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Two sides with a pair of fixtures in Double Gameweek 24 meet on Merseyside this evening.

Fulham are Everton’s visitors, with kick-off at Goodison Park at 19:00 GMT.

The hosts are missing Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.7m) and Jordan Pickford (£4.8m), both of whom were ruled out by Carlo Ancelotti on Friday – but the duo could be back for the visit of Manchester City in midweek.

Another Everton asset who was carrying a flag in Fantasy Premier League, Lucas Digne (£6.1m), makes the starting XI tonight.

Ancelotti has made two changes from the Toffees’ previous Premier League outing, with Gylfi Sigurdsson (£6.8m) and Seamus Coleman (£4.8m) recalled.

Michael Keane (£5.1m) and Calvert-Lewin are the men to make way.

Despite Calvert-Lewin’s absence, new singing Joshua King (£5.5m) is only among the substitutes.

As for Fulham, deadline day signing Josh Maja (£5.5m) makes his full debut and takes the place of Ivan Cavaleiro (£5.3m).

Aleksandar Mitrovic (£5.5m) misses out after testing positive for COVID-19.

Ola Aina (£4.5m) for Antonee Robinson (£4.4m) is the only other change that Scott Parker has made from the Gameweek 23 draw against West Ham United.

Calvert-Lewin featured in the top three for both FPL transfers in and out in Gameweek 24, with those Fantasy managers making an early move to recruit the England international left short-changed by the forward picking up an injury in the EFL Cup in midweek.

Richarlison (£7.9m) picked up some of the slack, with 347,604 Fantasy bosses making the move for the Brazilian.


Everton XI: Olsen, Coleman, Holgate, Godfrey, Digne, Doucoure, Andre Gomes, Rodriguez, Davies, Sigurdsson, Richarlison.

Fulham XI: Areola, Tete, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Aina, Reed, Lemina, Reid, Loftus-Cheek, Lookman, Maja.

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  1. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    If Everton win this, they'll be level on points with Liverpool with 2 games in hand.

    Chelsea, West Ham and Villa can all catch up with Liverpool if they win their games in hand. Liverpool could end up at 8th!

  2. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    LMS safety score currently 61

    1. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Can we still join?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No, closed last month.
        Would have needed to pass 23 safety scores.

        1. acidicleo
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Okay..
          Will try next season...

        2. Pukki Party
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Does the safetyscores for past gameweeks change when new players join?

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            no

            1. Pukki Party
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              But if they would have been in the league it would change the safetyscore, right? It's based on players in that league or overall points by all fpl players?

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                In some GWs, it would. I can't guess the number of future entries so only the current teams counts each GW.

    2. Champions League Varane
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      looks like it’s time to go

  3. Fudgy
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Was so close to son to Rodriguez for a hit ffs so annoyed

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It was Rashford in your previous comments make your mind up

      1. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Rodriguez will haul now

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        😆

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Surprised you didn't take a hit for Auba.

      1. The Train Driver
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This, but he considered it...

    3. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You've been "so close" on every god damn player this year...

  4. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Should I WC and prepare for 26 or only use FT/hit?

    Martinez
    Cancelo/Stones/Tarko/Coufal
    Salah/Bruno/Grealish/Gundo
    Antonio/Bamford

    Martin/DCL/Robo/Stephens

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wc prep for 26 / 27 / 28. FH 29

  5. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Need to sell one of these for Raphinha this week:

    A) Son (whu)
    B) Grealish (LEI)

    Will be using my wildcard in GW26 so getting them back for the doubles is not a problem. Don't have much value tied in both so its purely based on fixture for just this week.

    Thoughts?

    1. ☈☾
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      This week only B, Son will contribute to Kane's brace in London derby

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Grealish then.

    4. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all!

  6. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Keep Bednarek for next gw or swap for Dallas

  7. acidicleo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Oh Carlo...Why did you risk Digne?
    We need him vs City....

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing can stop Gundo

  8. CasaBanter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any ideas what day we'll find out about the extra GW 26 fixtures?

    1. ☈☾
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Anytime this week, although there's a slight chance after GW25 deadline

  9. Flair
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Antonio spotted in training, except this picture is from months ago.

    https://mobile.twitter.com/WestHamUtdAr/status/1361011740738285580

    1. ☈☾
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Confirmed not playing then lol

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      This is old picture. I wouldn't mind if he doesn't play but will he play against Spurs ?

  10. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Doing relatively well thus far. Digne success tonight would be a welcome surprise. Not expecting too much tbh.

    1. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Also nice to see how Maja does.

  11. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    If DCL does not make EVE squad v MCI, those currently keeping are you going to ship him out?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Already shipped

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He plays Liverpool next, keeping

    3. Flair
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Double dependent

    4. Gunners in Haaland
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No

    5. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes probably for Ingsy

    6. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Undecided. Could have a good double in 26 and a possible one in 27/28.
      Have to decide 2 from Ings,Watkins and DCL to go along side Kane.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes in sync here, waiting game

    7. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      too many other fires to fight

      KWP
      Antonio (poss)
      Gundo (poss)

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Got ya

    8. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      My non-WC strategy for 26 is too dependant on him being fit for 26. Not too bothered in 25. If he's out long term, I will have to WC and ship him out obvs

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I don't have WC anymore but cannot afford short term transfer, probably will wait until close to GW26 deadline; Watkins is waiting on the wings

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Watkins should be a great replacement, given the many upcoming doubles for Villa

          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Cool 😎

  12. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Fulham look lively based on the first whistle. 🙂

    1. Party time
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Lookman hat trick imminent

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Come on Richarlison. Don’t disappoint me

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mohamed Salah

      @MoSalah

      ·

      4h

      It’s been a tough period for many reasons. We are champions and we will fight like champions, until the very end. We will not allow this season to be defined by the recent results we’ve had. That is my promise to all of you.

