Author: Chris Perarnau

Everton vs Arsenal: Three to pick, three to drop

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...

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Tottenham vs Liverpool: Three to pick, three to drop

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...

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Is Tottenham’s Danny Rose the hottest free agent in Draft Fantasy?

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...

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Why now is the time to drop Manchester United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan

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...

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Harry Kane vs Wissam Ben Yedder: Which hat-trick hero should you choose?

The previous round of Champions League fixtures turned into a tale of two hat-trick heroes, with Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Sevilla’s Wissam Ben Yedder both taking home the match ball. Kane’s treble proved enough to see off a gritty APOEL Nicosia in a 3-0 win for the Premier League side away in Cyprus whilst it was Ben Yedder’s trio of goals that was the difference against Maribor. With both men in fine goal-scoring form after their exploits in the previous round, who should you look at selecting for your Draft Fantasy Champions League squad ahead of match day three...

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Returning Manchester United and City stars who could make shrewd waiver picks

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...

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Is Cesc Fabregas or Tiemoue Bakayoko the better replacement for the injured N’Golo Kante?

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’...

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Why Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho is proving to be a great Draft Fantasy option

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...

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Tammy Abraham vs Steve Mounie: Who should you pick for Swansea City vs Huddersfield Town?

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...

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Roberto Firmino vs Romelu Lukaku: Who should you pick for Liverpool vs Manchester United?

With a turgid international break finally coming to an end, the Premier League is back with an almighty bang on Saturday as Manchester United and Liverpool face up in a heavyweight clash. Jurgen Klopp’s side will present the first real test of the visitor’s title credentials, with Jose Mourinho’s men currently propping up the Premier League table alongside Manchester City. As for the hosts, they will look to make a big statement of intent after an indifferent start to the new season and start to claw back the deficit between themselves and the Manchester sides at the top. Two...

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