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Pickford benched as £4.0m FPL defender Nkounkou deputises for banned Digne

An under-strength Everton will attempt to bounce back to winning ways at St James’ Park this afternoon, following their first defeat of the campaign against Southampton.

The Toffees face Newcastle United in the second of four Premier League matches to take place on Sunday, with kick-off on Tyneside at 14:00 GMT.

Carlo Ancelotti is without the suspended Lucas Digne (£6.1m) and Richarlison (£7.8m) this afternoon, while James Rodriguez (£7.9m) and Seamus Coleman (£4.9m) miss out through injury.

Budget Fantasy Premier League defenders Jonjoe Kenny (£4.3m) and Niels Nkounkou (£4.0m) are brought into the full-back positions in the absence of the aforementioned first-team regulars.

That defensive duo are among five changes that Ancelotti has made from the Gameweek 6 defeat on the south coast.

Andre Gomes (£5.5m) and Fabian Delph (£4.9m) are recalled in central midfield, while the most notable alteration sees Robin Olsen (£4.5m) replace the benched Jordan Pickford (£5.0m) between the posts.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.7m), who blanked for the first time this season in that defeat at Southampton, starts up front.

Cenk Tosun (£6.0m) returns from a lengthy lay-off and is among the substitutes.

As for the hosts, Steve Bruce makes one change to the team that drew 1-1 at Wolves last Sunday.

Sean Longstaff (£4.8m) comes into the centre of midfield in place of Ryan Fraser (£5.7m), who drops to the bench.

Jamaal Lascelles (£4.4m) has recovered from a knock to start in the heart of the defence for the Magpies.

Digne and Rodriguez were the most-sold FPL assets of Gameweek 7, with each player transferred out by over 400,000 Fantasy managers ahead of Friday’s deadline.

Only Calvert-Lewin and Callum Wilson (£6.5m) have double-digit ownerships among the two starting XIs today.


Newcastle United XI: Darlow, Schar, Lascelles, Fernandez, Lewis, Hendrick, S Longstaff, Murphy, Almiron, Saint-Maximin, Wilson

Everton XI: Olsen, Kenny, Keane, Mina, Nkounkou, Gomes, Doucoure, Sigurdsson, Allan, Delph, Calvert-Lewin

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  1. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Brighton clean sheet please

    1. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      so much this....

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I own Son, Kane, Lamptey & Maupay

      But due to EO and mini leagues I need a Brighton masterclass - I don’t hold out much hope though

    3. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This. I think this is better for Kane, Son and Lamptey owner? (non-captainer).

    4. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hell no. Need Son and Kane to go ballistic.

    5. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      LOL
      Bad position to be in for sure bro

  2. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    united fan with no fpl asset in our game.

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Very smart

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      +1 here

    3. BooYaKasha
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal fan with Fernandes
      I hate FPL at times

    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      When it's about United, FPL doesn't matter to me.
      I don't have anyone either. Getting Rashford this upcoming GW.

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Not too sure I'm seeing the attraction/urgency tbh. I've been burned by sticking to a plan and moving early on utd, etc. I dislike the wait & see as it doesn't allow you to get ahead of the curve, but caution has paid off in the last few gws of this unpredictable season. Hope you're right though 🙂

    5. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Join the club 🙂

  3. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    One week punt:

    A Bowen/Fornals

    B Ziyech

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B but for more than a week

  4. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Why doesnt VDB get a chance with the main team. Does Ole expect him to shine when he plays with dross like James and Pereira every game?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Started in UCL.
      Played well.

      Maybe will play for McTomnay in easy games.

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Because Ole is clueless and doesn’t trust Donny to park the bus proper.

    3. 42 Rules
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Needs to shift Fred on so giving him game-time?

  5. Ode
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Think I have to get DCL now, 60% ownership with 3 great fixtures after Mun

  6. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    As a Salah captainer and Grealish and Wilson owwner, would a brace from Kane or Son still mean a red arrow?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Probably.

    2. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You don’t own either Son or Kane?

