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5 May 2018 772 comments
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We bring you news of another big-money contest on offer from our partner game Yahoo for Fantasy managers this weekend.

They have a Premier League £1.5k Saturday tournament which takes in all five of that day’s matches from 3 pm onwards, finishing with the 5.30pm kick-off between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park.

The contest is 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.

Driven by Opta data, the Yahoo game has a unique scoring system which is ideal for those members of our community on the lookout for 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.

Before getting started on your lineup, it’s worth have a read of ourStrategy Guide, which assesses the types of players who profit from the rule set.

FFS Strongest XI

Hugo Lloris – £16
Idrissa Gueye – £14
Christian Kabasele – £13
Cedric Soares – £13
Riyad Mahrez – £23
Will Hughes – £15
Dusan Tadic – £18
Christian Eriksen – £25
Harry Kane – £29
Marko Arnautovic – £17
Jordan Ayew – £16

As the only top seven team to feature in Saturday’s contest, we’re turning to Tottenham Hotspur’s Hugo Lloris for a trip to West Bromwich Albion. The Yahoo scoring system is key to our decision – it awards goalkeepers points for wins or draws and double the number of points as defenders for a clean sheet. Given that Spurs have won four and drawn one of their last five on the road, Lloris offers the likelihood of points even if his side concede at The Hawthorns, then.

Idrissa Gueye makes our selection thanks to his out-of-position classification as a defender for this week’s visit of Southampton. Everton have been in solid defensive form at Goodison, claiming three clean sheets in their last four– only Man City have breached their backline of late. The Ghanaian’s ball-winning ability is smiled upon kindly in the Yahoo game – just six players have registered more successful tackles (46) in home matches. Gueye has also upped his attacking threat of late, with a goal and assist in the last three Gameweeks.

Watford’s home defensive form earns Christian Kabasele a spot in our three-man defence for the visit of Newcastle United. A goalless draw with Crystal Palace at Vicarage Road in Gameweek 35 means that the Hornets have three clean sheets in five in front of their own supporters. Since returning from injury in Gameweek 35, Kabasele is placed second among team-mates for successful tackles (six) and blocks (two). He also boasts a decent goal threat from the back and has found the net twice in 25 starts.

Southampton’s Cedric Soares has profited from a recent wing-back role ahead of a trip to Everton. Over his last four matches, the Portugal international has created two big chances and earned two assists – joint-top among defenders on both counts. With Mark Hughes’ men in desperate need of a win to keep their survival bid alive, Cedric’s delivery could be key – he’s ranked fifth in defence for successful crosses (24) this season.

Riyad Mahrez is our preferred Leicester City pick for the visit of West Ham United. At home, the Algerian has been involved in 56% of his side’s goals when selected – well up on Jamie Vardy’s 44%. Up against a defence with just two clean sheets on the road, Mahrez is also top-ranked for the Foxes for shots (31), efforts on target (18), big chances created (seven) and assists (six) at the King Power.

Will Hughes boast some strong underlying statistics for the visit of Newcastle. Since returning to the first XI in Gameweek 32, his total of ten key passes is at least double any team-mate, while the former Derby man also leads the way for successful tackles (15). Meanwhile, the Magpies have managed just two shutouts on the road all season.

Having scored three of Southampton’s five goals under Mark Hughes, Dusan Tadic will be an influential figure for the trip to Everton. Since the new manager was appointed in Gameweek 32, the Serbian’s underlying numbers are convincing – no team-mate betters him for shots (nine), efforts in the box (seven), attempts on target (five) or key passes (12).

Christian Eriksen and Harry Kane are both included for Spurs’ trip to The Hawthorns.

Of the two, it’s the Dane who has impressed the most in recent weeks, with four goals and two assists in his last six outings. During that stretch, he was the top-ranked player for shots (17) and key passes (13) for Spurs.

Back-to-back goals in the previous two hint at an upturn in form for Kane as he collides with a defence that has one clean sheet in eight at home. On the road, the Spurs striker has scored more goals (15) than any player, leading the way for shots (68), efforts in the box (47) and attempts on target (26).

Marko Arnautovic again looks a budget friendly pick as West Ham visit a Leicester side that’s just shipped five goals to Crystal Palace. The Austrian has served up ten goals and five assists since being moved into a forward role back in Gameweek 16 – since then, only Kane and Mohamed Salah have bettered his 25 efforts on target. His hosts are on a poor run of defensive form, claiming just two clean sheets in 11 attempts.

Jordan Ayew completes our line-up as Swansea make their way to Bournemouth. A pivotal figure under Carlos Carvalhal, he’s supplied five goals and two assists in 13 starts since the new manager was appointed in Gameweek 21. Ayew not only leads the way for the Swansea when it comes to shots (20) and efforts on target (ten) during this period, he has also made 36 successful tackles – second only to Kyle Naughton (37) among team-mates and more than any other forward.

