Month: February 2018

The Waiver Wire Standard: GW28 featuring Everton and Liverpool

Gameweek 28 starts this weekend in Draff Fantasy, and we get closer and closer to blank gameweeks and double gameweeks, which are unique challenges in the Draft format. Managers must take advantage of the schedules while not giving up longterm gains, especially to direct competitors. With all that in mind, now is the time to hedge towards more Liverpool, Everton, Watford, and Stoke players, all of which will definitely play in gameweek 31. Double gameweek planning will follow soon after. 1. Oumar Niasse, FWD, Everton He just won’t be denied. Several times already this season Niasse has been left...

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Five Takeaways from FA Cup and UCL Play

There wasn’t any EPL action last week and weekend, but plenty of EPL players were involved in Champions League and/or FA Cup play, and there were many lessons to be learned. Here are a few key takeaways: 1. Sadio Mane’s demise has been greatly overstated Contrary to many popular reports since Mo Salah’s arrival this year, the Senegalese winger is still alive and well. Sure, his production seems down this year as he shares the spotlight with Salah and Roberto Firmino, but a hat trick in the Champions League goes a long way towards curing those ails. All three...

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‘Absolutely magnificent’ Christian Eriksen and Mousa Dembele steal the show for Tottenham in Turin

Tottenham midfield duo Christian Eriksen and Moussa Dembele stole the plaudits on Tuesday night as the Lilywhites mounted a comeback to draw with Juventus. After falling 2-0 behind within ten minutes of the Champions League first knock-out to a quick-fire Gonzalo Higuaín double, Harry Kane and Eriksen found the net to earn a draw for the Lilywhites. Eriksen’s display returned a handsome 10 points for his Draft Fantasy owners, as he scored the equalising goal and grabbed a well-deserved two bonus points. It was his slice of quality from a little under 25 yards out that brought Tottenham level on...

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Newcastle United midfielder ends unwanted Premier League run with Manchester United display

Matt Ritchie gave Newcastle United’s survival hopes a huge lift as they stunned Manchester United 1-0 at St James’ Park on Sunday, scoring the winner after 65 minutes with his first Premier League goal of the season. Not only did this strike secure a much needed three points for Rafa Benitez’s side, it also saw the Scotland international bring an end to a quite miserable record. Ritchie emerged with 11 points from St James’ Park, taking his season tally to 111 points. But, most importantly, his winner against Jose Mourinho’s Red Devils ended a run of 43 shots without a...

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Mohamed Salah smashes Liverpool record in debut season at Anfield

Mohamed Salah has been a revelation since his return to the Premier League with Liverpool, hasn’t he? Perhaps, then, it was only a matter of time before he started smashing records for his new club. The Egyptian international, who signed for the Anfield outfit for £34 million in the summer window, grabbed a goal and assist in the club’s recent 2-0 victory over Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium, a win that cemented the Reds hold on a top four position. Salah’s contribution against the Saints means he has now been directly involved in 29 Premier League goals this season (22...

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Scandalously good: Chelsea star’s Monday night display leaves supporters purring

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard showed once again exactly why he is such hot property, scoring a brace in a much-needed victory over Premier League strugglers West Brom. Full of his usual attacking energy the Belgian international netted either side of half-time in Antonio Conte’s side’s 3-0 win over Alan Pardew’s Baggies. Hazard’s display saw him attempt three shots at goal, while creating more key passes than any other player (5). He also completed five take ons, as he increased his reputation as the Premier League’s most tricky player in possession – he leads the top flight with dribbles per...

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Waiver Wire Standard – GW27: Featuring Chelsea and Watford

Welcome back to Draft Fantasy, and thanks for reading this week’s waiver wire column. The transfer window is now shut and we’ve all had a week to see how the movers have settled. If you happened to miss out on the biggest names last week, never fear: there are still some diamonds in the rough left to be unearthed. Read on for the latest recommendations on players who might be available in your league. Gerard Deulofeu, FWD, Watford Javi Gracia will be thankful that the Spaniard winger’s arrival coincides with his own start as manager. Deulofeu was undoubtedly the...

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Manchester United’s Alexis Sanchez sets two season records in all-action Huddersfield display

Manchester United January signing Alexis Sanchez had broken two season records as he walked off the pitch following victory against Huddersfield Town at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. Firstly, the Chilean international set about outdoing a perhaps unwanted club statistic, losing possession more often (32 times) than any other United player in a Premier League game this term. Meanwhile, he also found himself fouled more times (7) than any other English top flight player in a single match in 2017/18. From a Draft Fantasy perspective, owners of Sanchez will have looked on with intrigue, but will ultimately be disappointed...

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Seasoned Premier League forward ready to hit the ground running at Chelsea

Oliver Giroud completed a deadline day move from Arsenal to Chelsea, in a transfer that could see him become a very promising Draft Fantasy option. Having spent six years at the Emirates Stadium, during which time he made 253 appearances and scored 105 goals, the France international signed a 18-month deal with Antonio Conte’s side, in a deal worth a reported £18 million – a bargain considered today’s market. Joining from London rivals Arsenal in the closing day of the winter window, the Frenchman will be hoping to make a first team sport at Stamford Bridge his own, which...

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Is Tottenham’s £23 million winger worth a look-in?

Tottenham completed the £23 million signing of winger Lucas Moura from Paris Saint Germain on deadline day, with the winger joining the Lilywhites on a five-and-a-half-year deal. Becoming the London outfit’s first winter transfer signing since the arrival of Dele Alli from MK Dons in 2015, Spurs fans will be hoping he can make just as big an impact, as will on looking Draft Fantasy managers. A traditional winger, who likes to get out on the flanks and attack his full-back, we are likely to see a significant contribution, in terms of creativity and assists, when Moura features in...

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