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Dugout Discussion – Everton vs Newcastle

The curtailed Gameweek 35 concludes at Goodison Park tonight as Everton host Newcastle United in a fixture that has all the makings of a dead rubber.

The two teams are now surely safe from the threat of relegation and appear to be playing for Premier League prize money only over the remaining matches.

But from a Fantasy perspective, there is still interest in the Merseyside clash, with Free Hit managers investing in the likes of Jordan Pickford, Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman in their one-week refresh.

All start for the home side tonight.

Meanwhile, those without the chip at their disposal, likely take Magpies assets into this match, with Ayoze Perez, Kenedy and budget defender Paul Dummett among the most likely to feature in squads.

Indeed, Perez is the most signed player on show tonight, having commanded over 133,000+ transfers in ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

That follows a rich vein of form from the Spaniard which has produced three goals and three two assists from his last three Gameweek starts.

Perez sits behind Islam Slimani in the attack tonight, with the Algerian starting a Premier League match for Newcastle for the first time since his loan move from Leicester City.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Would really like some City coverage:

    DDG
    Smalling - Bailly - Lowton
    Salah - Son - Willian - Mahrez
    Kane - Vardy - Barnes

    Ryan - Groß - Dunk - Chilwell

    1FT and 0 ITB

    Baily + Mahrez > Vertongen + Sterling for DGW37?

    1. DR0GBA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm considering these exact transfers apart from Bailly being Alonso, very undecided since Mahrez could be a huge differential

    2. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      will you do bailly to vertonghen this week? Bailly not nailed and vertonghen a better fixture...

  2. Dybala10
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Now back to the template GW32 WC team πŸ™

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      πŸ™‚ at least we've got XI DGW'ers already - just a case of shifting some City in..

  3. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    WC BB FH have been a massive let down the last 3 wks...gone from 14pts behind to 30 ahead of rival but he's basically just completely winged it and has WC BB and TC in hand for the run in. Cant believe I only picked up 16pts on his 8 players (Mariappa, Walcott + co) this week. So much promise...such an average return, almost as disappointing as last wks BB squad (albeit 25 of my 98 were from the bench) πŸ™

    Good news is I'm up from 117k > 49k (projected) in the last 2 wks πŸ™‚

  4. true_Jerry
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Good luck with your exam tomorrow Andy FTW! Now get off this and do some more work

    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks mate πŸ™‚

      1. true_Jerry
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        kinda sad I didn't get top of the page ngl

  5. DR0GBA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is Vardy a better option than Jesus?

    City mids seem to be the best option from City but Jesus has much better goals per min than Vardy

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Leicester poor recently

      Jesus better, imo

    2. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'd prefer Jesus for sure. Cost has bound to pay a factor too though.

      1. true_Jerry
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        nah get Jesus in, you got rid of vardy anyway

        1. true_Jerry
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          actually never mind, Mahrez -> sterling

    3. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I have Vardy + Mahrez but no city coverage. Thinking of Mahrez > Sterling and sticking with Vardy. If a straight pick between Vardy and Jesus then I'd defiantly go for Jesus

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. But there's a price difference to consider

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Whoops, I mean no*

    5. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      happy to keep vardy. no city cover neither. will do salah to kdb and maybe mahrez to sterling, just in case you re interested πŸ™‚

  6. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    When will Walcott winning goal baps go on?

    1. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Think it's done

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Walcott not getting any bonus atm... keane 3...baines 2....Jagielka 1

  7. Concrete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Lukaku to
    A Kane
    B Jesus

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. MTPockets
        6 years, 1 month ago

        That's tough. Probably B.

      • seanraggettheader
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Kane but ideally I'd love both A+B in my team going into the DGW.

        Kane gets the nod because Watford (H) is so great.

      • Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        kane by miles for me

      • I Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        A

    3. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      When are the bones confirmed? Awfully tight in the BPS.

      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        All confirmed.

        1. Rik Waller
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Luvly jubly

    4. abaalan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso + Gross -> Dumett + Sterling?

      For a hit?

      1. Concrete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Sterling prob worth over next 4 games

    5. cheese XL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Top 1k for the first time ever!! Buzzing.

      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Well played

      2. Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Nice job

      3. Aston-villain
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Well done man

    6. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Why do FPL take so long add the bonus points and update the rankings? Never understood why it takes so long. Only 1 game tonight as well.

      1. Nascimento
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        It's not as easy as you'd think. We have to perform various checks, red tape exercises and procedures. A lot of people have a lot riding on this and the fact that we offer prizes also complicates matters given it leads to us being audited by governing bodies. Despite all this it's only a few hours. Do understand the frustration though and thank you for your patience.

