DraftKings and FanDuel outdid themselves with Saturday’s contests, offering two drastically different slates. We have five EPL games on the schedule for the Fourth of July, and if you want to play all five, you have to go to FD. Even then, FanDuel is offering limited contests for the five-game slate; the offerings are much more robust for the four-game main slate. With that in mind, our Example Lineups are for the 10 a.m.ET main slate, though we have included players from the early game in the Playbook.

Over on DraftKings, the only offering is the two-game 10 a.m. ET slate, as well as individual showdown contests. I usually prefer as many games as possible so that I have more options, but the last time we played a two-game DK slate, all of my lineups cashed. Hopefully, we can repeat that this time around. As always, you can ask questions about any of the slates in the FANation chat between now and kickoff.

Playbook

 

Goalies
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Kasper SchmeichelLEICRY55008.341112.48
Onlyl Norwich have scored fewer goals than Palace this season, and for as bad as Leicester have looked of late, only Liverpool have conceded fewer goals this season.
David de GeaMUNBOU59007.271411.36
United have allowed the same number of goals as Leicester this season, and Bournemouth have scored the fourth-fewest goals in the league. United are huge favorites, so you're paying a bit more to virtually guarantee you pick up the points for the win.
Vicente GuaitaCRYLEI39008.34913.12
Leicester have only scored two goals in three games during the restart, and Guaita has conceded one goal over his last five games. He's a strong GPP play and will allow you to pay up elsewhere.
        
Forwards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Jordan AyewCRYLEI72009.681713.46
Ayew struggled against Liverpool, but if we ignore that game, Ayew has at least 11.5 DK fantasy points in five straight games. He had four shots and drew four fouls against Burnley, and if Palace scores against Leicester, there's a great chance Ayew is involved.
Marcus RashfordMUNBOU910015.331822.16
All three United forwards are in play for GPPs, especially on DK. I think Rashford is the safest for cash lineups, and it doesn't hurt that he's cheaper than Martial on both sites.
Wilfried ZahaCRYLEI67009.08138.98
Zaha has had an extremely quiet season, but he has been quietly consistent, with at least 6 DK fantasy points in nine of his last 10 games. His forward eligibility makes him a strong play in cash games, but there's no reason to mess with him on FD.
Mason GreenwoodMUNBOU83005.67158.96
Greenwood is significantly cheaper than his attacking teammates on FD, so I'll probably have him in a lot of my lineups even though his ownership will likely be higher. He has at least 30 FD fantasy points in two of his last five games.
        
Midfielders
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Marc AlbrightonLEICRY65006.6587.11
As one of our readers pointed out in the FA Chat, Albrighton is a strong play when he starts, even though his price has increased. He is a better play on DK thanks to all the crossess he sends into the box
Todd CantwellNORBHA#N/A#N/A1212.47
If Cantwell and Norwich are ever going to provide attacking returns, it will probably be in this game. Emiliano Buendia and Teemu Pukki are strong options if you can afford to spend a bit more.
Luka MilivojevicCRYLEI61009.531412.99
He is entering must-start territory for cash lineups, especially against a Leicester side that is struggling. Luka is averaging 10.7 DK fantasy points over his last eight starts.
Paul PogbaMUNBOU56008.381614.58
Pogba and Fernandes are United's two most consistent attackers, and Pogba costs half the price on DK. He would be even more safe if Fernandes is unable to start.
Dani CeballosARSWOL#N/A#N/A139.71
Ceballos has at least 7.8 FD fantasy points in seven consecutive games. He's a safe cash play who will allow you to spend up elsewhere.
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Bruno FernandesMUNBOU1100022.722131.44
Fernandes suffered an injury in training Friday, and we don't know his status for Saturday. If he plays, he is by far United's safest option. If he is out, Paul Pogba would be a must for cash games, and the rest of the United attackers would all feel a bit safer
Christian PulisicCHEWAT#N/A#N/A1616.82
Pulisic was entering must-play territory before a disappointing game at West Ham. I expect Pulsic and his teammates to bounce back at home against Watford. If for some reason Pulisic doesn't start, we can easily pivot to Mason Mount or Olivier Giroud.
        
