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Two of the most fun aspects of playing Draft Fantasy are the debauchery that comes along with choosing the draft order and worse the heinous punishments that come with losing the league. In honor of the World Cup Fantasy Football and Fantasy Football Day, we thought we would put together a list of s
Who to pick? For anyone who played Draft Fantasy Football last year, the more game time generally equals the more points. Don’t get starry eyed when someone like Salah isn’t picked first. Picking players that are likely to make it through the group is key. Draft Fantasy Football can be won or lost
The season flew by, and as always, the Draft Fantasy writers and staff hope you got the outcome you wanted. Only a few short weeks until the World Cup kicks off, and then our beloved FPL will start up again in the blink of an eye. But before we look forward to the games in […]
With less than 85 days to go till kick-off for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, now seems like a good time to review the most important players in some of the key teams and look at how they are performing in the season so far. As the host country, Russia is the only […]
It is a fair assessment to state that England have not delivered at a World Cup in a very long time. Since reaching the Semi Finals in Italy in 1990, England have won just eight games at the World Cup Finals. To put that into perspective, Germany have won 28 games in the same time […]
The future of this footballing legend has been mired with uncertainty in recent months and there are rumours circulating of mid-season transfers. Although Zlatan made a fantastic impact during his first season with Manchester United (scoring 17 goals including some important match winners), his subs
GW28 had an unusual Thursday fixture, but now GW29 starts up again on Saturday. Here are some players who can help Draft Fantasy managers in GW 29 and 30, and who also, importantly, have a guaranteed fixture in GW31. 1. Ilkay Gundogan, MID, Manchester City Gundogan helped City claim their first trop
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 i
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 Sal
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 Eriks
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,
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 Al
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, g
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 [&hell
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
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 fan
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-mon
This week's waiver wire recommendations feature new arrivals and hopeful revivals. This year's January transfer window was actually one of the most active and expensive in recent memory, and several big names actually moved when in the past it had been mostly rumours. Quality strikers have been hard
Game Week 25 is nearly here, and a Tuesday start time means all the Draft Fantasy managers need to set lineups ahead of their normal schedule. With the January transfer window still open, a few more players have swapped clubs and we have even been treated to some new signings from outside the Premie
After his winning strike for Manchester United secured all three points against Burnley in Game Week 24, Anthony Martial has now scored in three consecutive Premier League appearances for the first time since his move to Old Trafford in 2015. The Frenchman, who had looked to be out-of-favour at Old
Manchester United's David de Gea has more clean sheets this season than any other goalkeeper in Europe's top five leagues this season, making him the ideal Draft Fantasy selection between the sticks. The Spaniard, who is heralded by many as the best shot stopper in the world right now, has been in f
Chelsea's ongoing search for a striker this January could see them complete a move for Roma striker Edin Dzeko. Latest reports from the Daily Mail suggest the London outfit are close to securing the £52 million double signing of the former Manchester City forward and his defensive teammate Emerson P
This week's waiver wire column has some new faces, and some old ones in new places. Draft Fantasy managers can use these recommendations to replenish their lineups if they've been deficient because of injuries, transfers, or just plain lack of production. So good luck as we head towards the Game Wee
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