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

    Hang on Naughton?

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

      Brought in for a flipping 4 point hit.

  2. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Naughton?

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

    Bittersweet! Morgan starts but Son is benched

  4. Salarrivederci
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Stoke! 3 points would make my Southampton and Swansea assets more hungry ! 😀

  5. Rash
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Where is naughton?

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

    Vertonghen winner in a 1-0 please.

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

      Kane hatty u mean

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      grow down

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

      I'll take that with an Ali assist

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

    Wtf happened to Naughton?!

  8. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    No Naughton 🙁 ... Hello Adrian 🙂

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

    No more naughtiness in the house...

  10. Cok3y5murf
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Lol @ Morgan hit-sellers 😀

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

      Still think they will concede though. Morgan is s***e and they concede when he plays.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Doesn't matter if he blanks both games. The hit was never going to work out unless the guy they brought in keeps 2 clean sheets in 2. Schoolboy error.

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

      I only kept him cause couldn't find a defender under £4.5m who I wanted

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

    No Naughty, no Son....deletes account......utter garbage game, never enjoyed it...

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

      No Naughton, no Son, no Lingard

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

      Lol

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

    Poch will forever keep playing Lamela cause he is Argentinian despite being shite.

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

    rip the bloke who said he was TC Naughton

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

      Could get VC points if he is injured and misses Tuesday's game

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

    WHERE IS NAUGHTONNNN???

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

    No Naughton leaves my bench boost double NEW defence + Mili. **** that.

    1. Markus
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      King (0) + Cedric and Mccarthy if it makes you feel any better

  16. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mawson 😎

  17. Geezer
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Morgan starts

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

    Fabianski, vdh, jayew, lloris, kane(c), kenedy, Arnie ✔️

    Yoshida and baines tbc

    Happy enough

  19. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone seen Naughton?

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

    Many bought Naughton for a hit for Morgan i guess. Ouch. Luckily went Cresswell

  21. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Got rid of Morgan for Naughton. Bollox

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

    And Yedlin benched.....worst GW ever......bollocks the lot of ya....

    1. HammersXI
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Apparently Rafa mentioned rotation and it's Manquillo's Birthday. Summed my season up with Morgan on the bench

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

      Chilwell & Yedlin Bench Boost failure 🙁

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        You were warned.

        Bboost in 37 very risky.

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

          Depends on the players selected - I know the risks of such dross 🙂

          1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I triple captained someone i knew would play. Far less risky.

            Bboost in 34 was always optimal.

            You needed to get lucky. Didnt happen.

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

              ... umm ... a little premature lol

              1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Huh. You called your bboost a failure. I got 20 points put of mine which i am happy with. What is premature here?

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

                  Calling 34 optimal lol with just one game finished - based upon my choices 😉

                  It’s not as if I have Morgan coming off the bench for a Bailly double no show 😉

                  1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 1 month ago

                    Calling it optimal based on your own failure comment. If you think you can beat 20 points off the bench then keep laughing. Will certainly revisit this at the end of the game week. Good luck

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

                      The success of my picks does not make anything optimal or not lol - and half the failure is an injured player ... do keep up Chief 🙂

                      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                        • 9 Years
                        8 years, 1 month ago

                        Reveiw time.

                        Gw30 rank of 220k
                        My decision to wildcard in 32 and bboost in 34 was overtly ridiculed by you and others trying a different stategy.

                        Hence my desire to follow your progress specifically.

                        I then warned you that you would face heavy rotation in 37 which was my main motivation in an early wildcard and bboost.

                        As it stands i have recovered over 100k over you and am currently ahead of you. The chances of you beating a 20 point bboost is dismal.

                        Mocking my bailly 0 and then justifying your bboost because of injury is ironic.

                        By the way i have gained on many players playing your strategy. Not just you.

                        You yourself said i would fall back this gameweek due to bboosters. Was 59k at the start of the week. Lets see if you are wrong about that as well.

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

                        Wow lol ... you have to let it go 😉

                      3. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                        • 9 Years
                        8 years, 1 month ago

                        Hey why would i let it go?

                        This has been a horrifying season for me. I am losing my local ml for the first time in 7 years.

                        You, POP and especially Virg have given me reason to stay motivated. I am enjoying the challenge of chasing you down immensely.

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

                        What do you mean chasing me down ? You were 40k ahead in GW30 😉

                        I think you are taking this all a bit too serious, chill, have a beer and enjoy the ride 🙂

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

                        Never quite caught Virg, PoP or myself 😉

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

    Will it be Eriksen or Alli playing alongside Wanyama in central midfield?

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

      Eriksen probably as I bought him

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

      erik

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

    Dunk to Naughton -4 went well

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

      Yikes

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

      hubba hubba

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

    DGWs are the biggest load of pish.

  26. Pep says
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Was 0.1m short for Naughton. Ignoring price rises has its benefits

    1. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Went with Olsson instead for no other reason than it used all my funds.Lucky I suppose.

  27. WE GO FOR IT
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    What on earth has happened to Naughton? -,-

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

    Son my only player benched. Will take that.

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

    Willian is so going to play both now, whilst Lingard and Son keep getting rotated.

    Big balls.

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

    Zaha skies a big chance.

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

      Trying to score for man Utd