Scout Notes

Calvert-Lewin offsets longest goalless streak with another Fantasy assist

EVERTON 2-1 ARSENAL

  • Goals: Yerry Mina (£5.5m) | Nicolas Pépé (£7.6m)
  • Own goals: Rob Holding (£4.4m)
  • Assists: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.9m), Gylfi Sigurdsson (£6.8m) | Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£4.6m)
  • Bonus points: Mina x3, Sigurdsson x2, Maitland-Niles x1

NUMBER NINE

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.9m) continues to divide Fantasy Premier League opinion with his latest Gameweek score below six points

It was the third match in a row that Everton’s centre-forward failed to find the net, his longest goal drought of the season so far.

But Calvert-Lewin does remain blankless in that time, assisting in every match from Gameweek 12 onwards. Each of them has been a Fantasy assist, the first a foul for a penalty, then a shot scored on the rebound and, against Arsenal, he forced Rob Holding‘s (£4.4m) own goal.

How strong Calvert-Lewin’s Fantasy credentials are right now, perhaps depends on what his owners are looking to get out of him. If steady returns work for you, then he is certainly delivering solid, if not spectacular, appeal.

However, one thing is for certain: Calvert-Lewin is offering less objective value compared to earlier in the campaign, slipping below Callum Wilson (£6.6m) and Patrick Bamford (£6.3m) for points per million spent after 14 Gameweeks (or 13 in the case of the Leeds forward).

We recently highlighted that Everton’s improved defensive ability, achieved by deploying centre-backs as full-backs, had damaged Calvert-Lewin’s supply lines and the same seemed to be true against Arsenal.

Chances were few and far between for the striker on Saturday who, up against Arsenal’s back-three, was tasked with more of the dirty work than usual, holding the ball up and pressing from the front to protect his team-mates.

Obviously, it has to be pointed out that the last three matches have pitted Everton against ‘bigger’ opposition (it is hard to use the term “better” when referring to Arsenal these days). 

While that could be considered mitigating circumstances, they are circumstances that could continue throughout the winter period with Manchester City (home), Wolves (away), Aston Villa (away) and Leicester (home) four of Everton’s next six opponents.

GYLFI PLEASURES

It is also no surprise that Calvert-Lewin’s recent dip in value has coincided with James Rodríguez‘s (£7.7m) absence from the Everton team.

Unsurprisingly, Alex Iwobi (£5.9m) has not been able to replicate the Colombian’s early-season form in his last three outings on the right-hand side of the Toffees’ attack.

However, it is worth pointing out that Gylfi Sigurdsson (£6.8m) has taken on some responsibility for getting the team going from central areas.

Ancelotti has mostly favoured 4-3-3 this season, a system that does not typically get the best out of the Icelandic international, who is most comfortable as a number 10.

The Everton manager switched to 4-2-3-1 for the Arsenal game, with Tom Davies (£5.2m) deputising for the injured Allan (£5.3m) and André Gomes (£5.4m) in a deeper role next to Abdoulaye. That allowed Sigurdsson to have a more advanced role in central areas, finishing top for key passes among Everton players.

“(Gomes) had a problem in training. It is not possible to train. Because we have a lot of games, we don’t want to take a risk. I think he will be available for Chelsea on (Boxing Day).” – Carlo Ancelotti

Crucially, his role in penalties means he has registered a goal involvement in each of his last two Premier League home games (one goal, one assist), as many as in his previous 17 at Goodison Park.

GO ON MASON

Everton’s defensive improvements with centre-backs at full-back continued against Arsenal, despite giving up a first-half penalty.

Over the last three matches, the Toffees are still yet to concede from open play, particularly encouraging as they prepare to face the Premier League’s second-lowest scorers Sheffield United on Boxing Day.

However, it is still worth pointing out the complications with signing Everton defenders.

While Mason Holgate (£4.8m) and Ben Godfrey (£5.0m), in particular, have done well in wide areas, the return to full fitness of Seamus Coleman (£4.8m) is a factor worth monitoring.

Meanwhile, the goalkeeper position remains uncertain too, Jordan Pickford (£4.8m) coming back in for Robin Olsen (£4.5m), under Ancelotti’s pretence of this being “normal rotation” for this time of year.

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s own goal-scoring problems persisted at Goodison Park. They have not scored from open play in any of their last five Premier League away games, with their two goals on the road since Alexandre Lacazette’s (£8.2m) strike against Liverpool coming from the penalty spot. 

Could that bode well for Brighton, the next side to host the Gunners? They were without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.4m) on Saturday, who missed out with a tight calf.

“(Aubameyang) has got a small muscle injury so he will be out for a few days I think. I don’t know (if he’ll be fit for the next match). We’ll have to assess him again.” – Mikel Arteta

Everton XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Godfrey, Keane, Mina, Holgate; T Davies, Doucouré; Richarlison (Kenny 90+2′), Sigurdsson, Iwobi (Coleman 83′); Calvert-Lewin (Tosun 90+3′).

Arsenal XI (3-4-3): Leno; Tierney, D Luiz, Holding; Saka, Elneny (Willock 64′), Ceballos, Maitland-Niles; Willian, Nketiah (Lacazette 76′), Pépé (Martinelli 71′).

