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With the Premier League in full swing and Draft Kings adding new and improved rules to its soccer competitions, we're here to bring you the top picks for each position in this weekend's cash games and GPPs for EPL Daily Fantasy Soccer.
Below you'll find daily fantasy soccer notes and suggestions for goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and attackers.
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Premier League DFS Goalkeeper Picks For DraftKings
David De Gea – Manchester United - Salary - $4,000
De Gea has been one of United’s few bright spots over the past two weeks, despite United's lackluster results, limping through consecutive scoreless draws. While the offense has been sputtering, De Gea has been as good as ever, shutting down the regular offensive powerhouses of Man City and Crystal Palace. If the United rearguard continues to play stalwart defense and the offense awakens, De Gea should get his five victory points in addition to the 6.6 points per game he has earned from his regular impressive saves.
Premier League DFS Defense Picks For DraftKings
Virgil Van Djik – Southampton - Salary - $2,600
The Dutch fullback is continuing to enhance his bourgeoning reputation for the Saints. His streak of strong performances, fearless tackling and intelligent distribution has played an important role in Southampton’s season turnaround.
Marcos Rojo – Manchester United - Salary - $3,000
Since Luke Shaw’s gruesome injury, Rojo has impressed as United’s first team right back, especially considering it is not the Argentinian’s natural position. The defense has not been the issue during the Red Devils well documented recent struggle, shutting down and shutting out opponents in three consecutive matches. Last week against Palace, Rojo won six tackles and intercepted three passes - an earned 7.5 points - in addition to his defensive clean sheet.
Premier League DFS Midfielder Picks For DraftKings
Riyad Mahrez – Leicester City - Salary - $7,400
Mahrez has been one of the league’s most consistent fantasy performers this season, scoring at least 13 points in all but one game. Just last week the winger put together one of his finest performances of the year, netting a brace in a 3-2 victory versus West Brom.
Robbie Brady - Norwich Salary - $4,200
Brady has been one of the more unheralded midfielders in football this season. In addition to averaging double-digit outputs, Brady has been a terror on the flank, averaging twelve crosses per game. The Swansea rearguard has been volatile as of late, ensuring that several of Brady’s crosses will result in scoring opportunities.
Premier League DFS Midfielder Picks For DraftKings
Jamie Vardy – Leicester City - Salary - $7,200
This one should be no surprise. Vardy is breathing rare Premier League air at the moment, scoring in eight consecutive games. Much like a champion horse, when the thoroughbred is in the gates you put your money on him. Until Vardy stops scoring he should be owned in every competition this weekend.
Odion Ighalo – Watford - Salary - $5,400
Ighalo continues to impress for the Hornets. After looking hapless on the offensive side of the ball to begin the seaosn, Quique Flores made the call to give Ighalo a regular inclusion in the starting XI. Since then, Ighalo has scored in six of his last seven games and have averaged over three shots per game in the process. The striker is valuable buy with an attractive matchup against the unbalanced backline of Leicester on Saturday.
