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15 January 2017 1848 comments
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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. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    No Clyne, Matip, Coutinho & Mane. Frustrating.

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      This :/

    2. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Why include Mane in that?

    3. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Pride will be the thing that hurts the most if we lose. Not the end of the world. Once Europa starts, i can see Utd dropping points

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yup. I feel for you as a fan. I'm sickened by it. Easy 3pts for utd then

    5. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      No Mane? Ffs

  2. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Yay! My 12.8m striker has had a scuffed shot at goal 🙂

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      *12.8 winger

      1. Boydinho
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        *DM

  3. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Know it's been talked about many times in here but what formation is best going forward we reckon.
    Iv always been 343 man but with so many midfielders doing so well from one wk to the nxt would it be best to have 2 top strikers and swap a 5th mid according to form and fixtures.
    Really considering it now tbh.

    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I've been 3-5-2 most weeks since GW4. I'm going back to 3-4-3 With defoe competing with Philips and Stanislas and defenders. Just depends on what players you have/want

  4. BrutalLogiC
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Got Crouch 1st pick on bench.... hoping Coutinho stays on the bench

  5. Deulofail
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I guess Baines and Lukaku will rise before next week. Is that right?

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      probably

  6. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Why no Coutinho :(?

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Because hes not 100% fit

  7. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Gareth Barry what a pro

  8. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Is Funes Mori generally a starter for Everton?

  9. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    1. Alli or Eriksen
    2. Kane or Zlatan
    3. Lovren or Brunt

    WC team ahoy.

    1. Dr Mantis Toboggan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Both
      Zlatan
      Brunt

      1. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Midfield is Sanchez, Phillips, Coutinho, Pedro and Alli.

        hard to fit him in.

        1. Dr Mantis Toboggan
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          I'd rather the double up atm than an underdone Coutinho

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      1. Flip a coin or both
      2. Both or Ibra with midfield double up
      3. Baines else Brunt

  10. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Liverpool bench?

    1. BrutalLogiC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Substitutes

      1Karius
      10Coutinho
      12Gomez
      15Sturridge
      18Moreno
      35Stewart
      53Ejaria

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

  11. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Need Holgate off before Aguero's brace please.

  12. Conk
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Would mirallas or lukaku be more susceptible to bap reductions?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe just wait till.the end to find out

      1. Conk
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Just wondering if one style of player tends to get reduced more. Cheers for that cracking advice

  13. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Pogba haul please. Can see it with that Pool team

    1. Ridcully
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I second this.

  14. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Pep said jesus would play upfront with Kun, but Kun isnt even playing upfront without him. Doesnt look great for Aguero

  15. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Aguero + Defoe > Kane + Lukaku?

    Other striker Ibra

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Defoe, more consistent goal scorer than Lukaku, who's on and off during the season

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Thats a potent three. I would rather Giroud if he's cleared over Romelu. Such a troll.

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      that would be the best strikeforce atm

    4. MTPockets
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Don't know but Aguero/Costa -> Kane/Lukaku tempting right now.
        No gw26/28 blank risk for Lukaku either.

        1. Danstoke82
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Tempted by Kun+Pieters > Kane + Baines

    5. drughi
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Benched origi, he will score now no doubt

    6. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      aaaaaaaaaaaaagh

    7. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku goal I think.

    8. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      3-0

    9. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Did Lukaku touch it?

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        No

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          You're right.

    10. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Please tell me Lukaku didnt touch that omg

    11. Goodricke
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I say!

    12. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      For the first time in my life, I can't stand to watch the game until the end. I changed the channel.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I've been doing that for a while since Pep came in

        1. Dušan Citizen
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          It hurts how bad we are 🙁

    13. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      OMG WHAT A GOAL!!

    14. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Tom Davies `goal

    15. Pariße
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Did Lukaku steal it?

    16. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Need 15 points to reach a the century

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        15 points from Zlatan that is

    17. Guy Demel
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku you greedy SOB

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Nothing for lukaku there don't worry

    18. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaku didn't touch it

    19. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Wow City the crap.

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        *are