      Quite possibly if so

      1. Ci Siamo
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I own both

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          It’s fine then

    3. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      depends on ur OR now

    4. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, especially since they will be assisted by the other one quite likely

    5. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nah don't think so if you own them at least

    6. BooYaKasha
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Any points from Kane are bad for you
      Son is marginally ok

  7. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Plans to dump Jimi thwarted by Ings' injury. Hope it's not serious...

    1. jimmyabs1987
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      At least you waited....

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Not many do eh? I had to pull the trigger with TAA though - using on FT. I've had enough.

    2. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Could be worse - it's left me stuck with Mitro for another week.

    3. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He was yelling ‘my knee’ as he got hurt so it didn’t sound good

  8. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone considering TC Son or Kane for the West Brom trip? I am...

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Could work for sure. I always wait for a dgw myself.

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        And wait for a 2 pointer? Nah...

        1. ilikewud
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          If you’re so sure than do it, why do you need us?

          1. Milk, 1 Šuker
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            You know what? You're right. Should follow my instinct

            1. ilikewud
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Exactly - and then check back after he DWG to see if you’ve come out a head or not

        2. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Wait for a 2 pointer? Not sure what you're on about.

          1. ilikewud
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            This

          2. Milk, 1 Šuker
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            OK my mistake. 4 pointer in a DGW (for playing two matches without bookings, etc).

            1. Royal5
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              I've played 10+ years and that has never happened to me. Good luck.

        3. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I got a 1 pointer thanks very much.

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Fgw

    3. Offside Trapattoni
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'm likey activating TC Kane next week - I've held for DGW's and between my C getting rested for one of the two I've learned to use it when I think the matchup is right

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yep, I'd agree with that

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Good as any other opportunity

  9. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Foden >

    A) Zaha
    B) Ziech
    C) Jota

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A or B - C isn’t an option until he starts starting games imo

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        True. Think he'll get starts soon though.

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Firmino has been poor for a while. And never scores.

          1. ilikewud
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            FPL he’s been poor but he does a job for the team that I don’t think Jota will do

            1. Royal5
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              I agree. Has a different role.

              1. ilikewud
                • 3 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Jota has been great off the bench but for him to get a start I think Mane or Salah would have to make way and that isn’t going to happen

          2. Bushwhacker
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Firmino isn’t there to score. Klopp doesn’t pick him for fantasy points.

          3. Pep bites Kun
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Not a poor player, just a poor fpl asset unfortunately

        2. ilikewud
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I just don’t know who he’d come in for

          1. Royal5
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Pool fans suggests Firmino.

            1. Bushwhacker
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Only if Klopp thinks Jota can link Salah and Mane better than Firmino and I highly doubt that. Years of playing together, I suspect Jota stays as impact sub for now.

              1. Royal5
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Makes sense. Leaning towards the other two options for Foden.

                1. Bushwhacker
                  • 4 Years
                  3 years, 4 months ago

                  I’d keep an eye on Europe, he may try it there.

  10. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Barnes >

    A) Grealish
    B) Greenwood

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A by a country mile and a half

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A if you can stomach the cheat. Never B

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheat - why so? Not an aggressive question; purely curious

  11. RamboRN
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mitchell not gonna play much now? Palace have a good run of games so would be a shame to transfer him out if he plays

    1. 272MK
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      just wait and see

      1. RamboRN
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        My other defenders are robbo saiss dunne and Bernado so only had 1 playing defender this week haha. Was gonna swap saiss and was unsure on Mitchell

  12. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Well.... been a rough week so far. 2FT 1.2 ITB at least. Would you drop Havertz (probably for Grealish)? Then Saiss replacement with the other FT?

    Martinez Steer
    Robbo Saiss Lamptey Taylor Mitchell
    Salah Son Havertz JRodriguez Podence
    Kane DCL Davis

    1. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Saiss to Chilwell is where I'm going I think.

  13. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    By all measures, the RMT Tool should be the best way to work out what is best for your FPL team.

    But do FFS actually update the regression analysis and take account of the relevant factors to make it suitable for this purpose?

  14. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    35 with 6 left (Kane C)

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      By 6 left, do you mean 5 players with Kane counting twice, or 6 players and Kane(c) so it is actually 7 players left.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        The former

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      48 with Dier, Justin, Son and Kane (c) left. Hoping for 70 maybe.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Nice!

