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Everton v Arsenal team news: Lacazette in for Aubameyang, Smith Rowe absent

Everton take on Arsenal in the final Premier League match of Gameweek 15, with Fantasy interest mostly centred around the visitor’s backline.

Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.

The Toffees, who are winless in their last eight Premier League matches, make two changes to their starting XI, with Yerry Mina (£4.9m) and Anthony Gordon (£4.5m) replacing Lucas Digne (£5.1m) – who is not among the substitutes – and Salomon Rondon (£6.0m).

As a result, Ben Godfrey (£4.8m) is expected to fill in at left-back in Rafa Benitez’s 4-2-3-1 formation.

For Arsenal, Emile Smith Rowe (£6.1m) misses out completely, with Mikel Arteta revealing over the weekend that the England international is dealing with a minor injury, and that it was a factor in his substitution in the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United last Thursday.

Bukayo Saka (£6.2m) starts in his place, with Kieran Tierney (£4.7m), Granit Xhaka (£4.8m) and Alexandre Lacazette (£8.3m) also coming in for Nuno Tavares (£4.3m), Mohamed Elneny (£4.4m) and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.7m), all of whom drop to the bench.

GAMEWEEK 15 LINE-UPS

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Mina, Godfrey, Allan, Doucoure, Townsend, Gray, Gordon, Richarlison

Subs: Begovic, Kenny, Holgate, Delph, Iwobi, Tosun, Gomes, Gbamin, Branthwaite

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Lacazette

Subs: Okonkwo, Holding, Cedric, Tavares, Lokonga, Elneny, Pepe, Nketiah, Aubameyang

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  1. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bench 2 of a) Jesus b) Dennis c) benteke d) reguilion e) Bowen? Thanks

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Jesus is injured, Reguilon might be.

      So probably those 2 by default.

      Else Benteke is the first of those I'd rest.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

      2. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        If all fit/chance of playing I’d play Jesus Bowen Dennis

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Cool thanks

      3. BoleynWin
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Jesus isn’t fit enough to play midweek Champions league but I’d bet good money he features at the weekend.

    2. The Movement
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C and D

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

  2. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso
    Salah Jota Son Raphinha Gallagher
    Antonio

    Foster Livramento Jimenez Davis

    2FT, 0.6itb

    Jimenez out, then who else in:

    1. Gallagher
    2. Raphinha

    King in, then who else in:

    A. Foden
    B. Bilva

    Thanks

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      1A

    2. The Movement
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      1 definitely, Leeds have worst run in over next 5

      A or B based on for gotta be B

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Gallagher is 1, so do you mean 2 ?

        Leaning on Bilva, him being rested midweek is a plus

        Thanks mate

  3. LSP
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    King or Dennis?

    1. gart888
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      At the same price it has to be King right?

    2. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Just went King

    3. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      The one who scores more points.

  4. Ibralicious
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Exact funds for both, which one is better?

    A) Raphinha + Smith Rowe —> Bernardo + Bowen (-4)
    B) Raphinha —> Foden (FT)

    Cheers!

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      B.

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

      Wait on ESR news. If he's out then A.

  5. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    How’s Gundogan foden double up?
    Gundogan to silva for a hit will probably be a waste of a transfer right?
    Anyone?

    1. gart888
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah. I like Bernardo more, but wouldn't take a hit for it.

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Just stick With the double up and ride it out over Christmas.

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Don't like it. Gundo has better underlying stats and Bilva "stole" his goal, at least I read so here. Sideways imo.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Bilva not travelling for CL though, so could play the next 3 prem games?!

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would be happy to have Foden with Gundo/Bilva though.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Is foden your top choice of the 3

  6. Skogen89
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A) D.Luiz & Raphinha > Bowen & Bernardo (-4)
    B) Mbeumo & Raphinha > Bowen & Bernardo (-4) 1.1 m itb
    C) Kane & Raphinha > Ronaldo & Bernardo (-4)

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      C

  7. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    On a WC- which 5th defender?

    A. Johnson/ Williams (0.4ITB)
    B. Dalot

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Johnson or Ait Nouri if you can afford him

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Wolves have pretty awful fixs

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Davies

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He will prob be 4th def

  8. eoan
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    This might sound crazy but double up with Dennis and King?

    1. Kryptonite666
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Their fixtures rotate nicely as well.

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I’m tempted by it. Got Dennis and I need a Toney replacement/money to get ESR to Bowen. This works.

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Double up on strikers from a team fighting relegation, what can possibly go wrong

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Nothing but covid to other players?

      2. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        A Ranieri team with cheap, firing strikers with great fixtures over December. Gives you a playing bench if nothing else.

