Yahoo DFS Soccer: Saturday EPL Picks

Yahoo DFS Soccer: Saturday EPL Picks

This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Soccer series.

MATCHES (EDT)

10:00 a.m: Burnley v. Bournemouth
10:00 a.m: Leicester City v. Huddersfield
10:00 a.m: Crystal Palace v. Newcastle
10:00 a.m: Cardiff City v. Manchester City
10:00 a.m: Manchester United v. Wolverhampton
10:00 a.m: Liverpool v. Southampton
12:30 p.m: Brighton v. Tottenham

FORWARDS

Sergio Aguero, MCI at CAR (£28): Aguero came off the bench in City's shocking Champions League defeat to Lyon on Wednesday, but it sounds like he's fit enough to re-enter the starting XI at Cardiff on Saturday. The gap between Aguero and Gabriel Jesus was pretty clear, and the former would provide a nice attacking injection against a Cardiff side that have shipped seven goals over their last two games.

Mohamed Salah, LIV v. SOU (£27): Salah is in the midst of a three-game goal drought but still has the best anytime goalscorer odds on the slate. As long as he's not a victim of roster rotation, he's in good position to snap out of his funk with a good matchup at home to Southampton.

Romelu Lukaku, MUN v. WOL (£23): Lukaku has four goals over his last four games, and while Wolves have been stout defensively lately, United have the third-highest implied goal total on the slate. Expect Lukaku to continue to see chances fall his way and keep his name near the top of the Golden Boot standings.

MIDFIELDERS

Sadio Mane, LIV v. SOU (£24): Mane has topped 12 points in four of five appearances, and he's helped shoulder the attacking load during Salah's mini-slump. It seems like he's playing musical positions on Yahoo, but available as a midfielder this week he gives us additional exposure to their potent attack without having to max out at forward.

James Maddison, LEI v. HUD (£17): Maddison converted a late penalty to finish with 22.45 points in his last outing, and he now has at least a goal or an assist in three of his last four appearances. He should continue to fuel the Leicester attack at home against Huddersfield and considering his recent production, we've got to take advantage of his cheap price.

Ryan Fraser, BOU at BRN (£17): Fraser is another player who appears underpriced given his role in Bournemouth's attack. He has three goals and two assists and boasts a lofty 13 points-per-game average through the first five. Even on the road, Fraser should continue to thrive against a Burnley team that have yet to win a game and currently sit bottom of the table.

DEFENDERS

Kieran Trippier, TOT at BHA (£17): Trippier was given a rest during Tottenham's midweek UCL visit to Italy but should slot back into the lineup at Brighton. He already has a goal and an assist through four games, and with a healthy share of Spurs' set pieces, he has arguably the best attacking upside of any defender.

Virgil van Dijk, LIV v. SOU (£17): Van Dijk assisted on a dramatic stoppage-time match winner in midweek Champions League action and is now at home against his former team. Look for him to carry the momentum over and turn in another useful fantasy performance Saturday.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, CRY v. NEW (£14): Other than his red card in the second game of the season, Wan-Bissaka has shown well on both ends of the field. He's helped Crystal Palace pick up a clean sheet in two of his four appearances and he gives us a shot at picking up both attacking and defensive points.

GOALKEEPER

Alisson, LIV v. SOU (£18):Alisson is already paying dividends after Liverpool opened up the checkbook and brought the Brazilian goalkeeper in on a world record transfer fee over the summer. He's allowed just two goals through the first five games of the season, and up against a mediocre Southampton attack he's well-positioned to make it seven consecutive wins for the Reds.

The author(s) of this article may play in daily fantasy contests including – but not limited to – games that they have provided recommendations or advice on in this article. In the course of playing in these games using their personal accounts, it's possible that they will use players in their lineups or other strategies that differ from the recommendations they have provided above. The recommendations in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of RotoWire. Schuyler Redpath plays in daily fantasy contests using the following accounts: DraftKings: MONEYMACHiNE, FanDuel: coincollector, Play The Six: DraftKicks, Yahoo!: DraftKicks.
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