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2pm kick-off team news: Calvert-Lewin starts, Mbeumo + Watkins absent

There are three Premier League matches kicking off at 14:00 GMT today – Brentford v Aston Villa, Everton v Brighton and Hove Albion and Leeds United v Burnley.

Thomas Frank makes two changes at Brentford, as Christian Norgaard and Sergi Canos return in place of Dominic Thompson and Shandon Baptiste, both of whom drop to the bench.

Kristoffer Ajer also takes his place amongst the substitutes, having missed two months with a hamstring injury, though Bryan Mbeumo is absent again with a calf problem.

Brentford have already lost five Premier League home matches this season, with only fellow promoted clubs Norwich City and Watford faring worse.

For the visitors, Ollie Watkins misses out, but John McGinn returns and comes in for Morgan Sanson, while Kortney Hause replaces the suspended Tyrone Mings at the back.

Bertrand Traore also comes into the starting XI, before he is set to fly out to play in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after this game.

At Goodison Park, Dominic Calvert-Lewin returns for Everton, and will make his first appearance since all the way back in August.

Seamus Coleman, Allan and Demarai Gray are also back, with the latter’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) ownership rising to 12.0% ahead of his Double Gameweek.

Graham Potter, meanwhile, brings in Adam Webster, Enock Mwepu and Leandro Trossard, as Tariq Lamptey, Solly March and Jakub Moder are benched.

Elsewhere, Marcelo Bielsa makes two changes from Gameweek 18, with Junior Firpo and Diego Llorente returning, as Cody Drameh and Joe Gelhardt make way.

Daniel James is fit enough to make the bench, though Patrick Bamford remains out.

Their opponents, Burnley, stick with the same XI that lost to Manchester United on Thursday, with Aaron Lennon supporting Chris Wood once again up front.

GAMEWEEK 21 LINE-UPS

Brentford XI: Fernandez, Pinnock, Jansson, Bech, Roerslev, Onyeka, Norgaard, Jensen, Canos, Wissa, Toney

Subs: Cox, Thompson, Stevens, Ajer, Janelt, Bidstrup, Ghoddos, Baptiste, Forss

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Hause, Targett, Luiz, McGinn, Ramsey, Buendia, Traore, Ings

Subs: Steer, Feeney, Sanson, Iroegbunam, Trezeguet, El Ghazi, Chukwuemeka, Philogene-Bidace, Archer


Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Kenny, Holgate, Keane, Godfrey, Allan, Doucoure, Gray, Gordon, Calvert-Lewin

Subs: Digne, Begovic, Iwobi, Andre Gomes, Gbamin, Rondon, Simms, Dobbin, Onyango

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez, Veltman, Webster, Burn, Cucurella, Bissouma, Lallana, Mwepu, Mac Allister, Trossard, Maupay

Subs: Lamptey, Gross, Moder, Alzate, Welbeck, March, Steele, Duffy, Richards


Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Llorente, Koch, Firpo, Forshaw, Dallas, Klich, Raphinha, Harrison, Roberts

Subs: Klaesson, Hjelde, Moore, Jenkins, Bate, James, Summerville, Gelhardt, Greenwood

Burnley XI: Hennessey, Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor, Gudmundsson, Cork, Westwood, McNeil, Lennon, Wood

Subs: Norris, Bardsley, Pieters, Long, Collins, Stephens, Vydra, Cornet, Rodriguez

988 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Top Dog
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    That is a horrendous penalty, rustiness no excuse!

    Fair enough if chance comes at you quick, or if a half a yard away from a cross, but that is just a shocking penalty full stop

    1. sulldaddy
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Awful attempt by DCL.
      Yikes

  2. Salan
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I will be very surprised if Everton can be back into this game to get a point at least.

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

    Any news on why Watkins is out? Covid?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Likely to be covid

      Steven Gerrard would not confirm to @BBCSport the reason behind Ollie Watkins’ absence this afternoon. He did, however, state that Villa are suffering problems with COVID and injuries. #AVFC

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

      Rumours of a move.

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I wouldn't mind that.

        2. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Not the first time Arsenal have been linked with him either. I think though in this instance more likely to be covid related.

