Scouting The Doubles – Everton
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Continuing our usual analysis of the double gameweek prospects with a look at Everton’s squad, assessing their potential over the two fixtures and targeting and weighing up the players who may just tempt Fantasy investment…
The Prospects
With two wins in their last six league games, scoring four goals in the process, it’s clear that Everton’s double gameweek prospects aren’t as strong as Tottenham’s. Goals are unquestionably the big concern for David Moyes and, sadly for Fantasy managers, this problem area severely limits the potential on offer in their squad.
Defensively, the Toffees have at least being giving the attacking players an opportunity to win matches. Clean sheets at Bolton, against Swansea and in Sunday’s win at West Brom have meant that Moyes’ rear-guard have conceded just four goals in their last seven league outings – a superb record.
The two gameweek 20 fixtures offer some potential then, not least because the first fixture comes at Goodison Park against a Bolton side who are currently floundering. With six defeats in eight league games, and a defence that has shipped two or more goals in six of those matches, Everton’s chances of points and attacking returns seem strong.
The Toffees follow that up of course, with the trip to White Hart Lane on January 11, a fixture that appears to offer far less opportunity for profits. Spurs have won three of their last four at home, conceding just a single goal – to Chelsea – in the process. It could be a case of damage limitation for Everton .
The Likely Lads
Leighton Baines is the undoubtedly the strongest Fantasy prospect in the Everton ranks over the season. A dead-ball specialist, on penalty kicks and direct free-kicks, he’s seen his role at set-plays somewhat reduced by the arrival of Royston Drenthe, but still remains integral. In addition, Baines is a huge part of Everton’s attacking ploys – he’ll often see more of the ball than most players in the side, and his supply of crossed balls and goalscoring opportunities is amongst the best in the league, if not the best.
Can Baines supply over the double gameweek? There’s no doubt that he always carries good potential. Baines has returned three clean sheets, two goals, an assist and seven bonus points over his last eight league outings – a decent return going into the double fixtures. At 7.7 in the Fantasy Premier League game however, Baines is a major investment that will call for some deep squad surgery before he can be acquired. However, if you can afford him without taking hits on transfers, Baines is the best option on offer in the Everton ranks for these fixtures, and throughout the season.
Leon Osman is the only player who gets close to Baines for FPL returns this year – as detailed in our recent Watchlist article, the impish midfielder has quietly emerged as a Fantasy prospect and cemented his starting role in Moyes’ midfield. His recent form is good and at 6.7, Osman is available as a mid-price prospect who offers effective cover of Everton’s attacking potential over the two games.
If you want something potentially more explosive, then Royston Drenthe is an option but is far less secure. Full of fire and pace, the Dutchman is a loose cannon in the Everton ranks who could potentially return big and, similarly, see the red mists and earn an early bath. Blighted by injury to this point, when he’s played, Drenthe has looked the part – returning a goal and two assists in the 3-1 win at Fulham. That was back in gameweek 9 however, since then Drenthe has produced three assists, although these have come in just five appearances. At 5.9 in the FPL midfield bracket, Drenthe is easily available but having missed the trip to West Brom amidst talk of yet further injury problems, he’s a major risk.
Beyond these three you could look to Phil Jagielka, Tony Hibbert and Tim Howard as options in defence and in goal. Jagielka at 5.5 and Hibbert at just 4.8 are certainly prospects but, unlike Baines, you’ll be mainly relying on defensive returns for a pay back – despite Hibbert’s assist against West Brom.
Cheeky Punt
Landon Donovan arrived at Goodison on Friday and will be available to David Moyes for the visit of Bolton. Classed as a midfielder with a price tag of 7.0, the US international is undoubtedly a risk but also a fascinating prospect. With two goals and three assists in 10 appearances back in the 2009/10 season, Everton fans will have huge expectations this time around. Donovan himself has stated that he’s a better player now and he clearly has the talent to make an impact. Whether that impact can be instant and arrive in Everton’s two gameweek 20 fixtures, is another matter.
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January 2 at 10:36 am
giannirivera says:
Enrique or Wilkinson?
January 2 at 10:38 am
Sporting ABG - every day i'm reshufflin' says:
Enrique.
January 2 at 10:59 am
Manamongst says:
Enrique might get negative points this week I have a hunch…
January 2 at 10:36 am
kieranmac7 says:
transfers almost done, would love some advice on my back three? strong enough for dgw? no points hit taken
Vorm (Al Habsi)
Jones, Kopmany, Brown (Simpson, Gabbidon)
Bale, VDV, Donovan, Sess (Ferguson)
Ade (c), RVP, Ba
January 2 at 10:38 am
Sporting ABG - every day i'm reshufflin' says:
good to go.
