Low-Owned Picks for Gameweek 18/19

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Manchester United successfully let the air out of Liverpool's attack as they ground out a 0-0 stuffing and my pick of assorted Toffees came good once again with McNeil returning for the fourth time in as many games, notching another assist as young Patterson earned a clean sheet on his callup to the starting 11. With a rogue Thursday night fixture looming, here are a few more low-owned gems to consider bringing in for the quick-fire couple of festive fixtures.

Tosin Adarabioyo (FUL) DEF Ownership: 9.2% Fixture(s): BUR (H), BOU (A)
Adding to the seasons long list of bizarre red cards, Raul Jiminez's strange decision to attempt the world's first head-height, hip-first, jumping superblock, came back to bite Fulham as they were on the wrong end of a 3-0 scoreline. However, I'm backing the Cottagers to return to form with a home tie to struggling Burnley, followed by a trip to Bournemouth this week. With the added benefit of the goal threat that Aderabiyo brings, I'm backing the big lad for the opportunity of returns at either end of the pitch.

Neco Williams (NFO) DEF Ownership: 2% Fixture(s): BOU (H), NEW (A)
More of an eye-test pick than a sound rational choice, I saw the young Welshman hit the woodwork twice and look a constant threat going forwards as they eventually came away with a loss to Tottenham last week. Hopefully the wingback did enough to keep his place this week as they take on Bournemouth and with new manager Nuno in charge, perhaps there could even be a bit of a new manager bounce to take them into a fixture with a depleted toon army…?

Alex Iwobi (FUL) MID Ownership: 16.9% Fixture(s): BUR (H), BOU (A)
Between Iwobi, Pereira, Willian, Wilson and Cairney in recent weeks, I've done well to pick the wrong one everytime for my own draft team, but should any of the first 3 be available, they should be considered must-gets this week. I'm opting for Alex Iwobi this time as, well, I'm going for Willian in my own team. The numbers suggest Iwobi continues to carry goal-threat and I can see Fulham putting a few past Burnley this week.

Lewis Miley (NEW) MID Ownership: 5.1% Fixture(s): LUT (A), NFO (H)
Frustratingly young, Miley has looked the real deal in his performances over the past few weeks with a goal and assist during a period that has seen some otherwise subpar outings for the Magpies. With the squad continuing to look thin on the ground, Eddie Howe will need the energy and enthusiasm of Miley alongside Guimaraes and Longstaff in the engine room to carry an otherwise tired looking side through the busy festive period. Luton next followed by a home tie to Forest puts Newcastle in the top sides for upcoming fixtures.

Jean-Phillipe Mateta (CRY) FWD Ownership: 24.7%  Fixture(s): BHA (H), CHE (A)
Somehow bundling his way through Manchester City last week, Mateta makes the cut this time around. It doesn't appear that Edouard’s return is imminent just yet and perhaps with a reminder of where the net is and how to put the ball in it last time out, Mateta could just come good again when he faces a shaky Brighton backline before heading to Chelsea in what will be anyone’s guess as to what kind of performance they can expect to face there. A good punt alongside the likes of the returning Lyle Foster for Burnley, puts Mateta amongst the picks for this week.

That will do it for this week from Draft Fantasy! Best of luck on the waiver wire!

This post was written by Peter W.

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