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While the Gameweek is in full swing, it’s not too late to dive into our partner game Yahoo who are offering more big-money prizes covering tonight’s fixtures.

They are rolling out a Premier League £3.5k Wednesday contest which takes in all seven matches from this evening’s top-flight action.

Getting 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 eight teams. The top 174 places pay out – there’s a minimum win-back of £10, with £350 going to the first place.

Driven by Opta data, the Yahoo game has a unique scoring system which is tailor-made for members of our community seeking out a Daily Fantasy Sports game.

If you’re new to Yahoo, you can sign up and claim a free £50 in credit to your account when you deposit just £5. Promo code: Fantasy50.

It’s also worth 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

Ederson – £16
John Stones – £15
Maya Yoshida – £14
Marcos Alonso – £17
Eden Hazard – £25
Cesc Fabregas – £18
Xherdan Shaqiri – £18
Johan Berg Gudmundsson– £16
Bernardo Silva – £14
Sergio Aguero – £28
Theo Walcott – £19

We’re backing Man City right across the positions in our Yahoo XI, with Ederson one of four players from Pep Guardiola’s side selected for a home encounter with West Brom.

Up against a travel-sick attack with just four goals in their last eight top-flight road trips, the league leaders will be confident of improving a record that’s surprisingly produced just one clean sheet in seven at the Etihad.

Ederson also 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.

Rested for the weekend FA Cup win over Cardiff, John Stones looks set for a first-team return against the Baggies.

We’d prefer the goal threat of his more expensive team-mate Nicolas Otamendi but, with Guardiola’s options now increasing in central defence with the arrival of Aymeric Laporte, there’s a chance the Argentine could be rested for this one.

Despite featuring just eight times at home, Stones still sits among the top seven defenders for successful passes (599) in front of his own fans. City, meanwhile, have allowed fewer shots in the box (44) than any side at home.

Utilised off the bench in the weekend FA Cup win over Watford, Maya Yoshida is expected to return to the Southampton teamsheet in time to host a Brighton side that’s failed to score in six successive road trips. The Japan international has fired 16 efforts inside the box in 18 appearances this season – only five defenders have managed more.

Marcos Alonso remains a peerless big-hitting option at the back as Chelsea welcome Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge.

Antonio Conte’s men have offered outstanding resilience in home matches, conceding just twice in the last eight in front of their own fans across all competitions. Alonso, meanwhile, is the number one defender for shots (45), attempts on target (17) and goals (six), and grabbed a goal and assist in the FA Cup win over Newcastle on Sunday.

Five goals in his last four league appearances against Eddie Howe’s men books Eden Hazard’s place in our line-up. With Alvaro Morata still sidelined and Michy Batshuayi poised for a move, the Belgian looks likely to lead the line this evening. He’s warmed up nicely for this one, too, bagging three goals in as many matches in all competitions.

We’re also backing the fit-again Cesc Fabregas to return to Chelsea’s XI against the Cherries. An unused sub in the weekend cup win over Newcastle, the Spaniard is ranked first for successful crosses (18), key passes (42) and big chances created (seven) at Stamford Bridge. Only Cesar Azpilicueta (716 to 665) has made more successful passes at home among the Chelsea contingent.

Stoke playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri is handed a starting berth at home to a Watford defence with one clean sheet in 10 on the road. The Potters’ number one for shots on target (22), successful crosses (36) and chances created (49), the Swiss international has been involved in 48% of his side’s goal when on the pitch. In terms of big chances created, only Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne (13) has bettered Shaqiri’s 12.

The number one player for successful crosses (12) and key passes (14) over Gameweek 21-24, Johan Berg Gudmundsson’s distribution could prove decisive for Burnley’s trip to Newcastle. The Magpies have conceded more headed attempts (62) than any side this season and have mustered just one clean sheet in their last eight at St James’ Park across all competitions.

An ankle injury for Leroy Sane looks set to boost Bernardo Silva’s pitch-time for Man City. Priced at just £14 in Yahoo, the summer signing has stepped up his output in recent weeks, producing three goals and six assists in his last 13 matches across all competitions. Silva looks likely to take up the right flank role against a Baggies backline that places third bottom for crosses conceded (285) down their left side.

We have to make room for Sergio Aguero after his hat-trick against Newcastle last time out. In terms of home goals, the Man City frontman is now tied with Harry Kane at the summit on 10 apiece – good news as he goes head-to-head with a West Brom defence that’s mustered a single clean sheet in their last 11 road trips.

We turn to Theo Walcott as Everton look to take advantage of the Riyad Mahrez unrest and get the better of Leicester at Goodison Park. The winter signing wasted no time in making his mark for the Toffees, supplying an assist on his debut in the Gameweek 24 stalemate with West Brom. The Foxes have struggled to keep out opponents on the road – indeed, their clean sheet at Chelsea was a first in eight away matches.

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

The Midweek Contests

As well as the Premier League £3.5k Wednesday contest, Yahoo are also offering a Premier League £600 Wednesday contest that takes in the same seven fixtures.

This is also guaranteed to run, but costs just £1 to enter and is a multi-entry game, which means you can select up to six teams. The top 155 places pay out – there’s a minimum win-back of £2, with £60 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.

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  1. Niemi
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Niasse starting, didn't expect that. Ogbonna 1st sub, Niasse 2nd. I'll get Ogbonna's 2 pointer on, with Niasse stuck on my bench. Expect him to score at least a goal.

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Allardyce such a fibber. Rooney + Siggy. Niasse.

