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The FPL half-term report: Everton

14 December 2022 36 comments
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Our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) restart coverage continues with a review of all 20 Premier League clubs’ seasons so far.

In this Half-Term Report series, we look at which FPL players and teams have been top of the class in 2022/23 to date and who should be consigned to the Fantasy naughty step.

FPL bosses get unlimited transfers before Gameweek 17, so these articles will hopefully help you pinpoint some key targets for the Boxing Day resumption.

Next up is Frank Lampard’s Everton, who went into the World Cup break in poor form, having claimed victory in just one of their last seven league matches.

ATTACK: SEASON SO FAR

TotalRank v other clubs (adjusted per game)
Goals scored1118th=
Shots15717th
Shots in the box10216th
Shots on target5117th
Big chances2315th=
Expected goals (xG)15.3915th=
Non-penalty expected goals (NPxG)15.3914th

Everton’s attack has been a real disappointment so far this season, with a lack of goalscoring threat in all of the key underlying metrics.

The Toffees’ first 15 league games have yielded just 11 goals (only bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers have scored fewer), not helped by Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s (£7.9m) injury problems.

Indeed, Anthony Gordon (£5.3m) is their top Premier League scorer with three goals.

However, their 15.39 expected goals (xG) total suggests creating chances is the main problem, rather than simply putting them away, something Everton will need to address if they are to improve upon their current position (17th) in the table.

Everton failed to score in each of their last three matches prior to the World Cup, with their attacking numbers dropping off as the season progressed.

Above: How Everton compare to other Premier League sides for minutes per NPxG across 2022/23

DEFENCE: SEASON SO FAR

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

    WC Question sorry lol

    whats everyone doing with Captain?

    a. Keeping on Messi

    b. Switching to Mbappe / Giroud?

    Cheers

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    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Not playing, but it probably depends if you're content with your rank. If you're not 1st...

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

        Think I am happy with his 20 points and rank atm so I'll sit on him lol

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    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I’m tempted to switch to Giroud, hoping he’ll do an Alvarez but I won’t. I’ll stick with Messi more than likely

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  2. TanN
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Argentina - Morocco final please

    Also, what are peoples thoughts on

    Bellingham --> City/Liverpool
    Gvardiol --> any top team for $100m

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  3. mfryer
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    I’m sticking. Mbappe could score two (or more) but Messi’s 20 in the bank too good to discard.

    Thank God I have PC for the final round.

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

    Julian Alvarez simply magnificent. If he brings that form back with him for City then Haaland could be warming the bench (lol) or both play up front alongside Foden

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  5. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Advice required please. 4 transfers 6.5 ITB and doing ok.
    Martinez (Noppert)

    Hernandez Ota Sosa (Marq Acuna)

    Perisic Ziyech Fernandez (Saka Berg)

    Messi C Mbappe Rich

    I’ve decided Rich to Giroud and Saka to Ribiot, but have 2 more and don’t need a second keeper yet. Which 2 are best subject to team news?
    Cheers!

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    1. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Ref above I’m now thinking;
      1. Rich to Giroud
      2. Saka to Rabiot
      3. Marq to Kounde
      4. Berg to Tchouameu

      A. Yay
      B. Nay and why, or offer some advice if you can please?
      Thanks all

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      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Not a huge upside to those mids imo. Tchou is a 2-3pt-er 99% of the time. Rabiot a bit more attacking but still, I think I'd rather load up on French defenders given how defensive Morocco's gameplan will be. So 1 & 3, definitely, 2 maybe, and then I'd prefer Acuna/Sosa - Theo over 4

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        1. PompeyUpNorth!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Nice one and you make some fair points thank you

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  6. CheesyZoot
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    GW17 team... Mount or Rashford?

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  7. Will
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    World cup question ...

    I played my Wildcard in Matchday 6; can I make free transfers for Matchday 7 too right up until the final kick off? Or is it just up until the matchday 7 'open' in 2d20h26m? i.e. did the 'gameweek 2 wildcard hack' everyone used work?

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    1. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I believe you can make transfers right up to full time tonight so plan ahead into next week. Once the game ends it’ll lock but you’ll still have 6 normal transfers

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  8. Hey_Arnold
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Actually can't wait for this WC to finish so we can get PL FF chat back. Literally no interest in a 4 team FF game where everyone has the same players.
    On that note what are people doing with Chelsea? Great fixtures but crap choices, especially with Kepa/James/Chilwell all doubtful.

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    1. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      It’s not long now so please bear with us. Some of us are lined up to win big money here, so appreciate all the help we can get despite the pool being smaller

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      1. Hey_Arnold
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        4 teams mate. Can't be rocket science. Everyone is going to score the same points or very similar.

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        1. PompeyUpNorth!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Oh really… well last night I was top of mini league and didn’t get Alvarez who got 28 points as Captain for my rival so now I’m third. I decided Giroud was better as all the stats and advice said so. Yes, Giroud could still outscore him yet, but that just goes to show it’s not as simple as you make out tbh

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    2. CheesyZoot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Just under 2 weeks before Chelsea's GW17 fixture.... I Expect Kepa will be back fit, and if not, will have Ward back up

      James also seems to be on the mend and will be dying to get back on the pitch, so even if he's not ready for 17, he could quite easily feature from 18 onwards... I think I will save a transfer and have him in my GW17 squad, especially with Gabriel, Trip and Cancelo as cover

      I'm currently wondering if Mount or Rashford will take my 5th mid spot... They pretty much have identical opposition for the next 3, except for Mount's DGW, which has me leaning towards him at this moment

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      1. Hey_Arnold
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Good assessment. Kepa news seems a bit hazy, but James could be the key especially if he finds his attacking form. Rashford is a prospect, I've also looked at Martial but changed formation to get Kulu given the dgw for spurs. Should be an interesting post Christmas period that makes or breaks many teams!

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

          Kulu definitely a good option too, could we not do Mount > Kulu in 20 and get both DGW's?

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  9. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Wow just saw my Harry Kane statement exploded a cluster bomb of arguments last night with Bourbon losing his sh*t. Who the hell is that guy.

    As for Kane, you had better apologies again soon. I'm not going to forgive so easily...

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    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I must stop making such bold statements then going to bed and missing all the action.

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    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      There’s a couple of right idiots around here atm so hopefully admins will get rid asap

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    3. Hey_Arnold
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I think the term is internet troll. Definitely first rate, possibly an internet troll world cup winner.

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      1. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed and very, very sad

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      2. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I actually don't mind a bit of light trolling as long as it comes with a sense of humour (e.g. ManU4LYF/Redro, the disappeared MyNameIsQ), but this Kane stuff was so tedious I didn't even read most of it

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  10. KeanosMagic
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Is this a crazy draft?

    Ward Iversen
    Gabriel Trippier White Castagne Patterson
    KDB Salah Almiron Trossard Andreas
    Kane Haaland Nunez

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

      Yeah, ignore that... Nunez is Greenwood lol

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

        I quite fancy this

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

          Yeh I did too until I did the maths lol

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    2. CheesyZoot
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Team value?

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  11. PompeyUpNorth!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Random question time. Anyone else not getting notified of replies despite ticking the box when commenting? I’ve not had any notifications for around a week now despite getting replies

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    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yes. Dunas Dog raised the issue (not sure if mods are on it)

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      1. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Ah right cool thanks again. I’ve e mailed them as well

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        1. PompeyUpNorth!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          They’ve replied already and are on with fixing it by tomorrow all being well, but possibly tonight

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