This article is part of our TheSix Fantasy Soccer series.
MATCHES (EDT)
7:30 a.m: Southampton v. Chelsea
10:00 a.m: Huddersfield v. Watford
10:00 a.m: Swansea City v. Everton
10:00 a.m: Crystal Palace v. Brighton
10:00 a.m: Burnley v. Leicester City
12:30 p.m: Liverpool v. Bournemouth
2:45 p.m: Tottenham v. Manchester City
STRIKERS
Harry Kane, TOT v. MCI (€9M): Kane retroactively earned a goal in last weekend's win over Stoke, and he's made it clear that he has every intention of catching Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race. At €9M we're getting an elite striker at a nice discount, and he'll be eager to silence his critics in Saturday's high-profile clash with league leaders Manchester City.
Charlie Austin, SOU v. CHE (€7M): Southampton are in a tough spot, as they currently occupy a spot in the relegation zone, albeit with a game in hand on Crystal Palace and Huddersfield. Despite logging just 18 minutes, Austin found the net last time out against Arsenal, and if he gets the start in the first game he can supply good value with Southampton hoping to claw their way out of the drop zone.
MIDFIELDERS
Oriol Romeu, SOU v. CHE (€8M): Romeu topped 12.00 fantasy points in his last outing, and his work rate on the field usually translates to fantasy points. Anytime he starts and goes 90 minutes he has a good chance at hitting double digits, even without a goal or an assist.
Victor Moses, CHE v. SOU (€8M): If he starts, Moses gives us exposure to Chelsea at a manageable salary. He doesn't always post gaudy numbers, but with no late swap he ensures we're getting points without the headache of wondering if someone from the later game could be omitted.
James Ward-Prowse, SOU v. CHE (€7M): Ward-Prowse isn't always going to bring the offensive production, but he's usually good for a point-per-euro when he's on the field. With no late swap, we'll want to roster as much value from the first game so that we can jam some of the heavy hitters into our lineup.
DEFENDERS
Gary Cahill, CHE at SOU (€8M): Cahill made the most of his first start in nearly a month, scoring 11.75 points in last Sunday's draw with West Ham. It's yet to be seen if he retains a spot in the starting lineup, but since he's playing in the first game we'll know for sure once lineups come out, and he provides good value if he's back in the mix.
Maya Yoshida, SOU v. CHE (€5M): Yoshida is extremely cheap for a potential starter, and he's averaging over 10 points per game this season. Be sure to confirm he's in the starting lineup, and if you see his name he should be an automatic play to help free up funds to fit in the high-end targets.
Alberto Moreno, LIV v. BOU (€3M): Moreno is a bit of a risky play since he's not guaranteed to start, but with the potential for lineup rotation he might be a risk worth taking at the minimum price. Liverpool are flying after dispatching of Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday, and if manager Jurgen Klopp opts to rest some players that have logged heavy minutes recently, Moreno could make his way back into the starting lineup.
GOALKEEPER
Alex McCarty, SOU v. CHE (€8M): It's pick your poison from the first game, with McCarty and Thibaut Courtois both priced at €8M. With Southampton on the relegation bubble, they'll need a big performance from McCarty to get a result against Chelsea, so I'll side with the home 'keeper here.
