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The Dugout Discussion – Everton vs Manchester United

After Liverpool’s second-half collapse in a seven-goal thriller at the Vitality Stadium, we now make our way to Goodison Park as Everton entertain Manchester United in the 4pm kick-off.

With five goals in as many outings across all competitions, Zlatan Ibrahimovic carries the hopes of many Fantasy managers heading into this one.

Up against a defence with one clean sheet in nine, the Red Devils’ frontman was the second most captained player in Gameweek 14 with just over 13.1% of Fantasy Premier League managers handing him the armband.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Anthony Martial are rewarded with starts after both excelled in the midweek cup win against West Ham.

The Toffees recent downturn in form saw over 231,000 FPL managers part company with Romelu Lukaku last week alone – only Philippe Coutinho was subject to more transfers out ahead yesterday’s deadline.

Now down to 9.5 in price, the big Belgian has netted just once in the last five Gameweeks compared to six goals in his first seven appearances.

Nonetheless, with United managing just two shut-outs in the previous 10 league matches, Ronald Koeman’s side will be optimistic of getting back amongst the goals today.

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  1. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    For next GW who would you play out of

    Fuchs
    McAuley
    Pieters

    If you really had to

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Fuchs, Leicester are better at home and city aren't in the best form.

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Fuchs

    3. Jay_
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Fuchs easily.

    4. ♤TeddyBear♤
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      When will we find out about costa's Injury? These price rises will cause problems if I wait...

      1. Deano
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He's fine - just another pathetic flag to reduce transfers.

    5. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      thinking of bringing in the big man Andy Caroll in from GW16

      GW16-Burnley
      GW17- Hull
      GW 18-Swansea

      thoughts?

      1. JIM BOB
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Those fixtures are why I'm interested in Ayew

      2. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Payet or nobody for me

      3. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Payet imo.

      4. Jay_
          7 years, 4 months ago

          We're just too poor at home. Poor in general but even worse at home. I've voided them off as an option.

          1. Bruno Bruno!!
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            think carrol can add a new dimension to westham and can be the catalyst for a change in fortunes

        • Parm
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Lanzini cus i'm hipster.

        • sully29
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Can't really argue with those fixtures.

        • Morgs
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          is carroll injured? Where's he been all this time?

      5. Pinky Blinders
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        That FPLstat site probably is getting more traffic than this site this year. I go there multiple times a day to check the market. God that makes me sound like a sad individual.

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I very very much doubt that.

          1. Pinky Blinders
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            No really I am sad

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              😆
              No. I meant that FPLstats would have more traffic.

              1. Pinky Blinders
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                lol I'm kidding my life is awesome. Just trying to nail home a point. FFS and price tracking real time is a match. Put it behind a paywall and I'd likely pay for it. Since FFS could do more on the analysis side than the dude that ghosts it now can. For what it is worth, I find the draw for a paying sub now pretty sub par.

        2. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Sound like?

        3. bojack
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          You're not the only one.

          I wonder if the site owner makes any money through advertising.

        4. circusmonkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Doesn't look like Kane will rise again tonight.

        5. Pinky Blinders
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Can I get an entrepreneurial hot topic green for this?

      6. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Eyeing up these moves, any preference?

        A. Aguero & Pedro > Costa & Hazard (-4)

        B. Aguero, Carrick & Traore > Anichebe, Hazard & Siggy (-8)

        C. Aguero, Carrick & Pedro > Nacho, Hazard & Siggy (-8)

        1. Konstaapeli
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          A. Deffinetly.

          1. Mavric Marco
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Cheers, I suppose thats the most sensible

        2. sully29
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          A is nice and clean.

          1. Mavric Marco
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Nice one

      7. Jeremiah
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Anything here worth a hit? 😀

        A. Coleman > Alonso
        B. Allen > 8.6

        1. Vlad
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          B for sure.. a in the long term.. i am also getting rid of coleman.. but already got alonso.. want to go nathan ake but he probably is going on the bench again soon..

        2. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Any of them are.

      8. Vlad
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        is this ake dude nailed? won't he end up on the bench when daniels is fit? ?? i would really really like to sell coleman and make some money on it... i need at least a mil.. so what can i get for 4.4 mil better then this guy?

        1. Dasher0303
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Frieknd

        2. WVA
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          He was on the bench before when Daniels was fit, personally i wouldn't risk him yet. Couple of Middlesbrough defenders for 4.4 or Ward from Burnley or goal threat from Dawson at Hull.

      9. joescores
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry to be a pain:

        A- Firmino, Holebas

        B- Lalana, Alonso

        Muchas gracias

        1. Differentiator
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          A. After today many will disagree, but we're with Firmino now where many were with Sanchez a few weeks ago.

