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

    Duno whether to stick with Kun once Pep is sacked tomorrow hmm

  2. fedolefan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I hate you Man City. I hate that I am benching Williams cleanie. Now watch him play next week and get me a 1 pointer.

  3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Lookman 4 minutes - 5 fantasy points

    1. Jay_
        7 years, 5 months ago

        6. Beat Lukaku

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

          And aguero and sterling and kdb and stones and Silva and yaya

          1. Jay_
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Beat my captain my 2 points. Captain points included

        2. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          112.5pts per 90 minutes. Seems like FPL gold to me

      • ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Can't stand Bravo. The guy almost concedes on every shot, he kicked out Hart, and he's a physical manifestation of Guardiola's stubbornness.

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

          Tbh he didn't kick out Hart.

      • Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Ain't football crawl.

        Took out Mirallas and Carroll for Stan ans Giroud -8
        Been holding Mirallas for weeks he goes gets goal and assist.

      • Champione
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        potentially 2 baps for Lukaku after winning goal bps are added. Depends on the adjustments

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

          baines ?

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

            doesn't look like he'll get any today

        2. VS10_
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          He won't get any.

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

            most likely you're right. Will be close. That Coleman assist may give him the 2 baps. Mirallas will surely be adjusted down

      • Pedram
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Thoughts on Holgate ?

        1. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Good option as long as Foeman sticks with three at the back and Coleman/Baines as wing backs

      • TheBusDriver
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        How can anyone justify having Aguero?

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

          But he's so explosive. Can't put a price on that.

      • Pasqualinho
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        That Pep bloke isn't really as good a manager as I thought he was.

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

          Waiting to see what Guillem Ballague tweets

      • Sebbo29
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        That's why we love this game, great story

      • La vida FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        DeRoon > T.Davies

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

        Lukaku might only get 5 points, at one stage it looked like 13 points+

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

          good

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

          Got to be happy with 5, more to come

        3. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah he really should've smashed that ball in.

          Frustrating.

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

          It's more or about what we initially expected, but surely feels bitter after seeing what could've been.

      • Numb
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        *Opens popcorn and waits for Pep breakdown*

      • Strchld
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Foster (Jaku)
        Friend - McAuley - Luiz (Walker, Amat)
        Sanchez - Lallana - Eriksen - Stanislas (Siggy)
        Ibra - Giroud - Rondon
        1 Ft 0.5itb.

        a) Siggy to Phillips and Giroud to Lukaku or Kane -4? Probably Kane.
        b) Wait Giroud news.
        c) Save FT and bench Siggy against Lpool.

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

        Wasnt expecting returns so quickly after transferring Baines in last week 🙂

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

        Lol pep going to say he is thinking of quitting again in his presser

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

          Hahahaha maybe he should

        2. Numb
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Loving watching him unravel publicly.

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

          He'd get the sack if he was anyone else. Utterly out of his depth.

      • Clifford☯
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Eriksen(C) Next week or Might get Kane if Costa doesn't make it.

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

        Lukaku going off with the match ball

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

          For the young lad with cancer.

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

            People give Lukaku stick about being selfish etc. on the pitch but he's given that lad one of the best days of his life

        2. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          😆

      • Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Coleman assist + CS + 2 Baps!

        1. Pasqualinho
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Assists off the arse have always been my favourite.

      • Limbo
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        It could be a very good week to wildcard. A LOT of price rises incoming.

      • CloudSky
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Whats the chance Lallana and Ibra get me 12 points?

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

          Very possible. I was thinking more like 18 😉

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

            Id be happy with 12 to get me to that 100. Not one player in my team blanked this week, its amazing.

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

              Fair play good luck mate

        2. TOPCAT1960
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Hope so ....I have both too

      • TooDifficuIt
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        keep carroll or sell him ?

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

        Roll on the Pep after-match interview

      • Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        More Coke for Pep please

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

          It is very moreish

      • Scratch
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Quality assist there from Coleman 😉

      • THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Lukaku should have nicked that goal so I could get more points

      • Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        City are just 4 defenders and a keeper away from being solid at the back

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

          And a coach capable of organising them

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

          And a midfielder or 2

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

        Lukaku 27 up to 30 BPS after winning goal added is still out of the bonus points.

      • Jay_
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Agueros gotta go

          Kane or Lukaku?

          I'm thinking Lukaku as slightly better fixtures and no blank in gw28.

          1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Both in 343

        • ManofKent
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Lookman bandwagon started yet?