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15 January 2017 1848 comments
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We make out way to Goodison Park for the first of Sundayโ€™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 afternoonโ€™s encounter allows us the chance to scout the potential of the likes of Leighton Baines and Romelu Lukaku.

Second only to Chelseaโ€™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 itโ€™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 Koemanโ€™s men have been no pushovers in front of their own fans, though, conceding just seven times โ€“ only Spurs and Chelsea boast better defensive home records.

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

    Holgate you beauty! Thought I was a defender short.....

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

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

  3. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 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.

  4. โ˜…Kunthemanโ˜…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 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
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Tbh he didn't kick out Hart.

  5. Ange Ball
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 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.

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

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

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

      baines ?

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

        doesn't look like he'll get any today

    2. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      He won't get any.

      1. Champione
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 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

  7. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on Holgate ?

    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

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

  8. Pasqualinho
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

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

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

      Waiting to see what Guillem Ballague tweets

  9. Sebbo29
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    That's why we love this game, great story

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

    *Opens popcorn and waits for Pep breakdown*

  11. Strchld
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 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.

  12. Cliffordโ˜ฏ
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

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

  13. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Coleman assist + CS + 2 Baps!

    1. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Assists off the arse have always been my favourite.

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

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

  15. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Whats the chance Lallana and Ibra get me 12 points?

    1. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Very possible. I was thinking more like 18 ๐Ÿ˜‰

      1. CloudSky
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 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
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Fair play good luck mate

    2. TOPCAT1960
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Hope so ....I have both too

  16. TooDifficuIt
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    keep carroll or sell him ?

  17. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Quality assist there from Coleman ๐Ÿ˜‰

  18. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

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

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

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

  20. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Lookman bandwagon started yet?

  21. Salahbrate
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Should i transfer Giroud? Will he still be injured?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Wait until Friday to find out.

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

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

    Now bench one:

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

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

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

  23. Viper
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    My back line is going to read

    11 6 21

    Theres a first for everything ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Not against
      10 21 6 11

      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Lovely!

    2. TOPCAT1960
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Kudos to you for that

  24. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Pellegrini trending on twitter. ๐Ÿ˜†

  25. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

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

  26. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Bravo Vs Lukman

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

    Wtf was that from City lol seriously

    1. Lawrø
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Makes me want to get Kane now...

  28. A.T
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    What a game. Almost makes up for owning Aguero ๐Ÿ˜€

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

    Would love a Phillip Jones goal today.

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

      this

  30. Viper
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I did Kane - > Aguero last week ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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

      Same on a WC too.