  2. Cok3y5murf
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Can Aguero score a REAL hat-trick today?

    1. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Fake hat-trick would do too

  3. UshFPL
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else put off getting Mahrez in? We know how he plays when he's unhappy

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Let him grieve, then have a look

    2. grumpyman
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      As an owner this is the best scenario for me. If he wants a big move in the summer he has to perform for the rest of the season - who knows how often Mahrez would even start had he gone to City. I'm keeping.

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        i’d keep if I had him, but not tempted to buy

    3. teneighty
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      As an owner, I am keeping and reasessing after a couple of weeks. Would not get as a non-owner.

  4. CRO KLOPP
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Joe Allen in number 10 role?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      played there in 3 of his last 5 league games which resulted in 2 goals and 3 assists

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

      That grav 😮

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I smell jealousy

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

        I wan tto see a bigger image of it... sort of

  5. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    No Evans good for City attacking assets hopefully.

  6. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    No idea why it takes FPL so long to add new players to the game.. I might understand how they didn't put someone like Gazzaniga in that match but Laporte? It was known that he signed and all, surely deciding his price doesn't take this long.

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Good point. A fantasy game should not be beaten by the real game.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Doubt he'll be 5.5, 6 about right?

    3. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Really poor as its a simple job of inputting his name and price into the database. Could have left data out

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Where's the downvote option when you need it?

  7. A Betting Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Laporte is not in the game? Has that ever happened before? 😆

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Now, that's what I call differential

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Niasse

    3. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, although usually with kids/youth team players getting a surprise inclusion

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Fat Sam has lost the plot. Panicking and chopping changing the team

    Benching tosun already

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe it is because of the short turn around before the next game?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Maybe but not a great show of confidence in the lad

    2. Railwayman
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Tosun 0 shots and atempted assist last game.

  9. supersham
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Giroud to Chelsea is baffling

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Really?
      Beats the hell out of Crouch, Carroll & Llorente.

      1. supersham
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I mean from an Arsenal perspective

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Sorry.
          Yeah it is, but Wenger clearly no longer rated him.
          He's become a strange old man.

        2. gunner 2727
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Think was either get auba or not get auba... only reasonable explanation me thinks

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      He's 6'4, what Conte wanted. Hope he flourishes, Wenger is an idiot.

  10. fusen
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Laporte doesn't exist in the FPL game currently. No entry for him in the master file of all players.

    Wonder how quickly they are rushing in the background to get him in before kick off

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Doesn't matter now anyway, noone can play him.

      1. fusen
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        But he can get the most bonus points

  11. LIARS POKER
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Choupo OOP?

    1. McNulty
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      AMR

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Shaq is on the right

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      LW

  12. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Spot the differential? Laporte 😉

    1. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Deulofeu*

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

      Well spotted

  13. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    If laporte stat wise has the most bps will the guy with 2nd most get 3 baps instead?

    1. Sarnab
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yes that should happen

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

      They'll probably add him very soon.

    3. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      When Gazzaniga wasn't existent in that game, he got 2 bonus points and everything was normal.

  14. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Stones you half wit.

  15. Berty Dastard
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Who do you captain Hazard, Aguero or KDB?

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Salah and be grateful for his points last night...

  16. JJO
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Can see Richarlison getting on the map again with Deulofeu on the other flank

  17. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Need a goal tonight, Alonso!

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I'll accept a brace.

  18. FlockofSeagulls
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Who's everyone scouting today?

    Stanislas and Deulafalou or the guy who's name is spelt similar. 🙂

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Kenedy

    2. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Wilson.

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

      Dellufelleo

      1. FlockofSeagulls
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Your so predictable! 😆

        1. Deulofail
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          You're*

          1. FlockofSeagulls
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Deulofeu** 😉

            1. Deulofail
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 6 months ago

              Your so predictable! 😆

  19. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez (c)

    Ahead of the flock! 😎

    1. Dannyb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Brave

  20. Je suis le chat
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Delighted to see Coleman back. Huge loss to Ireland and Everton. Crazy he was priced in FPL at 6.5m with a broken leg.

    1. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      You think people would have bought him at 6.0?

  21. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Laporte 15 pts haul and not even in the game

  22. DAZZ
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling (c) anyone??? Come on young raheem, aguero and bernardo owner aswell though, expecting some serious points from the 3!

    1. Delph & Safety
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Captain KDB here. Not having Agüero is worrying!

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      O/ but I would’ve gone kun if I had him

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I bottled it and went with Salah...

    4. COLLIN QUANER
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yep Sterling (c) here.

      Expecting big things.

  23. Niemi
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Where do Kennedy play today? Winger? Attacking midfielder?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      LM/LW

      1. Niemi
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. Possible RLC replacement, shame he's likely to blank in GW31.

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Left wing.

  24. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    I am glad I did stones to laporte

  25. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Oh no Barkley's playing

    Hazard will have to do it all by himself today

  26. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Watching captain Kun or Jose's bus?

    1. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      WHichever I get the best stream for

    2. Delph & Safety
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      City.

  27. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Lets go WBA, do it for Pulis! 0:0 will do.

  28. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Intrigued to know what fpl will do if laporte gets a goal tonight

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      They added him. 4.0 (weird name)

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Add him after the update tonight with his points like they did with Niasse.

  29. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Won't be many takers for a Everton defender priced at £6.4m. Everton won't have any DGW this season either.

    1. Sims
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      They could

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Coleman at 6.4 is laughable

    3. Delph & Safety
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A shame. Coleman was a great asset last season.

  30. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    McBurnie to Sunderland may have broken down.

    Chucky seen sneaking away with a wrench.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Thats where he had to go 😮

      Following McLOLurnie around until 11 o'clock.