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 £1.5k Saturday contest, Yahoo are also offering a Premier League £1k Sunday contest.
This consists of all three matches from that day, getting underway at 1.30pm when Man City welcome Huddersfield to the Etihad Stadium.

Guaranteed to run, this costs £5 to enter and is a multi-entry game, which means you can select up to two teams. The top 50 places pay out – there’s a minimum win-back of £10, with £100 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. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I am cursed..

    Pre GW35 I took a -4 to buy Mcarthur. He had 3 goals in 34 appearances and no goal and 1 assist in his last 12 games..
    Play him GW35, scores 2
    Bench him GW36, scores 11
    Sell him for GW37 for a -4 to buy Tadic. Scores 10

    Grrr!!! Had the foresight to think he'd do something good, but horrible timing and luck

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Just unlucky

    2. BIGREDDOG
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not even worth posting.. It's McArthur how can you ever predict him to score points

      1. BIGREDDOG
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        "had the foresight' lmao

      2. Differentiator
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Positioning, attempts on goal etc. Standard stuff

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Happens to everyone. Some seasons you get the luck and others are just a great big pile of exceement that just makes you want to vomit.

  2. Fantasy Gold
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    What’s up with Naughton?

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Got the Lamela’s....

    2. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Gastroenteritis

    3. jia you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      a bad dose of the stokes

  3. aborg
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who like me is thinking that since Stoke lost their game, they give West Brom a slight chance to get out of relegation and will do whatever they can to keep Spurs at bay ? Kane captainers bad news?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      0.1% chance.

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It was written in the stars even before the Stoke game.
      Kane will have to hope Newc don't show up

    3. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Just you

  4. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Have Kane but Triple Captained Jesus..... Kane to blank please....

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      you should feel nervous

      1. barracuda
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        So should you tomorrow 🙂

        1. Chucky
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          This 😀

    2. aborg
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Same here. Let’s cross our fingers dude !

    3. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No Pogba (TC) 😮

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        No i am not that stupid.... 😉

    4. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Did you not captain Pogba last night? 😮

      1. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        😉

  5. Drogo
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Just watching the pre-game talk of WBA - Spurs and they were discussing a goal that Kane did versus Stoke GW33. In FPL he didn't get credited for the goal, all though they changed it in the official records? Has this been adressed? Will it be corrected?

    Kane (C) gw33 over here

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Points are final.

    2. MTPockets
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Addressed - no but karma seems to have worked its magic on Kane.
        Corrected in fpl - no

      • Drogo
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        So we got robbed basically.

        1. CloudSky
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          No, Kane robbed Eriksen.

    3. Louis Van Gaalstones
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      6 (-4) from 5 so far, any worse?

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        2 from 1 🙂

      2. CloudSky
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        5 (-12)

      3. jia you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        4(-8) from 4 (Smalling, Mili, Naughton, Yedlin) 🙁

      4. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        3 (-16) with no Som, Davies or Naughton. And that's just what I know about so far!!

    4. Napoleon IV
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      how likely is Lukaku to play the West Ham match?

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

        Think he's a doubt for the final which is 10 days after WH so should be out.

        1. Napoleon IV
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks

    5. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Did Son to Fernandinho as part of a -8. Positive start at least 😀

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        that doesn't sound positive, what were the other transfer 🙂

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

          Bailly > Bednarek, Vardy > Jesus and Willian > KDB (TC)

    6. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane 3 pls

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Goals

      2. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        3 points, yes.

      3. barracuda
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        pts in total?

      4. Chucky
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        yes 3 points over the DGW... YC today....

    7. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Jeff stelling butching ayews name

      "Andrew and jordan" lol

    8. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane hatty plsssss

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        That would be immense.

      2. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Not gonna happen. I'd be happy with a goal and a good display!

    9. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane blank and Hegazi masterclass would be nice

      1. CloudSky
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        No it wouldnt.

    10. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Can see Arnie getting a huge score tbh

    11. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      The Westbrom caretaker manager looks more like a boxing manager than a footballing one. Tough guy.

      1. aborg
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Lol true, you took the words out of my mouth 🙂

    12. aborg
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Kane already missed a straight forward shot .... he is just not himself...has not been for a while now

    13. SAY MY NAME
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      not a good start to the dgw took a last minute -8 (including -4 to do chilwell to naughton at 6.55pm), so far Valencia didn't play, lingard came on for a 1 pointer, DDG failed to keep a cs, now naughton not playing, Son not starting - need sterling TC, sane, and jesus to give me something tomorrow, what a frustrating game!

    14. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      awful DGW