      10. United10
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Will Sanchez price go up again tonight? if not, when?

          1. United10
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks guys

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Tomorrow if not tonight.

      11. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Giroud to Ibra for a hit? Was hoping to wait a week but looks like prices will dictate

        1. BadgersBoys
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Absolutely.

        2. sully29
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          If you can't afford to wait then sure, go for it.

      12. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I made my week's transfers last night while rather drunk. Do they hold up?

        Aguero, Mata, Coleman > Costa, Sanchez, Barragan (-8)

        1. Olivier Bernards watch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          yup, solid moves

        2. Dasher0303
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Very good moves IMO, especially with Boro fixtures

        3. WVA
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yep good!

        4. BadgersBoys
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          You should make drunk moves more.

        5. sully29
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          That's reassuring. Well, apart from the notion that I'm smarter drunk than sober that is.

      13. ♤TeddyBear♤
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Are any Walcott owners worrying about him being dropped? He was very poor yesterday and they scored 4 after he went off...

        1. Konstaapeli
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          In a way yes. He'll prolly start most games but usually the first sub out. Ditched for Sanches.

      14. Heavy Data
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Half way through last week I said i wanted to get kane in but the only way i could do that was by downgrading Firminio to Can and that would let me upgrade Anichebe to Kane. Got talked out of it by many members on here. So today im obviously kicking myself. Would of ended today on 101 points. But i have Snoddy playing tomorrow so there is hope of a few points, literally.

        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Well Firmino is going to get a lot more points than Can long term.

          Is there not another way you can buy Kane?

          1. Heavy Data
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Nope, and its too late, ive already made my transfers. Looking at Firminio's and Can's stats together they are very similar and in fact after today Can has more shots and attempts so ive taken a risk and done it.

      15. Ghost86
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Bottomed

        Allen to siggy -4

        Smith to Alonso -4

        Any of these hits worth it?

        Mid
        Sanchez hazard firmino Allen fletcher

        Def
        Cedric McCauley smith pieters Amat

        1. Dasher0303
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Pieters to Alonso

        2. WVA
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Get rid of Allen!

        3. Dasher0303
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Same problem I'm doing Morgan to Alonso most probably

      16. Kroosin'
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Sanchez Hazard Firmino Eriksen Siggy

        Costa Austin Anichebe

        Would you prefer Austin as the second striker in a 3-5-2 ? or

        getting Kane/Ibra and downgrading the fifth mid spot is the better alternative ?

        Drafted in Eriksen this week, starting to wonder whether that was a wrong move.

      17. GE
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Williams and Pedro -> Alonso and Eriksen/Alli for -8?

        Current team:
        Heaton
        Williams/Holebas/Cedric
        Sanch/Haz/Siggy/Pedro
        Kane/Costa/Austin

        Bench: Pick, Amat, Love, De Roon

        1. Differentiator
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Nope

      18. For Fuchs Sake
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Pickford Grant
        Lovren Pieters Holebas Amat McAuley
        Walcott Firmino Hazard Siggy Capoue
        Kane Austin Aguero

        Thoughts? 0.5 ITB Choice between Costa and Sanchez, Kun to Costa or Walcott to Sanchez and Kun to Defoe/Tekkers etc......

      19. jai1212
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Ibra over Costa?
        Have Hazard already for Chelsea cover. Got Kane as well.

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          No

        2. sully29
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Prefer Costa, though obviously he carries that yellow risk.

          1. Deano
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            United are capped by Mou's defensive mindset. Ibra would be gold at any other Club.

        3. bojack
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Costa. Better player and better team. And he's on fire. And cheaper.

        4. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Please no

      20. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Is this worth (-4) this week?

        Out: Firmino & Austin

        In: Fer & Costa

        Appreciate your thoughts!

        1. Seven2Seven
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I not sure about Fer, how about can instead?

          1. Karan14
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Not a bad shout honestly.

          2. Dasher0303
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            I struggling to decide between them. I have Firmino but not Siggy so leaning towards Fer.

        2. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          No

        3. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          HA.

          No

        4. MaRooney 5
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          no way

        5. WVA
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          No

      21. MaRooney 5
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Early Ideas for this mess:

        Picky, Jak,
        Alonso, Kosc, Holebas, Williams, Smith
        Allen, Firmino, Haz, Wally, De Roon
        Austin, Kane, Costa?

        0 FT 2.8m ITB
        Thanks in advance!

        1. Webbinho
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Allen -> Siggy

        2. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Downgrade Kosc and then Wally to Sanchez.

        3. Odikostar
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Allen to siggy or son?

        4. MaRooney 5
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers!

      22. Dasher0303
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Morgan or Evans out for Alonso??

        Morgan has the better fixtures but Leicester are awful, while wba don't keep clean sheets very much. Morgan also might drop today.

