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Less is rarely more at Christmas time, and it’s certainly not going to be that way with this year’s festive football schedule.

Tapping into the busiest of players over that time frame will be key across all Fantasy games, with Football Index no exception.

Football Index (FI) is a kind of stock market where people use real money to bet on football.

You buy shares in individual players whose value can rise or fall depending on their performance both on and off the field.

I’m actively using FI this season with more than a nod to Fantasy Premier League (FPL), seeing which aspects of each game marry up, and which don’t.

And the one that’s marrying up more times than Henry VIII at present is the continued supremacy of Bruno Fernandes (£8.64).

Above: Media Dividends winners over the last five days

The Manchester United midfielder has taken Fantasy Premier League (FPL) by storm since arriving from Portugal last winter.

He managed eight league goals and as many assists from his first half a season and hasn’t let up this campaign. He already has six goals and three assists and only four players in FPL have more points.

And since mentioning him in last week’s article, his price in FI has shot up by £2.

Above: Fernandes has been in the running for Match-Day Dividends in each of his last three games

Dividends are driving Fernandes’ popularity. He’s led the way in the Media Dividend standings twice in three days this week and backed that up with a Match-Day Dividend based on Saturday’s win over West Brom.

When you factor in players also earning traders In-Play Dividends for the first 30 days after the share purchase, then it’s no surprise many are now bumping up his price by surfing the Fernandes wave.

And seeing as he’s some way off his FI peak price of £11.34 in July this year, there’s evidence to suggest he still has much to give.

Man United have no fewer than 11 fixtures to play between now until January 2, 2021, ten of which – the Premier League and Champions League games – are eligible for In-Play and Match-Day Dividends.

Fernandes may not feature in all of those games, but he’s clearly the key man for United and will start most.

A win at home to Paris Saint Germain would secure a place in the Champions League knockout stages, freeing up one final group stage fixture for major squad rotation by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Fernandes has appeared in one of the team’s two League Cup fixtures, but being rested for the quarter-final tie against Everton would also make sense ahead of three games in eight days across Christmas and the new year.

One interesting twist emerged from this week’s win in Europe over Istanbul Basaksehir.

Solskjaer has been sparing, to put it mildly, in his use of new signing Donny van de Beek (£1.83) this season.

But he started both the former Ajax man and Fernandes in midfield against the Turkish team and they worked very well together, with de Beek impressing in a deeper role.

If the manager continues with that line-up, de Beek looks under-priced, particularly as he is also the obvious player to fill the Fernandes role when the Portugal international is rested.

These selection conundrums will, of course, be played out across the Premier League and especially regarding teams with European commitments. But those extra fixtures also to offer the potential for even more FI returns.

With that in mind, Liverpool’s Diogo Jota (£2.68) could be worth monitoring.

He’s only started four league games this season, but crucially that includes three of the last four, and he’s still managed four goals from 392 Premier League minutes – Sadio Mane (£2.02) has the same returns from 707 minutes.

Jota also has four goals from three Champions League appearances and his value, which has risen nearly £1 in less than a week, should continue on that upward trend with the Reds’ domestic schedule looking so enticing:


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476 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wow I just realized how similar this season is to last when it comes to Leicester and Vardy

    In 19/20. Leicester and Vardy played Liverpool in GW8. Vardy blanked and got 2 points.

    His next fixtures read: BUR sou cpl ARS bha EVE WAT avl. A clear fixture swing.

    Vardy's points in those games after getting a 2 point blank vs Pool:
    8, 20, 6, 12, 12, 6, 5, 13

    Will history repeat itself now that Vardy's next 8 fixtures are:
    FUL shu BHA EVE tot MUN cry new?

    I don't see why not. I think at least in the next 4 he can definitely tear it up. I'm convinced. I will be doing Kane > Vardy -4 pending the completion of Europa and Friday team news.

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

      He’s not even on the bench tonight, should I be worried about injury ?