Defenders
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Jonny EvansLEICRY38005.521213.93
Evans got involved in the attack against Everton, with two shots and two fouls drawn. If he can do that again, it would be an added bonus. On DK, we're mostly chasing a cheap clean sheet that will allow us to spend up in attack. He is pretty safe on FD because he is sixth in the league in clearances. If he doesn't get many clearances in this game, it probably means he'll be involved in the attack again.
Marcos AlonsoCHEWAT#N/A#N/A1418.89
No defender on Saturday's schedule is averaging more fantasy points than Alonso. At home against Watford is about as good a matchup as it gets.
Aaron Wan-BissakaMUNBOU54009.141515.35
While everyone loads up on United attackers, don't forget about Wan-Bissaka. He has at least three crosses in every game of the restart, including assists in two of those games.
James JustinLEICRY53007.881311.13
Justin has at least two crosses in all four starts this season, and at least three crosses in all three games since the restart. He is a cheaper alternative to Ben Chilwell, even if he doesn't have Chilwell's upside.
Romain SaissWOLARS#N/A#N/A1115.33
He's awfully cheap for someone who has been pretty consistent. I'm not particularly scared of Arsenal, and Saiss has a chance to rack up clearances.
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Lewis DunkBHANOR#N/A#N/A1314.78
Dunk is pretty much a must-play in the five-game slate. He had 18 FD fantasy points against Norwich earlier this season, and he could easily go over that total Saturday.

Example Lineups

The players bolded in the pivot lineups are the pivots from the player in the same spot in the lineup above the pivot.

 

 

DK Cash  DK GPP
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
FJordan AyewCRYLEI9.68$7,200  FMason GreenwoodMUMU5.67$8,300
FWilfried ZahaCRYLEI9.08$6,700  FMarcus RashfordMUMU15.33$9,100
MPaul PogbaMUMU8.38$5,600  MPaul PogbaMUMU8.38$5,600
MLuka MilivojevicCRYLEI9.53$6,100  MLuka MilivojevicCRYLEI9.53$6,100
DJonny EvansLEICRY5.52$3,800  DBen ChilwellLEICRY10.79$6,400
DJames JustinLEICRY7.88$5,300  DDiego RicoBOUMU10.33$3,700
GKDavid de GeaMUMU7.27$5,900  GKVicente GuaitaCRYLEI8.34$3,900
UtilMarcus RashfordMUMU15.33$9,100  UtilMarc AlbrightonLEICRY6.65$6,500
    Total$49,700      Total$49,600
              
DK Pivot Cash  DK Pivot GPP
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
FJordan AyewCRYLEI9.68$7,200  FMason GreenwoodMUMU5.67$8,300
FWilfried ZahaCRYLEI9.08$6,700  FMarcus RashfordMUMU15.33$9,100
MBruno FernandesMUMU22.72$11,000  MPaul PogbaMUMU8.38$5,600
MLuka MilivojevicCRYLEI9.53$6,100  MLuka MilivojevicCRYLEI9.53$6,100
DJonny EvansLEICRY5.52$3,800  DJames JustinLEICRY7.88$5,300
DJames JustinLEICRY7.88$5,300  DAaron Wan-BissakaMUMU9.14$5,400
GKKasper SchmeichelLEICRY8.34$5,500  GKVicente GuaitaCRYLEI8.34$3,900
UtilHarry MaguireMUMU5.73$4,400  UtilPatrick van AanholtCRYLEI9.19$5,700
    Total$50,000      Total$49,400
              
FD Cash  FD GPP
PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
F/MPaul PogbaMUNBOU14.58$16  F/MMason GreenwoodMUNBOU8.96$15
F/MWillianCHEWAT17.22$20  F/MChristian PulisicCHEWAT16.82$16
F/MChristian PulisicCHEWAT16.82$16  F/MJordan AyewCRYLEI13.46$17
F/MMarcus RashfordMUNBOU22.16$18  F/MMarcus RashfordMUNBOU22.16$18
DJonny EvansLEICRY13.93$12  DRomain SaissWOLARS15.33$11
DDiego RicoBOUMUN15.48$7  DMarcos AlonsoCHEWAT18.89$14
GKKasper SchmeichelLEICRY12.48$11  GKVicente GuaitaCRYLEI13.12$9
    Total$100      Total$100
              
FD Pivot Cash  FD Pivot GPP
PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
F/MPaul PogbaMUNBOU14.58$16  F/MMason GreenwoodMUNBOU8.96$15
F/MDani CeballosARSWOL9.71$13  F/MChristian PulisicCHEWAT16.82$16
F/MChristian PulisicCHEWAT16.82$16  F/MNicolas PepeARSWOL13.60$17
F/MMarcus RashfordMUNBOU22.16$18  F/MMarcus RashfordMUNBOU22.16$18
DJonny EvansLEICRY13.93$12  DRomain SaissWOLARS15.33$11
DJames JustinLEICRY11.13$13  DMarcos AlonsoCHEWAT18.89$14
GKKasper SchmeichelLEICRY12.48$11  GKVicente GuaitaCRYLEI13.12$9
    Total$99      Total$100