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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. Poor man's Igor Biscan
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    What's the good word on Costa? He appeared to do his troublesome hamstring right?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      He isn't injured

    2. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Hope so. All my rivals have him. Not heard anything yet though.

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Not sure what cleverley was doing on the pitch in the first place

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      He was awful

    2. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Out of position wasn't he so a bit harsh on him but he is bloody useless. How in the name of God he has England caps..

  3. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Very disappointed in firmino last few wks.
    What his owners doing?? Wil he come good soon??
    Can't afford mane now..

    1. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I was thinking this. 3GW without returns is a lot when Can is 3-4 million cheaper and getting returns. West Ham next though..... I'll be waiting to see what happens there.

    2. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      What most people do is panic, get rid of their Liverpool mid for another. Then the mid they had before gets a haul and the process is repeated.

      Only time I'll consider getting rid of Firmino is if Cout is much cheaper on return.

      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Agree with the last bit.

    3. dhamphiir
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Keeping him one more week. Liverpool are playing against West Ham. If he blank then might transfer him out

    4. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Would hold mate, I certainly am.

      As a Mane owner he is going to Afcon in a few weeks and with no Cout you'll need Liv cover

    5. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Fixtures still look good and next up is one of the worst defences in the league and a team which appears to have given up on its manager.

      I'll give him at least another two weeks.

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

    Bolasie dead

  5. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I had Gerard Defaileu this time last season lol.

    1. tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Remember that Everton purple patch? Barkley, Deu, Lukaku were massive.

  6. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I'm sure the Valencia I bought was much more attacking than this one 😀

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Santa hat check

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        oops

  7. the axolotl
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Bolassie barely able to walk yet they take cleverly off 1st. Dead right too

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Haha

  8. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Kun to Wilson and Walcott to Sanchez -4? Like B'Mouth's fixtures

  9. ihateramsey2
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Ibrahimovic facing retrospective Man Utd ban for Coleman kick

    Ibrahimovic facing retrospective Man Utd ban for Coleman kick????????

    1. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      ???

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      It could happen depends on the referee but he has been completely useless

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Calm down

  10. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Seamus dead

  11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Holgate bandwagon

  12. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Seamus off 🙁

  13. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Holgate wagon back on

  14. trinzoo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Coleman > Alonso for a hit ?

    1. Rafabio
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Do it mate.

    2. ihateramsey2
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      2 if needed

      1. trinzoo
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Will do, thanks !

  15. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    They are dropping like fly's

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      flies

  16. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Everton players feeling the cold

    They all want subbed

  17. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Very high PPG, Holgate.

  18. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Did the stadium just collapse?

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Hehe i thought somthing had happened

  19. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Barkley crying? 😯

  20. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Wth was that sound?

  21. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Everton dropping like flies.

  22. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Lol the puss on Ross Barkley

  23. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Why on earth did he take off cleverly when bolasie was down

    No Barkley at all then today

  24. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Newsflash: The All Glass Team has understandably put a bid in for Coleman and are hoping to get him in during the January transfer window. They have been monitoring for a few seasons and are sure he is an ideal fit for their fragile outfit.

  25. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Bolasie injured? Deulo wagon??

  26. Deano
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Players in this league are a joke. Bolaise going down with what should be an ACL tear with the way he reacted after no contact sprints back on after two minutes.

    1. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yep. Absolute rubbishness. Embarrassing, really.

    2. bojack
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I think refs give a FK for pretty much anything now and this has resulted in so much simulation and exaggeration.

      Ref did his best to disrupt the flow of the City game yesterday too. Had me thinking '90s football was better because more was let go.

  27. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Mirallas will sit down next.

  28. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Just seen that Rojo tackle on the stream I'm watching......he should be in jail

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I agree. De Gea saved Mirallas' shot though, so it's okay.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Imagine if people brought him in for Aguero

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I was just saying this to my mate. Anyone else thats a ban..lets hope so because that was dirty

  29. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Fellaini warming up his elbows