Category Archives: Fantasy Premier League

1. The guy with the funny name: If you’re a Manchester United fan and you mistrusted Alexander Buttner (5.5) (i.e., you thought he was rubbish), then shame on you. United’s Dutch pocket rocket is already my all-time favorite left back, … Continue reading →

1. The game never stops: No one likes FIFA weekends – or, for that matter, FIFA Friday to Tuesday cycles. The matches are boring (England 5, Whipping Boy 0; Spain 5, Money-Spinning Friendly Opponent 0), news is slow and, this weekend, … Continue reading →

1. Leeds in Norwich: Leeds United haven’t been relevant to fantasy football for a long time. Indeed, since their relegation in 2003, United haven’t even been relevant to real football. Leeds used to be really good, but now they’re managed … Continue reading →

After Sunderland and Reading scuppered some of our plans to score big in the Fantasy Premier League this weekend, there were still plenty of points to be had in the other nine matches. And so far, it looks like many … Continue reading →

After a whirlwind opening weekend in the Premier League, here are my thoughts and tips relating to Fantasy Premier League. 1. White is the color: Swansea and Fulham finished opening weekend at the top of the Premier League. Two slick European … Continue reading →

In less than three weeks, the 2012-13 season of the Premier League kicks off. So if you haven’t done so already, be sure to sign up for EPL Talk’s free mini-league version of Fantasy Premier League. 1. IT’S BACK!: There’s Christmas … Continue reading →

The number one Premier League game is open for the 2012-13 season. Fantasy Premier League, the official fantasy game from the Barclays Premier League, has opened its doors for the new season. And you can now join the EPL Talk … Continue reading →

It’s a Saturday during the Premier League season, and you’ve settled down before the television to watch some soccer. Liverpool is playing. As Luis Suarez embarks on another of his trademark mazy runs, leaving two opposition defenders for dead, you … Continue reading →

I’m back again — this time with tips for the Fantasy Premier League instead of ESPN’s Premier Fantasy — with some potential transfer targets that should be watched for Gameweek 3 and beyond. Michel Vorm (£4.0 million) When trying to … Continue reading →

As the Premier League commences this weekend, I can’t wait for what promises to be a lively and exciting season ahead. With that, the joy of Fantasy Premier League has returned which promises to be an absorbing hobby for all … Continue reading →

Some friends and I went to the movies last night to see Thor.  We were all rather excited because the movies featuring the Avengers started off very well with Iron Man.  To add to the excitement is a pretty strong … Continue reading →

With the NFL Draft coming up this (Thursday) evening, I’m going to turn from issues specific to fantasy games to something that strikes at the core of the game.  The NFL Draft is an important day on the US sporting … Continue reading →

Only five more match weeks to go and we are firmly in “maximize points at all costs” territory. The time to hold on to players while they are injured or slumping is gone. If the first five weeks of the … Continue reading →

There is frequent talk of fixture congestion in the Premier League and the troubles it causes later in the season. This is especially true of the top players and the top teams. There are lots of matches across a number … Continue reading →