Another week and some patterns seem to be developing early. Chelsea's defense is tight but their offense is disjointed so probably a good idea to pass on their midfielders and strikers until they start to figure it all out. Arsenal continues to pour in the goals with enough regularity that their third choice striker (Reyes) is the second highest point-getter among forwards despite not having started the last two games. Further down the table, the newly promoted sides haven't produced a ton of fantasy points but are hinting that they won't be pushovers. Still high from our recommendations of Alan Smith and Andy Cole last week, its on to this week's bargains:
Strikers
Christiano Ronaldo/Louis Saha, ManYoo - Ronaldo played 60+ minutes in ManYoo's Champions League game on Wednesday and might figure in the plans for this week's double and while Saha didn't get in the game on Wednesday, he was on the bench for the first time this season. Both are inexpensive and (may) play twice.
Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Pompey - He hasn't really broken out yet this season but he's seemed to be on the verge and he's playing at home vs. a so-far listless Fulham team.
Honorable Mention - Nicky Anelka, Eidur Gudjohnsen, Kanu, Robbie Keane, Juan Pablo Angel
Midfielders
Paul Scholes, ManYoo - with two games this week and a return of some of Sir Alex's offensive weapons, Scholes might find a little more room at the top of the box for his patented blasts. Unlike his midfield cohort Ryan Giggs, Scholes is inexpensive base on his year-to-date performance.
Muzzy Izzet, Birmingham - Izzet has yet to really break out at Birmingham but for 1.00 he's a decent bet for anyone looking for a cost-effective midfielder who could have a great week. Last season he was a guaranteed 10 points with and upside of around 20.
Honorable Mention - Robert Pires (a bargain at 14?), Danny Murphy
Defenders
Joseph Yobo, Everton - he was a stud last year and has underperformed in Everton's first two games so he is affordable. Yobo plays twice this week and while Everton aren't a great bet for a clean sheet in any game, he gets into the offense enough that there is some potential there for 2.13.
Jonathan Spector, ManYoo - he played effectively on the left of defense in the Champions League game on Wednesday and rumor has it that the young American will stay on the field as ManYoo's defense continues to be shorthanded. This one is a bit of a risk but with two games against inferior opponents, it might be worth taking if you can't afford sure things Gary Neville and John O'Shea.
'keepers
Tim Howard, ManYoo - getting a bit repetitive? he's relatively cheap and gets two games that should be wins and could easily be clean sheets.
Shaka Hislop, Pompey - not as good a bet as Howard and a little more expensive but if the thought of a Red Devil on your fantasy squad turns your stomach, Hislop at home vs. Fulham is a good risk at a reasonable price.
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