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Everton v Arsenal team news: Gunners unchanged

4 February 2023 778 comments
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It’s 19th versus 1st in the Saturday lunchtime match, as Everton take on Arsenal at Goodison Park.

Kick-off on Merseyside is at 12:30 GMT.

Sean Dyche takes control of the Toffees for the first time and has made two changes from predecessor Frank Lampard’s last game in charge a fortnight ago.

Dwight McNeil, who is reunited with his former Burnley boss, and Abdoulaye Doucoure are recalled, as Yerry Mina and Demarai Gray make way.

The Arsenal team news is simple: they are, once again, unchanged in the league.

That means that Thomas Partey is fit, with the Ghana international having been forced off in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester City a week ago.

New signing Jorginho joins fellow January recruits Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior on the bench for the visitors.

GAMEWEEK 22 LINE-UPS

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Coady, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Doucoure, Onana, Gueye, Iwobi, McNeil, Calvert-Lewin.

Subs: Begovic, Holgate, Gray, Mina, Maupay, Godfrey, Davies, Vinagre, Simms.

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Martinelli, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Nketiah.

Subs: Turner, Tierney, Tomiyasu, Holding, Kiwior, Jorginho, Vieira, Trossard, Cozier-Duberry.

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  1. AC/DC AFC
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Could be 3 nil to the Toffees

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  2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
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    • 4 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Is it a bad decision to have two starting defenders from the same (defensively good) team and not consistently play both?

    I brought in and played Burn last week (as a replacement for Patterson), but have benched him this week and probably will do again next week.

    Playing Trip, Saliba, and Shaw ahead of him.

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    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I don’t generally like defensive double ups, which is why I’m not playing him. And figure Shaw has an higher ceiling.

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      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        A higher*. I’m not a complete tool.

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    2. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      It's terrible. Go to your room and think about what you've done.

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      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I usually have to pay for that kind of treatment….

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

      Maybe. But I'm playing Trippier and Botman against West Ham this week. Double defence is always a risk, but Newcastle are just not conceding (much)!

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      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I’m deciding between 4/4/2 and 3/5/2; Burn vs March. Which feels odd.

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

      Not really, I don't see the problem with that. Although I would play Botman over Shaw next week. The only issue would be if, e.g. Newcastle attack was firing like before the WC & the benched defender was blocking you from doubling up on their attack

      For me, it was a bigger problem that

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      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yah that makes sense. I’ve not had any Newcastle attack for last few GWs, which has worked out well.

        Now that I’m not faffing about with that low ownership nonsense, I’m actually having to look and plan ahead to 25 and 28 haha.

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    5. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Usually not a good idea I guess, but Newcastle this season has just been too good.
      I've been thinking like this for many seasons but decided after the WC to give Botman a go (with Trippier). I'm playing both every week until I'm proven that it's a bad idea, but so far it's been great.

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      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Yer, in hindsight benching Shaw and doubling up with Trip and Burn was better.

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    6. Old Bull
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A while back I ventured the merits of a triple Newcastle defence. All replies were negative and I wasn’t brave enough.

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      1. Sandy Ravage
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I take advise on here with a pinch of salt.

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      2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        What was the pushback? Too much downside ties to conceding just one goal and cuts off attacking assets?

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        1. Old Bull
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          No if I’d gone with it I’d have played Pope and 2 defs in a 3 man defence wherever possible. I think it was more the risks of conceding. To be fair I think I’d already made up my mind it was too risky but wanted to see what others thought. It’s probably my biggest tactical error this season.

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  3. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    The Lampard ➡ Dyche bounce is looking as big as the Lampard ➡ Tuchel bounce...

    Everton to win the UCL?

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  4. SamH123
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Arsenal fortunate to go in level

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  5. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    The Arse rattled.

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    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Heavy night on the drink?

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I read a fanfic earlier of Sean Dyche pounding Arse.

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    3. Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      curry for breakfast

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

    So many chances! Everton looking pretty good!

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  7. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Saka and Martinelli not having much joy. Everton quickly 2v1 when defending. FBs need to give more support

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    1. Fabreghastly
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      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Needs a runner in the channel to offer for an early pass and cut out the 2 defenders

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

    Arteta will be the most relieved of the two managers going in at the break

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  9. gooberman
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    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    The curse of the early kick off. Cant remember the last time a 12.30 kick off brought any joy. Everton scum over performing and keeping out my 3 Arsenal attackers. Just hope they cant keep the work rate up in the 2nd half.

