Month: July 2017

Newcastle United – An FPL Draft Overview

Newcastle United – An FPL Draft Overview

Posted by | Jul 23, 2017 | , , |

Newcastle United are the third and final team (first, technically) promoted to the Premier League this season and it is far from their first time in the league. Out of all the promoted teams from the last few seasons, Newcastle United are the one who you’d be safe to assume can stick it out and not be in a relegation scrap but limited transfer activity so far could prove that theory wrong. Newcastle United’s team currently still looks like it’s great for the Championship but not good enough for the Premier League. Currently, there are a few gambles for...

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Could Chelsea’s club record signing light up the Premier League in 2017/18?

Could Chelsea’s club record signing light up the Premier League in 2017/18?

Posted by | Jul 23, 2017 | , |

Chelsea’s marquee summer signing and Diego Costa’s replacement, it is fair to say that Alvaro Morata has plenty to live up to. The Spanish international striker signed for the Stamford Bridge outfit on Friday evening, having passed his highly anticipated medical with Antonio Conte’s side. Signed for a record £60 million fee, as reported by BBC Sport, the Spaniard makes the switch to the Blues on a five-year deal. Draft Fantasy is LIVE! Sign up and prove your worth! Have you got what it takes? He has since joined up with his new teammates in Singapore over the weekend as...

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Is this Manchester United teenager set to play a starring role in 2017/18?

Is this Manchester United teenager set to play a starring role in 2017/18?

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | |

If early indications are anything to go by, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford could be quite some pick-up for Draft Fantasy Football managers ahead of the 2017/18 season. The 19-year-old star, who burst onto the scene under Louis van Gaal two seasons ago, impressed throughout the Red Devils’ Europa League-winning run last term, and looks set to have a major part to play for Jose Mourinho’s title-chasing side next term. Draft Fantasy is LIVE! Sign up and prove your worth! Have you got what it takes? Despite the £75 million arrival of Romelu Lukaku this month, Rashford has played a...

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Why Liverpool’s latest signing is a shrewd addition on Jurgen Klopp’s behalf

Why Liverpool’s latest signing is a shrewd addition on Jurgen Klopp’s behalf

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | , |

Liverpool’s wait for a left-back signing is now over, as former Hull City defender Andy Robertson joins the club for an initial fee of £8 million, as reported by BBC Sport. He may not be the most exciting signing, but, at that price, he is a solid investment and a player that could soar under the watchful eye of Jurgen Klopp. Draft Fantasy is LIVE! Sign up and prove your worth! Have you got what it takes? Manchester City’s summer has highlighted the inflated prices that come attached to the full-backs in Europe with the highest profiles. The Reds...

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Pre-season Roundup featuring Arsenal, Bournemouth, Burnley, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, Stoke City, and Swansea

Pre-season Roundup featuring Arsenal, Bournemouth, Burnley, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, Stoke City, and Swansea

Posted by | Jul 21, 2017 | |

After being starved of fantasy football for the past couple of months, Premier League sides are finally back in a action with their pre-season friendlies. While by no means a guarantee of what will happen in the season ahead, analysing friendlies can give an indication of where certain players will be and how it bodes for their draft fantasy prospects (think Watford’s Etienne Capoue at the start of last season). Here are the key matches so far… ARSENAL Game 1 vs. Sydney After shelling out nearly £50 million on Alexandre Lacazette, you can imagine Arsenal fans were eager to...

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Why this Chelsea and Manchester City target could prove a promising pick-up

Why this Chelsea and Manchester City target could prove a promising pick-up

Posted by | Jul 20, 2017 | , |

The Premier League could be set for another high profile arrival, as Spanish newspaper Marca suggest that Manchester City have agreed a deal with Real Madrid right-back Danilo. The reports also indicate that Chelsea have not yet given up on the defender. Draft Fantasy is LIVE! Sign up and prove your worth! Have you got what it takes? Initially, a right-back joining Manchester City in the wake of Kyle Walker’s £50 million arrival may not seem a desirable pick for your draft, but he could be one of the surprise packages this season. Where will Danilo be positioned? Guardiola is believed...

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Why this Manchester United-linked winger could prove a selection risk?

Why this Manchester United-linked winger could prove a selection risk?

Posted by | Jul 20, 2017 | , |

Manchester United have been big spenders again this summer as they try to equip Jose Mourinho with a squad that is good enough to challenge for the Premier League. Sky Sports report that they are close to agreeing a fee with Inter Milan for Ivan Perisic as the club try to add more goals to their midfield options. Draft Fantasy is LIVE! Sign up and prove your worth! Have you got what it takes? Last season, they were too reliant on Zlatan Ibrahimovic to score goals and that is why they have tried to strengthen their attack this summer. Romelu...

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Manchester United – An FPL Draft Overview

Manchester United – An FPL Draft Overview

Posted by | Jul 20, 2017 | , , |

A treble winning season for Man Utd last season, it’s not a bad way to start your Man Utd career for José Mourinho but the success in the cups wasn’t matched where it matters most to us Draft Managers, the Premier League. José Mourinho has become well known for having an even better second season, bookies even have Man Utd as 2nd favourites for the league despite only a couple of changes to the playing squad so far, this summer. Goalkeepers Will he, or won’t he? The tiresome David De Gea to Real Madrid rumours have been around since...

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Leicester City – An FPL Draft Overview

Leicester City – An FPL Draft Overview

Posted by | Jul 20, 2017 | , , |

It’s been a couple of rollercoaster years for Leicester City and their fans. The most unexpected Premier League Champions in history in the 15/16, the title winning manager being sacked and a run to the quarter finals of the Champions League in 16/17, more importantly though, what a couple of seasons it’s been for the draft manager. In the 15/16 season, Vardy and Mahrez were picked up by players without much of a challenge and they proved to be two of the highest point scorers. The same can’t be said for the 16/7 season, Leicester City and a select...

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Could Newcastle’s 22-year-old winger light up the Premier League next season?

Could Newcastle’s 22-year-old winger light up the Premier League next season?

Posted by | Jul 19, 2017 | , |

The Draft Fantasy season is here! Sign up today and line up your first round picks. Do you have what it takes? After the official confirmation of Jacob Murphy’s transfer to Newcastle United, as announced on the Magpies’ official website, Fantasy Football managers across the globe now have an additional, and somewhat exciting, midfield option to choose from on draft day. During the summer the former Norwich City winger was one of the stars of the England Under-21 campaign, alongside Nathan Redmond and Demarai Gray. His international teammates have already proven themselves in the Premier League and he will look...

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