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Premier League survival and European qualification places are on the line in this evening’s two 18:00 BST kick-offs.

Everton take on an Aston Villa side who are four points adrift of safety, while fourth plays eighth as Leicester City welcome Sheffield United to the King Power Stadium.

There is plenty of Fantasy interest in these games, too, with Jamie Vardy (£9.8m) and Lucas Digne (£5.9m) each sitting in more than 20% of the top 10,000 Fantasy Premier League sides and enjoying double-digit ownership overall.

Both players start this evening in their respective games.

Leicester are without the injured Marc Albrighton (£5.1m), James Maddison (£7.3m) and Ben Chilwell (£5.5m) for the visit of the Blades, while Caglar Soyuncu (£4.9m) begins a three-match ban.

Albrighton and Soyuncu’s absences have led to two of four changes that Brendan Rodgers has made to his starting XI following the 4-1 thrashing by Bournemouth.

Kelechi Iheanacho (£5.7m) and Christian Fuchs (£4.2m) also drop out, with Wes Morgan (£4.1m), Ryan Bennett (£4.8m), Harvey Barnes (£5.9m) and 19-year-old defender Luke Thomas handed starts.

This is Thomas’s first-team debut and he is yet to even be given a price by FPL.

Sheffield United’s team news is much more straightforward, with Chris Wilder naming an unchanged side.

John Lundstram (£4.6m) is again only a substitute, while the fit-again John Fleck (£4.7m) also makes the bench.

The most-bought FPL defender of Gameweek 36+, John Egan (£4.7m), starts again at centre-half, having plundered 31 points in his last three matches.

Dean Smith’s only change from the side that beat Crystal Palace on Sunday is an enforced one.

With Neil Taylor (£4.2m) ruled out with a hamstring injury, Matt Targett (£4.3m) returns to play at left-back in a like-for-like swap.

Carlo Ancelotti has rung the changes following the dismal 3-0 defeat at Wolves but Richarlison (£8.2m) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.2m) aren’t among the alterations and they start again in attack.

The injured Yerry Mina (£5.3m) is replaced by Mason Holgate (£4.3m), while Alex Iwobi (£5.6m), Bernard (£6.4m), Andre Gomes (£5.2m) and Seamus Coleman (£5.3m) also return at the expense of Gylfi Sigurdsson (£7.3m), Theo Walcott (£6.2m), Leighton Baines (£4.9m) and Anthony Gordon (£4.5m).


Everton XI: Pickford; Digne, Keane, Holgate, Coleman; Bernard, Davies, Gomes, Iwobi; Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin.

Aston Villa XI: Reina; Elmohamady, Konsa, Mings, Targett; McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Hourihane; Trezeguet, Samatta, Grealish.

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel; Bennett, Morgan, Evans; Justin, Ndidi, Tielemans, Thomas; Pérez, Vardy, Barnes.

Sheffield United XI: Henderson; O’Connell, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Osborn, Norwood, Berge, Baldock; McBurnie, McGoldrick.

FPL Lessons Learned From Gameweek 36+

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  1. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Theo vs tired legs etc

  2. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Walcott trademark header

  3. teddypicker
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Perfect left-footed cross... by Gomes

  4. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    He’s back.

    Just in time for GW38.

    Wally Wagonnnnn

  5. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Perfect goal as a non owner.

    1. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Surely no one had villa defence anyway!

  6. Party time
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Give the assist to digne please

  7. DycheDycheBaby
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Where is the Digne assist when you need it *sigh*

  8. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    So chuffed that greenwood is fit to play. Had Aurier 1st bench.

  9. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Villa need to win this really.

    1. BNMC
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      needed*

      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Watching on dial up. It’s half time now. 🙂

  10. DandyDon
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Greenwood starts. Was quite looking forward to my Kiko fermenia cameo off the bench tomorrow. Looking a huge game that now if villa win. Oh

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      You never seen Kiko play I’m guessing?

      1. DandyDon
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Not really. Saw him win the pen last game though

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Lol

  11. Fudgy
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Justin and Schmeichel owners clinging on here.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Well yeah.....

  12. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Hold Everton !!!!! This result would be huge for us hammers!

    1. Isco Disco
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Shame you guys are fighting the relegation battle with that good squad

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Half the good players such as Felipe Anderson just want to collect their salary each week and not bother turning up on the pitch unfortunately.

    2. Lucy2019
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Everyone wants you to go down. Utter dross.

      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Sadly, I concur.

