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The Dugout Discussion – Everton vs Manchester City

We make out way to Goodison Park for the first of Sunday’s two matches as Everton entertain Manchester City.

With the Toffees on the cusp of an excellent run of fixtures from Gameweek 22 onwards, this afternoon’s encounter allows us the chance to scout the potential of the likes of Leighton Baines and Romelu Lukaku.

Second only to Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso for points per match amongst defenders, Baines has reclaimed penalty duties from Lukaku and has served up two goals, a pair of assists and a couple of clean sheets in his last seven outings.

Lukaku, meanwhile, has upped his output in recent matches, with four goals and an assist in six. A convincing display against City could see his 24% Fantasy Premier League ownership on the rise, particularly if Diego Costa and Olivier Giroud fail to recover from injury in time for next weekend.

Sergio Aguero rolls up to Merseyside having netted twice in four of his seven away appearances.

Yet it’s a sign of his erratic displays under Pep Guardiola that only 9% of FPL managers have handed the City striker the armband.

Nonetheless, that still makes Aguero the fourth most captained player for Gameweek 21 and, having scored in both matches since returning from suspension, his 22% owners will be optimistic he can maintain that momentum.

Ronaldo Koeman’s men have been no pushovers in front of their own fans, though, conceding just seven times – only Spurs and Chelsea boast better defensive home records.

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  1. Shultan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Who has triple spurs next week! Only have eriksen, cant afford kane, no midfield slot for alli unless i get rid of hazard, which i dont want to before hull

  2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku still on 2 baps just about

  3. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    City are dead to me

    Aguero > Kane and Ake > Baines for free

    Could throw in a Holebas > Brunt or a Benteke > Rondon for -4 too

    Any objections?

    1. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      No. Just do it.

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

        wouldn't have minded you either to be honest, but no space at the inn

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      First two are 2x good moves. Dont do the -4

  4. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Alli, Eriksen & Kane can't wait for next GW.

    1. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Same here. 0 0 all over the place

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      City might sack Pep & then go back to being good again

    3. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Aye, got to say, City are going to struggle - form and confidence heading in opposite directions at pace. Spurs will surely fancy it.

  5. Namtab Nomolos
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I had been wondering where the real David Silva had gone, then it turned out he'd had his skills drained by Davies.

  6. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Kun to be 12.5 by next Saturday

    1. Cevap
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Depends on Costa situation

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

  7. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku tried to steal a kid's first goal for the team. Lovely.

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      And the kid made the play all the way from his own end, too. Justice is for Davies. Plus, lukaku didn't seem to touch it.

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

      Let it go.

    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      He did what any other striker would do

      1. JIM BOB
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Disagree

  8. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    This is what happens when you get Pep to sit down in front of a piano instead of a pianola.

  9. JIM BOB
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Gabriel Jesus HAS to come in for Sterling. He's turd.

    Raheem and Kelechi have such poor first touches it scary. Constantly giving the ball away or slowing the attack down

  10. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Need Lukaku and a defender for Everton's good run of fixtures!

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Baines looks the best bet.

  11. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Grab a goal Baines!

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'll take the clean sheet.

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        This.

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

    Lukakus son coming on

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

      😆

    2. JIM BOB
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Steady

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

      Nice and casual

  13. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    How did Lukaku try to steal the goal? It was easy for him to bury that you can see he pulled away when he knew it was 100% going in

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      By raising his hand and pointing to himself and running off as if he'd scored?

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Haha this.

      2. Lizard Lips
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        THIS.

      3. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I think your mistaken. I'm sure I saw him point to Davies before going to celebrate with him

    2. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      This. Enough said.

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

    He looks so young !!!

    1. Sebbo29
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      This, looks like 13

  15. FPLHaggis
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Kun & Gru > Ibra & Kaku for -4?

    Yes or No

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      No

  16. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    2FT

    Carroll & Kun -> Kane + Lukaku?

    1. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      yes

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

      Yep

  17. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Lookman looks so young

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      And small. Needs to bulk up

    2. Cevap
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Isn't he?

  18. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Kane or Lukaku for Kun?

    1. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Kane

  19. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Every great premium player loses value, sometimes rapidly. RVP, Torres, now Kun. Know when to cash out.

  20. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Kun going to punish the sellers next week?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      So far he's been punishing the buyers. I'll be happy to see him out of my team.

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah Spurs have a terrible derence

  21. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Yes or N0 ?

    Kun --> Kane (C) (-4)

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

    Rose or baines?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Both

  23. Dr Mantis Toboggan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone have a link to Davies goal?

  24. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Pogba,Giroud > Mirallas,Kane?

  25. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Stones has not made a mistake or conceded for 8 minutes now , does he get points for this ?

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

      😆

  26. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Kun, Origi to Kane, Defoe for free. Aye?

  27. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku YC

  28. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    YC Lukaku

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

    TrollKaku. 😀

  30. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Lukaku you idiot!