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          i personnally dont care. people just dont have patience anymore πŸ™‚

          1. Nascimento
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers mate. Ideally, we'd like it condensed a little too but do have to follow certain orders from the powers that be.

        2. Rik Waller
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Are you FPL?

          1. Nascimento
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            No, merely a rep.

          2. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            πŸ˜†

        3. gooberman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Eh?? You wrote that post like you work for FPL!

      1. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Hahaha

      2. Arctic monkeys
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        OR some people have Baines and some not πŸ˜€

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Baines and Coleman πŸ˜€

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Account was hacked about 2 hours 45 mins ago. That would explain that

          1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            How dare they

            1. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Must've been Cokey. Naughty boy!

      3. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        πŸ˜†

    7. Mondeo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Would love some help from the famed FFS community!

      Just managed to sneak past major rival in ML by 5 points this week after captaining Sterling.

      Rival has Sane + Sterling, should I:

      A) Bring in Sane (adv. of blocking rival's points)
      B) Bring in KdB (adv. of potential for less rest over DGW?)

      1. StayoutheSpiceZone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Sane

        1. Mondeo
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers mate!

      2. Concrete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Sane

        1. Mondeo
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Appreciate it boss!

      3. Prøfeßör …
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I prefer B or David Silva if money is not an issue.

        1. Mondeo
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I love DSilva but if I was him I know where I'd rather be now its all wrapped up (aka with son in Spain!)

      4. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        As an isolated option, KDB.

        But I'm sure the funds will impact your other options, so it's tricky. David Silva maybe? Mendy back is bad for Sane

        1. Mondeo
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Not too much impact at this stage - selling Mane with 1.2m ITB so KdB definitely on the cards!

          Cheers for the reply

      5. No Luck
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        5 pts is nothing. Play normally and pick whoever you think will score more. If you build up 50pt lead or something then maybe think about blocking etc.

      6. Prøfeßör …
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Btw, 5 points is nothing.

      7. Sánchez
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        5 is nothing, do whatever you think gets points

        1. Mondeo
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          100% agree - but has been such an epic struggle to claw back 130 points in this ML that I almost don't know what to do now I've broken the summit!

          He has laid the perfect mental trap haha

          Appreciate the call out re: forget the 5 points though - cheers Sanchez & @Prof Bear & @No Luck

      8. Richd
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        My advice: ignore the rival and just play as you normally would. It’s too close.

        1. Mondeo
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Very fair - I guess I'm looking to mitigate risk as much as possible, hard to know exactly which City Mid will go gangbusters this week vs next..

          Do you have a preferred option or are you in the Jesus camp?

    8. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      BB and TC left

      Current team

      Karius fab
      Maguire dunk Mustafi Lejeune chilwell
      Salah Kenedy Zaha Walcott* sterling
      Kane Jesus Wilson*

      The * players coming out for Eriksen and j Ayew GW37

      Strategies appreciated for TC and BB please

    9. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Salah non owners, are you getting him after the FH ?

      Just saw an interview of him after winning the player of the year, the guy is really thinking about breaking records.

      1. MTPockets
          6 years, 1 month ago

          nope

        • Concrete
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          In 38 prob

        • StayoutheSpiceZone
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          No chance

          Home to BHA last game, straight shootout with Kane that day

        • DR0GBA
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I expect him to get points, but I'd rather go for a DGW player like Eriksen or Sterling

          1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Won't captain in 37 so no point taking -8 to bring him in for Stoke

        • Volley127
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          No. Maybe 38 but unlikely. CL will maybe swing it though.

        • Sánchez
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Who?

          1. Arctic monkeys
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            The muslim Messi

        • Leaf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Not in my wildcard team

          May get him 38

      2. Norman Conquest
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        16 points from tonights game i wasn't expecting that thanks and laterz wally

      3. seanraggettheader
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        65+ a sneaky 7 off the bench with Barnes in for Sane.

        Looks good, but next week is a tricky one when I'm back to the normal team. Will be Kane (c) I think, and will have an eye on the Liverpool team with no Salah... but very tempted for Mahrez --> Sterling & Lukaku --> Jesus (-4) as I'm sure a few will be.

      4. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        GW36: Ryan, Willian, Lukaku to 3.9, Sterling, Jesus (-8)
        GW37: Morgan, Barnes to VdH J Ayew (-4)

        Yay or Nay? And why?

