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4 FanDuel Premier League Players to Avoid in Matchweek 16

Willian faces a tough test against Manchester City. Which other players should you avoid on Saturday?

This article is geared towards FanDuel's main slate, which begins at 10:00 a.m. EST Saturday and features seven matches. The slate features seven top-10 clubs, and four of the top-five, and the marquee match on the slate sees Chelsea host Manchester City, with the Citizens a -110 favorite on FanDuel’s Sportsbook, which puts their implied win probability at 52.4%.

Matchweek 16
Saturday, December 8th
Brighton at Burnley
Huddersfield at Arsenal
Crystal Palace at West Ham
Fulham at Manchester United
Southampton at Cardiff
Manchester City at Chelsea
Tottenham at Leicester


As with any DFS sport, it is imperative to have your players, especially the high-priced studs, live up to their price tag. When investing in any player, it is important to determine who will likely contribute in FanDuel's emphasized areas (goals, assists, and shots on target). It's also just as crucial not to overspend on players in bad matchups.

We should try to take advantage of the teams -- and players -- who play especially well either home or away, while also looking at oddsmakers' favorites and over/under totals. With the busy Holiday season upon us, DFS players, as always, should check out injury reports and confirmed starting XI's when they become available since some players may be rested.

Let's take a look at four players across the entire pitch who should be avoided.