Month: October 2017

In an exciting Sunday afternoon clash, Liverpool will travel to Wembley to face Tottenham. Both sides were involved in Champions League action in midweek, with the Reds thrashing Slovenian side Maribor 7-0 whilst Spurs earned a respectable 1-1 draw against reigning champions Real Madrid. Ahead of this weekend’s meeting between the two, we profile who to pick and who to drop from your Draft Fantasy Football side… Three to pick Danny Rose – Tottenham The attacking left-back made his return to action for Tottenham against Real Madrid on Tuesday and could come into contention for a Premier League comeback...

Tottenham’s Danny Rose made his long-anticipated return from injury for Tottenham against Real Madrid during the week. The left-back has missed a big chunk of 2017 and has been missed by Spurs, but Ben Davies’ start to the season means that he is no longer a guaranteed starter under Mauricio Pochettino. The Welshman is currently suffering with a bout of sickness and, although he could be back for this weekend, it is the best time for his competition to return as he will be given chances to regain his spot. There have been a lot of players that have...

Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan started the season in great form and he quickly established himself as one of the better midfield options in Draft Fantasy. However, it is important that those that do own him watch his form closely and make an informed decision about keeping him in their squad or not. At the time of writing, the Armenian international has a lot of value in the game and would be an attractive player to offer out on a trade. That said, his value is falling with every passing week and his form is a concern for those...

At this point in the season, the waiver wire is likely becoming empty of real talent, so many managers will be better off waiting for their luck to change for their early Draft Fantasy picks who still haven’t produced (looking at you, Alexis Sanchez, Eden Hazard, and Roberto Firmino). Of recent selections, Michy Batshuayi stands as a swing a miss, but several others have lived up to expectations. Here are a few players who might still be left and could at least be used at spot starts or prospective pickups. Richarlison, FWD, Watford Take The Boot Room‘s word for...

With the season well and truly underway, it is time to look at where your squad is dropping points and that will often mean that players sidelined by injury will be dropped in favour of in-form stars. The eager eyed Draft Fantasy Football manager will be looking to pick those players up on waivers before they return to action. Here are three such players who could be available: Paul Pogba (Manchester United) Pogba is one of the most likely players to be available, given that he has been sidelined for several weeks with a hamstring problem. Now, he is only...

It certainly hasn’t been the best few weeks on the injury front for champions Chelsea, with in-form striker Alvaro Morata side-lined first and now midfield maestro N’Golo Kante picking up a knock on duty with France. The extent of the hamstring injury sustained by the 26-year-old powerhouse is as yet unknown but, after hobbling off during France’s narrow victory in Bulgaria, he’s almost certain to miss out at the weekend. This will no doubt leave a few Draft Fantasy managers scratching their heads just days before Chelsea’s trip to struggling Crystal Palace – particularly if the new ‘Kante Rule’...

During the summer, Philippe Coutinho wasn’t on the radar of Draft Fantasy managers, as his future at Liverpool was uncertain. Barcelona were in the running to sign the Brazilian and made a number of bids, as they tried to replace Neymar. However, the Reds were not willing to let the midfielder leave and he has now been reintegrated into the first team. In his five appearances across the Premier League and Champions League, he has contributed three goals and one assist. That is a good return and underlines his importance to Jurgen Klopp’s team. There may have been a...

Ben Davies – Tottenham Hostpur Ben Davies has recently experienced heartbreak with his national team Wales, but he is flying with his club side Tottenham. The wing-back already has two goals and three assists. He plays a key pass in the final third every 11 minutes, which is absolutely ridiculous and puts in a cross every 19 minutes, making him the perfect teammate for Harry Kane. The infamous Danny Rose rant looks ludicrous now. He might have to use his time on the bench to ‘Google’ and get to know his teammates better, because Davies is not giving back...

On paper, it is not the most exciting game of the weekend. A match-up between a team that narrowly avoided relegation last year and a newly-promoted side is never likely to catch the immediate headlines. Nonetheless, it will be an intriguing encounter on Saturday. Huddersfield Town have made an assured start to their first ever season in the Premier League and, despite failing to win in their previous five league outings, David Wagner’s side have adapted well to the new challenge at hand and currently sit just outside the top-half with nine points from their seven games. They will...