    3. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Yep done it

  9. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Correction

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso
    Salah Jota Son Raphinha Gallagher
    Antonio

    Foster Livramento Jimenez Davis

    2FT, 0.6itb

    Jimenez out, then who else out:

    1. Gallagher
    2. Raphinha

    King in, then who else in:

    A. Foden
    B. Bilva

    Thanks

  10. GreatCarragherReef
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is Alonso out? Can't find any updates

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

      Out for midweek most likely, presser regarding weekend.

      1. GreatCarragherReef
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

  11. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Good to go?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Rudi James Cancelo
    Mo(c) Jota Gallagher Silva
    Vardy Dennis

    Bench: Foster Watkins Livra Bissouma
    0 FT, 2.6m ITB

    1. AD105
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely

  12. The Movement
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Son and Ings to Ronaldo and Bernardo for a -4?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Ings?? Hasn’t he been injured for months? Keep Son but get rid of Ings asap.

      1. The Movement
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He came back 1 game then mysteriously got injured/ill again, I got 15 starters so hasn’t effected me. But it’s time to go.

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I basically did that, but I had Jesus, you have Ingsy.

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

      Not keen on Son out with next fixture and off the back of a nice haul

    4. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      why rid son?just to fund ronaldo?

      1. The Movement
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yes to fun Ronaldo for the favourable upcoming fixtures

    5. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wait on more news on this Covid outbreak at Spurs. Son, or other first team players could be out...

      1. The Movement
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        I haven’t heard about that, cheers for the update

    6. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m pondering the same move with Wilson…getting rid of son just feels wrong though.

      1. The Movement
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Yea that’s the only problem! Sonny has been great. Those United fixtures just look too tasty and Bernardo is on fire

        1. Dammit_182
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          They sure are not two bad replacements. If Bernardo Is rested tomorrow that would be good…same for CR7 vs young boys…and if Spurs do have a covid outbreak then that could turn out to be one heck of a set of transfers….

  13. More Cowbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Any interesting options or whether to go King or Dennis?

  14. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    So now i need Toney replacement for round about a similar price, there's no-one worthwhile getting!

    I already have J.King.

    The best I can see is Benteke : -/

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’m considering Adams. Decent fixtures.

      1. 1justlookin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Hes got arsenal, c.palace and west ham away within the next 4 weeks.

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Palace have kept 1 CS in their past 5. West Ham have kept 0 CS in their past 5.

          1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            And Arsenal just got beaten by Everton. Not the scariest opposition really.

    2. SoulShakinTex
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Watkins within reach?

      1. 1justlookin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Only for a hit, its not worth it as they have lpool away next game

        1. SoulShakinTex
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Agree. But team much improved, and four out of six next fixtures look good.

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Broja

      1. 1justlookin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Maybe. How did he look at the weekend?

        1. Pep's Money Laundry
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Really good, he could have had a hat trick. Great finish for his goal too

    4. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      In same boat. Watkins I’d also my preference but tempted by king/Dennis pair up and then an ESR upgrade

  15. SoulShakinTex
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Bang average 39 points, first red arrows for a long time and suddenly fed up with my lot. Who to get rid of first here?
    A) Livra
    B) Reg
    C) Saka
    D) Galla
    E) Gilmour
    F) Vardy
    Have 2FT (and no WC) but unsure of where to start the overhaul. The rest are the usual suspects, plus Watkins.

  16. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Don’t do any early transfer guys..Wait for Tottenham news regarding covid and stuff and then go ahead

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Too late

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Haha this. Probably should have come on here before pressing the button but I will be priced out of my moves if I don't move today. Decent bench anyway

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Sold Son for CR7 already.

    3. DB_00
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      If Ronaldo goes up I’m priced out so had to move early

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He will rise at least once I guess. But very sound advice. Wait on spurs news. CL games. I went early last year even Newcastle got covid and really messed my team up.

    4. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      People haven't learned. Ronaldo may even play against Young Boys and then there's another Chilwell situation. Ah well

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        If you have exact change I get the argument to do it early. But this week it feels like there is a far higher risk or something happening.

        1. Qaiss
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Maybe earlier/later in the season yeah. But there were so many PL Covid cases last year in December and it seems like it could happen this season too. We’ll see.

  17. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Raphinha and Wilson to? Currently thinking Foden and King

    1) Foden
    2) Silva

    A) Dennis
    B) King

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I’ve gone 2A so you’re probably right

    2. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      King has better underlying stats and Dennis is going to AFCON maybe

      I was leaning on Foden, but news that Bilva is rested for CL midweek is a big plus...

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Hey man, is there a link for that??

