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3 January 2016 1888 comments
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Two of the league’s top-five attacks duke it out at Goodison Park, as Everton play host to a buoyant Tottenham Hotspur outfit. Despite ranking third for goals scored (35) this term, the Toffees are without a win in three home ties. Spurs, meanwhile, haven’t lost on their travels since the opening Gameweek.

Aside from notching the second-most goals (seven) across the last four Gameweeks, Everton ranked third for attempts (63), joint-second for shots inside the box (42), top for big chances (12) and joint-third for key passes (44), highlighting their dominance in the final third. Nonetheless, they also charted second for goals conceded (eight) and joint-fifth for big chances surrendered (nine), exposing their lack of defensive resolve.

As for the Lilywhites, they accrued more goals (eight) and shots on target (26) than any other side over the last four Gameweeks, so they’ll be relishing the opportunity to face off against an Everton rearguard that places top for home goals conceded (19). At the other end of the pitch, Mauricio Pochettino’s men have conceded just three goals and big chances since Gameweek 16. Furthermore, only Crystal Palace have conceded fewer goals in road ties (seven) than Tottenham (eight) this term.

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  1. Ten Season Wonder
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Alli is on my bench due to his price... I think this needs to change as he is becoming fixture proof despite his price.

    1. Debauchy
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Alli on a lotta benches , live it.

      But yeah , not for much longerh

  2. Rusty Nail
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Didnt this same combo score against WBA a while back. Need a Kane goal or assist or out of the cup so unlucky with that shot

  3. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Template broken.

    So many options emerging for 8 attacking spots now.

    Time to separate the men from the boys and the fish from the fry! 😀

    1. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Alli , Payet and Aguero part of the new template! Exciting stuff!

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        10 years, 10 months ago

        All three in my team already, looking good

        1. Eden Hazardous
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I have 2...will get Payet eventually I think

    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You'll be whitebait. 😉

    3. Fred54
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero owner and I have 2FTs.

      I'm sure it will end well transfer wise...

  4. Numb
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I'm glad that Alli is on my bench. Means I don't need to use a transfer to bring him in!

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      10 years, 10 months ago

      yep!

      this.

    2. RÏɠBY
      10 years, 10 months ago

      and he'll probably rise improving your TV

  5. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    The Bus Inspector’s Prayer

    Our Driver, who art in Hendon -
    Harrow Road be thy aim.
    Thy Kingston come; thy Wimbledon,
    In Erith as it is in Hendon.
    Give us this day our Berkhampstead,
    And forgive us our Westminster -
    As we forgive those who Westminster against us;
    And lead us not into Temple Station,
    And deliver us from Ealing.
    For Thine is the Kingston, the Purley, and the Crawley!
    For Iver and Iver,
    Crouch End.

    With thanks to Ian Dury and others ...

    1. Debauchy
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ahhhh, as always !

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Harrow, home of the Hive!

      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Ha! 😀

  6. Pierce34
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Toby's assist, Alli's goal and Simpson's clean sheet on my bench - unless Kane scores, my bench is going to outscore my first 11. Anyone in a similar situation?!

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Hes on my bench too.

      You consider using Bench Boost chip?

      1. Pierce34
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Would've been great this week, but saving it for a double GW.

      2. Andy1
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Pity you can't use it retrospectively

    2. Andy1
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Evans, Toby and alli on mine

      1. Pierce34
        10 years, 10 months ago

        On the same (sinking) boat, commiserations!

        1. Andy1
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Only good news is that my rivals had bad weeks too

  7. rozzo
    10 years, 10 months ago

    So the plan from now on is to bench KDB for Alli when City play away?

    1. NATSTER
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I did exactly that thing. Got lucky that KDB didn't score.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        10 years, 10 months ago

        KDB went close too haha

    2. Sailboats
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I benched KDB for Barkley..

  8. Eden Hazardous
    10 years, 10 months ago

    At least us Alli benchers can enjoy his price rises this week 🙂

  9. SANTACLAUS
    10 years, 10 months ago

    So are we still benching Toby against Leicester after this assist?

    1. FISSH
      10 years, 10 months ago

      no way Leicester haven't scored in 3?

      1. SANTACLAUS
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah but they play great away from home

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 10 months ago

          They've only faced poor teams away from home so far

          1. TheBusDriver
            10 years, 10 months ago

            this

    2. Epic Fail
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't. Are you?

    3. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 10 months ago

      no

    4. Sailboats
      10 years, 10 months ago

      nope

    5. Woy of the Wovers
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Never crossed my mind.

  10. FISSH
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Keep Kolarov, or sell for Cresswell / Williams?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Keep

    2. SANTACLAUS
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Cresswell

    3. Epic Fail
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Keep.

    4. FISSH
      10 years, 10 months ago

      thx all

  11. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bellerin---->Cresswell
    Walcott---->Payet/Sigurdsson
    Stanislas--->Ali

    I think so.

  12. Fred54
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Is Collins nailed now or is he still under threat for Reid?

  13. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 10 months ago

    We'll look back on this GW as the GW that shattered the template and changed the season. How fitting at the start of the New Year!

  14. mojoindojo
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Brought in Arnautovic and played him over Alli. 🙁

    At least I played Toby over Dawson.

