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Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 4 Picks

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Leicester City, Liverpool and Everton are the last remaining teams with a 100% winning record as we head into the fourth round of Premier League fixtures, whilst Fulham, Sheffield United and Burnley all remain pointless.

In some of the most-anticipated games of the weekend, Leeds United host Manchester City on Saturday and Jose Mourinho returns to Old Trafford as his Tottenham Hotspur face Manchester United.

Here are our recommended picks for your fantasy team this weekend:

Goalkeeper: Alisson (Liverpool)
Clean sheets have been at a premium to start the 2020-21 Premier League season and Liverpool have kept just one in their first three. However, a trip to Aston Villa on Sunday should be a good opportunity for Alisson to double that tally.

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EPL Predictions Gameweek 1

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The 2020-21 English Premier League season kicks off in London on Saturday lunchtime as Fulham play host to Arsenal.

Eight matches in all will take place on the opening weekend, concluding with Brighton & Hove Albion hosting Frank Lampard’s Chelsea.

With Manchester United and Manchester City competing in the latter stages of European competition last month the two clubs have been given the opening weekend off, to explain the shorter schedule.

Here’s a look at each of the weekend’s games:

Fulham vs Arsenal

Arsenal have won the FA Cup and Community Shield in Mikel Arteta’s first couple of months in charge and should fancy their chances of picking up three points in their season opener too. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would be the obvious selection for your fantasy team given the forward has scored 22 goals in each of the past two seasons, whilst Dani Ceballos (3.50m) and Damian Martinez (1.0m) offer good value for money in this game.

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Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 1 Picks

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The English Premier League returns on Saturday as Fulham entertain Arsenal in the opener of the 2020-21 season.

With the return of the most exciting league in the world sparks the return of the fantasy football season too. Week 1 is always the busiest for players as they select a team from scratch with an eye on both the following week and the entire season in mind.

This season is perhaps more difficult than ever as Manchester City, Manchester United, Burnley and Aston Villa don’t feature the opening weekend as a result of the former two’s participation in the latter stages of last season’s Champions League and Europa League campaigns.

With that in mind, here are 11 players who you should strongly consider for the opening weekend:

Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale
Dean Henderson returned to Manchester United at the conclusion of the last campaign and Sheffield United have replaced their successful loan signing with Aaron Ramsdale in goal. The Blades have kept a number of clean sheets over the past two seasons and the former Bournemouth man is a shot stopper so could pick up some points versus Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.

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Premier League: Fantasy Weekend Picks: Matchday 27

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Based on fixtures coming up this weekend and players form let’s take a close look at the players that could make a difference this weekend in the Premier League.

Formation:4-4-2

Goalkeeper: Alisson-Liverpool

Alisson has been superb as expected this season and he has conceded just 1 goal in his last five games. Liverpool will play West Ham to wrap up another weekend of Premier League football on the Monday night, and this could be perfect for Alisson to keep yet another clean sheet.

Defender: Harry Maguire- Manchester United

Harry Maguire got a lot of stick this week as pretty much everyone thought he should have been sent off v Chelsea. But he wasn’t and he went on to score the winning goal. United kept a clean sheet, and this bit of luck may just spur the player on to do well again. United will face 19th placed Watford at home and will be the favourites to do well.

Defender: Eric Bailly- Manchester United

In keeping with United it is good to see Bailly back after injury and he has  immediately helped keep a clean sheet on his return. It may be worth going for the player again as he comes up against Watford at home. His value is 8m.

Defender: Enda Stevens- Sheffield United

Stevens has been one of Sheffield United’s best players and the great thing about choosing the player as he can be used in both defence and midfield. He has 41 points so far and has kept 9 clean sheets and United will be favourites at home to do well against Brighton.

Defender: Willy Boly- Wolves

Willy Boly has been on form and has 23 points so far and has been able to keep 5 clean sheets too. Wolves are in the mix and they will play the bottom club Norwich at home where you would think they can record a win and possibly a keep clean sheet to go with it.

Midfielder: Diogo Jota- Wolves

Diogo Jota can cause a lot of problems and with Wolves being at home to Norwich we expect him to be very lively. He has scored 3 goals this season and his value is 7.5m.

Midfielder: Giovani Lo Celso – Tottenham

With injuries mounting up, Lo Celso could get a game when his club take on Chelsea. Spurs need a midfielder that can make the tricks and see the gaps and make a difference and Lo Celso could well do that. He can be brought in for 6m.

Midfielder: Dani Ceballos- Arsenal

Dani Ceballos has only had 8 starts but he is starting to gain the trust of his manager and was impressive in Arsenal’s last game when they beat Newcastle 4-0. The Gunners will take on Everton and his skills could make a difference in midfield. He has 2 assists from his limited time and is just 3.5m.

Midfielder: Bruno Fernandes- Manchester United

Fernandes is already making people think he is the right buy for United, he is early into his career with the club but is worth picking as he wants to impress every week especially with Paul Pogba on the sidelines.

Striker: Anthony Martial- Manchester United

With injuries for United Martial is getting that chance to shine and he scored against Chelsea in the clubs last game. Now at home v Watford the odds would look good for him to add to his 9 goal tally he has so far.

Striker: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang- Arsenal

Arsenal have struggled this season but Aubameyang keeps on scoring and being their star dust. Arsenal will be at home against Everton a team he likes to play against, and we could see him scoring again at the weekend. He has 15 goals so far and is 9m.

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What does the future hold for Dani Ceballos at Real Madrid?

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Real Madrid were reluctant to include a purchase option in the loan contract of Dani Ceballos as they sent the midfielder to Arsenal for a season last summer. There was an acceptance that while the 23-year-old needed first team football, he still had a future at the Santiago Bernabeu. North London looked to be the perfect place to show what he can do.