        1. FCSB
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          To what? Bilva not in the city CL squad?

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

      Have been on 2A, but still not pulled the trigger

  18. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Annoying. I have ESR and exact money to sell him for Bowen for -4. Having all ESR, Alonso and Reguillon doesn't sound nice.

    1. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      do you have reasonable bench cover?

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Broja is last on my bench. I can easily bench 2/3 mentioned assets with him.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Reggy should be ok.

      1. Lord of Ings
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Do you reckon Alonso will be fine as well?

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

          Not his doctor, depends on his back. I would say so but who knows.

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

      sou lee nor, don't see a reason to sell ESR unless he's confirmed out for a while

  19. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    so Son has covid again ?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      nothing confirmed

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        @vandervolks8 on twitter seems legit 😉

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      That's the rumour. Probably correct also.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Do you have any spurs assets to add to your flag list?

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Sold Son and Jesus for CR7 and Bernardo + downgraded Toney to Broja to get funds. I still have Reg.

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Are you making the rumour?

        1. FCSB
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          its from a sauce on twittz

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

          Paul o Keefe who is very reliable is hinting that its true without confirming it

          1. Lord of Ings
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            How so? On his Twitter page?

            1. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 5 months ago

              Go on his twitter page and read through his comments. He is a football agent with close connections with spurs. He also supports them

          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 5 months ago

            Ok cheers.

            That changes things, might be a -8 this GW including 2 FTs.

        3. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          If I had to bet, I would believe that "no smoke without fire".

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        damn, i was excited about Son v depleted Brighton

  20. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Best move out of

    A. Esr > foden ( roll and have 2 ft next week)
    B. Vardy and esr >Ronaldo and bowen

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy stays vs Newcastle

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        He has to right, so A then

  21. Qaiss
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Better pick out of Foden or Jota?

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Jota but ideally would want both

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Still Jota imo

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Did Klopp mention Firmino in today’s presser at all? Couldn’t find anything

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Check earlier article here. But Firmino isn't even close yet imo. So probably not even worth mentioning yet.

  22. Not again Shirley
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Can’t believe Demarai Gray cost Everton less than 2 million quid. That’s an absolute steal in todays climate.

    1. Lilac Breasted Roller
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      yikes

  23. Lilac Breasted Roller
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    What's yer thinking

    A) Keep vardy for newcastle
    B) Vardy -> Ronaldo
    C) Wait for son news, do a -4 with upgrading bench mid to Son and turn fwd spot into bench fodder

    1. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wait.. we might need transfers if spurs game is off

      1. Lilac Breasted Roller
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        No spurs or brighton coverage at the moment

        1. MikeS
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 5 months ago

          Nice!! Don't get son yet then.. I might do b myself

  24. AD105
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Toney to Dennis/King for free makes sense right?

    If so, which one out of Dennis/King??

    1. Lilac Breasted Roller
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      good reasons for either of them

      dennis in super form but of shorter term as afcon in jan. king supposedly better stats and on pens

  25. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    A. Kane / Davis -> Ronaldo / King
    B. Kane / Gilmour / Luiz -> Sancho / Bilva / King (-4)
    C. Keep Kane, Davis -> King

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo James Reguilon Livra
    Salah Foden Jota
    Kane Antonio

    Luiz Gilmour Davis

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      A

  26. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Is this team set up correct for weekend? Don't really want to bench mbeumo v watford on Friday night....but think I need to....

    Ramsdale
    Taa james alonso cancelo (livra)
    Salah jota bilva (mbeumo normann)
    Ronaldo antonio king

    Thanks

  27. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    ESR to Bernardo or wait for an update?

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

      If he's ok, do you want to keep him?

      1. Disco Stu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 5 months ago

        Right now I think so

    2. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      Wait

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

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, James
    Salah (c), Foden, Son, Raphinha
    Antonio, Wilson, Toney

    Foster, Livramento, Duffy, Brownhill

    2ft 0.3 itb

    Is this worth a -4? Toney, Raphinha, Duffy > King/Dennis, Jota, 4.0

    Really dont want to take the -4 but feel like i need to have Jota given his effective ownership and a -4 is the only way of getting him in if i want to have king/dennis.

    1. RAMZES666
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      I would do it, Jota and Watford have good fixtures

  29. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 5 months ago

    Premier League rules state that matches should go ahead if a club has 14 available players, including a goalkeeper.

    Before the 2020-21 season began, it was outlined to clubs that Under 23s who had played first-team games should be included as part of the 14 in a bid to avoid postponing matches.

    1. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 5 months ago

      But protocol can change in a minute. Im avoiding all spurs, Brighton and Leicester

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

      The thing is Spurs had a game last season postponed because of covid and it was only 1 or 2 of their players effected by it