      5. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        to say my gw36 relies on anfield express is an understatement πŸ™‚

      6. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Mahrez, Vardy and Auba
        To
        JWP(5th mid), Jesus and Kane -8?

        Crazy or will pay off?

        1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Kane or Jesus need to brace, dodgy man

          1. FPL Blow-In
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah it is. Gives me a front 3 of Kane, Lukaku and Jesus for 37 BB. I’d be playing Arnie instead of JWP this coming week.

      7. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Kane likely to rise tonight?

        1. Norman Conquest
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          no

      8. DR0GBA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        My rival has Sterling and Jesus whilst I have Mahrez and Vardy

        We are on the exact same amount of points after tonight

        I'll be bricking it come Sunday during the City game

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          both yours players will start, his might not

          1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            All 4 will start

          2. DR0GBA
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah I was thinking about that but will Jesus really not start? The reason everyone was getting him in was because he was guaranteed starts

            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              everyone is not always right πŸ™‚

        2. Fantasy Gold
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          So you should

      9. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Even though it seemingly makes sense to do Lukaku -> Jesus, I think we all know that Lukaku is going to go and get his highest score of the season this week. We never learn

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          i m keeping. home to a weakened arsenal side is a good fixture. might even keep him all season

          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Even a full strength Arsenal side is a great fixture this season tbh. Worst away team in England

        2. MTPockets
            6 years, 1 month ago

            I thought that vs WBA.

            1. Respect My Authoritah
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              I didn't for once second tbh. WBA had something to play for, United didn't

            2. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              haha touche !

        3. FF Dirtbag
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          What needs to be done here:
          1ft and 0.6 in the bank.

          DDG
          Smalling Robertson Lowton
          Salah Mahrez Willian Eriksen
          Lukaku Vardy Barnes

          Ryan; Gross, tarkowski, morgan

          Mahrez - > Sterling for free?

        4. Tabbara
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Current team:

          De Gea Ryan
          Alonso Bailly Morgan Vertoghen Lowton
          Gross Lingard Willian Mahrez Salah
          Austin Vardy Kane

          Which option is better:
          A)Smalling and Sterling for Mahrez and Bailly(-4)
          B)Van der hoon/fernandez and Sterling for Mahrez and Bailly (-4)

          If b) i could save some money and put it in midfield
          Thx

          1. Buck The Trent
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            A

        5. Lee8686
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Thinking of doing

          Auba & Arnie > Barnes & Erikson

          Silly idea?

          1. Arctic monkeys
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah, I think so

        6. Naboo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Alonso & Gross > Naughton & Sterling (-4)

          Yes or no? Will be priced out if sterling rises and gross is dropping too (desperate to get rid)

        7. stat
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Anyone holding on to Lukaku for one last GW?
            Arsenal's away record is terrible and they'll probably rotate in between EL semi-final legs.

            1. Sánchez
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Haha. See below.
              Not just holding.
              May even captain.

            2. Norman Conquest
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              if we get the nod salah starts i will be keeping kaku 1 more week otherwise i will be doing kaku to kane

          • Sánchez
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Lukaku (c) a bit too high risk if chasing? Rival doesn't have him at all

            He's against an arsenal side who keep losing away and have Europa semis either side of the game.

            1. stat
                6 years, 1 month ago

                He's my VC, I think Eriksen vs WAT will score more pts

                1. Sánchez
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  Hope not. I don't have Eriksen and rival does

              • Arctic monkeys
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                I think Wenger will win his last game against Mourinho, but he could his usual 6 pointers

              • Ajax Hamsterdam
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                i m keeping lukaku but might not captain him. going pogba this gw is af confirms he plays. otherwise eriksen

                1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  d oh !!! gong salah

              • MTPockets
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  Morata would be too high risk. Lukaku seems a decent option if chasing, despite recent let downs.

              • Fantasy Gold
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                As a Sané owner, I’m very worried by how well BSilva played and his chances of starting next game.

                Worth doing Sané > Eriksen for free?

                1. Arctic monkeys
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  Eriksen is a good option but I think Sane will start next one

                2. Prøfeßör …
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  Gotta keep now surely? No other priorities? My issue with Sane is he tends to play too wide but he will still get points. He should start, there will surely be rotation.

                3. MTPockets
                    6 years, 1 month ago

                    Sane was rested so assume he'll start next game. But Pep.

                    1. Fantasy Gold
                      • 9 Years
                      6 years, 1 month ago

                      Thanks all, I’ll keep.