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Sky Sports Fantasy Football – Five players to consider for the second Overhaul

For anyone else, it is a standard seven days in the heart of a national lockdown, but for Sky Sports Fantasy Football fanatics, it is it a week filled with optimism, hope and an awful lot of planning.

The second Overhaul is here, a time for change and glances to the future, as pretty much anything goes. Aside from the £100m budget remaining the same, Sky Sports Fantasy Football players can make unlimited changes to their side without them counting towards the 40 they have available for the season.

The Overhaul period runs from Monday 8 February to 12.30pm on Saturday 13 February at 2:30pm.

If you wanted a full team of rampant Manchester City players, you could do it, so long as you are within the £100m budget. Now is the moment to get the edge over your fierce friends in mini-leagues, earn the bragging rights, or even put yourself in contention for the £50,000 jackpot.

For many of us, that may not be a realistic possibility, but with new fixtures on the horizon and plenty of cut-throat decisions to be made, there are some players who should be at the forefront of consideration to make your final Overhaul XI of the campaign.

Ruben Dias – £9.1m

If you haven’t had Ruben Dias in your Fantasy Football XI before now – why? Potentially the signing of the summer, Dias has been the Virgil van Dijk of Manchester City, revitalising their defence and proving exactly why defence wins, or soon can win you, championships.

Since being introduced to Sky Sports Fantasy Football teams, the Portuguese international has racked up 148 points in just 20 games, averaging 7.4 points per match. It is a staggering record, even more so when you consider the fact he has only dipped below five points in four of those 20 matches.

The City centre-half is in 90.9% of the top 1,000 Fantasy Football teams, and I still think this ought to increase with the Overhaul just under two days away from finishing. They may play Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, but you cannot argue with Pep Guardiola’s defence this campaign, who look assured, resolute and even nonchalant at times.

Raphinha – £6.8m

Raphinha brings in double digit haul as Bamford blanks again

He is Brazilian, and he only cost £17m. Patrick Bamford (£8.2m), another good option for a Sky Fantasy striker position, said himself that Raphinha was a ‘steal’. Looking at his Fantasy Football price, you could say the exact same. A mere £6.8m for a goalscoring and playmaking midfielder: yes, please.

Raphinha has 39 points from his last four games, which includes two goals, three assists and two Man of the Match awards. You will not get a better player in the game for £6.8m. He now has four goals and five assists for the season already, which leads us to believe that he will have an even better second half of the campaign.

Jack Harrison (£6.9m) could be another Leeds asset worthy of consideration, but the flare and panache of Raphinha is extremely attractive. Again, the selection percentage within the top 1,000 is increasing day-by-day, currently standing at 14.4%.

Jorginho – £8.4m

This may be a surprising inclusion, but Jorginho was once a target for Thomas Tuchel at PSG. N’Golo Kante is expected to come in and play alongside the Italian when fit, but much like Ruben Dias, Jorginho looks like a guaranteed five points per game.

Sure, you have other ‘enablers’ within the game such as Oriol Romeu (£6.9m) and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (£7.4m), but there is one significant difference between Jorginho and his two competitors: penalties. He was relieved of his duties earlier in the campaign but it appears he has won back spot-kick responsibilities after scoring two in as many games.

The pass-master has registered 34 points in his last four Premier League matches, hitting tier two pass bonus points in all of those. With a top 1,000 selection rate of 10%, the Italian international is an ever-increasing thought on the minds of Fantasy Football players.

Takumi Minamino – £7.2m

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This may be a rogue shout, but Takumi Minamino offers a differential option like no other, specifically drawing on the fact he is in only 0.2% of the top 1,000 Fantasy Football teams in the Sky game.

The Liverpool loanee scored on his debut for Southampton at St James’ Park, earning eight points, and he was probably unfortunate not to see that figure surpass the double-digit mark. He impressed and I have no doubts that he will continue to feature whenever possible for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side.

Southampton are one of the clubs (alongside Manchester City and Aston Villa to name a couple) who are playing catch-up with the rest of the teams in the Premier League. One of these matches is against Leeds, and they do also have an individual game-day at Everton, providing a wealth of captaincy opportunities.

