This article is part of our TheSix Fantasy Soccer series.
For detailed odds and stats, check out the Fantasy Premier League: Wednesday Cheat Sheet.
MATCHES (EST)
2:45 p.m: Swansea City v. Manchester City
2:45 p.m: Newcastle v. Everton
2:45 p.m: Southampton v. Leicester City
3:00 p.m: Manchester United v. Bournemouth
3:00 p.m: Tottenham v. Brighton
3:00 p.m: Liverpool v. West Brom
3:00 p.m: West Ham v. Arsenal
PLAYER RECOMMENDATIONS
STRIKERS
Sergio Aguero, MCI at SWA (€8M): Aguero comes in well rested, having played just 20 minutes over the last two games. He didn't see the field in the Manchester derby, but there's a good chance he returns to the starting lineup at Swansea on Wednesday. Aguero is right up there with the likes of Harry Kane among those with the best anytime goal scorer odds, and considering Kane is nearly double the cost, Aguero checks in as one of the best values on the board.
Danny Welbeck, ARS at WHU (€6M): Welbeck hasn't started a Premier League match since October, but with Arsenal likely to shuffle things due to the congested schedule, he could make his way back into the lineup. He's flirted with double-digit returns in previous starts this season, and if Arsenal get going early he should see some opportunities to make his mark on the scoresheet.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, MUN v. BOU (€5M): Several value plays are going to open up once lineups are announced, and Ibrahimovic could be one of them. Strike partner Romelu Lukaku (€12M) has been held goalless in eight of his last nine Premier League appearances, and with the Red Devils looking to inject some life into their attack, Ibrahimovic could provide a ton of value if he gets the start.
MIDFIELDERS
Philippe Coutinho, LIV v. WBA (€10M): Coutinho topped 20 points in his last start but was rested over the weekend, opening up a nice value on The Six due to their production-based pricing. If he's back in the starting lineup, it would be hard to justify not taking the discount with Coutinho compared to higher priced midfielders such as Oriol Romeu (€12M) or Gylfi Sigurdsson (€11M).
Ander Herrera, MUN v. BOU (€8M): Herrera registered 11.65 points over the weekend in the Manchester derby, and he's hit double-digit fantasy points in his last seven starts. The Red Devils are in a good spot at home against Bournemouth, and if Herrera is relegated to the bench then Juan Mata (€6M) would be a worthy pivot.
Erik Lamela, TOT v. BHA (€6M): Lamela logged 23 minutes over the weekend as Spurs continue to bring him along slowly since returning three games ago. He had four fantasy points in those 23 minutes, and with the busy holiday schedule he could enter the starting lineup for the first time this season.
DEFENDERS
Danny Rose, TOT v. BHA (€6M) and/or Serge Aurier, TOT v. BHA (€6M): A favorable home matchup against Brighton puts both Rose and Aurier in consideration at their prices. Both hit double-digit points the last time they started, and the same can be expected if given the nod Wednesday.
Daley Blind, MUN v. BOU (€3M): With roster rotation the name of the game Wednesday, there's a chance Blind sees his first Premier League action in over three months. You'll have to dig all the way back to September to see that he registered over 13 fantasy points in each of his last two league starts, which wouldn't be a bad return for a minimum price defender.
GOALKEEPER
Karl Darlow, NEW at EVE (€7M): Darlow has been lit up for 11 goals in three games since being named Newcastle's starting goalkeeper, but he's still hitting close to a point per euro. Considering that type of production is what we're looking for out of a goalkeeper on The Six, Darlow looks like a player who can help us save some salary.