      Haven’t actually pulled the trigger yet but set on Kane > vardy cap and hold son

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        surely he s rested?

      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        We will hear if something is up with him. If he's fit, I'll get him.

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          for kane?

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yep for Kane -4. I'm gonna do it.

            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              ooh risky ! i m swapping for werner. feels wrong to lose kane. gl 🙂

              1. Magic Zico
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Out of interest, why loosing Werner rather than Kane? I have the same decision to make.

      3. Joey Tribbiani
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        he is

      4. ElliotJHP
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Can only imagine it's similar to KDB and he's getting a full rest, Leicester looking good to go through anyway

      5. KGFC
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He's on the bench

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

          Haha, so he is.

    2. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane->Vardy(C) for me as well. It's not that Kane won't continue to score, but Vardy will outscore him over that run I'm sure.

  2. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kane+Son to Vardy+KDB for -4?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      My original plan since before IB ... but with Zaha is out I will do Kane + Zaha > Vardy + Jota instead, go for it I guess

  3. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which one sounds best? Vardy (c) anyway

    1. Son Hamez to KDB Jota -4
    2. Reguilon Hamez to Cancelo Sterling -4
    3. Son to Salah
    4. Reguilon to Cancelo
    5. Hamez to Sterling (KDB not possible)

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Tempting tbh, wouldnt want to lose Son so that looks good

    2. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      4

    3. noahzark22
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      5

  4. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    might be wrong but feels like the toughest captaincy choice this season.

    who are you all going for ?

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy. Easiest captain choice all season.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        wish things were that clear for me haha 🙂

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KdB. No Pope, it's gonna be a massacre.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        my option right now as well. but city and kdb have not exactly been on fire. and bruno away forms is sublime.

    3. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I feel the same, KDB and not confident...

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        thats not right we should feel good about our captain choices 😉

    4. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Im sorry to say it's... Rebekah Vardy's husband.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        haha 🙂

    5. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Was Mane till today, will probably go with Kevin/Vardy

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        thanks holmes

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

      Calvert Lewin but depends on captains poll.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        nice pick

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Really will depend on who's highest of my team in captain's poll though. No Salah , Vardy or De Bruyne. After 8 GW of Craptains I went with poll in GW9 and picked Bruno. Stupidly I forgot that it served me fairly well last season.

          1. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Read an article on here a while back, and captain’s poll pick is by far the most reliable

  5. Sterling Malory
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    In draft league, swap Willian for,
    A) Jota
    B) Tielemens
    C) Torres

    1. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A for sure! Surprised he hasn't be snapped up yet in draft already.

  6. ElliotJHP
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who'd you rather for the next three?

    A) Barnes (FUL, shu, BHA)
    B) Walcott (MUN, bha, SHU)

    Not sure if Barnes is nailed anymore, starting tonight too.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. ElliotJHP
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers Miguel, how you shaping up for this weekend?

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Think I’m hiding behind a sofa for the City and Liverpool games and just getting Vardy(c) in for Jimenez. Got four players in the Chelsea game so hopefully we stuff them 5-3

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Is Walcott nailed on? Sorry Jesus, I told you I'd never say those words again, ever, never never....

      1. ElliotJHP
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Haha! Looks that way with Ings out.

        It's for my draft side with six friends so you get to the stage of considering Theo

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Hard to argue with his firm though and I'm looking for a Foden replacement.

      2. dogtanion
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Read that and thought it was 2010 again..

    3. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yuck, not keen on either.

  7. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hoping to see the right kind of fireworks from Pepe and Nelson this evening. So much potential, and so little to show for it so far. Would be nice to see Smith Rowe, Cottrell and Balogan get on and show off at some point too.

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Pepe showed some fireworks last game week

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, I alluded to that already mate

  8. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If Kane is injured Im stuck with Jimenez again.. 🙁

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nevermind, post above about "not even on the bench" was about Vardy.

