This article is part of our TheSix Fantasy Soccer series.
MATCHES (EST)
7:30 a.m: Tottenham v. Southampton
10:00 a.m: Watford v. Leicester City
10:00 a.m: West Brom v. Everton
10:00 a.m: Chelsea v. Brighton
10:00 a.m: Bournemouth v. West Ham
10:00 a.m: Manchester United v. Burnley
10:00 a.m: Huddersfield v. Stoke City
12:30 p.m: Liverpool v. Swansea City
STRIKERS
Alvaro Morata, CHE v. BHA (€7M): Morata missed out over the weekend due to a yellow-card accumulation ban, but he is likely to slot right back into the starting lineup on Boxing Day. He leads Chelsea with nine goals and four assists in Premier League play, and seems like a relatively safe play considering he was rested due to his suspension.
Dominic Solanke, LIV v. SWA (€6M) or Daniel Sturridge, LIV v. SWA (€3M): Roster rotation is a real possibility Tuesday, and both Solanke and Sturridge could benefit. Each offers a bargain bin way into the Liverpool attack in a juicy matchup at home against Swansea. No late swap on The Six is worth being mindful of, as it's also a possibility that neither gets the nod from the start.
MIDFIELDERS
Cesc Fabregas, CHE v. BHA (€8M): Fabregas has seen limited minutes off the bench the last two games, and his price reflects that. With rotation expected, it's not far out to think Fabregas makes his way back into the starting lineup at home against Brighton. He consistently hits double-digits as a starter, and Fabregas is priced reasonably enough to spend a roster spot on in the event that he's back in the starting XI.
Paul Pogba, MAN v. BUR (€8M): Pogba topped 15 points in his return Saturday, but his price has yet to catch up. While no one is safe from roster rotation, Pogba had missed the previous three league games due to suspension, so it's fair to think he's well rested.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, SOU at TOT (€7M): Hojbjerg serves as our early game value who locks in points in a midfield slot while minimizing risk later in the day. With many teams playing on a three-day turnaround, heavy squad rotation seems likely. Building a team around any values that emerge from the early game is a sound strategy, and Hojbjerg has a healthy track record of topping double-digit points when he's in the starting lineup.
DEFENDERS
Kieran Trippier, TOT v. SOU (€8M): Trippier was rested in Saturday's win over Burnley but there's a good chance he'll rotate back into the mix Tuesday. It's clear that using players from the first game of the day could pay dividends, and Trippier at €8M is worth keeping an eye out for once lineups are announced.
Danny Rose, TOT v. SOU (€7M): Have I stressed enough how important it is to seek out value in the early game? Since there's no late swap on The Six, there's no shame in loading up on players who are confirmed in the first starting lineups of the day. Spurs have a lot of potential value along their backline, so be sure to keep an eye out for who's in an hour before kickoff.
Davinson Sanchez, TOT v. SOU (€6M): Sanchez topped double figures in his return over the weekend, and lucky for us it seems that contests were too close together for his price to adjust. Rostering a starting CB for €6M is a gift, and Sanchez should be automatic if he's back in the starting lineup.
GOALKEEPER
Asmir Begovic, BOU v. WHU (€7M): Begovic is on the cheap end of the projected starters, but it wouldn't be too surprising to see some backup keepers emerge once starting lineups are announced. It's too risky to project which backup could make a spot start, so Begovic at home against West Ham is a worthwhile play to save some cash at the position.
