want to go Alonso, but I'm worried that Leicester will score, so I'm leaning towards Eriksen, because he scores more points than Arnie (even if Arnie is more 'explosive').

                    1. Scout
                      • 6 Years
                      6 years, 2 months ago

                      arnie