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Yahoo Focus – Gameweek 29

We bring news of another big-money contest offered by our partner game Yahoo Fantasy managers this weekend.

They are rolling out Premier League £2.5k Saturday contest which takes in all six matches from 3pm onwards tomorrow, finishing with the 5.30pm encounter between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield.

The contest is guaranteed to run, costs £5 to enter and is a multi-entry game, which means you can select up to five teams. The top 125 places pay out – there’s a minimum win-back of £10, with £250 going to the first place.

Driven by Opta data, the Yahoo game has a unique scoring system 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 worth checking in with our Strategy Guide before picking your Yahoo XI, as this gives an indication of the types of players who profit from the rule set.

FFS Strongest XI

Loris Karius –£15
Jose Holebas –£14
Ben Chilwell –£12
Serge Aurier –£15
Christian Eriksen –£25
Manuel Lanzini –£17
James Ward-Prowse –£15
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain –£18
Mohamed Salah –£27
Harry Kane –£27
Troy Deeney –£15

Liverpool’s Loris Karius is our preferred keeper for a home encounter with relegation candidates Newcastle. The Yahoo scoring system plays a part in our thinking, as goalkeepers earn points for wins or draws and pick up double the number of points as defenders for a clean sheet. Yet to lose at Anfield this season, Jurgen Klopp’s side boast the league’s third best home defence, with just ten goals against.

A home encounter with West Brom brings Jose Holebas into our starting line-up. Watford have impressed under new manager Javi Gracia, beating Chelsea and Everton in their two home matches and conceding just once. Meanwhile, the Baggies arrive on the back of three goals in their last seven road trips. Holebas, meanwhile, is joint-top defender for crosses (22) and is second only to Kyle Walker for key passes (six to seven) in the four Gameweeks since the Spaniard was appointed.

Leicester’s Ben Chilwell looks a handy budget enabler at just £12 for the visit of Bournemouth. The Foxes have conceded just two goals in their last four at the King Power Stadium, suggesting a clean sheet could be on the cards. Over those fixtures, Chilwell is placed among their top five for both crosses (ten) and successful tackles (six), showcasing his suitability to the Yahoo scoring system.

Suspended for next week’s Champions League clash with Juventus, Serge Aurier looks set to get the nod for Tottenham’s home match with a Huddersfield side that’s failed to score in ten of their 14 road trips. Over his last four appearances at Wembley, the Ivory Coast international has supplied a goal, assist and two clean sheets and has made 15 successful tackles, more than any team-mate.

Like Aurier, Christian Eriksen was rested for the midweek FA Cup win over Rochdale and look set to return against the Terriers. Over the last four Gameweeks, the Dane is one of only three players to register double-digits for both shots (11) and key passes (14), supplying a goal and assist. He is also ranked top for successful crosses (11) and big chances created (five) during that stretch.

Back on the teamsheet last weekend, West Ham playmaker Manuel Lanzini makes his way to fellow strugglers Swansea. The Argentine bagged two goals and an assist in four Gameweeks prior to being ruled out by injury and the underlying numbers during those matches highlight his potential. Compared with team-mates, Lanzini was the Hammers’ number one player for successful passes (145), crosses (13), shots (nine) and efforts in the box (five).

Placed third for crosses (29) and successful crosses (seven) over the last four Gameweeks, James Ward-Prowse entertains a Stoke side with a single clean sheet away from home all season. The Southampton midfielder fares well when assessed against team-mates over that period, too – he’s placed top for key passes (ten), while no Saints player has bettered him for shots (seven) or efforts on target (three).

If he’s named on the teamsheet at home to Newcastle, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could again prove a strong value route into the Liverpool attack. The summer signing has produced two goals and a pair of assists in his last three starts at Anfield and played a pivotal role in last week’s win over West Ham – Oxlade-Chamberlain created more chances (four) than any team-mate and won all three of his tackles.

Golden Boot contenders Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane find a place in our Yahoo plans this weekend. Both are up against defences with just one clean sheet in their previous 12 away matches, suggesting that goals will once again be on the agenda.

