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Calvert-Lewin returns as Arsenal face Everton without key personnel

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.5m) is back in the Everton line-up following his recent injury.

Facing Arsenal tonight, the mid-price Fantasy Premier League forward makes his first start since the Gameweek 30 draw with Crystal Palace.

The England international is joined in Everton’s attack by Richarlison (£7.8m) who has not directly involved himself in his team’s goals since a four-match scoring streak between Gameweeks 24 and 26.

James Rodríguez (£7.7m) and Gylfi Sigurdsson (£6.8m) have been in better form and start again tonight.

The Colombian international has a goal and assist in the last four while former Reading midfielder Sigurdsson netted twice in the 2-2 draw with Spurs.

Michael Keane (£5.1m) is missing from defence tonight, making for a centre-back pairing of Ben Godfrey (£5.0m) and Mason Holgate (£4.8m) while Lucas Digne (£6.1m) and Seamus Coleman (£4.8m) staff the flanks of defence.

In the absence of Kieran Tierney (£5.2m), Granit Xhaka (£5.2m) appears to be at left-back for Arsenal tonight, despite a place on the bench for Cédric (£4.6m).

On the other side of Rob Holding (£4.2m) and Pablo Marí (£4.4m), Calum Chambers (£4.5m) returns to the side at right-back.

Dani Ceballos (£4.7m) and Thomas Partey (£4.9m) are in the holding midfield roles tonight with an attacking-midfield trio of Bukayo Saka (£5.1m), Emile Smith Rowe (£4.2m) and Nicolas Pépé (£7.6m) in support of Eddie Nketiah (£5.3m).

Blank Gameweek 33 Line-ups

Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Xhaka, Marí, Holding, Chambers; Ceballos, Partey; Pépé, Smith Rowe, Saka; Nketiah.

Everton XI (4-3-3): Pickford; Digne, Holgate, Godfrey, Coleman; Sigurdsson, A Gomes, Allan; Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin, Rodríguez.

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

    Okay well I may as well begin...

    Play one:

    A) Meslier (bha)
    B) Sanchez (LEE)

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

  2. Super-Anders
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    What counts as a save for goalkeepers? I can’t seem
    to find anywhere to read what defines it or examples.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Opta, who FPL use, will give a save to any shot that’s on target.

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

        In which case I've seen Saka make a save tonight!

      2. Super-Anders
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I think that might be like the first rule. But there are plenty of easy shots on target that doesn’t count so must be more to it.

  3. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Rich close

  4. Penang Sandman
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Arsenal everton game is live? Why it sound like during world war 2

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Expect police helicopters for protests outside the ground.

  5. JBG
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Ffs... Should have just gone for DCL to Ihenacho.

    1. DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      100% ownership already which is crazy so will hurt if he scores!

  6. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Lacazette likely to be back for next weekend acording to fpl but that surely is optimistic?

  7. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Got Leno in for Mendy so happy with that save

  8. DandyDon
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Had no idea so many had brought in Holding, 20-30% ownership! After finding that out I’m also surprised more didn’t bring in Chambers instead, much better attacking threat.
    I’m rolling with just Smith Rowe tonight, not a great option, seems to enjoy sitting deeper than I would like.

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

      Holding isn't nailed again already. Luiz back in training. Chambers also not nailed with Bellerin and Cedric and EL rotation.

    2. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Holding much more nailed than Chambers going forward

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      ESR is heavily involved though. Can pop up at the right time. Nketiah could have tried to pick him out as he was entering the box 5-10 mins ago, for example. In my team most of the season, but not a lot to show for it, for sure.

  9. Tango74
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Quiet here, which is good, that wat I like about staggered kick offs. No more 3pms please

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Ah I love the carnage of 3pms 🙂

      1. Tango74
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Blimey u leave your transfers late. I be worried if site crashed lol

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Haha yes always with Friday deadlines - I only remembered about quarter past 6!

        2. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Interesting fact if you look at GW2 my WC transfers went through at 11:00!

          1. Tango74
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Infact all yours are. I like to ensure team I’m confirmed 10mins before,

            This week I need Leicester to fail and still got WC left

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Bring back the 3pm carnage ....

  10. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Why is Keane not in the squad?

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Injured, saw a link earlier.

      Feel for those who went for him as it was kept under wraps

      1. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Out for?

        1. Revival
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Hamstring injury. Depends how bad it is. Surely a minimum of 7-10 days do.

    2. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yea, I brought him in for Dawson to get me to 11 (for a -4). Not ideal.