      2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Check the comment above as that seems to contradict.....

        Why don’t you go onto your main account?

        You are clearly a regular member who has created an alt account because you don’t have the balls to be a troll on your main account.

  13. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Did Walcott do the wand celebration?

  14. ElliotJHP
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Do Blades look poor?

    Might bring in Pieters instead of Egan for 37

    1. JBG
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      They haven't looked threatening, just on corners where Egan has had two decentish headers.

      1. ElliotJHP
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        #WelxomeEgan

    2. Sterling Malory
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      No great, not awful.

      Leicester have played well.

  15. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Walcott and his 3 owners loving it tonight.

  16. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Been worried about this United game as I went with only Bruno on my FH to accommodate City and Chelsea. 1-0 Palace win would be lovely!

    1. Fudgy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Only Tony and De Gea here on FH!

  17. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    World class from Gomes. Imagine what Everton's season could have been if he hadnt fallen prey to sadistic Son

  18. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Oh Villa couldn't you just hold on you useless fecks

  19. have you seen cyan
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Justin allergic to attacking returns, he comes out in a rash all over if he gets one

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Hoarding BAPs at least.

      Back in my team next week but CS vs. Spurs a little less likely...

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        ah is he, nice hadnt looked 🙂
        Yea was actually planning to ditch him for Talyor, but that plans derailed so I guess Justin stays.

  20. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Vardy loves a 90th minute goal...

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      I know 🙁

  21. Moderately content penguin
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Poor evening to be holding Digne Egan

    1. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Still cheaper than TAA mind 🙂

    2. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Holding played yesterday?

    3. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      That's why you need strong bench!

  22. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Vardy time.

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Henderson 6th save time?

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      For the party @home

  23. Lucy2019
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Teams you would prefer going down over Villa? Everton, West Ham, Burnley.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      United.

      1. Amey
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        SHU are doing well !!

      2. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Liverpool

      3. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Harsh on Steve Bruce.

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Burnley Everton and brighton

    3. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      West Ham, Watford, Brighton.

      1. Lucy2019
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Forgot about Watford, agreed. Prefer Brighton to my original 3.

    4. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Man City

    5. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Norwich, Watford, Bournemouth, Burnley, Brighton.

      Get Rangers, Celtic, Leeds, Forest and Sheff Wed in the PL.

    6. dark91
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Brighton, Spurs, Crystal Palace

    7. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Brighton

  24. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Forget Foden, Digne is the real trap. Think I’ve owned him for his red card and a string of 1 pointers. Absolutely nothing back from him every time I’ve owned him.

  25. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Justin -BPS

  26. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    FH defense could have gone a lot better: Trent + Digne = 1 point.

    At least I didn't fall for Alonso over Azpi.

  27. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    57pts with Martial, Fernandes, Ings & Greenwood to go, what a struggle this GW has been.

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Ban this man.

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Burger off

      😉

      1. Burger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Free burgers for you for life 😆

    3. POLSKA GOLA
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Don’t be silly. 57 a struggle?

    4. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Nearly as much of a struggle to link your team 😉

    5. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Wtf

  28. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Vardy dodging points the last two GWs.

    Non-owners very lucky it was only 12.

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Watch ings and enjoy

    2. CRO KLOPP
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Justin covers him

    3. Amey
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Seriously

    4. matiakez
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Are we still selling though this GW?

  29. DandyDon
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Can see Bournemouth maybe getting 4 pts but not villa

  30. Amey
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 days ago

    Feeling sad for Vila

    1. BNMC
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Likewise.

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      Bournemouth *

    3. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 days ago

      West Ham probably staying up on account of tonight. Feel awful. 🙁

      1. Amey
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        We'll take care of them next GW now !

        1. Van der Faart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 days ago

          Please. There is no team I would love to see relegated more than Wham

          1. Amey
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 7 days ago

            Ha ha

          2. Nomar
            • 16 Years
            6 years, 7 days ago

            I really want Bournemouth to stay up. I like Eddie Howe and they seem like a nice small club.

            West Ham annoy me cos they play like dogs***t for most of the season then pull out a few results just when they need it.

            Sadly, I fear both Bournemouth and Villa may have left it too late now. West Ham are bound to find some jammy way out of this.

            Watford might go, but it’s a tall order for the 2 clubs still in the bottom 3 now.

      2. Hits from the Bong
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Don't worry, West Ham will batter Villa in the last game, then it will feel much more deserved

      3. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 7 days ago

        Travesty, innit.