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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. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Bit of a joke, Zlatan getting a lecture of Barry about dirty play.

    1. Park the bus
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      There's nothing sly about Barry, that was cowardly from Ibra

  2. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I know it's silly asking now but was I totally stupid to take a -8 last nite??
    Got rid of kun/wally/Fuchs
    Brought in Costa/sanchez /nyom.

    I had to to avoid been priced out.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Needs must.

    2. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I took a hit last night myself to avoid being priced out too - I feel okay so far.

    3. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You'll only know that next game week. They seem reasonable choices though

    4. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I've taken three consecutive -8s and have got green arrows each time, so my answer is no. It's not stupid. Especially given that it helped you get your team in a much better place.

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah iv took hits but they have all backfired badly hence 300k drop in rank.
        Even this wk firmino has been a disappointment and mane does the business
        Can't seem to catch a break at all this season.

        1. The Enlightener
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I think with the moves you have made, you'll be catching some of those breaks real soon.

  3. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Finally the game has worn up, as have I

    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Worn up?

      1. Knowledgeable meerkat
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        How woken autocorrected to worn I'll never know

        1. Differentiator
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          wokn*

  4. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Watched that 4 times, only once did I see any intent, hard to prove.

  5. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I bought Pedro and now regret it. I think Willian will be playing ahead of him in the coming weeks. Who should I buy in his place? Current midfield is Sanchez, Hazard, Pedro, Sigurdsson and Firmino

  6. bojack
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    What are United singing to the Glad All Over tune. I assume it's something less than complimentary about Guardiola?

  7. Mr Arsenal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Ibra, Mourinho, Herrera...such nice human beings.

  8. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    As Cahill was so dire against City, do people think Zouma will take his place now he is back?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      no

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Succint

    2. dhamphiir
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Cahill has been poor in last 2 season and making mistake at the back. Zouma will take his place in future

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah but he was especially bad yesterday. Shocking stuff.

    3. Park the bus
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Cahill has played every game so far, Conte clearly rates him

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        He hasn't had any other alternative until now though

    4. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I hope he does

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Me too. 5.3 to get into that defence......

  9. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Will I be stupid to go without any other Liverpool player except Lovren for the next GW.....Giving their so much attacking prowess???

    Or will I get Can / Milner as LIV attackers???

  10. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    More bad passing and ball distribution.

  11. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    This is my current team

    Foster / Pickford
    Alonso / Brunt / Lovren / Pieters / Kingsley
    Walcott / Siggy / Hazard / Gundogan / Capoue
    Kun / kane / Austin

    Looking to do these changes for the upcoming GWs for -8... Are these worth doing, What you all Guys think???

    Kun / Wally / Gundo >>> Costa / Sanchez / Can

  12. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Let Pogba take it.

  13. Point-one short
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Dirty from Zlatan

  14. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    GW16:
    Firmino, Zaha to Eriksen,Can ?
    or Siggy to Eriksen and leave Firmino ?

  15. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    he first blank of the season (barring weather) will be in GW26, the weekend of the EFL cup final. With the semi finals set, here are the possible blanks that weekend, for each of 4 possible scenarios.

    Final Blanks
    MUN v LIV MUN v MCI LEI v LIV
    MUN v SOU MUN v MCI, SOU v ARS
    HUL v LIV HUL v BUR, LEI v LIV
    HUL v SOU HUL v BUR, SOU v ARS

  16. Kaneyonero
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Martial row z

  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Quality of this game is so poor

    1. tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      De Gea the best passer on the pitch.

  18. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Lots of action.

  19. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Mickey in the zone right now. Defo on my watchlist.

  20. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Im not sure bolasie even knows what his legs are going to do

  21. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    100mph this now.

  22. boc610
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    everton are dreadful in every department, no shape purpose or plan to anything they do

  23. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    1-1 written all over it.

  24. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Jose can't complain about lack of luck in this game

  25. ihateramsey2
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    So.. is Mane definetly injured? he's flagged already on fpl

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Limped off, nothing conclusive.

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        he looked less injured than costa

  26. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Get well soon Seamus

    1. Cato Fong 你好
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You from the kingdom by any chance Ogie...

  27. Jay_
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Averages only up by 1 point after 60

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        More than that.

      2. tm245
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        5 points from 3 players for me, bring back Super Saturday.

    • TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Bolasie broken?

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Looks like it

    • The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Geezus Bolasie. How ridiculous can flopping get? He'll show ya.

    • Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I would like to see Mata on the pitch now