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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. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Stoke!

    1. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      come on saxon warrior

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Gustav Klimt for me. Not worried by the drift. Headway e/w at a big price.

  2. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Palace

  3. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Cmon draw

  4. Volley127
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Cmon Kane!

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

    Come on me

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Naughty

  6. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Mili!

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not this. Zaha and Mili blanks would be ideal.

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

    Cmon luton

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

    You know the game is bad when FFS abort the dugout discussion halfway through the game and try to rescue the day with a Yahoo article.

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I see I'm not the first with this highly original joke! 😆

  9. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Lol, I see the mods have given up with the Stoke-Palace thread at half-time 😀

  10. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Lol @ owners of players

  11. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Come on down!

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

    C'mon random Palace player that no one owns!! Wipe away Jammy CS points.
    Overall though I want Stk to win as it will make Swans and Sot play with more grit.

  13. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    77 penalties this year so far in PL, 3 for Spurs

    105 last year, 9 for Spurs.

    Harold due a few this GW?

    1. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeap. They'll get 6 today

    2. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

      I mean yep (forgot I had him) 🙂

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Any team not get a penalty yet?

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yep

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

          Southampton?

          1. Collie01
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Burnley

            1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              This, Burnley are the only team to not win one.

          2. Pierce34
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            No, I remember Gabbiadini scoring one vs. Elliot just so he can troll me. Also I remember Tadic taking one.

            Maybe West Brom?

            1. Collie01
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              WBA just got 1.

              I posted the link to the penalty stats below

              1. Pierce34
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Ah, thanks. Interesting to have the missed penalties stats too. So many of them in my FPL team! (at least 5 off the top of my head)

      2. Volley127
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Don’t recall palace getting a pen this season?

        1. Neo-Viper
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          they got one last week only. Benteke with his first home goal of the season

      3. Sif
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Burnley, was our one year penalty anniversary last game week 🙁
        Shocking we've had so many denied

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

      Anything less than 3 pen is unacceptable

    5. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Probably half of those to Crystal Palace alone

  14. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Zouma should be fighting for a first team spot at Chelsea IMO.

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

      I hope RLC gets gametime at Chelsea next season

      1. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Should have had gametime at Chelsea this season. No worse than Bakayoko

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      This, but pretty strong competition at CB.

      Chelsea need to invest in midfield above all else imo. Fabregas past his best and Drinkwater, Bakayoko not good enough.

  15. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Shaqiri to pogba looked a good move... RIP

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      RIP

    2. tokara
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      if u can look into the future, u shouldnt be here so cheer up

  16. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    What a fail of a throw in

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

    Lol at mili

    Cheeky yc

  18. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mili YC

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Perfect. A RC would be even nicer though.

  19. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Surely these articles should be held back to when there are no games being played ? Most strange indeed

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

      I did think this

      Usually they wait for the lunchtime game to atleast finish

      Very odd

    2. tm245
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Look up, Team Cruel nailed it.

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

        Haha yep nailed it

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Just actually read the article - just a punt for cash ... so vulgar 😉

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

      Completely. Very odd.

  20. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Peter Crouch is quite a pest, keeps going for the face wipe on players.

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

      The most hate man on Trinidad and Tobago.

  21. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Captain Hindsight has entered the building.

  22. Gaffa914
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Triple captain Jordon Ayew let’s have it

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

      Ayew having a laugh?

  23. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Benteke coming on

  24. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Stoke must have the dullest squad of players in the league

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Boring uniforms and a manager in a 1980s track suit not much help either.

  25. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bauer YC

  26. tambourineman
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Cabaye off
    Benteke on

  27. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    1 from 3 so far this week

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

      If thats hits included you're having a great week.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Oh in that case I'm -5 from 1, lol.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      How? :/

  28. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bauer YC

  29. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Finally found out Bauer's first name.......surprised that it's not Jack 😀

  30. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Tomkins and Johnson YCs