3 FanDuel Premier League Under-the-Radar Plays for Matchweek 7
Jonjo Shelvey, Midfielder, Newcastle
Salary: $6,000
Last weekend, Shelvey received his first start since suffering a thigh injury in August, getting the nod on the road against Crystal Palace. It was an uneventful return in an uneventful match, but he did play the full 90 minutes and should do so against this weekend at home against Leicester City. Prior to his injury, Shelvey was performing well for Newcastle, producing 22.6 FanDuel points against Cardiff, with 5 chances created and a shot on goal. With Newcastle listed as slight home favorites in a pick'em, Shelvey should have his opportunities in a close match.
In the matches he has played this season, Shelvey has been given primary corner-taking duties for Newcastle. He's taken nine corners in his three matches, which is a healthy amount for his low salary of only $6,000. He has also been involved on direct free kicks, just as he was last season. In Newcastle's preferred 4-4-1-1 formation, Shelvey is active on both ends of the pitch and is simply priced too low for his expected role in this contest.
Following his muted return to the pitch last weekend, Shelvey could go overlooked at his price point, with Watford's Abdoulaye Doucoure ($6,000) and Southampton's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg ($6,000) likely to attract attention from those seeking a low-priced option. Lineups that include a number of popular high-priced options, such as Manchester City's Sergio Aguero ($12,500) and Raheem Sterling ($11,000) or Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ($11,000), should use Shelvey as a way to both fit in those studs and differentiate their lineup.