In yesterday’s EPL DFS Playbook, we discussed how James Maddison was what passed for a safe stud on Saturday’s slate, because most of the actual studs weren’t playing. Maddison was one of just five players in the slate to score, so that wound up being a pretty good call. More importantly for our purposes, all of the expensive players who were missing Saturday are playing Sunday. Any of those players could go off for fantasy in any matchup, but in general, I’m going to look to save some money on some of the slightly cheaper players if possible.

 

Goal Keepers
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Vicente GuaitaCRYMCI36005.4478.81
Guaita has averaged 3.5 saves per game in his last four games. Opponents are averaging 3.9 saves per game against City, the highest average in the league. There is some risk Palace lose 7-1 like they did against Liverpool a month ago, but most likely we're getting a handful of saves super cheap.
Hugo LlorisTOTSHU56009.371214.35
I was surprised to see Lloris is sixth in the league in saves, because I consider Tottenham very good defensively. Lloris has at least three saves in six straight games, and while he may not be quite as likely to get a win or a clean sheet as Ederson, I think Lloris's floor is higher.
Forwards
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Edinson CavaniMUNLIV60007.591611.53
He was most noticeable against Burnley for his endless complaining to the referee, but he is still 12th in the league in goals per 90 minutes. We're getting a decent chance at a goal at a good price, and it is not as if Liverpool's defense has been a steel trap this season.
Midfielders
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Bruno FernandesMUNLIV950022.792033.65
I don't understand why he is so cheap on FanDuel. Kevin De Bruyne is just as safe and has a better matchup, but I am totally comfortable with Fernandes if you need to save some money.
Kevin De BruyneMCICRY1020020.322225.50
City's attack hasn't been too prolific outside of their huge game against Burnley, but De Bruyne is involved in nearly every goal. Even with all of the studs in this slate, De Bruyne is still worth paying up for.
Ben OsbornSHUTOT42005.4386.57
Tottenham allows a ton of crosses, and Osborn is averaging four crosses per game in his last four games. He is a safe midfielder who will allow you to pay up elsewhere.
Phil FodenMCICRY800010.331613.60
Foden finally appears to be playing regularly, and it has paid off with goals in his last two games. I don't necessarily expect another one, but he has six chances created in those two games, and that could be replicated.
Ilkay GundoganMCICRY58009.381313.59
Gundogan hasn't been quite as good as Phil Foden, but he has been more consistent. Gundogan has at least one shot on goal and one chance created in five straight games, with three goals in that span.
MidfieldersTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Son Heung-MinTOTSHU870018.661925.39
Son is safer than Kane on DraftKings and he is cheaper than Kane on FanDuel. Son's finishing hasn't been quite as clinical of late, but he's still getting plenty of nice chances in addition to taking most of the set pieces.
Defenders
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Jayden BogleSHUTOT480011.19720.67
I'm shocked he is so cheap on FanDuel after scoring at least 18.4 fantasy points in all three of his games this season, including two starts. Its hard to completely trust him on DK considering he didn't have a single cross against Newcastle, but I'm cautiously optimistic he can match the four crosses he sent in against Crystal Palace. Only wolves have allowed more crosses than Spurs this season.
Sergio ReguilonTOTSHU50007.981213.96
Reguilon looked great getting forward against Fulham on Wednesday, and I have to believe he will do so again against Sheffield Sunday. Its hard to completely trust him, but we've seen him rack up crosses against the weaker teams in the league. I think Reguilon is the better player, but Serge Aurier may be safer for cash games.
Enda StevensSHUTOT35004.131010.11
He is reportedly set to return Sunday, though we do not know if he will start. He is significantly cheaper than when he went out, and and he had at least three crosses in three consecutive games before his injury.
Eric BaillyMUNLIV26002.41010.55
Bailly is averaging 4.5 clearances per game in his last four games, and Liverpool's opponents have 96 more clearances than the next closest team.
James TomkinsCRYMCI25002.53812.25
Tomkins has at least six clearances in three consecutive games, and I would expect him to make it four straight against City. If you need to save an extra $1, Cheikhou Kouyate is playable as well.

Example Lineups

As always, the lineups below are examples of lineups you can make using the players in the Playbook and are not for plug and play.

 

DK Cash  DK GPP
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
FSon Heung-MinTOTSHU18.66$8,700  FEdinson CavaniMULIV7.59$6,000
FSadio ManeLIVMU14.54$8,600  FHarry KaneTOTSHU19.82$8,600
MOliver NorwoodSHUTOT4.51$4,300  MIlkay GundoganMCICRY9.38$5,800
MKevin De BruyneMCICRY20.32$10,200  MBruno FernandesMULIV22.79$9,500
DSerge AurierTOTSHU9.44$5,100  DSergio ReguilonTOTSHU7.98$5,000
DEnda StevensSHUTOT4.13$3,500  DJayden BogleSHUTOT11.19$4,800
GKVicente GuaitaCRYMCI5.44$3,600  GKHugo LlorisTOTSHU9.37$5,600
UtilIlkay GundoganMCICRY9.38$5,800  UtilBen OsbornSHUTOT5.43$4,200
    Total$49,800      Total$49,500
              
DK Pivot Cash  DK Pivot GPP
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
FHarry KaneTOTSHU19.82$8,6001 F     
F     1 F     
M     1 MAndros TownsendCRYMCI11.36$7,000
M     1 M     
D     1 D     
DEthan AmpaduSHUTOT5.18$3,4001 D     
GK     1 GK     
Util     1 UtilEnda StevensSHUTOT4.13$3,500
    Total$12,000      Total$10,500
FD Cash  FD GPP
PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
F/MBruno FernandesMUNLIV33.65$20  F/MEdinson CavaniMUNLIV11.53$16
F/MPhil FodenMCICRY13.60$16  F/MIlkay GundoganMCICRY13.59$13
F/MSon Heung-MinTOTSHU25.39$19  F/MSon Heung-MinTOTSHU25.39$19
F/MIlkay GundoganLIVMUN20.46$19  F/MMohamed SalahLIVMUN27.91$21
DEric BaillyMUNLIV10.55$10  DJayden BogleSHUTOT20.67$7
DJames TomkinsCRYMCI12.25$8  DHarry MaguireMUNLIV13.42$11
GKHugo LlorisTOTSHU14.35$12  GKHugo LlorisTOTSHU14.35$12
    Total$104      Total$99
              
FD Pivot Cash  FD Pivot GPP
PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary  PosPlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
F/M     1 F/M     
F/M     1 F/M     
F/M     1 F/MBruno FernandesMUNLIV33.65$20
F/MSadio ManeLIVMUN20.46$19#REF! F/M     
D     1 D     
D     1 DEric BaillyMUNLIV10.55$10
GKVicente GuaitaCRYMCI8.81$71 GK     
    Total$26      Total$30