Robert Sanchez – £6m

Salah and blanks again as Brighton defensive assets shine ahead of good run 3

Robert Sanchez is the cheapest starting Premier League goalkeeper at just £6m, and he has performed superbly since earning the number one shirt at Brighton. He has tallied 70 points from his 12 starts, with 53 of those coming in his last six outings.

He has not dipped below five points in that stint, keeping four clean sheets and saving a penalty at Manchester City. It is form that has seen an 11% rise in the top 1,000 players recruiting his services, and this is expected to increase further with Brighton’s game-day against Crystal Palace taking place on Monday night.

Whatever your thoughts are on Ederson (£7.9m) or Emiliano Martinez (£6.3m), Sanchez does not only provide the budget option, but he offers you captaincy availability while being great value for money. It then allows the prospect of reinvesting that money elsewhere in your team.

The Overhaul deadline ends on Saturday at 12:30pm, so create or amend your Fantasy Football team here.

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380 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Chrisitis
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ings starting tonight means facup more important than PL right? Both Europe and relegation unlikely at this stage.

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

      Think he just needs some matching to get on form, maby early subbed to Adams

      1. Chrisitis
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        3/4 injuries already this season. Why give him 3 matches in one week.

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

          I see that, see my worries below...

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah Saints want to have a go ; was clear from their approach to the two Arsenal games

  2. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Really interesting and strong Southampton squad. Need them to win so Villa vs Spurs moves to 29 and they get the triple double. Wolves rotated lineup making that more likely

    1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Think they will win comfortably tonight looking at the teams

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

    Hopefully no more FA cup injuries today, getting very few good fwd alternatives for DGWs...

    1. Chrisitis
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I really want ings in dcl out

  4. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Take it Che Adams just a rest Is it?

    1. THL33
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      he is on the bench, so yes

  5. Tinfoil Deathstar
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Had a bit of a nightmare with injuries/illness this week with 6/11 of my intended starting XI now flagged. Was strongly considering BB but can't see any point in that now. What to do with my 1FT and £2.0m ITB? As an FYI I'm likely to WC next week.

    Pope
    Dias - Cancelo - Taylor - Digne
    Bruno (vc) - Gundo (c) - Salah
    Antonio - DCL - Bamford

    Subs: Martinez; Coufal, Soucek, Son

    Taylor is 'touch and go' (AGAIN!) so really not sure whether transferring him out for a nailed Burnley defender like Mee/Tarkowski would be a wasted transfer.

    Thinking maybe DCL -> Cavani with the FT? Would consider taking a -4 but not sure who would be worth taking the hit for at the moment.

  6. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Really considering DCL to Vydra lol

    1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A.Barnes?

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No you're not

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I actually was but changing mind now

    3. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Don't do it

      He's crap

    4. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      3 goals and 2 assists in 46 games for Burnley. I have a feeling he's not going to be a very good punt.

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Wtf lol

    5. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That is a poor man's Vardy.

  7. GROBARI
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    So what happened to Dias Antionio and DCL? (I dont watch FA cup games). Are their injuries serious or they can play this GW?

    1. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dias could be ok. Antonio and DCL unlikely

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Only DCL is defo out. Antonio is ok, Dias has the shits, might be ok too

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        correction- DCL’s availability subject to a scan but unlikely he will feature

    3. Tinfoil Deathstar
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dias had a fever/stomach bug. Personally, cannot see that ruling him out of Spurs and Everton games.

      Antonio is suffering with fatigue/muscle tightness. Didn't play in the cup game so should be back for Sat.

      DCL seems to have tweaked his hamstring (potential reoccurrence). Would suggest he is the most likely to be ruled out this weekend - potentially for both games in the double. Ancelotti is normally v straight with the media, so expect he will confirm either way.

    4. GROBARI
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all!

  8. M00N
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Whats the chance of a Lacazette benching?

    Thanks

    1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      70/30

      1. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        In terms of him starting

    2. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If fit he will start. So if fit it is close to 100%.

      1. M00N
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        You don't think Auba might start ahead of him?

      2. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Nope as seen from the recent games.

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Seems to start about 75% of games, if that helps.

