Author: Chris Perarnau

Manchester United’s Paul Pogba returned a 12 point performance as the Red Devils strolled past Stoke City at Old Trafford on Monday evening. Antonio Valencia, Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku were the goalscorers in the host’s 3-0 victory over the Potters, but it was Pogba’s night, as the Frenchman put on quite some performance. Central to all major moments going forward, the Frenchman created four goal scoring chances in total, fashioning two assists for his Manchester United teammates. In addition to this, he completed 91% of his attempted passes, almost 2/3rds of which saw possession move forward, pushing the...

Marcos Alonso came moments away from being the hero for Chelsea against Arsenal in the last Premier League game week as the Blues were pegged back to a 2-2 draw against their London rivals. After the Spaniard gave Antonio Conte’s side the lead with a brilliantly timed run and first time finish, Hector Bellerin’s late, late equaliser for the hosts ensure the points were shared at the Emirates Stadium. Alonso’s midweek involvement served to improve an already impressive record in the Premier League. Indeed, since his arrival at the start of last season, he has been directly involved in 16...

Everton have agreed a deal with Besiktas for striker Cenk Tosun and are now working on personal terms with the player, according to BBC Sport. The Toffees have regained the ability to win again under manager Sam Allardyce and the addition of a clinical striker is a positive means way of ensuring continued success at Goodison Park. With Dominic Calvert Lewin the only truly capable out-and-out striker currently available at Everton, Tosun will bring some much needed relief for the overworked teenager. Although not blessed with pace, Tosun is strong with both feet and a capable finisher. He offers...

Wayne Rooney hasn’t been relevant in Draft Fantasy for a number of years and there would have been few managers looking at him when teams were chosen at the beginning of the season. He was slowly moved out of the picture at Manchester United and it was hoped that this summer’s move back home to Everton would give him a new lease of life. There were early signs of optimism for the England international, but he didn’t show enough to become an attractive option in Draft Fantasy. Since the appointment of Sam Allardyce, that is changing and the Premier...

Crystal Palace’s revival under Roy Hodgson looks to be a gift to Draft Fantasy managers. Saturday’s 3-0 win at Leicester City delivered a seventh match unbeaten – a club first in the Premier League – and number of players are emerging as candidates who could challenge for spots in even the most competitive of Draft Fantasy squads. Wilfried’s on fire Wilfried Zaha is the obvious choice when it comes to Draft Fantasy football and, quite incredibly, you may still be able to pick him up at this stage. He is only owned in 39.1% of leagues. The Ivorian international has claimed 20...

Tottenham have struggled at times this season, due to the lack of depth in their squad. It is difficult for the team to challenge on multiple fronts, but the return of Erik Lamela provides Mauricio Pochettino with another option in attack. He could prove to be vital to the team’s chances for the rest of the season and at the time of writing, he could be the hottest property on the Waiver wire. At the beginning of the season, few Draft Fantasy managers would have been willing to take the Argentine due to his injury problems. He is now...

Wilfried Zaha has been excellent during past weeks. He signed a new contract this past summer and he is once again the most important player for Crystal Palace as they battle against relegation. The South London team struggled at the beginning of the season without their quick winger and since his return to fitness, they are steadily working their way up the league. They are on a six-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and are on the verge of climbing out of the bottom three for the first time this season. For Draft Fantasy managers, the Ivory Coast...

If there is one Premier League player that has frustrated more than any other over the course of the past few years then without any doubt it is Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez. The Algerian wizard has certainly endured a rollercoaster few years as a footballer, coming from small French side Le Havre to England before playing a leading role in Leicester’s unlikely title win. There weren’t many across the world that were as sought after as Mahrez at the end of the 2015-16 campaign, with the 26-year-old contributing a healthy tally of 17 goals and 11 assists to Leicester’s...

Olivier Giroud turned out to be Arsenal’s saviour once again as he came off the bench on Sunday afternoon to earn the Gunners a valuable late point against Southampton in their top four pursuit. It’s the sort of narrative that has played out many a time since the Frenchman arrived in London from Montpellier in 2012, and once again Arsene Wenger was indebted to his impact off the bench. It seemed for all the world that a stoic rear-guard effort from the Saints was going to secure them the three points in an entertaining encounter, denting Arsenal’s hopes of...