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The best midfielders and forwards for Sky Sports Fantasy Football this season

Who will you opt with to lead your line in Sky Sports Fantasy Football and who will play just in behind? There are so many decisions to make with so little time remaining.

This is what everybody cares about right? Goals, assists, shots on target, the players who steal the show and earn the man-of-the-match awards.

It can be the difference between places in your mini-leagues, or obtaining a place in the next round of the Knockout Cup, but it is important you get off to the best possible start.

Sergio Aguero – £11.8m

Sergio Aguero is back fit and ready to strike at any time for Manchester City. The Argentinian may not be in action during the first Gameweek but comes in as a promising captaincy choice during Gameweek 2, when City travel to Wolves on Monday Night Football.

Aguero somehow managed to land 157 Fantasy Football points last campaign, scoring 16 times in just 18 starts. The City frontman was absent in 14 matches in total, so who knows how many more he could have added to his Premier League total had stayed fit, a tally which stands at a colossal 180.

There is no doubt that he himself, alongside hundreds of thousands of others, will believe he can get to 200 during this term. With Wolves, Leicester and Leeds before the Overhaul, Aguero could be a cert to get your team off to a great start, and even come in as a differential option with a selection percentage of just 4.94 per cent.

Kai Havertz – £9.9m

Kai Havertz should slot straight into Frank Lampard’s team this season. With Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech lining up alongside him, goals and assists should be in abundance. That was no such issue for the 21-year-old German international last year, who contributed to 18 goals (12 of his own, six assists) for Bayer Leverkusen, eventually attracting a £75.8m move to London.

There are a couple of positive elements that say you should have the youngster in your side from the get-go, one of those being the fixtures. Chelsea travel to Brighton on Monday Night Football, offering up a prime captaincy choice. This is followed by clashes with Liverpool, West Brom and Crystal Palace, so points should be up for grabs if you select him in your side.

Havertz is listed as a midfielder in the game, meaning he will record six points as opposed to five for each goal he scores, which could prove invaluable at the end of the campaign, especially if he ever gets a chance in the front-three. Will the German wonder-kid make it into your starting XI?

Bruno Fernandes – £10.9m

Bruno Fernandes has taken the Premier League by storm since arriving from Portugal, and comes in at a hefty £10.9m for this season, £0.6m cheaper than PFA Player of the Year Kevin De Bruyne. That said, it could be a price worth paying for Manchester United’s midfield maestro, who contributed to 15 goals in 14 starts (eight goals, seven assists), on top of a host of shots on target and five man-of-the-match awards.

De Bruyne, who was the top-scoring playing Sky Sports Fantasy Football Last season with 273 points, even struggled to compete with Fernandes after he arrived in the Premier League.

From his first game for Manchester United onwards, Fernandes racked up 129 points compared to 96 for De Bruyne. Will he wrestle the top-scoring mantle from his city neighbour in 2020/21?

Michail Antonio – £8m

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Michail Antonio was a firm fan favourite from the restart through to the end of the season, and for good reason too. His total of 32 points against Norwich (four goals, tier two shots on target, man-of-the-match, and appearance bonus) was the highest of any Sky Sports Fantasy Football player across a single Gameweek in 2019/20, rewarding his work ethic and desire with Fantasy Football points for those that had recruited his services.

Across the last eight matches, Antonio accrued 81 points, averaging over 10 per game, and he keeps his midfield position within Fantasy Football, which, for the same reasons as Havertz, can really reward you if they are among the goals.

West Ham host Newcastle on the opening day, where Antonio registered 10 points and one goal in their last meeting. Will he get the nod once again here?

Dwight McNeil – £7.1m

Perhaps Dwight McNeil is a surprising pick for some, but for me not so much. The Englishman started every one of Burnley’s 38 Premier League matches last season under Sean Dyche, and there is no reason to believe he won’t be an ever-present once again in 2020/21.

In that period McNeil created seven goals, scoring twice. He was the fourth highest scorer among Burnley assets and, although they do not feature in Gameweek 1, they face some relatively winnable fixtures in the form of Leicester, Southampton and Newcastle beyond that.


The Fantasy Football transfer window is still open, so you still have time to change and amend your teams ahead of Saturday. Will any of these players make the cut? Have your say and play for free.

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594 Comments Post a Comment
  1. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone considering Bellerin? Just realized he's 5.0. Avoid due to Arsenal? Fancy some CS in between the tough games.

