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A start for £4.0m defender Branthwaite as Everton take on unchanged Blades

There are two Premier League matches kicking off at 18:00 BST this evening, with interest from a Fantasy perspective mostly focused on the game at Bramall Lane.

Everton make the trip to South Yorkshire to take on Sheffield United, while on the south coast, Brighton and Hove Albion face Newcastle United.

The Blades are unchanged despite falling to a 2-0 defeat to Leicester City last week, which means another benching for John Lundstram (£4.6m) and John Fleck (£4.7m).

The team news is not quite as straightforward for the Toffees, however.

Carlo Ancelotti will be without Yerry Mina (£5.3m) and Mason Holgate (£4.3m) for the rest of the campaign, so budget Fantasy Premier League defender Jarrad Branthwaite (£4.0m) makes his first Premier League start at centre-half.

Branthwaite for Holgate is one of four changes that the Everton boss has made.

Gylfi Sigurdsson (£7.3m), Djibril Sidibe (£5.0m) and Theo Walcott (£6.2m) are recalled, with Alex Iwobi (£5.6m), Seamus Coleman (£5.3m) and Bernard (£6.4m) dropping to the bench.

At the Amex Stadium, Graham Potter has made his now-customary handful of changes for the visit of Newcastle.

Yves Bissouma (£5.0m), Pascal Gross (£6.2m) and Aaron Mooy (£4.7m) are all brought back into the starting XI, with Davy Propper (£4.8m), Solly March (£4.6m) and Glenn Murray (£5.4m) making way.

For all of the Magpies’ injury woes, Steve Bruce has changed just two of his side from the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur – and only one of those alterations is enforced.

Javier Manquillo (£4.3m) and Danny Rose (£5.3m) replace DeAndre Yedlin (£4.4m) and the injured Fabian Schar (£5.0m) in defence, which will presumably see Emil Krafth (£4.3m) move over to centre-half.

Despite being classed as a ‘big doubt’ with a calf problem, Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.3m) is passed fit to start.

Mathew Ryan (£4.7m) and Lewis Dunk (£4.8m) are the only two players in the starting XIs in Sussex who have a double-digit FPL ownership, although there is only modest interest within the top 10k.

John Egan (£4.7m) is the most popular pick from the top 10,000 on show at Bramall Lane, meanwhile, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin‘s (£6.1m) fall from grace continuing: his ‘effective ownership’ in the top 10k is just 1.71% for tonight’s game.


Sheffield United XI: Henderson, Basham, Egan, O’Connell, Baldock, Berge, Norwood, Osborn, Stevens, McBurnie, McGoldrick.

Everton XI: Pickford, Sidibe, Branthwaite, Keane, Digne, Walcott, Gomes, Davies, Sigurdsson, Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Ryan, Lamptey, Webster, Dunk, Burn, Bissouma, Stephens, Groß, Trossard, Mooy, Maupay.

Newcastle United XI: Dubravka, Manquillo, Krafth, Fernandez, Rose, Shelvey, Bentaleb, Ritchie, Almiron, Saint-Maximin, Gayle.


885 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    So frustrating this game bench boost and 2 of my players don't start and ml rival has Digne to come on if Saiss no show! Chances of a Jiminez red card

    1. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Why didn't you save the BB until GW38 and take advantage of early team news?

  2. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    1.77PPG over the last 9 gameweeks for Calvert-Lewin. Dire. Puts laid to the 'he's due' theory I guess.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's not due anymore. Stats have fallen off too.

    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Only Mrs J is due

      1. Monkey Hanger
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Rest of squad looking after her, Doherty last match, Saiss this one.

        1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          In that case hope I get an assist off bench later

    3. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Goals Imminent 😉

    4. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      BOU too, sellers beware.

    5. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      There's a guy in my ML who did Kane to DCL after the 0-0 Bournemouth draw. He's since been overtaken by a bunch of people, for obvious reasons

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Can’t blame him for ditching Kane at that point, but not for DCL though.