Salah has now been involved in two goals in each of his last five at Anfield, totalling six goals and four assists over that run. Kane, meanwhile, has netted six times in as many league outings and has already claimed two goals against weekend visitors Huddersfield back in Gameweek 7.

Having splashed the cash on the two most expensive players on offer, we turn to Watford’s budget frontman Troy Deeney for the head-to-head against West Brom. The Hornets’ striker delivered a goal and assist in a 2-0 home win over the Baggies last term and seems to prefer home comforts this time around. All four of his goals have arrived at Vicarage Road in 2017/18, including last weekend’s winner over Everton.

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 £2.5k Saturday contest, Yahoo are also offering a Premier League £1k Sunday contest.

This contains both matches that day, as well as the Monday evening clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester United. It gets underway at 1.30pm on Sunday, when Brighton and Arsenal square up at the Amex Stadium.

This is also guaranteed to run, 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.

1,185 Comments Post a Comment
  1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Anyone else looking to get rid of sterling?

    What are your reasons?

    1. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Nikka hell yeah!! Cuz im dope and I do dope things

    2. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      I have him but think I’m going to hold... people will likely be getting rid based on his injury

    3. YouReds
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Probably keeping, just because I got him at 7.9 and I want him on Wildcard in 32

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        normally I would say that value shouldn't justify your decision to keep him but in sterling it definitely does. If you got him for 7.9m then I think I would keep to. I didn't get him until he was 8.5m so I don't lose to much value in him which makes me consider getting rid of him a lot easier. Also as a KDB owner it makes things easier as Im not going without city assets.

    4. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      I was but am now thinking of holding for a couple more weeks and then reaccessing

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        I don't think there is wrong in that, especially if he starts vs stoke, the people who got rid will be sat behind the couch for that 90mins

    5. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Thinking about selling for Mahrez. I fancy Mahrez to outscore him in the next two basically

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Yeah If I was to make the move it would be for Mahrez or Mane. Both I think will do well.

    6. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Got rid. Gained .5 m as don't plan to get back on WC. Looking at DSilva instead. If you think may get back on WC and would cost you much more to get back then keep.

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Smart, If you have a clear plan its best to stick with your gut instinct. I own KDB so Im not completely getting rid of City attacking assets.

    7. Bushman
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Question marks over whether he will start / be rotated and I want Arnie in

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Interesting differential! how will you use the cash elsewhere?

        1. Bushman
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Was thinking of doing TCarroll to Shaq for a -4 but I may need to deal with Vertonghen.

    8. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Question is whether or not he will even be in the squad on sunday, or start. Now with Jesus and Sane back, there will be rotation for sure, especially with City basically already winning the league.

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Yeah thats where the big question mark is. Say Sane and B silva do well and he comes on for a cameo. Is his place in jeopardy at Stoke. For me if he was a certain starter at Stoke I'd keep but thats not the case IMO

    9. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Arnie in opens the door for Alonso/DDG & United defence so I may get rid for good.

  2. damiang2233
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Pogba to silva (already have sterling)
    Jones to smalling

    good moves?

    1. Bushman
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Not Silva

      1. damiang2233
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        why not? who so?

  3. YouReds
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Can I get away with saving FT?

    DDG
    VVD Maguire Martina
    Salah Sterling* Shaqiri Walcott KDB
    Kane Firmino

    Elliot Ogbonna Quaner Jones*

    Ogbonna with not the worst fixture in the world to come off the bench if Sterling doesn’t play

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Good to go and save

      1. YouReds
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks!

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Yup

  4. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    What to do here? 1 ft and nothing itb.
    De Gea Myhill
    Alonso VVD Ogbonna (Dunk Bardsley)
    Salah(c) Mahrez Sterling Walcott (4.2)
    Kane Firmino Wilson

    Out of ideas so any thoughts are welcome.

  5. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Play one

    A Hegazi
    B Kenny (in hope he gets 60 minutes and CS before Coleman comes on)
    C Ogbonna

    1. YouReds
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Kenny. I’m playing Martina over Ogbonna

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      C imo

  6. cullieh
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    What week is the double gameweek please folks :-/

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      34 & 37

      1. cullieh
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        thank you Viper.