Ceballos’ loan at Arsenal hasn’t exactly gone to plan, though. The Spaniard has struggled for form and fitness, becoming something of a forgotten figure as the Gunners have suffered a season they won’t want to remember. When he signed, Arsenal had hoped Ceballos could be persuaded to stay. Now, it seems they are counting down the days until he returns to the Spanish capital.

What future will Ceballos have at the Santiago Bernabeu, though? A lot has changed since the 23-year-old left, with Fede Valverde emerging as a key figure in the centre of Real Madrid’s team. Indeed, the Uruguayan is now one of the first names on Zinedine Zidane’s team sheet with Casemiro, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric left to fight for just two starting places.

Of course, Ceballos is a very different type of player to Valverde, but with the Uruguayan filling a position that Kroos could have feasibly performed, the scope for breaking into the Real Madrid team has narrowed. What’s more, Isco has enjoyed something of a career renaissance in recent months and so it’s difficult to see what Ceballos could offer Zidane that the Frenchman doesn’t already have.

There is a feeling that Ceballos could benefit from a fresh start. He is an extremely talented player, but at both Arsenal and Real Madrid he hasn’t been harnessed. Recent speculation has linked the midfielder with a move to Valencia. That’s the sort of move that could see him rediscover the form that made him so sought after at Real Betis.

Ceballos must also take responsibility for his own poor performances. Injuries have seriously hindered him this season, but he has been too passive when he has made it on to a football pitch. The 23-year-old must start taking games by the scruff of the neck. Ceballos is moving into a crucial stage of his career if he is to fulfil his very obvious potential. He can’t waste any more time.

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Would Dani Ceballos fit in at Liverpool?

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It can difficult to know what to believe and what not to during the transfer window. So many rumours are churned out it’s only natural to be suspicious of what you read. There are so many factors that can warp transfer speculation, from clubs briefing in their own interests to agents playing the market to the benefit of their client.

However, one rumour that consistently surfaces is the one that links Dani Ceballos with a move to Liverpool. The Anfield club were supposedly interested in the midfielder while he was at Real Betis only to be beaten to his signing by Real Madrid. Now, the Spanish giants are believed to be open to the idea of Ceballos leaving.

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He is a man in-demand. Ceballos might have failed to nail down a place in the starting lineup at the Santiago Bernabeu, but he has still shown glimpses of his quality, impressing for Spain at the Under 21 European Championships. Tottenham Hotspur are also thought to be keen on signing the 22-year-old.

But would Ceballos be a good fit for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool? The German surely sees him as more of an attacking force than Zinedine Zidane. That’s where the whole exists in the Liverpool squad at present, with the Reds still to replace Philippe Coutinho after last summer’s failed pursuit of Nabil Fekir.

Indeed, Ceballos plays further up the pitch for both Spain and their U-21s. That is where he can do a lot of damage and it’s easy to imagine him being deployed to great success in a similar way by Klopp at Liverpool. He has the technical ability and mobility to fit in at Anfield.

Spurs would also be a good fit for Ceballos, but would he receive more game time in North London than he would on Merseyside? As already referenced, there is a place in the Liverpool squad for him, while Mauricio Pochettino already has Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen as attack-minded central midfielders.

Real Madrid are in the midst of a squad overhaul and a large part of this is about shifting players out of the club. Having spent the best part of £300 million on new signings this is a necessity and this is where they could be a bargain for Liverpool to pick up. £45 million has been mentioned as the fee Real Madrid are demanding for Ceballos and in this inflated market that would represent great value for Liverpool.

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Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos faces key decision

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Two years ago Dani Ceballos starred at the European Under-21 Championships. Then at Real Betis, the explosive young midfielder announced himself to the wider football world in spectacular fashion – showcasing his abilities in the most impressive manner.

That summer, the central midfielder joined Real Madrid in a cut price deal – which infuriated Betis fans, who believed he would pen a new deal at the club. This was seen as a landmark deal with Madrid yet again nailing down the future on one of Spain’s brightest emerging talents. However, things have not quite worked out that way. Continue reading →

Real Madrid’s clear out begins

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The news that Sergio Ramos has personally requested a transfer from Real Madrid should sound the alarm bells.

With a plethora of staff already being made available by the club, losing their talismanic captain just a year after Cristiano Ronaldo is a sure sign that Los Blancos are still on the way down.

Zinedine Zidane knew when he returned to the helm at the Santiago Bernabeu that this wouldn’t be an overnight job, but even he must’ve been surprised at just how far behind Barcelona his side have fallen. Continue reading →

Zidane pushing for Real Madrid summer clear out

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Zinedine Zidane will push ahead with plans for a squad overhaul this summer, as he pledges to challenge Barcelona for the La Liga title in 2019-20.

The Frenchman has been clear in his desire to make changes at the club he led to three Champions League title between 2014 and 2017, and that means moving on some big names from the Santiago Bernabeu.

Club President Florentino Perez will fund certain transfer targets, but Zidane will have to clear out players to fund extra moves.

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Is Zidane the right choice for Real Madrid?

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No one could’ve predicted a scenario that saw Zinedine Zidane take over the Real Madrid hotseat just 10 months after he left it, but that’s precisely what’s happened in the aftermath of Los Blancos sacking their second coach this season, Santiago Solari.

The reasons could be many and though he’s not short of a euro or two, financial considerations will surely have played a huge part.

A promise from Florentino Perez that certain players will arrive or that Zidane will have a war chest of cash to go out and buy the very best is likely to be another. Continue reading →