January 2 at 10:42 am
4-4-who? says:
Brown injured?!
January 2 at 10:36 am
Manatee says:
Hi all
Can I have some advice for this week please:
Freidel (vorm)
Richards, jones, shotton, (Evans, Simpson)
Silva, Nani, bale, Moses (dyer)
RVP, adebayor, sturridge
0.9 in bank and one free transfer
I am thinking of bringing in either SAMBA or HIBBERT for Evans?
But now sturridge is a doubt I’m thinking of him out for yakubu?
Who do you think?
Thanks so much!…..
January 2 at 10:42 am
4-4-who? says:
You need to consider another defender, doubt that you will have 3 who start
January 2 at 10:37 am
skully says:
which 2 defender is should play this week…(already got Hibbert for 1st slot)
Kompany.Enrique.Simpson.Taylor(Swn)
Thanxs…
January 2 at 10:43 am
4-4-who? says:
Kompany, Taylor
January 2 at 10:37 am
Abhishek says:
Who has taken 4 point hit ?
January 2 at 10:39 am
Sporting ABG - every day i'm reshufflin' says:
me.
i’d already made my transfers when Walters got flagged.
January 2 at 10:37 am
div says:
Walter, Sturridge injured and Drenthe may not play…. Do I need to take a hit to replace, thoughts please.
Vorm
Gabbidion, Shotton, Jones
VDV, Nani, Drenthe, Bale(c)
RVP, Adebayor(vc), Sturridge
Ruddy, Walters, Raylor, Enrique
January 2 at 10:38 am
div says:
Sturridge > Yakubu for a hit
January 2 at 10:46 am
div says:
Anyone???
January 2 at 10:46 am
Manani says:
no hit.
don’t hit since yak is not guarentee scorer anyway
January 2 at 10:48 am
4-4-who? says:
who is?
January 2 at 11:12 am
Manani says:
both
January 2 at 10:38 am
James says:
Just done 4 pt hit Evans & Simpson -> Hibbert and Hanley.
Also starting drenthe over DS…
January 2 at 10:38 am
strongbad says:
Save transfer till next week, or could do Nani>Donovan & Rangel>Baines
Vorm (Ruddy)
Walker Enrique Wilkinson (Rangel Simpson)
Bale Nani Valencia Drenthe (Dyer)
RVP Rooney Adebayor
January 2 at 10:38 am
Bazza says:
Moses at home to Sunderland or Morrison away to QPR??
January 2 at 10:39 am
Sporting ABG - every day i'm reshufflin' says:
Moses.
January 2 at 10:41 am
Manani says:
morrison, since qpr cannot keep CS.
moses only perform at home and sunderland is in good form
January 2 at 10:42 am
User says:
Morison IMO if he looks an assured starter this GW, I see Norwich as a bigger goal threat against a less in form defence.
January 2 at 10:39 am
KLM says:
Better to start Shotton, Simpson or Taylor (Swansea Taylor that is)? Just one needed – thank goodness.
January 2 at 10:42 am
Manani says:
taylor probably.
close call since i don’t think any will keep CS
January 2 at 11:00 am
Bazza says:
Have the exact same decision with the exact same three players mate. Am currently on Shotton but thinking I might change to Naylor. Like Manani said I also think all three will concede.
January 2 at 10:39 am
HappyAnkit Wishes Everyone A Happy New Year 2012 says:
Berbatov, Bellamy or Agbonlahor for next few next Gws?
January 2 at 10:40 am
Sporting ABG - every day i'm reshufflin' says:
Agbon.
January 2 at 10:42 am
HappyAnkit Wishes Everyone A Happy New Year 2012 says:
Leaving Agbon.
January 2 at 10:42 am
HappyAnkit Wishes Everyone A Happy New Year 2012 says:
Money no bar.
January 2 at 10:44 am
HappyAnkit Wishes Everyone A Happy New Year 2012 says:
Reply Fast!
January 2 at 10:43 am
fridge says:
RMT – aguero out for the first time, bound to do the business at Liverpool now…
Vorm
BAE Baines Jones
Nani Silva VDV Walters
Yak Ade Sturridge
Robinson Enrique R.Taylor Ferguson
January 2 at 10:45 am
Manani says:
thanks for the tips
January 2 at 10:45 am
Baines will pay dividends - trust me says:
Is transferring Wellbeck to bring in Agbon worth a 4 pointer ?
January 2 at 10:45 am
SportingTomato says:
ok…..folks need help on my final decision for the gameweek……
Do i go…..