  7. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    So if Pardew gets the sack from WBA, surely that will be the end of his PL managerial career.

    Of course not.

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Everton the next stop.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        And still got a bunch of others to choose from.

  8. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Sterling to eriksen
    Or
    Sterling+ Duffy
    To
    Arnie + Davies (-4)?

  9. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Would it be smart to bench Sterling vs Chelsea as he is a doubt too (play Ayew vs WHU) and than play Sterling vs Stk?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Autosub works.

      1. Tommo1888
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        The concern he comes on for a one point cameo

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          So floor is cameo, ceiling is double figures.
          Chelsea just copped 2 vs United.

    2. Tommo1888
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      I’m thinking this too but with Wilson rather than Ayew.

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Don't bench him. Play him.

  10. Wingate
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Repost with additional stat:

    Kane v Salah captain:

    Kane v Newcastle (A) - 2-0 win - 0 goals
    Kane v Huddersfield (A) - 4-0 win - 2 goals

    Salah v Newcastle (A) - 1-1 - 0 goals
    Salah v Huddersfield (H) - 3-0 - 1 assist

    Form:

    Salah 12.7!!
    Kane 4.5

    Newcastle - 30 Goals Conceded
    Huddersfield - 48 goals conceded

    Kane the easier fixture.. Salah ridiculous form..

    WHO and WHY?

    1. Wingate
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Ps I’m currently on Kane as I need some harry magic to save my season...

    2. amplifiedAnt
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Salah. Who can stop him at the moment? Hopefully not Newcastle!

      Kane was talking the other day about better consistency of scoring (across multiple matches), but more single-goal appearances.

      I fancy Salah for potentially higher explosiveness at the moment, and also to protect OR.

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Castle plays way better at home so it's a little misleading. Salah for me

  11. amplifiedAnt
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Feels like I have a ton of options but struggling with clarity

    1FT, 1.0m ITB. All chips remaining.

    De Gea,
    van Dijk, Chilwell, Duffy
    De Bruyne, Salah(c), Sterling*, Shaqiri
    Kane(v), Firmino, Wilson

    (Elliot, Otamendi, Kenny, Loftus-Cheek)

    A. Otamendi > B. Davies (play instead of Duffy)
    B. Kenny > Mee/Fernandez/Mariappa (play instead of Duffy)
    C. Sterling > Eriksen/Mahrez/Arnautovic (got lots of value tied into Raheem though)
    D. Loftus-Cheek > Milivojevic/Pritchard (covers if Sterling doesn't play)

    Feels like it's now or never for A - but does that put too much emphasis on Sterling starting? Better to get rid of Kenny for a starter? Happy to move Sterling on if need be, but it'll cost a fair whack of value.

  12. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Anyone considering selling Sterling for Sane/Mahrez for a hit?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Lots.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        List them....

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Rita, Sue and Bob too.

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Considering it for free but not a hit

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Wouldn't for a hit

    4. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Cheers. I'm going Jones -> Bavies with the FT but thinking Mahrez has got great fixtures and can see him outscoring Sterling in the next few weeks (and beyond when surely City will rotate more...)

  13. Jaok
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Elliot Courtois
    Ota Mee Kenny Jones* Daniels
    Sterling Salah Walcott C.moting Haz
    Kane Firmino Niasse

    2ft
    Worth doing a hit here?
    A: Jones + Sterling + Haz -> Marhez + Eriksen + VVD/Robertson
    B: Jones + Sterling + Haz -> Bavies + Marhez + Mane
    C: Just do 1 or 2 trades..?

  14. OO
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    what are the thoughts on salah vs kane for captaincy this week?
    salah's obviously insanely consistent, but kane looked like he could have easily bagged a hat trick against palace

  15. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Pickford, Elliot
    Alonso, Otamendi, VVD, Ogbonna, Duffy
    Salah, Sterling, Walcott, Shaqiri, RLC
    Kane, Firmino, Wilson

    Really stuck about what to do this week. 1FT 2.0m ITB

    A) RLC > Van la parra
    B) Duffy > Schindler
    C) Sterling > Mahrez
    D) 2 of above for -4
    E) save or other

    1. Ibracadabra
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      I have a very similar team and I am doing C (or E) most likely because no money in the bank, but with money in the bank would bring Eriksen or Alli personally.

