Month: July 2017

Would a Chelsea move make this 20-goal striker an even more valuable pick?

The Draft Fantasy season is here! Sign up today and line up your first round picks. Do you have what it takes? Chelsea could make a sensational move for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, according to Sky Sports. One of the highest scorers in the game last season, with 20 goals and 143 points, the striker is likely to be one of the earliest picks in your Draft Fantasy league. Moving to Chelsea could make him an even more valuable addition too. The Argentine suffered a fall in his points tally last season, mostly due to the arrival of Gabriel...

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With a move to West Ham imminent, is this 29-year-old forward a good early pick?

The Draft Fantasy season is here! Sign up today and line up your first round picks. Do you have what it takes? Sky Sports claim that West Ham United are closing to bringing a former Manchester United striker back to the Premier League. That man is 29-year-old Mexico international Javier Hernandez. A proven goalscorer in England and abroad, Chicharito’s efforts in Bundesliga last season would have earned him a solid 98 point return. Considering that involved rotation as he featured in the Champions League, his return would easily have broken into three figures had he only been playing in the...

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Liverpool – An FPL Draft Overview

Liverpool started the season on fire last season with pulsating attacking play that left teams worried to play against them, however, injury and AFCON affected Liverpool by taking the imposing threat of Sadio Mané away which seemed to trigger a loss in confidence that spread through the team. Despite the loss of form in mid-season, in his first full season in charge, Jürgen Klopp did still lead Liverpool to a top 4 spot but with added Champions League football to contend with, how will that affect the Liverpool team in the Premier League and more importantly, how will affect...

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Man City – An FPL Draft Overview

So…Pep Guardiola, it’s not as easy as you first thought, is it? Things didn’t quite pan out for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City last season, they finished 3rd in the Premier League, 15 points behind the champions, Chelsea. Man City also crashed out of the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup but our draft teams don’t get points for those competitions so we’ll skip past that. There is a lot more to be positive about for the blue half of Manchester this season, all positions are being strengthened with a lot of the old guard being moved on....

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Why Chelsea’s latest £40million signing is the real winner for the ‘Kante Rule’?

The Draft Fantasy season is here! Sign up today and line up your first round picks. Do you have what it takes? Draft Fantasy’s innovative new feature, the so-called ‘Kante rule’, has earned praise from fans across the globe. The new rule, which rewards defenders and defensive midfielders for their defensive contributions such as tackles, interceptions and recoveries, has revolutionised the game and made the likes of Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante, Southampton’s Oriol Romeu and Manchester United’s Ander Herrera high value additions. The Kante Rule’s effect on Chelsea’s Bakayoko They will now face competition though in the form of new...

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Why to avoid these Chelsea and Tottenham stars as your Fantasy first pick?

The Draft Fantasy season is here! Sign up today and line up your first round picks. Do you have what it takes? Everyone knows that your first round pick should be the superstar who will lead the way for your team throughout the season. That usually means a forward or attacking midfielder, but this season there are plenty of reasons not to go for many of the Premier League’s biggest names when making your Draft Fantasy first round picks. Eden Hazard – Chelsea Set to miss the start of the season after suffering an ankle injury on international duty...

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Does this 30-year-old’s imminent West Ham switch make him a good fantasy option?

The Draft Fantasy season is here! Sign up today and line up your first round picks. Do you have what it takes? The World Cup will be on the minds of players across the Premier League and that motivation needs to be considered when it comes to your draft. Joe Hart’s England spot is under threat and he will recognise the importance of playing regular first team football, which is why he has opted to leave Manchester City. The 30-year-old is set to join West Ham United on an initial loan deal with a view to a permanent, according...

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The Template Team

The time we have all been waiting for is upon us… Draft Fantasy is now OPEN! I know many of you will be eager to get your drafts started (I know I am!), but just before we delve into the excitement, let’s take one last look at what is on offer. Today I undertake a study of, what I like to call, ‘The Template Team.’ This is the team of perfection, the team of dreams, the team we all strive to get. This is the team every one of us would create if there were no other managers around...

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Antonio Rudiger: Three Defenders in One

The Draft Fantasy season is here! Sign up today and draft your team. Do you have what it takes? Premier League Champions have finally opened their account in the transfer market with the signing of  German defender Antonio Rudiger for £34 million. After a solid season with AS Roma coupled with Confederation Cup triumph, the 24-year old is high on confidence and should add more stability to the already existing rock-solid defense of Chelsea. Rotation between David Luiz and Rudiger? Chelsea were criticized for making a panic buy as they bought David Luiz during the final hours of the 2016...

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Huddersfield Town – An FPL Draft Overview

The second of the newly promoted teams and the second of the teams experiencing their first season of Premier League football. Huddersfield Town were certainly the surprise package in the Championship last season, their early season odds had them in the relegation battle but manager David Wagner led Huddersfield Town to the playoff final where they secured promotion to the Premier League. See More: Crystal Palace FPL Draft Overview Huddersfield Town have actually given Everton a run for their money in how busy they’ve been, to date, 9 new players have been signed up but will any of those...

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