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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. ToyBlader
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Should i transfer Giroud? Will he still be injured?

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

      Wait until Friday to find out.

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

    Lol aguero arguing with the ref as the players went off

    He's rattled

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

      Creating more problems for ref Rather than opposition these days.

    2. Tommyg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Don't blame him! He'd take Steve McLaren as his manager at this stage.

      That's right pep, take the only world class striker in the league and make him play as if he were a holding player. Suicide.

  3. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    All the Aguero buyers still absolutely beyond delirious with happiness and unable to see any possible downside to owning him?

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

      The kit looks nice.

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

        Drat, got me there

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

      Did look good last game against Burnley. The problem isn't him though.

      But yes, he will be out of my team.

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

        It isn't him at all, but it's fairly clear now that Pep is fiddling with the set up far too much.

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

          This. Not a single player knows what their role is. Except Bravo, playing with his feet.

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

      The no penalties was the final nail in his coffin

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

        That certainly made it easier for me to go without

    4. IL Fantasista
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'm seriously considering a -8 rage hit. This is ridiculous.

    5. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I accept, I'm a bit disappointed, it was a gamble, said it when I bought him. City looked so bad I think Tottenham could keep a cleanie.

  4. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Hazard + Anichebe > Pedro + Lukaku (-4) done.

    Now bench one:

    A) Philips (SUN)
    B) Stanislas (WAT)
    C) Alli (mci)

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

      B) Sunderland and City just can't keep a clean sheet...

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

    My back line is going to read

    11 6 21

    Theres a first for everything 😯

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

      Not against
      10 21 6 11

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

        Lovely!

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

      Kudos to you for that

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

    Pellegrini trending on twitter. 😆

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

    Current BPS:
    Mirallas (36)
    Coleman (34)
    Robles (31)
    Barkley (31)
    Davies (29)

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

    Bravo Vs Lukman

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

    Wtf was that from City lol seriously

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

      Makes me want to get Kane now...

  10. A.T
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    What a game. Almost makes up for owning Aguero 😀

  11. Parm
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Would love a Phillip Jones goal today.

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

      this

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

    I did Kane - > Aguero last week 😎

    1. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Same on a WC too.

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

    Coleman or Baines for these lovely fixtures?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Baines

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

      Id go Baines.

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

      Holgste

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

        Bad advice. Blues don't always play 353.

        Pens = Baines.

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

      Baines.

    5. YoungPretender
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Baines for set pieces

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

      baines. on pens

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

      The one that takes penalties.

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

      Baines if still on pens

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

      Baines

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

      I have Coleman so I'll be holding but if it was a straight choice I'd be going Baines for sure

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

      I'll go against the grain and say Coleman.

      So much more attacking

  14. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    One of the worst performance I have seen the last years from City. Dreadful at both ends.

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

    Backline of 10, 6, 6, 21 is a first. Not one of my players blanked so far, thats a first too. Amazing GW, have to be happy with that.

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

      Possibly have the same back line! It's unexpected for sure

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

    I could get used to this new era under Pep

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

      They're still ahead of your lot. 😛

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

        4 goals for Zlatan will change that up 😉

        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          *ogs

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

    Why couldn't we do this in the cup angainst Leicester?

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I think it's dawning on a few to shape up or do one.

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

        Yeah. Clearly not afraid to play talent. Youth like new ££m signings.

  18. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    City need 8 new players.

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

      I would say 1 new Manager.

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

        This

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

    Any news on Bellerin and Walcott? Is either likely to be back for the game at the weekend?

  20. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    pep genius

    bleurghh not sure i can stand to see another game for aguero like that..........knee jerk incoming

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

    My biggest regret not doing costa > kane on friday.
    I thought west brom would be tight away from home & city would be a difficult game

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      everyone regrets not getting a hatty........rght reasons, got unlucky

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

    Davies says Romelu is still trying to claim it. What a w*nker

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        7 years, 5 months ago

        If he touched it he touched it, we'll see with the analysis

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

          He didn't touch it. And if he did it was the most insignificantly minute touch ever that can barely be seen with the human eye so why even bother trying to steal it from an 18 year old lad who played amazing

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Don't think he planned it that way, just rushed to tap it in. I just don't see him lying about touching it

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

          Complete dick move

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

          He can knock Otamendi over with one kiss. I wouldn't argue with him.

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

          Good he should claim it

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

        Kaku claiming goal.

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

          Is someone going to analyse the spin on the ball like last time?

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

          What a man

      • Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        i mean spurs are going to take em to the cleaners right?

      • Parm
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Still team Kun, hat-trick is always just around the corner.

        1. Live Lad
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I'm going to keep him for sure

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

        I haven't got a CS anywhere this week and people have banked about 3 of them

        🙁

        1. Yankee Toffee
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          4

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

        I have to wildcard this pile of rubbish don't I?

        Cech, Pickford*
        Valencia, Rose, Stones*, Nyom*, Amat*
        Sanchez, Sterling*, Eriksen, Lallana, Capoue*
        Aguero*, Benteke*, Carroll*

        * utter serpents

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

          Yep

        2. donkey73
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          yes indeed. At least I'd do it...

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

          I would for sure

        4. Parm
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Just move out Kun, Benteke & Sterling for -8, you can cope with Carroll playing vs Boro and Nyom.

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

          How many FT's?

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

        Davies just said that Lukaku is trying to claim the goal 😀

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

          What a plonker

      • La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Mancini is crap
        Pellegrini too
        And now Pep

        It seems they need to change most of the players, not just manager. Silva Yaya Sagna Zaba Navas Kolarov... phew

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

          atleast mancini and pellegrini played exciting football

          pep is beyond delusional with his boring ineffective tiki taka crapp

      • thisisdiz
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Grant
        Mignolet

        Smith
        Holebas
        Jones
        Lovren
        Gibson

        Schneiderlin
        Philips
        Hazard
        Sanchez
        Stanislas

        Costa
        Giroud
        Ibra

        WC???