      Mahrez has Bournemouth and West Brom in the next two before the blank, I had always planned to save my free transfer this week barring injury, but the injury to Sterling and his price dropping, means a FT to Mahrez is a small calculated risk. Sterling may or may not feature against Chelsea (Chuopo Moting first off my bench), and the only downside is I will have one less GW31 player...

      I am probably doing C.

  16. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Ryan
    VVD Maguire Davies
    Sterling Salah Walcott Mkhi
    Kane Kun Ayew

    Adrian Bardsley Ibe Francis

    1ft 0.2itb

    A. Kun > Firmino
    B. Sterling > 8.6m mid
    C. Sterling/Kun > Eriksen/Firmino
    D. Save

    Which would you do?

    Cheers

  17. dee_top
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Bench one:
    A) Hegazi vs Wat (A)
    B) Walcott vs BUR (A)
    C) Alonso vs MCI (A)

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      A

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      A

  18. Legohair
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    What are everyone doing about Deulofeu?sell or save for GW31?(if fit)

    1. GuillermoDickero
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Think I'm getting rid for Arnie...

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Stress fracture in his foot. Will he be back for 31? Can't see it.

    3. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      It sounds like a long term injury, so I am selling.

      1. Legohair
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Ok,best replace obvius shaqiri?

        1. osceola31909
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          Yes.

    4. Legohair
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      What would you if you are me,i have only 3 GW 31 players now.FH or not?

  19. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Start Gross or Walcott?

  20. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Woy Hodgson has managed 16 different clubs and 4 different national sides.

    #twittwoo

    1. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Legend

  21. hogree
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Fab (Speroni)
    Francis - Alonso - Ota (Dunk - Wimmer)
    Lingard - Sterling - Albrighton - Salah - Son
    Kane - Firmino (J Ayew)

    2 FT, 0.1 ITB

    Can I have any suggestions? Any killer players that are good to have in for the next few weeks?

  22. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    I’m absolutely stumped here... shall I save?

    Hennessey
    Alonso Otamendi Mawson
    Salah Mane Mahrez Walcott Shaqiri
    Kane Wilson

    Speroni Ogbonna Dunk Dcl

    1FT 1ITB

  23. MrMajeika
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    get rid of pogba for -4? for who?
    A)Eriksson
    B) Mahrez
    is it worth it for 2 gw's as gonna wildcard 32

  24. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Jones -> Who?

    BGW 31 in mind, already have VVD, who's the next best?

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Literally nobody...

    2. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Janmaat?

    3. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      B. Davies. Gwk 31 defenders are useless imo

      1. Differentiator
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        Soft spot for JMat?

        1. Viper
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 28 days ago

          He's a good option but not with Pool away in gwk31

  25. woodles
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Play 2
    a) Shaq
    b) Rich
    c) Wilson

    1. dee_top
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Shaq Wilson

    2. Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      A & B

  26. dimitros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    First on the bench?

    A) DCL
    B) Schindler

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      A

    2. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      A

      1. dimitros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 28 days ago

        As expected, it is the chance to score even if entering the game for 10 minutes above very very small chances of clean sheet/attacking returns..
        Thank you guys! I am keeping as you have suggested!

  27. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Take a hit to sell jones or just hope martina to start?

    1. Kryten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      Would take a hit for Vvd to prepare for 31

  28. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Kane v Salah for captain.

    Can Rafa do what many managers have failed to do of late and shut out a rampant Salah and Liverpool? Kane scored 13 points against HUD earlier in the season and could easy replicate but has Juve mid week.

    Such a close call.

  29. dee_top
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    Is it a right order of subs:
    Hegazi (Wat) Niasse (Bur) Dunk (Ars)

  30. CostaCoffee
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 28 days ago

    For next 2 weeks
    A)Arnie
    B)Eriksen

    1. Nesvy
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 28 days ago

      B