Lessons learned from FPL Gameweek 14

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  1. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    RIP Harambe x

  2. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    James + KDB + Watkins to:
    a) Robbo + Maddison + Frimino
    b) Robbo + Raphinha + Kane

    1. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. SuperG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B. By a mile.

  3. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    GW Rank updated

  4. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Meslier
    Chilwell Dias Lamptey
    Fernandes Grealish Mahrez KDB
    Kane Bamford DCL

    Forster Konsa Stephens Douglas

    2FT, 0.3itb

    1. Mahrez Kane >> Salah Adam/Watkins
    2. KDB Lamptey >> Neto TAA

    Thoughts please?

    Thanks

  5. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Had 12 pts after Saturday... 72 today - yeet

  6. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Total Captain Points : 162
    Total Captain Points as % of Overall Score : 22.88%

    Find yours out here with Statistico: anewpla.net

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Possible Captain Points if you Always Captained Highest Gameweek Scorer : 334

  7. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How’s this bench boost looking for 19? Can get there for -4

    Martinez McCarthy
    Taa robbo Cresswell coufal Chilwell
    Bowen rafinha salah Bruno son
    Bamford Adams Rodrigo

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nice, unsure on Rodrigo though, is he nailed?

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That’s the one doubt/punt. I did have Vardy pencilled in but would need to get Dallas and Vestergaard over pool defenders? What you reckon?

        1. Bruce Lee
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I reckon I'm ranked 1.5m so you shouldn't seek my advice

          I would do the defender moves personally, still not convinced by LFC's def, they look getable

          1. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers. Long way to go! Really tight in rankings so couple of good gws and you’ll be back. Good luck

        2. I Must Break You
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I like Dallas for 19 but not necessarily Vestergaard. To have Vardy might be worth it though

          1. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks. Vardy does look good from gw16 onwards as well

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Great. I like it. Do you have leeway? The attack especially is a bit fragile for options. Being able to do Rodrigo > Giroud/Antonio would be nice.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good but not sure how you plan to get there with only a -4 from existing team

    4. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Seems like you're putting too many eggs in one basket with those double/triple ups? Especially given Chelsea, man utd, Leicester have good fixtures?

      My own draft looks something like this- with -8.
      Meslier-McCarthy; Justin-Chilwell-James-KWP-Coufal; Soucek-Salah-KDB-Bruno-JWP; Vardy-Bamford-Antonio

  8. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Good moves?

    Mitchell and Greenwood -> Dier and Raphina
    Next week KDB and Targett/Lamptey -> Son and Trent -4?

  9. Ronnies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best James replacement ?

    A) Coufal
    B) Dias

    "A" allows Grealish to Son GW15 and I can keep KDB

    Thanks.

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A then for sure

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I was going to say A, but then realized you could do KDB to Son in week 16 which is when Son is essential and KDB less so

  10. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Premier League football and other elite sports have been warned the new coronavirus strain could trigger a wave of cancelled matches and tournaments over Christmas and the New Year. #awlfc [telegraph]

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Could be horrible few months. Can see another lockdown coming

    2. Footieboot
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Damn maybe I need to save my free hit then.

    3. Esalman
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      New strains of virus typically tends to be less malignant. Let's hope for the best, people have suffered enough.

  11. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    bottomed

    A) Transfer in Dias and play Soucek
    B) Transfer in Stones and Adams (gets rid of Brewster!) for a hit and leave Soucek on the bench

  12. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Only for gw16 best forward up to 10.3?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      How much is Vardy?

  13. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Chilwell & Wilson > Robbo/TAA & Adams for free?

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    2. SuperG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      100%

  14. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What to do here? 2 FT 0.2 itb

    Martinez
    Chilwell Cancelo Lamptey
    Salah (C) KdB Fernandes Son Grealish
    DCL Bamford
    ___
    Forster Balbuena Brewster Fodder

    I feel like my team is in pretty good shape. Would love to get TAA or Robbo, but that would be at the expense of Grealish or Son. Any suggestions?

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Save FT

    2. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      DCL and Chilwell to Adams and Robbo?
      Or Balbuena to Coufal

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Lamptey to Dallas

  15. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A or B as short of 0.1m
    A. C.Taylor
    B. Lowton (-4)
    Ta.

    1. Foozeball
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I'm sorry I mean C.Taylor (-4)

        1. Foozeball
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Then Lowton. He seems to be nailed as far as I can tell, but I don't follow Burnley closely tbh

  16. tommo1989
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is Reece James definitely out of tomorrow’s game and if so, do we have any idea how long he’s out for?

    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks like a certainty. Sounds like we’ll know more tomorrow. Surgery seems to be a last resort so rotation could be more of a thing

  17. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    WCarders whats your plan for GW 16? Chelsea defenders, Liverpool defenders? How to fit them with Son and Kane who plays vs Fulham and Leeds in 16 and 17, with Bruno, Salah who has DGW etc etc...

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm still finding it hard to justify the price tags on Liverpool defenders and not interested in Kane so that should make things a bit easier.