A Evans, Larsson and Rooney > Baines, Bale and 6.4m striker.
or
B Larsson and Rooney > Bale and Bent or Berbatov (maybe a good differential)
January 2 at 10:46 am
iCon says:
Sorry, lost at bottom of last page – or else nobody cares ;(
People with Vorm and Krul……
…..who are you playing and why?
January 2 at 10:47 am
Sporting ABG - every day i'm reshufflin' says:
Vorm.
i expect MUN to be extremely up for their game.
January 2 at 10:53 am
Sleep Talk says:
Same idea I have. Will be playing Vorm as well.
January 2 at 10:59 am
iCon says:
Cheers chaps….was thinking the same, but good to hear what other are thinking too
January 2 at 10:46 am
tbhogal says:
Guys pls help — Vorm or Krul??
January 2 at 10:47 am
4-4-who? says:
neither – make the transfer for Freidel!!!!!
January 2 at 10:47 am
HappyAnkit Wishes Everyone A Happy New Year 2012 says:
New Post!
January 2 at 10:50 am
super zlatan says:
With all this sturridge news do I start him? Or start Moses instead?
January 2 at 10:53 am
CheesyChips says:
I’m taking him out mate for a freebie. I’m punting for Agbonlahor – some nice fixtures on the horizon
January 2 at 10:59 am
kawaiii says:
Would you do it for a point hit bearing in mind VP might be rested too?
January 2 at 11:03 am
CheesyChips says:
Difficult really but I honestly don’t think Sturridge will start and Chelsea looking very out of sorts, can see Torres and Malouda getting game time aswell. Toss of a coin I reckon, but with Bent back can see Agbon getting a decent amount of points over the next few weeks.
And RVP WILL play some part in the Fulham game tonight; there are literally no other options unless Theo plays up front, which I doubt he will
January 2 at 11:15 am
kawaiii says:
Thanks for the reply. My problem is that if he doesn’t start then Dyer comes in. Already taken a hit to get Evans out.Looking at the long term Agbon looks good for 4 games I suppose , despite Chelsea’s fixtures.
January 2 at 10:52 am
7923dos says:
Start Vorm or Sorenson? Both playing teams away that have played well this week…
January 2 at 10:57 am
Bazza says:
My opinion is Vorm
January 2 at 11:00 am
DT42 says:
Feeling the need for a final trade with a hit this week given that RTaylor, Walters and Studge are doubts
Would you go for
A. Walters to Osman
B. JEvans to Hibbert
C. Some else, 1.9 in the bank
D. Stick with the below
thanks.
Vorm
R.Taylor Walker Gabbidon
Nani Silva Bale Walters
RVP Ade Sturridge
Krul Enrique Dyer JEvans
January 2 at 11:06 am
CheesyChips says:
To be honest I reckon your subs will just pull through the week if a couple don’t play; I think Walters will play. If you have to make a transfer,maybe Sturridge out for Helguson/Agbon/ Yak?
January 2 at 11:00 am
Feed the Yak and he will score says:
On January 1, 2012 it was announced that Sigurðsson would join Premier League club Swansea City on loan for the rest of the season.
January 2 at 11:03 am
Aliminator says:
C’mon final call Bale(c) or Ade(c) ?
January 2 at 11:04 am
Arselona says:
Facing another dead team for the cup… Been scoring pretty well last few wks for a dead team – oh the irony…. So not the way I want to be eliminated…
And while ive got ur attn.. Who do I play: Simpson, Caulker or McAuley?
January 2 at 11:05 am
denial says:
I’m going Bale, but it’s a coin flip really.
January 2 at 11:06 am
kingofmercia says:
i have exactly 1000 points! nice and tidy for the new year.
January 2 at 11:07 am
Sweet Carroll Nine says:
Right as it stand it’s VDV(c) Bale(vc), I’m probably going to regret this decision…
January 2 at 11:27 am
Wayne_Pooney says:
me too
January 2 at 11:42 am
lord_trumpington says:
I think that was the right decision myself. I would have capped VDV had I got him
January 2 at 11:35 am
lord_trumpington says:
Points predictions for this gameweek?
Friedel
Baines Enrique Jones (Simpson, Caulker)
Osman Bale(c) Nani Silva (Augustien)
RVP Ade(vc) Sturridge
Weak bench options I know but had to sacrifice Tiote > Augustien to bring in Osman!
January 2 at 2:19 pm
fantasypremierleaguehints.blogspot.com says:
For GW 20 aka “Double Gameweek” I have the following Spurs/Everton players at my disposal:
Jagielka, Baines, Walker, Bale (c), Osman, Adebayor (vc)
Though I have captained Bale I would like to highlight the exploits of Leon Osman as is evident via the following:
http://fantasypremierleaguehin.....ek-20.html