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        But he is on bench

  9. Pique and De Bruyne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which is the best looking pair going forward?

    A) Son + Werner

    B) Ziyech + Kane

    Thoughts please.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Pique and De Bruyne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Any particular reason? Was leaning towards B because of the premium striker versatility.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          It’s a coin toss in all honesty - I just prefer the first two

    2. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Pique and De Bruyne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ok thanks for your opinions guys.

  10. Dele
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kane, Grealish, Ziyech >> Brewster, KDB, Bruno for a hit?

    1. KAALI_DAAL
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If Brewster is your 7th attacker, no. If hes your 8th, yes.

      1. Dele
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Brewster is fodder.

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      😮
      I would not do this.
      Who will come into the XI in front of Brewster?

      1. Dele
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Son, Salah, KDB, Bruno, Jota
        DCL, Watkins

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          If you don't do it, you have to bench one of Son, Salah, Jota, Grealish, Ziyech, DCL, Kane and Watkins?

          I would prefer to keep Grealish and Ziyech and look to move Son on instead, personally. You can have them all, though, and I think I'd choose between KDB and Bruno.

    4. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      nope

  11. KAALI_DAAL
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Play one:

    Ryan (LIV)
    Mccarthy (MANU)

    1. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      M.. save points

    2. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      McCarthy

  12. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If you could afford only one out of

    KDB
    Fernandes

    Who would you have and why?

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      KDB. Fixtures.

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Fernandes, form, United top dog. A lot of teams have down United players in the penalty area 😉

    3. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This week, Fernandes. But long term KDB.

  13. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Now worried about Mane being benched, that would be a real annoyance.

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

    Zaha and Kane > kdb and vardy -4 done, let’s go!

    1. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      good moves.

    2. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Could work out

  15. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    think im gonna go Saiss > Justin

    sounds like Pereira isnt ready for first team..
    Nov 25: "Hopefully [he'll be back] very soon. He played his first competitive football for the second team on Monday, which was really, really good."

    if i can get 2/3 games out of Justin i'll be happy and I have a good bench anyway

    1. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Could work.

  16. noahzark22
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Zaha and Fernandez to Sterling and Barnes for -4?

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

      I would just do zaha to Barnes but it could be worth the risk

    2. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me. Just move out Zaha.

  17. ZAWAd25
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    which combo on WC?

    A) Jota + Vardy

    B) Mane/ Sterling + Watkins

    Have KDB and Salah

    1. Vlekz
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Obviously A

      • The Sociologist
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A

    2. Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2 FT and 0.3 ITB. Will save one transfer but who is the best Egan replacement?

      A - Coufal
      B - James
      C - Justin
      D - Other suggestion?

      McCarthy
      Chillwell - Taylor - Konsa
      Son - Bruno - Salah - Grealish
      Vardy - DCL - Bamford

      Steer - Soucek - Egan - Mitchell    

      1. Chucky
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Coufal

      2. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Coufal

      3. The Sociologist
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A, or C if you don’t mind a short term move.

    3. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jimmy,Digne and Son to Vardy(C) KDB and Dias for -8 done.. 😀

      1. The Sociologist
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Will either be brutal or genius. Good luck!

        1. Chucky
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          thanks..

      2. ZAWAd25
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Could go both ways but Vardy captain could be rewarding

    4. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Burnley's sub gk is called Bailey Peacock-Farrell who has never played a minute of PL and has an innocent look that you could just hear the MOTD commentator saying "and you've got to feel for the young man..what a nightmare debut"

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Northern Ireland keeper, decent goalie.

        1. dogtanion
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Ah that's not as fun.. could still be first game nerves and makes a City player captain more appealing

          1. GreennRed
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            13th in the league, 3 wins from 8.

      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        BPF in the BPS after his 9th save vs City.

      3. The Sociologist
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Played a bit for Leeds last season.

    5. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Are Arsenal seriously interested in Eriksen?

      1. dogtanion
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Elneny has started games recently. I'm sure they'd take Charlie Adam at this stage.

