Month: October 2017

The departure of Ronald Koeman from Everton will have an impact on Draft Fantasy Football just as Toffees fans will be hoping that it does in the dressing room at Goodison Park. With a new coach likely to change the team, it could be an ideal time for Draft Fantasy Football managers to consider their selections with these three players most at threat… Phil Jagielka The veteran in the Everton defence, few expected him to retain a key role for the Toffees this year but he did under Koeman. With less pace than a snail, it’s hard to see...

Considering the extremely high standards that Harry Kane has been setting in north London this season, Dele Alli will know that he hasn’t been at the top of his game in the opening nine matches. Last season the 21-year-old was sensational, scoring 18 times and assisting seven goals in 37 Premier League matches on his way to winning the PFA Young Player of the Year for the second successive season, and heading into the 2017-18 campaign he was the man every Draft Fantasy player wanted for their own. Yet, something has  not quite clicked for Alli this year, playing...

Arsenal were superb during their away victory over Everton and managed to score five goals at Goodison Park. The previous weekend’s defeat to Watford raised doubts about the commitment and quality of the current squad, but they responded in the perfect way with a dominant display. During the match, they had 67.6% of the possession and attempted 30 shots. The defence was ropy at times and conceded two avoidable goals, but there were a lot of positives to take. For Draft Fantasy managers, this was a reminder of the quality Arsenal possess in attack and two notable fantasy favourites...

The inevitable turned into a reality on Monday afternoon as Everton announced the sacking of manager Ronald Koeman following a turgid start to the season both on a domestic and a European front. The Toffees slipped into the relegation zone on Sunday afternoon after their latest defeat, a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal, and it proved to be the final straw after 16 months at the helm. Their first European adventure for three years has gone equally awry, currently sitting rock bottom of Group E after losing to Atalanta and Lyon and being held at home by...

Have you been paying attention to the ebbs and flows? Take Michy Batshuayi, for instance. His stock was up when Alvaro Morata pulled his hamstring, and then it went back down with his abysmal start two weeks ago. Then, when it seemed all hope was lost, Michy roared back with a game-winning performance versus Watford. Several times already this season, the Draft Fantasy manager to get the real reward was the one who picked up a player the second time. Here are a few who might fall into that category, and who hopefully will bolster your line up in...

Manchester City are the firm favourites to win the Premier League title after emerging as the best team to watch in the division during the first nine matches of the 2017/18 campaign. The Citizens were inconsistent last season and frustrating to watch at times. However, Pep Guardiola has continued to work hard on the training ground and his side are now performing at the level that everyone expected when he arrived at the Etihad Stadium. They are five points clear at the top of the Premier League after winning eight of their nine opening fixtures. Currently, they lead the...

Chelsea managed to spare their blushes against Watford with a late turnaround to take all three points. Michy Batshuyi was the star as he came off the bench to score twice in the club’s 4-2 victory, but the Blues’ defence will come under the microscope after another poor display. Last season, Antonio Conte was praised for how he coached the team’s back three. He had them well-drilled and they were difficult to break down. However, they have struggled at the beginning of the new campaign. A major reason for that has been the injuries and suspensions the side have...

With the Premier League clicking into a rhythm after the International break, it is important for the draft managers to follow suit. Here we look at the five best possible picks for the upcoming game week. David De Gea – Manchester United Joel Matip thought he had scored. Phil Coutinho thought he had scored. Manuel Lanzini thought he had scored. They would have unless it was one David De Gea that they had to beat. Jamie Carragher thinks De Dea is the best goalkeeper in the world and that is probably as true as it can get. The Spaniard has...

Everton host Arsenal this weekend in what will be the early kick-off on Sunday. It is an intriguing contest as both sides are coming into the match needing a positive result. The home side find themselves near the foot of the table after a disappointing start, while the visitors lost to Watford last weekend and can’t afford another setback. The Gunners will want to finish in the top-four as a minimum and, at the moment, they don’t look capable of it. Although there aren’t many great Draft Fantasy options on the two sides in terms of season contribution, there...