    1. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Might be moving, but could be good in the meantime

    2. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Most predicted lineups I've seen, it's been Cedric or AMN. Not that predicted lineups are 100%, just something to consider.

    3. Aubamewho
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tough competition on RB I think.

  2. ItOnlyTook9Years
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts on this choice, much appreciated
    A) JWP, Pulisic, Adams
    B) Soucek, Zaha, Ings

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  3. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Comment your team!

    1. Aubamewho
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Gunners

    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      McCarthy
      Robbo Dier Tierney
      Mane Auba(c) Alli Soucek
      Werner Ings Nketiah

      Steer / Vinagre Mitchell Biss

      Play Nketiah over Vinny?

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nice team, very balanced

    3. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      your team!

    4. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Partick Thistle - still rubbish, getting worse

    5. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      your team

    6. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      McCarthy
      TAA Holding Egan Dier
      Salah Keita Auba(c) Son Lundstöm
      Mitro Che
      Steer / Martial, Lascalles, Egan

  4. Aubamewho
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any suggestions or G2G?

    Mccarthy
    TAA BDavis Vinagre Justin
    Auba Salah ASM Havertz Son
    Werner

    ( Button, Mitchell, Davis, Vassilev)
    (0.5 itb for possible Rash>Son)

    1. Manani
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      looks gtg

      1. Aubamewho
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers mate. Any thoughts on Vinagre?

        1. Manani
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          should start for first few GW, same for Justin

          1. Aubamewho
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers!

    2. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vinagre and Justin with no bench could end in disaster.

    3. Yam-es
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Strong....only comments would be that Might be worth looking at longer term 4.5D’s both of those might need transferring out in 2-3 weeks

      1. Aubamewho
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'm thinking a 5D upgrade? but will leave 0itb

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks like an early WC

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Or maybe not. Just those two 4.5 defenders with no bench doesn't look great.
        The rest is fine.

      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nothing wrong with that

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not at all

    5. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good to start with. Unsure if Vinagre will start and I don't see Leicester getting many CS with their injuries right now

      1. Aubamewho
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Good luck everyone one. Cheers!

  5. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Play Nketiah or Vinagre for this week only?

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think Nketiah will start with starting the community shield

      1. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Nic

  6. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone putting Vinagre back in their team?

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes.

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Any ideas on how long he has in the team before Jonny is back?

    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      100%

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thought about it but couldn’t spend the extra 0.5 so left Saiss in

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You could get Patricio over Leno (;

      2. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        With you on this i think

    4. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why the sudden confidence again? I had him then he seemed to go out of favour on here once Wolves signed another L.B so I took him out

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nuno comments today about giving Marcel time to integrate

        1. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Ooh cheers for that!

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Was talks of leaving. Nuno wants him. Could be gold at LWB

        1. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Agreed!

      3. moz_1983
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Manager's comments in the presser - the other new defensive signings will be eased in.

    5. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Just did

    6. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Any news regarding him?

    7. Sharkytect
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why, what's happened?

    8. Manani
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      yes, I have taylor for his spot if he doesn't play so not much risk

  7. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Better combo for GW1?

    A) Barnes + Bowen
    Or
    B) Havertz + Soucek

  8. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Justin + Pulisic
    B) Robbo + ASM + 0.5 ITB for flexibility

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B, safer

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A, easy

  9. Threat Level Midnight
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What is your formation of choice this year, and why? Ready......GO

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      4-4-2 because my team looks best that way

    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      4-4-2 or 5-3-2 I like the latter but it puts me off as its not exactly template

    3. More Cowbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Generally 3-4-3

    4. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      433

  10. AnyoneButLiverpool
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Adams a good pick?

    1. Yam-es
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Stats were good post lockdown

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Better pock than Mitro?

    2. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He’s a BTEC Ings. People want him to be as good as Ings, but he’s not.

      He was diabolical last year. He just had a couple of decent games post restart.

  11. More Cowbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I'm £1m over-budget. Where to downgrade?

    mccarthy, 4.0
    TAA, Egan, Justin, Vinigre, Mitchell
    Auba, Salah, Son, ASM, Bissouma
    Werner, Mitro, Ings

    Thanks

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Egan to 4.5 ASM to Soucek

      1. claretparrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Like this too

    2. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son or Ings

    3. shiregeriatric
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son to Alli

    4. thattreblefeeling
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vinigre to 4.0, ASM to Soucek

    5. Aubamewho
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mitro

    6. BeDreamin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son to Alli

  12. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Still with this team. Gtg? Plan is to go without ManCity until gw4. If i change my mind i go Son, Richarlison to KdB, Fodder.