      -----------

      That's a Cleaner imo. I am probably keeping. A wouldn't be surprised by a brace against Everton

      1. Fudgy
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Wow. Never in my life have I ever been more confident in a player hauling next game.

      2. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Actions speak louder than words.

      3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        season keeper now. what a statement

      4. Shatner's Bassoon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Some tempting fixtures on the way too. Def keeping him in my WC25 plans.

      5. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Get the golden boots then Mo ... you stay in my team!

    4. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nipples OG would be titalating.

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        First time I've seen this nickname and I love it! 😀

        Up there with Slabhead and Pebbles

    5. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Any update on severity of Gundo injury? As a non-owner I'm hoping that Pep gives him a rest.

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        There are Gundo non-owners?

        Joking aside, no news yet. Pep may decide to rest him even if fit, but unlikely imo. Too important and EVE not the easiest game

        1. Simon69
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers. I opted for Foden weeks ago - Need to just bite the bullet and buy Gundo.

          1. Shatner's Bassoon
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Wouldn't recommend biting the bullet when pulling the trigger on Gun

      2. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Ilkay Gundogan was not spotted in videos and photographs from #ManCity training today, after his precautionary substitution vs Tottenham.

        1. Simon69
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Interestttttinnngg. Thanks for this.

            1. g40steve
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              You would not expect to see him, he will be in the rehab room getting treatment

    6. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Southampton will probably have three consecutive double GWs but shouldn't their assets be of least priority on WC? Chelsea, Leeds, Everton, Spurs, Sheffield City is not exactly the best run of fixtures for a team so out of form.

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Just Ings for me, can conjure a goal from nothing. Yeah they are cheap but doesn't mean you should dive in.

        Also I don't have WC left.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Exactly. DGW stirs up strange emotions in people which sometimes leads them to ignore other factors.

          1. Gooner Kebab
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Thats what DGW is all about imo 🙂

            1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              So many decent FPL seasons get derailed from just planning for those two games!

      2. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe Ings in and that's about it

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Maybe. But I would rather have a Kane, Bamford, Watkins forward line. Enables a Salah Bruno Son midfield.

          1. Stormbringer22
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Don't get me wrong, I have no intention of bringing him in since I have other plans myself.

            1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Got it!

      3. Shatner's Bassoon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Got Ings and Vestegaard in my WC25 drafts. Seeing Minamino in others but I think better options out there. Would love some DGW announcements to help with all the planning.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Seriously need the announcements asap.

    7. DGW Sane TC Fail....
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Are Everton playing with wing backs?

      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No

    8. ivantys
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Fulham bossing the game.

    9. ivantys
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No chance Digne's keeping a CS here

    10. MoSalad
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lookman to Bobby Reid, post devastated!

    11. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Kalvin Phillips likely to be back next gw?

    12. JJO
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Richa to disapoint us owners once again

    13. dansully3
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Any update on Gundo? Didn't captain him so praying he's going to be left out!

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        not seen in training today

        1. dansully3
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          That is a glimmer!

      2. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Didn't train today

    14. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Digne v Areola here

    15. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      How poor is Loftus Cheek?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        he's quite well off I heard, nice pad in kensington

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Maintenance affordability issues soon if he continues playing like this.

    16. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      How long is struijk going to have a starting 11 spot?

      1. _Make
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        How many more struijks... come on, you're better than this

        1. George Agdgdgwngo
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Eh?

      2. ☈☾
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Till players are not injured

    17. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      How big of a suicide would be no Kane for 26? Can't get him in unless I WC and initials plans were to BB 26.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Hmmm....I'd be nervous. But the way this season is going who knows?!

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I am nervous! Haha

      2. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        If it's Burnley & Southampton dgw it's the same opponents he scored back to back hattricks against in 2018.

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Worrying stats indeed

      3. sandman58
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Why gw26?
        Has he a double looming?

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Very likely, yes

      4. Shatner's Bassoon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe depends how much surgery it'll take. Expect we'll see a few TCs played on him.

      5. citizenkane
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I am in the same dilemma. Arguably best captain option for 26 though. I'm considering losing Salah to fund a move for Kane without WC while still being able to BB26.

    18. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Who would you lose for raphinha and ings? Just for 1 week
      A) son and Antonio
      B) soucek and dcl

      1. Gooner Kebab
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        B

      2. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        B

      3. dansully3
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Antonio is due an injury layoff so I'd be waiting to see how he goes tomorrow.

      4. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers guys. Could wc or take a - 4 to do antonio and soucek out. Will see with dcl

    19. Calculated Risks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone considering Justin to struijkk? For me it would cheapen the bench a little, saves a benching headache as can bench him most weeks, whilst having a double this week coming.

      1. dansully3
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'll be shipping Dier for him finally!