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Welcome back! We did it! We survived another offseason! Thankfully, the 2024 European Championships and the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics held us together, but it was close!!
The 2024-2025 season has finally arrived, and it couldn't come at a better time as the calm wind of fall nears our doorsteps! Will a favorite take the title this year? Will Manchester City continue to be dominant? Will Manchester United and Chelsea see big resurgences? For that and more, stick by us here at Rotoballer, and we will guide you along the way!
The top favorite for this matchweek is Brentford -135 vs Southampton +360. I will guide you through this ten-match slate starting at 10:00 A.M. EDT.
If you have any questions on today's slate, bankroll management, GPP strategy, Cash game strategy, or anything else, don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected], via X @df_solutions, or in our Discord chat rooms.
EPL DFS Goalies
Jose Sá - DK $4.2K || FD $9
Opponent - Nottingham Forest
Jose Sá had a mediocre outing in his season debut, losing 2-0 to Arsenal. However, the keeper struggled last week in Wolverhampton’s home debut, making two saves and conceding six Goals Against. Over two domestic appearances, he now has eight conceded goals and six saves. Luckily, Nottingham Forest has also struggled, scoring three goals in their three matches, including the EFL Cup.
As long as Sá can mitigate the damage from the rebuilt Nottingham Forest attack, he has the potential to pace the goalkeeping position.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Leno (DK $4.8K || FD $11), Neto (DK $4.7K || FD $10)
EPL DFS Forwards
Anthony Elanga - DK $6.4K || FD $15
Opponent - Wolverhampton
Anthony Elanga is starting to take over the set piece role that teammate Morgan Gibbs-White used to have. In two domestic appearances, Elanga has three shots, five created chances, ten crosses, nine corners, two tackles, and one interception. Out of 14 total corners for Nottingham Forest, Elanga has taken all but one.
If Nottingham Forest is to score at all against the aforementioned Jose Sá, Anthony Elanga is expected to be a part of the puzzle. The striker has five created chances and one big chance created thus far.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Watkins (DK $9.4K || FD $19), McNeil (DK $8.9K || FD $18)
EPL DFS Midfielders
Andreas Pereira - DK $8.8K || FD $18
Opponent - Ipswich Town FC
Of the entire slate, Andreas Pereira has the largest set piece share on a team. In two domestic appearances, he has two shots, 13 created chances, 21 crosses, and 15 corners. Unfortunately, despite Pereira’s new role in the midfield, he has yet to record a tackle or an interception and is worth monitoring long-term.
Playing newly promoted Ipswich Town FC, who have conceded the second-most Crosses Against on the slate and the most Big Chances Created Against through two matches, sets Pereira up for a safe floor and a high ceiling. This makes him an optimal play, especially in ‘CASH’ contests.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Tavernier (DK $9.3K || FD $20), Mbeumo (DK $7.6K || FD $20)
EPL DFS Defenders
Antonee Robinson - DK $4.8K || FD $16
Opponent - Ipswich Town FC
As mentioned above, Ipswich Town FC has conceded the second-most Crosses Against on the slate, 20. They also have conceded the fifth-most Chances Created Against – 11.5 –, setting up Robinson for a potential ceiling performance. The fullback in two domestic matches has one assist, two created chances, six crosses, 13 tackles, five interceptions, and nine clearances.
As the 12th most-expensive defender on the slate, in an optimal matchup, expect Robinson to post double-digit fantasy points.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Sugawara (DK $5K || FD $9), Kerkez (DK $3.9K || FD $10)
Corner Takers
- Brentford FC: Mbeum/Jensen
- Southampton: Smallbone
- Everton: McNeil
- AFC Bournemouth: Tavernier/Cook
- Ipswich Town FC: Davis/Morsy/Johnson
- Fulham FC: Pereira
- Leicester City: Winks/Buonanotte
- Aston Villa: Tielemans
- Nottingham Forest: Elanga
- Wolverhampton: Cunha
Thanks for reading The Kick-Off. Good luck in all of your contests today!