        3. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Watkins big Ars fan to boot

    3. Jensen Luiz Coleman
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not playing against old club

  4. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best everton moment in this game was Mikylenkos girlfriend

    1. Salan
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Agree

    2. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Totally agree

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

    ML rival DCL captain.

    Sorry but that miss was just lovely 🙂

  6. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is Rafa crying?

  7. Superflymonk
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Wow! I've captained two players in consecutive gamweekks Salah and DCL. I give up. Just not my season.

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

      Pain!

  8. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    YC for DCL and sub him off at HT to put the nail in the coffin

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

    If only I listened to myself and avoided Everton's defence, I just knew it was a trap but dgw hysteria resulted in falling for the trap yet again one that we would normally avoid

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Theres still another game

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

        For more -1 points!

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

        It's vs Lei, not high hopes.

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

          But even luck is possible, Tierney scored when he was in my FH team, so lucky Keane goal is still small possibility.

    2. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Same here lmao. Did James > Keane for a hit. Its our own fault, we never learn

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I did James to Keane for free, who else were you considering?

      2. King Carlos
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        My pickford brainfart doesnt look any better

  10. Smokey_Lowkey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Mbeumo being fit for the 2nd DGW game?

    Maupay glaring at me 1st OTB...

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

      While away yet, not sure of his issue but decent chance if not serious.

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

    I love this game

  12. AutoFill 2021
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on Liverpool team?

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

      There was a mention of Salah Covid on the last article.

      1. AutoFill 2021
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

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

      Nothing confirmed, Kelleher likely starts

  13. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A Raphinha or Toney goal would be nice..

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      The rate at which players are missing pens, I would say that is more likely.

  14. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez and DCL owner. Worst possible outcome….

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Watch Sanchez lose the cleanie to a Gray goal

    2. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Same here. Fed up of this game.

    3. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ouch wtf

  15. Mighty Banana
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Yeah, within the hour.

  16. RichardNixon
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    First time I've watched Everton this season and can't believe how pathetic they have become. Genuine relegation contenders. Seems to be no quality at all on the pitch

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Agree mr President

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

      The quality, DCL , Richarlison have been injured for large parts , Siggy obviously not at all , manager fell out with Digne .

      The rest is as you say relegation level players

      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Apart from Doucoure

      2. RichardNixon
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        DCL won't get any service from the players on the pitch atm.

        Agree though, they have lost important players for various reasons. James Rodriguez is another one. The current lot are championship level with the exception of a couple.

        They should do enough to finish above three other clubs this season but Everton are more ambitious than that. A few bigger clubs will come in for DCL in the summer I reckon.

  17. Neevesy
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else captain DCL? Or just me?

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

      C Bowen here

  18. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Leeds United goal

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Even my 5 live radio is lagging on my 150 MB Wi-Fi.
      20 seconds or so.

      Harrison goal.

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

    Guess its a good job I couldn’t afford DCL then

  20. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Harrison G

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

      I had him from gw1 over Raph. Didn't go well.

  21. L'Aeroplanino
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    harrison goal

  22. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Burnley behind...Wood down, but Koch happy

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ah ah ah

  23. omaruru
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Can you do a transfer before a free hit?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Check some post from 2018 if you have questions regarding free hit

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No

    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      As soon as you play FH, the transfer is cancelled

  24. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    That’s not Raphinha 😐

  25. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Finally Harrison giving his owners something back...

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      All seven of them

  26. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsey has been very good for Villa, Villa in general look well organised with Ramsey and Luiz covering the defence

    1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Gerrard

  27. g_jannyg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Harrison G
    Yes I am an owner lol! Delighted with that jam

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

      Yeah you're so jammy owning Harrison....

  28. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone on free hit with Pickford/Keane & DCL ?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Plenty

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

      Shirley Knott.

    3. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      WC with Pickford, Gray, DCL

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

        WC with Keane, Gray, DCL... DdG (+Sanchez) in goal.

  29. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Brentford equaliser

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nice finish

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

    Wissa G
    Ros A

    WAG!

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nice goal as well

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Haha wtf rival getting Ros off the bench for Foden!

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

        That's so unlucky.