It’s Friday, here’s your weekly lowdown on the Premier League’s injured, sick and suspended ahead of Gameweek 27. Arsenal Next Up: Everton (H) Arsenal welcome Everton to the Emirates this Sunday, but once more without the services of Jack Wilshere – the midfielder’s return date has been put back again following ankle surgery this week.…
Pundit’s Picks: Gameweek 27
The PlayON Pundit picks his fantasy football line up for the coming Gameweek. He’s less about the stats, more about going with your instincts. How many of his picks feature in your line up? Goalkeeper Ben Foster (West Brom) Foster has been the biggest beneficiary since Tony Pulis took over at the Hawthorns. The goalkeeper…
Gameweek 27 Key Fixture: Liverpool v Man City
Liverpool v Manchester City The Analyst looks at the key fixture between the Premier League’s two form sides, Liverpool and Manchester City. Last year, this fixture was being billed as the title decider, and it may well have been were it not for Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip. This time around, things are a little different. Both…
Premier League Fixture Breakdown: Gameweek 27
Tom Fenley, our PlayON Pro and last year’s official Fantasy Premier League winner, takes you through the Premier League fixtures for Gameweek 27.Sat 28 Feb 2015 – Premier League West Ham v Crystal Palace 12:45 West Ham have drawn their last three, with results at White Hart Lane, St Mary’s and at Upton Park against…
20 Teams 20 Players: The best fantasy option from each team for Gameweek 27
No matter what the match up, some managers will insist on including players from the club they support. 20 Teams: 20 Players looks at the best option from each team, each week. From the must starts, to the best of a bad bunch. These players are the cream of their respective crops. Arsenal – Everton…
Analyst v Pundit: Which striker should partner Aguero in your line ups for Gameweek 27
Every week the Analyst and the Pundit argue over a topical issue from the world of fantasy football. With the likes of Costa and Kane missing from Gameweek 27, which striker slots in as number two behind Sergio Aguero? The Analyst: Danny Ings With the exception of Harry Kane, who is unavailable for Gameweek 27,…
Samir Nasri at the heart of Manchester City’s return to form
Player Profile: Samir Nasri Club: Manchester City Starts/Subs: 17/2 PlayON Price: £11.5m PlayON GW26: 2150 pts Samir Nasri’s career hasn’t really ever quite hit the heights once expected of the “next Zidane”, but the Frenchman has still enjoyed considerable success, particularly since joining the current Premier League champions in 2011. A player who can blow…
Premier League Gameweek 26: Champs and Chumps
Every week the PlayON Analyst takes a look at the best and worst of the previous round of Premier League action. Here are the latest batch of stars and suspects. Champs: David Silva PlayON Price: £13m GW26 Points: 3,245 pts The diminutive midfield creator consolidated his status as one of the elite Premier League performers…
Premier League Recap: Gameweek 26
It’s Tuesday, time for a review of all the action from Gameweek 26, with our Premier League Recap. Aston Villa 1-2 Stoke Scott Sinclair’s long dormant career has awoken at Villa Park, with the wideman scoring his second in as many games since the departure of Paul Lambert. Sinclair may have opened the Villa account,…
Monday Manager: Talking Points
Every week we bring you our take on some of the big talking points from the weekend’s Premier League action. Ashley Barnes must be banned Jose Mourinho was rightly steaming during Saturday’s post game interview. Speaking after Chelsea’s draw against Burnley, Mourinho pointed to a number of critical incidents missed by referee Martin Atkinson, who had what…