Watchlist

Following on from this morning’s piece on goalkeepers, it’s time to bring you the second instalment in our Wildcard Watchlist series by turning our attention to the defenders. Looking at the strength of schedule, we assess the back-line options available and list the players we feel are most likely to return on your Fantasy investment...

There’s something so very soothing about the winter wildcard for Fantasy managers. Out with the old, in with ...

Everton’s stuttering season, with a constant struggle in front of goal, has done little to boost the reputation of their Fantasy assets. While Tim Cahill and Louis Saha continue to frustrate with sporadic appearances and fragile form, Leon Osman has slowly emerged as a worthy Fantasy prospect...

While Chelsea’s run of upcoming fixtures has many a Fantasy manager eyeing up the likes of Daniel Sturridge ...

Scoring goals is often cited as the most difficult task for promoted teams to achieve in their first ...

While Stoke’s morale took a hit in the 3-0 defeat at the Etihad stadium, their form has undoubtedly flourished of late. Four consecutive wins coincided with the re-introduction of Robert Huth to a central defensive role...

With favourable fixtures on the horizon, Mick McCarthy will be in confident mood thanks to the form of Steven Fletcher. The Scotsman has been hampered with calf and groin injuries this season but a haul of 3 goals in his last two games is indicative of his importance to the Wolves cause.

Our Watchlist rankings will be updated throughout the rest of month and they’ll be numerous individual player articles to follow. With the fixtures coming thick and fast, however, this is likely to be our last opportunity to breakdown our rankings in detail before the New Year...

With a favourable run of fixtures on the horizon, Chris Samba makes a significant shift up this week’s ...

A strong set of fixtures for Newcastle sees Demba Ba elevated in our recently updated Watchlist rankings. With a single point in their last three matches, Alan Pardew’s side will be looking for a return to winning ways, having previously remained unbeaten in the first eleven game weeks...

Our Watchlist rankings, offering player recommendations over the Christmas programme, are now updated and available in the sidebar. ...

A run of three home games in the next four for Blackburn Rovers elevates Paul Robinson in this week’s Watchlist rankings. Steve Kean’s side have been anything but reliable at the back but with Scott Dann returning and skipper Chris Samba approaching fitness, an improvement seems likely.