    6. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Due more than Jiminez's missus.

  3. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Egan points when mainly benched vs mainly started is typical FPL 😀

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      When I have him: red card, no clean sheet. When I don't have him, goals and clean sheets.

    2. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Played Egan - Lamptey and Digne on my bench

  4. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    3 BAPs to anyone who’s still awake after them two games.

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Where do I redeem?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Email mark@FPLTowers.com

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Can i wake up my Wood
      😛
      Only have 1 bps

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Wood always wakes up for BAPs.

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      zzz

    4. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Dang I knew I shouldn’t have taken a nap

  5. riot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    2 points from this GW so far 🙂

  6. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Saiss benched why?????

    Dcl 1st sub 🙁

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Saiss would have probably got a red card for fouling Zaha, it it helps.

    2. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think he is very likely to come in unfortunately. Dendoncker normally comes in every match when he doesn’t start and with him in 11, he will surely sub in Saiss and move Dendoncker to midfield late in the game.

      1. CBonci
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I'm awaiting this very scenario. Unfortunate indeed when I could have Aurier's points coming in

  7. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any chance Azpi will get a rest against Liverpool so i can get Lamptey off the bench?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Can't see that unless a muscle injury

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Wishful thinking on my part Amey.

        I am kinda gutted i did not start Lamptey instead of Azpi now as i had him in until right before the deadline. 🙁

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          That's a tough call. Don't be hard on yourself.
          Current pool form makes me think he's never away from an assist.
          I have Alonso in 11 😀

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      90 minute man.

      Good for the odd assist though.

    3. Postman Ty
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Azpi has missed like 3 minutes in the past 4 years, no. Also Chelsea need a point to basically secure Champions League or a win to definitely secure it, there's no way Lamps benches his most reliable player and captain.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Lol
        That's an amazing stat if real.
        He's awesome servant yes

        1. Postman Ty
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          15/16: missed 2 games
          16/17: played every minute
          17/18: missed 1 game
          18/19: missed 18 minutes
          19/20: missed 2 games

          unreal.

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            He's a tank !!

  8. Amey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I waited all along for Jimenez to miss a game because of his upcoming child.
    Avoided him on free WC ...

    It's GW 37 and he's still playing 😀

    Overthinking personified

    1. Long ago I drew a walrus
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Honestly sometimes we spend too much time on this game. I did an impulse Enda Stevens to Alonso move for -8 last week to target Norwich, immediately regretted it because Leicester were injury ridden and Everton are garbage, ends up being the only actually successful transfer I've done in recent times (Auba 8 to Greenwood 7, Saka 6 to Foden 3, Son 13 to Mane 2, Mane 8 to Pulisic 6)

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Im a bit worried Alonso misses at least one game tbh

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I miss not vs pool

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Hope not miss*
            WTF 😀

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Agreed completely !

    2. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I sold Aurier for a hit assuming he was done for the season. Welcome aboard

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He he

    3. Fpl_Juggernaut
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thou art gullible i.e easily hoodwinked

  9. Orion
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Nyland and Lascelles worth -8 hit to get out for Last GW? Also have Martinez and will use BB chip as well...
    Cheers

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Really depends who you're bringing in. Not many options at that price point unless you're downgrading elsewhere?

  10. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Dunk's job done and Connolly will not block my 1st sub Greenwood 🙂

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You're avoiding Pep Roulette & playing Potter Roulette 😀

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Lol. I have Jesis Silva and Sterling.

        Pep to screw us all over big time this week 😀

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Lol

      2. Fpl_Juggernaut
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Truly, your wit has never been equaled. Surpassed, often, but never equaled

        1. Fpl_Juggernaut
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Btw I am not insulting you.. Just trying to describe you

  11. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Saiss benched, Fernandez first sub.. please Saiss, do not come on

    1. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Exactly the same for me .. you know what will happpen

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Unlikely to come on....I have Matt Targett!

