Man Utd v Arsenal: Sky Sports Fantasy Six-a-Side game guide
Sunday 28 February 2016 14:03, UK
Sky Sports brings you Fantasy Six-a-Side, our brand new free-to-play game, offering you the chance to win £10,000 every Super Sunday simply by selecting six players.
The game returns for the second edition with a blockbuster clash between Manchester United and Arsenal, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 1pm.
All you have to do is select six players from the two sides, including your Elite Player from the four most valuable players, then sit back and keep track of your team's scores via our dedicated Match Centre, with regular updates powered by Opta, match stats and a live leaderboard.
Unlike other fantasy games, your selected players are rewarded for every save, tackle, pass or shot, while you only have to wait for 90 minutes of action to be completed to see whether you've won the jackpot.
Here's a guide for picking your Six-a-Side line-up...
Step 1: Pick your Elite Player
Choose one Elite Player from the pool of four Elite Players available from the two clubs. An Elite Player is best described as a player that is in-form and likely to have a significant impact on the game.
This week's line-up consists of Mesut Ozil, Olivier Giroud, Juan Mata and Anthony Martial, although the latter is a doubt after picking up a minor hamstring injury in the warm-up ahead of United's Europa League win over FC Midtjylland on Thursday.
Step 2: Pick five Team Players
The remaining five spots in the team must be filled from all the other Team Players from the two clubs. There are no player values, formations or position requirements.
Step 3: Pick a Power Play period
Your team will score double points during your chosen 15-minute Power Play period.
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Step 4: Predict the golden goal & submit your team
In the event that two or more managers are tied on the same number of points at the end of the match, the prize will be awarded to the manager that has made the closest prediction for the minute of the first goal scored. Once your selection is confirmed, you can make unlimited changes to your team and Power Play period up until the Game Round deadline, which for this weekend is 2.05pm on Sunday.
Scoring points
Fantasy Six-a-Side offers greater depth and appreciation for performances than any other Fantasy game, rewarding your selections with a more detailed point system. No longer will you be left pulling your hair out when your players put chances on a plate for their team-mates, only to see them hit Row Z.
For example, Mesut Ozil racked up a game-high of 92 points against Leicester, winning two free-kicks, making three interceptions, completing six crosses and a firing a solitary shot on goal to supplement his 60 completed passes and six chances created, including an assist for Danny Welbeck's dramatic winner.
For a full explanation of the Fantasy Six-A-Side points system, click here.
Merson picks his Six-A-Side...
Olivier Giroud (Elite Player), David de Gea, Aaron Ramsey, Alexis Sanchez, Morgan Schneiderlin, Memphis Depay
Merse says: "Most will be going with Mesut Ozil as their Elite Player but he's gone off the boil recently for me and I fancy Giroud to expose United's defensive frailties.
"Then I'd have De Gea in as he's different class and likely to be busy. The saves he made against Chelsea two weeks ago were just unbelievable.
"Ramsey and Sanchez have to be in there as well, as they create and score goals, while, with United having more possession than any other side this season, Schneiderlin should rack up plenty of pass points and also has a goal in him.
"The one many will be surprised about is Depay because he's obviously struggled this season. However, I think the kid will turn into a quality footballer and Sunday could be the day when he steps up."
