Premier League fantasy football tips: Best team names, tips, bargains and leagues to join
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The Premier League returns tomorrow and so is Fantasy football.
Hundreds of thousands of you have already signed up to play Dream Team with THREE different game formats for your entertainment in 2019/20.
The brand new game is back and better than ever in 2019/20 - - and here's everything you need to know about the FREE games.
When does fantasy football start for the new season?
The new Premier League fixtures were announced on June 13th, with the first game of the new season between Liverpool and Norwich kicking off on Friday, August 9th.
And Dream Team is now officially live, meaning you can sign up and start picking your teams already.
It's completely free to play as ever and there'll be a hefty jackpot up for grabs if you finish inside the top 10 at the end of the season.
What fantasy football games are there to play?
Dream Team is the only place where you can play not one, not two, but THREE different fantasy football formats in 2019/20.
As well as the traditional Season game and the hugely popular short-form iteration Weekender, Dream Team is launching its hotly-anticipated Draft game next season too.
Draft is the most exciting way to play fantasy football, testing your managerial nous and eye for a gap in the market to the max.
Read this article to find out more...
Why you should play Dream Team this season
- It's completely free to play
- You can play THREE games - Season, Weekender and Draft
- There's a hefty jackpot up for grabs across 2019/20
How does the fantasy football points system work?
The traditional Season game gives you a £50m budget, three transfers a month with no limit to the number of players from any one club.
You can pick between three different formations; 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and the hugely popular 3-4-3.
Players get points for scoring, assisting, getting a 7+ match rating and winning Star Man.
Goalkeepers and defenders can earn extra points for keeping clean sheets and, in the former's case, saving penalties.
Players lose points for yellow cards, red cards, missed penalties and conceding LOTS of goals.
Who are the best players to pick on fantasy football?
Well last season it was all about one man - Eden Hazard.
Hazard finished on 340 points, a full 50 ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in second, but his Real Madrid move means we are now deprived of his majesty.
Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero are always prolific whilst Virgil van Dijk and Aymeric Laporte are must-haves at the back.
The likes of Matt Doherty and Lucas Digne have also had brilliant seasons from the rest of the pack.
What fantasy football tips and advice should I follow?
The Dream Team Coach's precious advice is available both online, via the Dream Team app and via a weekly newsletter.
He is the best scout around when it comes to helping you with the nitty gritty decisions that can make such a big difference.
Who are the most expensive players on fantasy football?
We initially teased just a handful of the player prices for this season's Dream Team game over on
And in the process we revealed who the most expensive player is - or should we say PLAYERS ARE - this season.
After much deliberating and number crunching, Mo Salah and Sergio Aguero lead the way on £7.5m at the top of the charts.
Behind them is Harry Kane on £7m, which could prove a bargain if the Spurs man can stay fit...
Who are the best fantasy football bargains this season?
The rest of the player prices have officially been finalised ahead of game launch.
So which potential bargains have really caught our eye?
Well Chelsea new boy Christian Pulisic, tasked with filling the Eden-Hazard shaped hole, is just £3m in his debut Premier League season.
And what a fall from grace Alexis Sanchez has had, priced at just £2m now.
But after a promising Copa America campaign with Chile, could he prove a rabbit in the hat if he can rediscover his form?
What are the best fantasy team names out there?
Every year choosing your team name seems to become a bigger and bigger deal.
Witty? Original? What's your priority?
Whether you're more 50 Shades O'Shea than Pjanic at the Disco you should find this extensive list both useful and entertaining.
What is Dream Team Draft and how does it work?
As we mentioned, we've launched a Draft game this season and to say we're excited would be an understatement.
Draft pits you in a league against other managers as you try to build a 15-man squad to takes you to the top.
But the key difference is if you own a player, nobody else in your league can have them.
That’s right, if you have Mohamed Salah in your team, then that means Steve from HR doesn’t.
Game weeks work on a head-to-head basis which means leagues must consist of an even number to work.
For more details check out this explainer article.
Which promoted players should you pick on fantasy football?
Don't sleep on the promoted clubs this season.
Aston Villa, Norwich and Sheffield United all have the armoury to stay up this campaign - and certain individuals will be crucial to their hopes.
Jack Grealish (£2.5m) has attracted a lot of attention from bigger clubs whilst Norwich right-back Max Aarons (£2m) is destined for big things.
Check out the rest of the promoted players you should consider here.
What is the best way to sign up to play fantasy football?
Dream Team is across all platforms, whether you're a desktop or app person.
Simply sign up to play by clicking or you can download the Dream Team app from the App Store.
Enjoy.
Who are the best cheap players on fantasy football?
Every season new gems get unearthed on Dream Team - and this season will be no different.
There is plenty of talent priced at just £1m on the game who could prove priceless as you look to save funds elsewhere.
The likes of Dan James and Patrick Roberts have both been tipped to shine.
See the rest of the best £1m players here.