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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
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