  15. TheBusDriver
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Aguero scores a lucky goal and suddenly he's essential?

    1. TheBusDriver
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'd rather have Kane, Lukaku and Igahlo.

    2. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Explain what was lucky about it?

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      It might also have something to do with his 704 points in the last 4 seasons.

    4. Live Lad
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No, he became essential even before Leicester game. As long as he is injury free and certain to start, he is essential. Period.

    5. The Raging Bull
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Are you drunk by any chance or just being you??

    6. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      The Bus Inspector is on your case ...

  16. Live Lad
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I have Toby and Alli on the bench but no point crying over spilt milk. I can enjoy seeing people rushing to get Alli.. And it is great to own Toby as well for two home games. CSs on the way!!

    1. Debauchy
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Console , Makes me feel good too

  17. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    My front 8 now:

    Ozil Payet KDB Mahrez Alli

    Kun Kane Lukaku

    Looks nice.

    1. Sailboats
      10 years, 10 months ago

      sweet

    2. Trae44
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Very

    3. Danstoke82
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I can do Arnie > Payet for -4 and have same front 8.

      Deciding whether to drop Arnie for Payet though is tough

    4. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 10 months ago

      It does indeed.

  18. Danstoke82
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bench Mahrez,Alli or AOA?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 10 months ago

      never Mahrez

    2. Epic Fail
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Just use the AoA while you have a fully fit front 8.

      1. Danstoke82
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers guys.

        AOA attack is very enticing.

        Next decision is to whether to do Arnie > Payet -4

  19. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Alli is no longer a 5th mid.

    Meaning those that brought him in as that will have to decide on benching a form player each week....

    Going to be a headache as we can see already

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'm fine with having that sort of headache

  20. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Best 2 mids for a combined 15.5m?

    A) Ozil & Alli
    B) Yaya & Arnie
    C) Payet & Siggy

    KDB, Mahrez, xxx, xxx, Surman
    Aguero, Lukaku, Kane

    1. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Relaxing
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A

  21. SpaceCadet
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Seriously considering Kane and Kdb > kun and alli with my 2 fts. Thoughts?

    1. DynamoTomato
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Literally toss a coin.

    2. Pariße
      10 years, 10 months ago

      It's quite possible your current pair outscores the one's you're getting.

  22. Pringle
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Collins. Nailed on?

  23. DynamoTomato
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Are most folk starting to ditch Vardy now? I still have him along with Ighalo & Lukaku.

  24. Pariße
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Gret fixtures ahead for Tottenham, triple up too much?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No. I am tripling up by GW 22/23

    2. Epic Fail
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Depends which players.

      1. Pariße
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Already got Toby and Kane, might go for Alli and do Silva > Sanchez after 2 gameweeks.

        1. Epic Fail
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Nothing wrong with that. I consider the defence separate from the forwards anyway.

      2. Pariße
        10 years, 10 months ago

        ...which would mean Arsenal triple-up as well actually. I have a prefectly balanced team atm, but changes could be made.

    3. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, considering others you could have.

    4. Trae44
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Kane, Toby, Alli here

      1. Pariße
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This is exactly what I'm considering.

  25. The 12th Man
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Potential WC team.

    Butland, Hennessey
    Bellerin, Alderweireld, Ward, Simpson, Smith
    Sanchez, Özil, Yaya, Mahrez, Alli
    Aguero, Kane, Lukaku

    1. Sjaugen
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Wc before dgw seems to be where the best value lies.
      Also hi mods

      1. The 12th Man
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Aye, just looking at what I can afford.

        1. Sjaugen
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Toby and Iggy are the two I'm ignoring for some reason

  26. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Ramsey due to drop tonight right?

    1. Declan
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yup

  27. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Curious as to why that "Allihu Akbar" phrase was removed?

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      post*

    2. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Unnecessary post. Its a football forum(kind of)....best to avoid controversy any way possible.

    3. Numb
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I think because (a) its foreign and (b) its associated with terrorism these days

    4. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 months ago

      It is a bastardisation of Allah Akbar - God is Great. I have no idea.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yup but not everyone knows that . The mods certainly don't.

        1. Numb
          10 years, 10 months ago

          The mods know the T's and C's though

  28. Emp
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Rough:Benched Yaya 🙁
    Smooth: For Alli :))))

  29. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Definitely considering bench boost now, what do you guys think? http://imgur.com/6eHTyEo

    1. Bazzalona
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Looks ideal to me.
      Best of luck if you go for it

    2. Relaxing
      10 years, 10 months ago

      As good a time as any.

  30. misternite
    10 years, 10 months ago

    OK - Considering playing my wildcard to do change:

    Butland, McCarthy
    Dier Sagna Dawson Moreno Hoban
    Ozil Alli Silva Mahrez Coutinho
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    to;

    Cech Elliot
    Dier Sagna Dawson Huth RyanBennett
    Ozil Alli Silva Willian Stanislas
    Kane Aguero Lukakau

    What do you guys think? I'm betting that Vardy/Mahrez/Butland value dream is over and that I need to get Kun into my team now. It's a tough decision but WC seems like the only way to play this correctly... any ideas?

    1. misternite
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Also want to get Willian into the team. He'll be vital for Chelsea this season IMO.