Fantasy picks

Nikica Jelavic: Backed to deliver the goods again

Top pick: Nikica Jelavic

Penalty taker: Leighton Baines, free-kicks: Leighton Baines

Likely line-up: Howard; Baines, Heitinga, Jagielka, Hibbert; Fellaini, Rodwell, Coleman, Osman, Pienaar; Jelavic

Sky Sports Fantasy Football bosses will be drawn in by two stand-out names from Everton's squad list, with Leighton Baines and Nikica Jelavic holding real appeal.

Baines is a perennial favourite with his set-piece ability notching up goals, nine in total over the last two seasons, earning a place in 16 per cent of backlines already.

Jelavic, meanwhile, was new to the Premier League last term as he arrived from Rangers in January but adapted impressively, netting nine times from just 10 starts.

With the Toffees quiet in the transfer window few others catch the eye, although re-signed Steven Pienaar (£6m) interests after netting four times and claiming seven assists during his loan spell back at Goodison.

Fantasy fanatics can take on the likes of Ed Chamberlain, Tubes, David Garrido and other Sky Sports pundits and presenters in the new free-to-play Sky Sports Leagues. You can enter with two different sides in the free-to-play game, utilising the five different formations available and handing the captain's armband to your star man.

For those still unsure on their selections, unlimited transfers are available until the start of the season, while another 30 are available during the campaign. Key to your team choice this year will be the new passing and tackling Bonus points which sees players being awarded 2 points if they make 60+ successful passes in a game or 4+ successful tackles in a game

Help is also on hand in the form of the new Fantasy Football Club show, which will air every Friday from 10pm-11pm on Sky Sports HD, hosted by Fenners and Paul Merson.

Every week the show will feature special guests, discussion of key fantasy football issues, analysis of fantasy football teams, guest interviews and much, much more.

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