      1. Klaren
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nuno always uses the same players and usually makes a sub in midfield. With Neves, Moutinho and Dendoncker all on the pitch, Saiss becomes the only alternative to come in unfortunately.

  12. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thanks for nothing Egan... when I actually play you

  13. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Newcastle get their CS without Lascelles, more typical FPL.

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      ‘Tis probably why they kept a clean sheet

  14. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    6 from 1

  15. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jimi goals?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Barcelona over Man Utd.

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

      yes

  16. FPL_Devil
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Benched dunk played Shelvey ffs

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Owning Shelvey the real issue.

      1. FPL_Devil
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah but he got me 10 pts on a bench boost. I’m very loyal.

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      why would you do that?

      1. FPL_Devil
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I don’t know in hindsight

  17. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Burn 3
    Dunk 2
    Ryan 1

    Members area suggesting - Lamptey gets some deductions

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      FFS sold Dunk in GW8

      1. MGD
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Giggled >.

  18. Postman Ty
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Saiss better keep that @$$ on the bench. Aurier incoming.

    1. MGD
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Word

  19. MarvelouSuccess
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What's the EO of Jimenez?

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      50.6%

      1. MarvelouSuccess
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

  20. JJO
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    22 points from this 2 shaite games for my main rival
    What voodoo is that,cant believe it

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Beach teams producing rubbish games..similar in 38? Normally the late nothing games are goal fests

      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Who knows,it just random results

        1. Monkey Hanger
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Exactly. Been no rhyme or reason to results since project start up.

  21. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Respect to Everton and Newcastle for saving their clean sheets until Holgate and Lascelles were both ruled out, taking big red spaces on my bench!

  22. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Wolves defence EO c115%
    Without Saiss it's c84%

  23. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    So you think Everton have enough quality without Richarlison? Surely would be near the drop.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's talisman
      I think drop in Siggy form has cost them those 10/12 goals & same assist this season

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        being played in crap position

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah
          Used to love him !
          Now he's shadow of himself ..

      2. Fpl_Juggernaut
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Siggy has form? It's equivalent to saying Daniel James has talent

      3. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Everton lack decent mids so Siggy is having to play deeper.

        They’re missing Gueye a lot this year.

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Ohhh
          How can i forget 😮
          They didn't replace him. Yeah.

          Hopefully they sign a better CDM so that we can see Siggy back in #10 next season

          1. Fpl_Juggernaut
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Plastic manu fan spotted

  24. Jealous Viper
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Braithwaite a very useful option for next week

    1. gers23
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looking at Rashford and Maguire to him and Kane for a hit next week

  25. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Amazon Prime Idiots

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Did they deliver all the goals to the wrong match? Seemed like it.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I looked at the fixtures tonight and only have defenders playing. I knew then how things would play out.

  26. gers23
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    The luck involved in this game at times. Stuck by Seiss every week thinking this was a cert for points. What lead going into last week do you consider safe?

    1. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      30 and above perhaps

      1. gers23
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        30 was my thinking

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      150 pts

  27. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Lamptey legend

    Small guys matter

  28. teddypicker
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pieters or Digne for next gwk?

    1. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pieters. Cheaper and I think Burnley are going to really park that bus to give Pope a chance at the Golden Glove

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Digne

    3. teddypicker
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ty

  29. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    For the final gameweek:

    A) Antonio & Ings
    B) Saka & Jesus

    Thanks

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Or indeed C:

      Fernandes & Connolly +4

    2. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

    3. MGD
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C) Saiss and ____

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Saiss a defender

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          And already own

  30. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How much do ye think Lamptey will be next season?

    Looks like a gem of a young talent.

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      4.5

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        @4.5 he would be a nice bargain.

        On the watchlist for 2020/21

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      4.5

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

      4.5

    4. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hopefully only 4.5m - but Valery went from 4.0 to 5.0 this season