  9. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Concerning Kane TC in GW 26, we all wish Southampton to win tonight right? I hope it does not end up to be BUR and Villa who hardly concede more than one goal.
    Otherwise it will be better to captain Gundo who plays teams that are very leaky at the back.

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If Southampton win, it's highly likely Spurs will still double in 26 with BUR/ful which is prime for Kane TC

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        But also remember the tendency to score few goals. I will just go with Gundo this week and hope for the best.

  10. andres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Digne also out..?

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

      Don't know. Hope not.

      Hopefully we'll get something tomorrow.

      1. andres
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        All the dgw plans shaking now!

  11. andres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope flagged wtf?!

    1. mezza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Trained today - should be fine.

      1. andres
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ufff

  12. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    2 FT, 4.4 ITB

    Martinez ¦ Forster
    Maguire Coufal Cancelo Lowton
    Bruno Rashford Grealish Barnes
    Jesus Ings
    ¦ Saka Wilson Holding

    Suggest a good use of the transfers?

    1. M00N
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Forster to Pope or Ederson. Maybe Wilson to Richarlison

  13. M00N
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A or B or any suggestions, and would you Bench Boost?

    Pope
    Dias | Stone | Mee | Coufal
    Salah | Gündogan | Fernandes | Soucek
    Antonio | Bamford

    BENCH - Martinez | Son | Lacazette | Holding

    A) Son -> Rashford
    B) Lacazette -> Cavani

  14. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone thinks McCarthy will be dropped soon?

  15. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    McCarthy
    KWP Vestergaard Bednarek Bertrand
    Armstrong JWP Romeu Minamino
    Ings Adams

    With this starting 11 back and the amount of doubles they have I feel a triple up will be the template in a couple weeks time. Ings and Vestergaard could be great options

    1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not defence with Bednarek in there.

  16. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    When is Reguilon expected to be back?

  17. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Antonio has a tight hamstring and is a doubt

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Might aswell sell and get back 29

  18. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Rodri in training, Gundo (c) locked.

    1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      TC for me

  19. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Looking for suggestions if Digne, Antonio and DCL are out for DGW24.

    Would you use the bench to cover injuries and look to do one of the transfers below or use FTs on injured players?

    A. Johnstone to Pope and DCL to Rich
    B. Stones and Soucek to Lowton and Sterling (2FTs)

    2FT 6.7itb
    Johnstone*
    Cancelo Stones Digne*
    Salah Bruno Gundo Raphinha
    Bamford Antonio* DCL*
    (Martinez Soucek Cresswell Holding)

    1. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would you play your bench players and bench Digne / DCL? - Seems too much risk to play them if they end up only getting the MCI fixture but miss the Fulham one

      I think I will sell DCL for Bamford (even though I bought in DCL for Wilson earlier in the week)
      Will probably keep Digne but bench him for Coufal and will probably just hope Antonio starts

  20. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    For those planning to WC25 / BB26 / FH29, what's your WC team look like?

  21. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gundo will play CAM. (C) locked in.

    Rodri has trained.

    https://twitter.com/city_xtra/status/1359911116445483009?s=12

  22. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Popey no longer flagged

  23. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gundo (C) relocked

  24. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    TC tempting again.

  25. yosim
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    what about the following options 1FT
    A) Grealish to Foden (have Gundogan)
    B) Grealish to Foden / DCL to Kane for -4
    C) DCL to Ings/Watkins

    Grealish has been disappointing recently and Antonio hasn't done much, thanks

  26. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Where to go with this team now that DCL likely out? 2FT 4.5 ITB.

    Areola (Martinez)
    Cancelo Stones Digne* Mee (Dallas)
    Salah Bruno Son Gundogan(c) (Soucek)
    Antonio* Bamford (Watkins)

    🙂 thanks guys

    1. M00N
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably Areola to Pope and maybe Son to Rashford/Digne to Shaw?

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm, no interest in any of those really but cheers for reply. Not gonna double on Burnley defence when Areola already has a DGW. I’m fine with keeping Son personally, and would only ditch Digne this week if he’s confirmed out

  27. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Forster in goals tonight for Southampton in a fairly good looking team

  28. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gun do BOOM

  29. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Do people with FH want Saints to win or lose tonight?

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lose.