    Johnstone
    TAA Robbo Justin Mitchell
    Salah Son Pulisic
    Jimenez Richarlison Nketiah

    Button Bissouma Greenwood Taylor

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Great

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, locked in then.

  13. FPL-(VAR)dy
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who do you lot reckon starts at RWB for Wolves?
    Oskar Buur (4.0) might.Who else does he have for competition

    1. Aurora
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The one that looks like a tank.

      1. FPL-(VAR)dy
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He was out with COVID.Is he back?

        1. KujaliaFC
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It was a false positive apparently.

          He's good to play.

  14. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Finally happy! G2G? 🙂
    0.5ITB for Ings >> Martial GW2 if I want to.

    McCarthy
    TAA, Egan, Davies, Vinagre
    Salah(C), Auba, Pulisic, ASM
    Werner, Ings
    (Nyland, Bissouma, Ferguson, Davis)

  15. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    GTG?

    McCarthy
    TAA - Robertson - Justin
    Auba - Havertz - Alli - ASM
    Werner - Ings - DCL

    Nyland, Bissouma, Mitchell, Taylor

    0.5 to do Ings to Martial in GW2.

    Thanks guys!

  16. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A or B?
    A. Son, Vinagre
    B. Alli, Mitrovic
    Ta.

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  17. Malinwa
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    GTG?

    McCarthy (Nyland)
    Davies - Egan - TAA - KWP (Mitchell)
    Auba - Salah - Son - ASM (Bissouma)
    Werner - Ings (Brewster)

  18. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If you had 0.5m spare, would you upgrade your 4m defender or just bank the money??

    Thanks

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bank or go two 4.5 gk's.

    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bank.

  19. owenread
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    thoughts?

    McCarthy
    KWP, TAA, Justin, Davies
    Alli, Auba, Salah, Soucek
    Kane, Werner

    Bench: Nyland, Mitchell, Bissouma, Davis

    1. tinear
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Solid

  20. tinear
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ASM/Davies or Soucek/Doherty?

  21. Yam-es
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Struggling with final balance, any thoughts much appreciated:

    A: Dier, ASM, Ings, Brewster
    B; Lascelles, 4.5m, Jimenez, Adams

    Rest of team:
    Ryan, Walton
    TAA, KWP, Taylor, Ferg
    Salah, Aub, Son, Soucek
    Werner

    Cheers!

  22. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ended up with Willian in my team, what the...

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good pick!

  23. spikkis
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    a) Mitchell starts gw1 with Taylor on the bench
    b) Vinagre starts gw1 with Ferguson on the bench

    No rotation plans with the 4.5 defender.

    1. Scout
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. vincentwsho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm currently on A too

  24. Aladdin Sané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) ASM + DCL + Bissouma + Saiss (3-4-3)
    B) Havertz + Brewster + Soucek + Vinagre (3-5-2)

  25. Kuzser
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which bunch would you prefer guys?
    1) McCarthy - Vinagre Justin - Salah - Adams
    2) Ramsdale - Robbo Davies - ASM - Ings

    XXX (Button)
    TAA XXX XXX (Douglas Taylor)
    Auba Havertz Alli XXX (Bissouma)
    Werner Mitro XXX

    1. The_Bar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1

  26. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Evening all

    Been sitting on coady but it looks as if vinaigrette should be more or less nailed to start with no new additions at wolves so I’ll swap to him

    Is this still the case ?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Just seen this was posted above, apologies

  27. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you downgrade Son and upgrade Mitchell or ASM?

    Not sure how long it will be good to play 4 at the back

    Ryan
    TAA/Davies/Egan/KWP
    Auba/Salah/Son/ASM
    Werner/Ings

    Nyland/Brewster/Bissouma/Mitchell

  28. The_Bar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    GTG? Soucek as 4th mid insane?

    Ryan
    KWP - TAA - Davies
    Salah - Auba - Alli - Soucek
    Wilson - Werner - Ings

    (Walton, Mitchell, Taylor, Reed)

  29. nobwak
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How's she looking?

    McCarthy, 4.0
    TAA, Vinagre, Digne, Taylor, Mitchell,
    Auba, Salah, Alli, Saka, Soucek
    Mitro, Werner, Wilson

  30. Bullet Eder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is starting Soucek every week as a fourth midfielder a viable option?

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes imo

    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes