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Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 23-24 season! Finally, a new season is here and we can welcome back our beloved Futbol. Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances and chances of getting a European spot for next season. Will we see a new title winner this season or will Liverpool and Manchester City continue to battle it out for the top spot?
The top favorite for this weekend is Manchester City -600 vs Crystal Palace +1400. I will guide you through this four-match slate starting at 10:00 A.M. EST.
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EPL DFS Goalies
Goalies
Djordje Petrovic - DK $5.6K || FD $13
Opponent - Sheffield United
Goalie is as clear as it can be this weekend. You either take a chalk keeper or you risk not having a chance at a podium. Petrovic is expected to be the chalkiest of the goalies due to his home matchup against Sheffield United. The Blades are the worst club in the top flight in all meaningful metrics and have been outscored four to twenty in seven away fixtures this season. Even with Chelsea starter Robert Sanchez out, ex-New England Revs keeper, Djordje Petrovic is the optimal next man up.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Neto (DK $5.3K || FD $12), Leno (DK $4.4K || FD $9)
EPL DFS Forwards
Nicolas Jackson - DK $9.2K || FD $19
Opponent - Sheffield United
Nicolas Jackson is the next man up, continuing the' chalk train'. The striker has struggled for consistency since joining the Blues from La Liga. However, he is starting to generate form over his last five domestic fixtures. During that window, he has 1 goal, 1 assist, 8 shots, 3 created chances, 1 cross, 2 tackles, 1 interception and 2 clearances. Along with being the worst club offensively in the top flight, Sheffield is also the worst club defensively too. At this point, it would be shocking for Jackson not to get on the score sheet this weekend.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Solanke (DK $9.7K || FD $21), Alvarez (DK $9.4K || FD $22)
EPL DFS Midfielders
Ross Barkley - DK $5K || FD $14
Opponent - AFC Bournemouth
With many big names on the slate to pay up for, it is crucial that there are some value pieces involved in the lineup build. Barkley of Luton Town fits just that. The midfielder in his last five domestic appearances, has 1 goal, 8 shots, 4 created chances, 7 crosses, 6 corners, 7 tackles, 3 interceptions and 10 clearances. After starting the season in the poorest of form, Barkley has blown the doors open and after his performances against Manchester City and Arsenal, anything is possible.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Palmer (DK $8.8K || FD $19), Tavernier (DK $8.3K || FD $19)
EPL DFS Defenders
Levi Colwill - DK $3.8K || FD $12
Opponent - Sheffield United
Colwill completes the ‘chalk train’ as the most ‘affordable’ fullback on a favorite at home this weekend. With many injuries hitting Chelsea all of a sudden, Colwill is finding himself as a starter very quickly. Throughout his last five domestic matches – three starts –, he has 1 goal, 4 shots, 2 created chances, 1 cross, 7 tackles, 7 interceptions and 12 clearances. As mentioned, Sheffield is poor on both sides of the ball, setting up Colwill for a potential career match.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Livramento (DK $4.1K || FD $9), Dias (DK $3.9K || FD $11)
Corner Takers
- AFC Bournemouth: Tavernier/Cook
- Luton Town FC: Barkley/Doughty
- Chelsea: Gallagher/Palmer
- Sheffield United: Hamer
- Manchester City: Alvarez/Foden
- Crystal Palace: Olise
- Newcastle United: Almiron/Livramento
- Fulham FC: Pereira
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