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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
For a very long time, the only real way to play fantasy football in the UK was with the budget method, where everyone in the league could pick whichever players they wanted with the restrictions of a set budget. In this system, each player has their set values, so each team could have the same [&hel
No need for a big introduction this week - let's get to the picks! Cenk Tosun, FWD, Everton It is Turkish delight for Evertonians, at least those who think Tosun will do a better job filling the Romelu Lukaku-shaped hole in the attack better than Oumar Niasse, Sandro Ramirez, and Dominic Calvert-Lew
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, Hect
GW23 represents a sort of return to normalcy, at least as far as the weekly schedule is concerned. Draft Fantasy managers should be optimistic that Mo Salah and Romelu Lukaku can return by the 13th, while Gabriel Jesus will definitely miss out and a few top defenders like Laurent Koscielny and Anton
Never doubt Dele Alli. The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has faced his critics this season, both from his own fans and supporters of the Lilywhite's opponents. However, he has responded in perfect fashion over the festive period, with a return of 34 points in his last three outings. This fine spell o
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 con
Jermain Defoe, Callum Wilson, Josh King, and Benik Afobe. The four Bournemouth forwards have each had varying degrees of success and failure this year, and now halfway through the season, and Draft Fantasy managers are still asking themselves: which is worth the gamble? The Cherries, currently sitti
Gameweek 20 means that we’re one match away from the start of a double gameweek for Tottenham and West Ham (WARNING: Spurs and the Hammers will BLANK in GW21), but first, there are Boxing Day matches. As always, try to make sure you can field a full XI in your Draft Fantasy squads, and look [&hellip
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 [&he
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 comp
The fixtures keep coming! Here’s to wishing all the Draft Fantasy managers out there have been able to field a full XI every week. While not all of these five are guaranteed starts during the busy festive period, they do offer substantial upside if you can fit them in your team. Oh, and consider you
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 r