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    1. Weak Become Heros
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      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Scum lol

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

      Sour grapes…

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  10. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Trossard on at HT?

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    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

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

    Why do I think Whites getting subbed at HT?

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    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Not sure but I'll take a guess.

      You also own Trippier, Shaw and Botman.

      You've been going back and forth on Botman and White all week.

      You've plumped for White and seeing Everton playing well has you rattled.

      You're prediction the worst to soften the blow should the inevitable happen.

      You're 100% sure Botman is going to get a clean sheet and a brace later.

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

        U see right through me TinMan

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  12. El Presidente
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    ARS not playing with same level of pressing and also lacking some speed on the ball

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  13. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Everton one of the teams who have a guaranteed game in GW25 and GW28

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

      Yup I'm getting Tarkowski over Moreno now. Let's go Dyche!

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      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        It would be vintage FPL for Tarkowski to score in a blank GW

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    2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      And potential DGW29? I’m not sure if I’m reading this right: https://twitter.com/MikkelTokvam/status/1620369469481820160

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    3. Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Dare I trust Pickford again?

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      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Did he nick stuff from you before?

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

          Points probably.

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        2. Sandy Ravage
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Hope

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  14. Deulofail
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    White for Tomi at half time?

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

      I hope not 🙁

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  15. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Arsenal need to bring on Jorginho to up the tempo

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  16. Marvin.
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    0-0 at half time, but that doesn't tell the whole story.

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    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Shots: Eve 8 - Ars 5 tells a better tale of the 1st half

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  17. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Wtf. Wheres the goal?

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

      Bad commentary. -1

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    2. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      You should have said, "no goals but plenty of excitement". Or something like that.

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

      I wish commentators would say that. 😆

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  18. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Everton isnot a whipping boyz anymore?

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

      That's better

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  19. The Ilfordian
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    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Seen on Twitter:

    “Martinelli jesus christ!!

    Response: decent front line for Arsenal there

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

      Who is Christ? People keep telling me to find him, but don't know where he's hiding

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      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        He transferred to Al-Nassr

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        1. Marvin.
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Though they'll tell you he was always there.

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

        He's on loan at Wigan 🙂

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  20. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Mitoma is 100% going to haul today after I endlessly deliberated between him and Odegaard.

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    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Should’ve decided against both and gone Casemiro

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    2. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Im glad to get him for a hit. 3 good fixtures before blank. Its should be now or after the blank

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      1. ididnt
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        You made the right choice. Should’ve known Dyche was going to park the bus effectively. Odegaard 2 pointer guaranteed today.

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        1. Marvin.
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Are you sure you know what parking the bus means?

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          1. ididnt
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            I mean that in the most complex tart way possible.

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            1. ididnt
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 11 months ago

              *complimentary way. Damn autocorrect

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              1. Marvin.
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 11 months ago

                I preferred complex tart.

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                1. ididnt
                  • 14 Years
                  2 years, 11 months ago

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  21. El Presidente
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    It's interesting that I've watched the Dyche 442 masterclass yesterday and I can totally see it playing out today... really cool!!!!

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  22. Sergio Giorgini
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    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Chances of Patterson coming back in at RB when fit? Still carrying him at 3rd bench, could be handy in upcoming blanks (if he's gonna play)

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    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Hard to say with new manager

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Rotting on my bench. Got a feeling Dyche keeps playing the same 11 if it works.

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      1. Sergio Giorgini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Same here. Might switch him for Rico Lewis next week

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        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          keeping for now. Need my ft's for the doubles.

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  23. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Arsenal against tired legs.

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

    This was always going to be a tough match with it being Dyche’s first game in charge.

    Still fancy a 1-0 to Arsenal.

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  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Gueye shot saved

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Nah offside

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  26. Zimo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Everton starting aggressive 😮

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  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Trossard on soon surely

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  28. Gon Freecss
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    If ARS V EVE ends in no score draw, which would you prefer:

    A) 3x ARS attackers for the double? (-4)

    Or

    B) Stick with 2x ARS attack, 1x ARS defender

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

      Stick

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

      B

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

      A

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  29. Sandy Ravage
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Ramsdale staking a claim for the 3rd Ars slot

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  30. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Come on Iwobinhoooo

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