  11. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Holding 2nd on bench, hovering up the BAPs. Starting well :s

  12. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Not sure Luiz would waltz back in at Holding's expense...can be a liability

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Luckily for Luiz, Pablo Mari is there. Two liabilities but one has experience in a team lacking it.

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      He did it earlier in the season, and was more of a liability before then than he has been before this injury return, I'd say.

    3. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Arteta made that mistake before. Holding was getting a good run and then Luiz started appearing along with some awful mistakes of his.

  13. REDMOND IN SANDALS
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    sigurdsson territory

    1. REDMOND IN SANDALS
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      almost

    2. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Almost 0-1.

  14. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Siggy crossbar challenge

  15. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Another FK. Left side.

  16. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Ryan Giggs is absolute scum

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      JFK is dead.

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Any fella that bangs his brothers misses is a total lowlife tbf.

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Is he still tearing you apart?

  17. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    I don't really understand why Arsenal fans are protesting against Kroenke for joining the Super League.

    It was the only way they were going to get into Europe.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Don't think Arsenal fans want to see them getting beat EVERY match either though.

    2. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Harsh but true.
      Funny thing is no one noticed that 5 PL teams will be in the CL under the new format

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Because they’d lose every single week in a Super League.

      At least they can get draws against the likes of Fulham in footballs current form.

    4. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, and that's exactly what they're protesting. Automatic European football.

      I know you're joking. But it doesn't really work, does it? Arsenal fans are well aware of their situation but would prefer fair play.

      Sorry for being a buzzkill.

      1. Bartowski
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        At least you knew I was joking.

    5. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      😆

  18. JBG
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    This match has been as entertaining as the sound that plane is making... :/.

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

      Sounds like the plane has spinning metal wings or something...?

      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I've heard of those. I think Jesus has one.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Two dull mid table clubs weren’t ever going to be anything but...

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Everton should be gusting a gut, they actually have something to fight for ... but effectively deploying James as a deep midfielder is baffling ... get up the pitch son!

  19. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Holdini 9 pointer incoming

    1. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Houdini will lost CS soon

      1. JJeyy
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Nah

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Don’t .... Everton goal from anyone for the love of god.

  20. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Ht?

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

      Reported this. Hopefully you'll get hulked soon.

  21. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    If Richarlisons football intelligence wasn't non existent he would actually be a pretty good footballer.

  22. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    If Holding gets a haul here then this gameweek is already over

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

      Yeah I benched him. Never wanted to see an Everton goal more.

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, think I’m the only one in my ML without him ... need a Toffees goal from anyone!

  23. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Boring. That's 45 minutes of our lives that we are never getting back

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Agreed .,, James to deep ... get him further up the pitch for goodness sake.

  24. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Hold Holding!!!

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Hodling

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Hodor

  25. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Just using an abacus to count up the amount of hits I’ve taken this season.
    Can anyone beat 28 hits. (112 points.)
    One -24
    One -16
    Two -8’s
    Fourteen -4’s

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Just looked and I’ve taken 29!!!! Ouch!!! Haha

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Nice. Rank?
        I’m at 116k after the -16 this week.

        1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          37k mate, imagine if I had some patience haha

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Some of them must’ve paid off though.

            1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              Yeah definitely mate!! Next season I’m going to try and be a bit more disciplined and try and limit the amount of points I’ve thrown away, last season I finished 10,901 2 point outside the top 10k and has take 22 hits, even id taken one less his I would have been top 10k!!! Still annoys me!! Haha

              1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 11 months ago

                *and had taken 22 hits

      2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        *7x -8
        15x -4

    2. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      only -88 here

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        That’s usually about how many I take in a season.

        1. ZimZalabim
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          im 100k behind u too so not sure if I shd have taken more or less

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            I’ve got lucky in the past 2 months with getting on Bale and Lacazette before they started their scoring.
            So I should be lower really.

    3. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I’ve taken 12 (-48 points) and that’s quite a lot for me!

      Shows there is definitely more than one way to play this game

    4. Ruudy Van
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Interesting- take 8 hits -32 all season and 230k. (Was 450 weeks ago and wildcard helped me climb hugely)

      Note to self...more hits

    5. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I'm just behind you with 26 hits (104 points).

      Tbf this is my fourth season, and I've averaged 1 hit pr. GW in all of my season (give or take).

  26. Sean
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Never really noticed I had 2 defenders and a goalkeeper in this game when planning my team

  27. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    DCL playing, Holding benched only ends in 1 way! Love this game me!!

  28. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    I have Holding and Holgate, first and second on the bench. This better not end up like this.

  29. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Someone tell Souness that the UFC is on tomorrow night 😆

  30. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Rob Holding out very well

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

      Kroenke out not well 🙁