Hat-trick hero for managers

Dynamic striker Fernando Torres was the top points scorer for ShropshireStar.com Fantasy Football managers this week with nine points.

The Liverpool forward scored a sensational hat-trick in the 3-2 win over Middlesbrough.

Manchester United pair Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo both scored eight points as Newcastle were humiliated 5-1. The talented duo got two goals and an assist each.

James McFadden and Theo Walcott scored six points each as Birmingham and Arsenal drew 2-2. McFadden scored a free-kick and a penalty while Walcott scored his first two Premier League goals, but the game was overshadowed by the horrific injury suffered by Eduardo.

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn scored six points for three assists as Bolton were overwhelmed 4-1. Last night Joleon Lescott scored six points for a goal and a clean sheet as Everton beat Manchester City 2-0.

HOW TO PLAY:

• Go to www.shropshirestar.com/fantasyfootball
• Enter the registration password: Wembley
• Choose your team, from a budget of £55 million. It must contain no more than two players from any one Barclays Premier League club and conform to a 4-4-2 or 5-3-2 formation.
• You’ll receive a weekly e-mail telling you how your side performed and looking ahead to the coming games.
• It’s easy to switch players in and out, with a maximum of 25 transfers allowed in total once the scoring has begun.
• The only way you will be able to make changes is by using the transfer password, which will be printed in the Shropshire Star every Wednesday.