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Arsenal have been benching perma-starter and leader of the people, Xhaka, for Elneny as he's forced his way into the team on merit. An Eriksen-type player, doesn't necesserily need to oust the most defensive DM in the team. But yeah, lol anyway.

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just rumours. Same for Jack Wilshere. Doesn't seem to be the right kind of player anyway

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Better than Willian even if things didn't work out well at Inter. But would love to see Wilshere back at any PL club. Good player and a decent bloke.

        2. The Sociologist
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Please not Jack again... as much as I’m saddened for the way his career has turned out he’s a nostalgia pick. Couldn’t hold down a spot at either Bournemouth or West Ham.

          I’d 100% have Eriksen though, that midfield needs more guile.

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Jack could be on a pay per play basis, but yeah, I don't think that's the way forward.

            Eriksen on loan, maybe, but I don't like the idea of him becoming a gooner. He doesn't exude guile for me.

            Need to buy someone like Auoar and then let Willock, Smith Rowe and others make their way through the ranks.

      3. The Sociologist
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Surely he’s a better option creatively than most of that midfield currently?

    6. Thescaff
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Dias or Cancelo??

      1. ZAWAd25
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I’m on WC and wondering the same. I can see some rotation on the left now that Mendy is back. Cancelo more exciting but I’m currently on Dias as he looks definitely nailed.

        1. Thescaff
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I agree, just having doubts that pep may bench him vs Burnley due to their style which Dias may not appreciate

      2. Chucky
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Dias for me personally as have bad memories of owning Cancelo on my FH in GW 36 last year when he was hooked off after 1st half... Dias is the safe pick.. the other guy will be rotated...

      3. The Sociologist
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yea

    7. Lev Yashin
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Which one would you bench out of this lot?

      Son, Grealish, Bruno, Ziyech, Jota
      Hanford, Vardy, DCL

      1. Thescaff
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ziyech

      2. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Bamford.

        1. The Sociologist
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          With Everton’s leaky defence and Bamfords stats? Not for me!

      3. The Sociologist
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Grealish or Ziyech, depending on how you are the Chelsea vs Spurs game panning out.

      4. Blzbobuk
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I would sell one as I wouldn’t want the benching headache each week. Would potentially bench Jota due to rotation risk but suspect you just bought him in. If you are happy he will start its then your view on if Spurs or Chelsea are going to score more

    8. Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Who starts from these?

      A - Grealish (whu)
      B - Bamford (eve)

      1. The Sociologist
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        B

      2. Blzbobuk
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        B

    9. Tinmen
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Folks, what is Nkounkou for Everton like?
      Any attacking potential ?

      1. Blzbobuk
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Some but not digne, may not play or get 60 mins and Everton leaky. Basically could get on a wildcard as a punt to gain value or sit there forever , 5th defender but otherwise avoid. If he starts and looks good you can jump on same day but downside bigger than upside currently.

    10. Sol
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      McCarthy
      Chilwell Rob Justin
      Jota Son Kdb Bruno Bissouma
      Vardy DCL ——?

      A) Adams
      B) Watkins
      C) Bamford

      Cheers

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I think I'd lean towards Bamford at this point. Watkins has fixtures but eventually youl'l have to decide whether to transfer out of bench for a few games, or absorb poor fixtures before they get better again. Leeds seems to have a more trustworthy attack and Bamford could score against anyone. Feels more of safer, long-term bet to me, with stats and eye-test in his favour. Haven't considered Adams, probably for good reason, but someone might tell me otherwise.

        1. Sol
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks. I’m leaning toward Bamford I agree they can score against any team.

    11. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ziyech to Sterling? Already have KDB, Bruno and Grealish.

      1. Party time
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Don’t

      2. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Interesting question came into mind when digne rose and out injured..Anyone who has the history of bringing players in and get injured before the game?

      3. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Semedo to Dias for a hit>? yes or no?