      I'm not sure I want to break up my midfield (Bruno, KDB, Son. Salah) so will be working around that.

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Hard to ignore Kane vs Fulham and Leeds in GW 16/17 at home

  18. Party time
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Just checked the result of wba vs villa. Targett & Martinez. This gw is beautiful, 100(-4) with Neto to go 🙂

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        It's party time.

        1. Party time
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers buddy 🙂

        2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          You caused the Kane blank you! Haha nice score

          1. Party time
              3 years, 5 months ago

              hehe 😆

        3. Gabbiadini
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Will Mitchell avoid a drop or is it worth trading with FTs?

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I had 2FT and 0.3 before this GW so got Ampadu

            1. Gabbiadini
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              yeh I have 0.0itb.

          2. waldo666
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            He may hold on for a few more days if we're lucky.

            1. Gabbiadini
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              yes hopefully. just need some news from Roy to say he is a chance after the 7-0 even if it is false.

        4. Letsgo!
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Less than average, pathetic 45 pts. Has been doing so well for past 13 weeks until this week..

          From 150k become 340k and now i dont dare to see

          Jus because of vardy to kane and captain on kane...

          Martinez
          Chilwell cresswell dallas
          Bruno kdb mahrez jwp
          Kane dcl bam

          Subs steer kwp lamptey asm

          What should i do.. need to get salah but how? 1 mil itb

          1. Steve The Spud
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            This game week seems like some of the people who were doing great didn’t do so well and vice verca, even I managed a tiny green arrow with cresswell, Mendy and Taylor to play

            1. Letsgo!
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Seems like i really shld sell kdb to salah

            2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah you’re right, had a stormer so far this season yet this week a disappointing 69, mainly due to Kane (C)

              1. Letsgo!
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Oh wow actually i thought i will fall alot but end up jus another 20k down the rank.. thats weird

                1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  There are two games tomorrow (Chilwell, Zouma high owned) plus some autosub increases for James.

                  1. Letsgo!
                    • 7 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Yeah i left with chilwell and cresswell

          2. waldo666
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I'd be happy as a pig in the proverbial if I was 340k OR rn.

        5. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Is James to Robertson and Grealish to Raphinho or Soucek worth using free transfers on - gives me

          Martinez
          Robertson Dias Chilwell
          Salah (c) KDB Bruno Son Raphinho/Soucek
          Bamford Watkins

          Forster Lewis Brewster Mitchell

          1. Steve The Spud
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Decent moves but Grealish could punish you

            1. dunas_dog
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              That’s the risk- could just do James to Dier with the advantage then have 9 players in week 18

            2. Kiwivillan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Grealish only 2 assists and 8 chances created (most in away games in PL last 5 seasons) Definite sell 😆

        6. Sonaldo Nazario
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          104 points with 1 player to go. No hits taken.
          Tinkering with not owning Son and Kane has cost me and put me in the 2-3mm OR for far too long. Finally ranked sub 500k after three consecutive successful GWs.

        7. JAYPEE
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Best DEF 5.1 and below?

          1. Esalman
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Vestegaard

        8. Foozeball
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          How do you cope with the frustration of when it seems like every choice you make ends in abject failure, while your ML rival is flying high?

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Easily. It's nothing more than an online game.

            1. Foozeball
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              While an amusing reply, I meant in terms of general strategy

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Ew. Even gets the jammy 8 from Justin off the bench. 109 points. Amazing.

        9. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Any ideas please chaps?
          2FT, 0ITB

          McCarthy
          James* | Dallas | Targett
          Salah | Bruno | Son | Grealish
          Kane | DCL | Bamford

          Steer | Soucek | Lamptey* | Mitchell

          Thanks

          1. _Ninja_
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Wait to see what Lampard says about James.

            1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Cheers

            2. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              I think I'm gonna replace Lamptey before James anyway. As long as James doesn't have an operation that definitely rules him out for like a month, I'll probably wait and see on him.

              1. _Ninja_
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah i want rid of Lamptey ASAP, prob with James is he might be rotated more now which could mean he plays once in Gw19.

              2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Thanks Camzy, I really want Robbo/TAA, so I may consider selling both plus a DCL downgrade to enable it...

          2. wulfrunian
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            If James is serious injured i like Coufal.If he is fit then Lamptey->Coufal imo.

            1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Cheers

              1. Party time
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Yeah buddy, replace James if injured. Your team looks gtg

          3. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Have 2FT and 0 itb and no player I want to trade out. Guess I just lose the FT

          4. Amans94
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            2FT and 0.5ITB, can't see any moves and don't really want to burn the transfer, any thoughts?

            McCarthy
            Coufal Dias Chilwell
            Salah (c) KDB Bruno Son Soucek
            Bamford DCL

            Forster Taylor Brewster NWilliams

          5. akhilrajau
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            What about antonio? Is he ok to get fir gw 19 or simply wilson to adams
            A. Wilson to antonio
            B. Wilson to adams
            C. Downgrade kdb to get firmino and Robertson

          6. Pep Roulette
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            For this gameweek only. (WC in GW16)

            A. Kane Raphinha Lamptey
            B. Bruno Adams Mitchell/Struijk (-4)