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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

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  1. Top Dog
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 28 days 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
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Awful attempt by DCL.
      Yikes

  2. Salan
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

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

  3. Jonesfromthere
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Any news on why Watkins is out? Covid?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 28 days 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_
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Rumours of a move.

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 28 days ago

          I wouldn't mind that.

        2. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 28 days 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
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 28 days ago

          Watkins big Ars fan to boot

    3. Quality Quality Qualit
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Not playing against old club

  4. Free Hat
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Best everton moment in this game was Mikylenkos girlfriend

    1. Salan
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Agree

    2. ‘Tis the Season
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Totally agree

  5. Londongeezaa
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    ML rival DCL captain.

    Sorry but that miss was just lovely 🙂

  6. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Is Rafa crying?

  7. Superflymonk
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

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

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Pain!

  8. Sailboats
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

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

  9. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 28 days 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
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Theres still another game

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        For more -1 points!

      2. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        It's vs Lei, not high hopes.

        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 28 days 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
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

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

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

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

      2. King Carlos
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        My pickford brainfart doesnt look any better

  10. Smokey_Lowkey
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

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

    Maupay glaring at me 1st OTB...

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

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

  11. markmcr
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    I love this game

  12. AutoFill 2021
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Any news on Liverpool team?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

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

      1. AutoFill 2021
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

    2. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Nothing confirmed, Kelleher likely starts

  13. Lord of Ings
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    A Raphinha or Toney goal would be nice..

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

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

  14. JONALDINHO
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Sanchez and DCL owner. Worst possible outcome….

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Watch Sanchez lose the cleanie to a Gray goal

    2. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Same here. Fed up of this game.

    3. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Ouch wtf

  15. Mighty Banana
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Yeah, within the hour.

  16. RichardNixon
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 28 days 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
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Agree mr President

    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days 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
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        Apart from Doucoure

      2. RichardNixon
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 28 days 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
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Anyone else captain DCL? Or just me?

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      C Bowen here

  18. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Leeds United goal

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

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

      Harrison goal.

  19. More Cowbell
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

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

  20. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Harrison G

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

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

  21. L'Aeroplanino
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    harrison goal

  22. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Burnley behind...Wood down, but Koch happy

    1. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Ah ah ah

  23. omaruru
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Can you do a transfer before a free hit?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

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

    2. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      No

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      As soon as you play FH, the transfer is cancelled

  24. Lord of Ings
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    That’s not Raphinha 😐

  25. El Presidente
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Finally Harrison giving his owners something back...

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      All seven of them

  26. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

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

    1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Gerrard

  27. g_jannyg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

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

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

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

  28. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Anyone on free hit with Pickford/Keane & DCL ?

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Plenty

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Shirley Knott.

    3. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      WC with Pickford, Gray, DCL

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

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

  29. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Brentford equaliser

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Nice finish

  30. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 28 days ago

    Wissa G
    Ros A

    WAG!

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Nice goal as well

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 28 days ago

      Haha wtf rival getting Ros off the bench for Foden!

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 28 days ago

        That's so unlucky.