        1. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Ditch Morgan this week and Evans after Swansea

          1. Dasher0303
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Also need to ditch Allen and maybe Firmino if he blanks next week. Might need to get Arsenal defender as well after city game. Should I get rid of Allen instead for Siggy or as well as this transfer for -8 to Fer/can?

        2. sully29
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Morgan

        3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Morgan

      23. Aston-villain
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Is Mané to Sanchez worth a hit?

        I'm thinking not after today, with West ham up next, but the possibility that he may not play due to the knock is really bugging me.

        1. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yes

        2. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Probably.

        3. Differentiator
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Nope. He probably will play. It was hardly a serious looking knock

          1. Deano
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            You will have to oust Mane before AFCON so now looks like a good time. Appeared to tear his groin badly tonight and Pool looked awful.

            1. Rhinos
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              you what? Dont post such drivel, he carried on after he took the knock and jogged off when subbed

              1. Deano
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                That comment of yours is extremely misleading. He went down immediately after chasing a through ball and stayed down even after trying to get into an on side position when the game went on. He immediately called for assistance whilst testing his groin with stretching and limped off.
                Unless he is a great actor, this is a "serious" injury.

          2. Deano
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Did you watch the game mate?

            1. Differentiator
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Yep. Didn't look serious

        4. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Not even worth an FT for me.

        5. Aston-villain
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks guys. A real contrast of opinions here...afcon probably the point which most helps me make up my mind

          1. Differentiator
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            AFCON is a month away..... Since when does anyone here look that long term :P. Sanchez could get injured next week!

        6. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          No, unless his injury is serious. Both are essential (if one had a wildcard).

      24. Delhidynamo
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M32K-MBPiUo

        won't be surprised if Ibra is banned, probably best to hold off from the transfer

        1. Differentiator
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Doubt it. Cite Lamela hand tread last year. They can't prove it's intentional.

          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            It's not like a court of law. They don't need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt or any such nonsense.

            1. Differentiator
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              At the same time they're not going to guess are they.

              95% chance in my book absolutely nothing happens

              1. Epic Fail
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                Wouldn't put it psdt them.

                1. Differentiator
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 4 months ago

                  Again cite Lamela hand tread.

              2. Epic Fail
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                past*

          2. Delhidynamo
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            don't think he plead ignorance on not knowing Coleman's head being under his foot

            1. Differentiator
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              He just fell over and gravity etc. As much as it could be intentional, it would be farcical if they gave a retrospective ban for that

              1. Differentiator
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                *That's not to say I don't think it was intentional. Quite the opposite, but it would be a ridiculous precedent in this situation to conclude that IMO

        2. bojack
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          If that happens then Mourinho will probably appear with a tin foil hat on next time we see him.

          1. Delhidynamo
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Illuminati

        3. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Definitely on purpose. Dirty player.

        4. Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          i wouldnt be surprised either, id be flabbergasted

          1. Deano
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Move along, nothing to see here!

        5. Postman Ty
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          not a chance...

      25. -SB-
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Should i keep Zaha for GW 15?

        1. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yes, and the rest

      26. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Andy Caroll hattrick incomming against a poor liverpool defence, stranger things have happened

        1. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Doubt he'll get more than 60 mins.

          Matip will make a big difference.

      27. IWR
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        A) Holebas-Alonso (-4)
        B) Firm-Sanchez (-4)

        Note: Already have Mane for West Ham home next week, can't afford to do both of the above.

        1. IWR
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Could move Holebas and Mane to Alonso and Sanchez.

        2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Gotta get Sanchez imo

      28. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Hi all.

        Anything to do with this team?, already did the obligatory Aguero > Costa move. Anything worth a -4?

        Pickford
        Lovren Koscielny McAuley
        Sanchez Hazard Mane Allen
        Costa Kane Anichebe

        Subs; Heaton De Roon Amat MWilson

        0FT 4.1ITB

        1. IWR
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          G2G

        2. n-doggg
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Would be tempted to upgrade Allen

          1. Danstoke82
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Who to out of interest?

      29. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Anyone watching the snooker?

        Of the very highest of standards....

      30. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Best options here guys

        Current setup for GW15

        Heaton
        Mustafi Williams Holebas
        Sanchez Hazard Firmino Siggy
        Costa Kane Anichebe

        Pickford Allen Amat Evans

        A - Williams/Allen >> Alonso/Phillips(or other 6.2 player)

        B - Williams/Allen >> Rose/Walker/Moses

        Thanks

        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Team looks pretty good. Are these moves for a hit or what? You're probably right to want Alonso.

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Either a hit this GW or next

            1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Depending if I go A or B

      31. bojack
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        What was the best ever Premier League game you can remember watching?

        I vividly remember my dad's despair as Newcastle lost 4-3 at Anfield in that all-time classic, I felt exhausted after watching it.