  15. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    27 with 4 players left to play, Dallas, Lamptey, Son (c) and Kane.. meh

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      All on Spurs and specifically Son!

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      21 with 5 left here (captained Salah).

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      29 with Son (C) Kane and Barnes left. Very little hope for a green arrow.

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        35 with Son(c) Kane /Bamford /Dallas/Reguilon

        No subs if Reg is benched.

    4. Q
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      51 here but only 2 left inc cap son

    5. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      43 with Son and Kane(c) left

    6. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      19 with 4 left here..

    7. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      43 with Bamford, Dallas and Son left. Captained Salah. Benched Podence. Another red!

  16. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    WCing GW9 and have 2 FTs for GW8. Who are the best one week punts?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bowen and Bale

  17. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jimmy&Perreira out for Adams&Rashford?

  18. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    At half time Grealish was going. As a villa fan I switched off. Think he's saved himself frm the chop as has Dcl but I want Rashford probably.

    Jrod to go for him??

    Mid is

    Grealish/Son/Salah/Jrod
    (Soucek)

    1. Pedersen
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why was dcl ever on the chop? Scored in all games minus 1. That's hard to beat. I like how I can always expect a 6 pointer from him

  19. Tross007
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ings > Bamford/Wilson?

  20. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any news on Antonio?

  21. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ticking along well enough this GW (as long as captain Son does something), but my team is a mess: Saiss, double Pool defence, Foden, Burke, Ings & Mitro to deal with.

    Considering fixtures, am looking at Ings/TAA/Foden > Wilson/Chilwell/Bruno (-8). Worth it?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me

    2. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If Ings out for a while, I think the moves look solid!

    3. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No WC?

      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Na, long gone.

    4. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just move Ings if serious

      1. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        But Trent is a rage transfer about 4 weeks in the making.

  22. GE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hate myself for doing Maupay -> Bamford last second after being set on Maupay -> Wilson all week! 🙁

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bam Bam still to play

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah Wilson is a much better pick than Bamford but I guess knee-jerking tends to be punished (I own Bamford).

      Can't have them all though.

    3. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I had Wilson but removed him as soon as I realised that he’s had a double ACL injury in the past.

  23. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wilson or Bamford ?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Both

      1. Saka Rice
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        better option than DCL? (Kane is a must)

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Not after wba

  24. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ffs DCL had to score

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Best striker with Kane De Bruyne in the pl atm

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ings and Vardy are better.

      2. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        De Bruyne? Are you serious?

    2. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Can you post your team here mate? Sorry to say, not sure how you have been getting your decisions so wrong

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I had DCL for his 17 pointer and GOT RID yes got rid of him to raise funds.. ( thought he was way too jammy)

        Martinez
        Chillwell Targett Saïss Mitchell Lamptey
        Salah Son Grealish Pulisic Burke
        Ings Kane Maupay

        1. Vazza
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Ok so your team is far better than you are making it out to be. With the exception of Saiss and Pulisic, you don’t have any fires to put out.

          1. Champions League Varane
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks mate

      2. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just go check his latest comments - full of A for the person who just scored last. Surprised he doesn’t own DCL

    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thats what poachers do.

    4. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah... he’s done it all season

  25. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone still have their captain yet to play? If so, who?

    1. Q
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son for me

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2 most captained still to play

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This.

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane is the most captained this week. So yes.

    4. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty much every professional have their captain left to play

    5. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kane captain, plus Son, Dier and Justin, on 48 currently.

    6. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son.

    7. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sonnyyyy

      1. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You have even picked the same captain as me. You are now officially a great FPL manager!

  26. AD2110
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    City defence worth investing in once fixtures turn? Which one the most nailed though?

    1. thetommy14
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cancelo or Dias

    2. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Dias/Laporte

    3. Peaky Blinders
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ederson

  27. thetommy14
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best Pulisic replacement?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Grealish if you can stand the cheat.

      1. thetommy14
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Already own him

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Think he just wants the points, not the ethics,

      3. ilikewud
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Salty?

  28. Doctor Evil
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Need Bruno masterclass to go top of mini league.

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Depends who dives for the pens

  29. Q
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Worth robbo to chilwell if already have zouma?

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      One is enough imo.

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

    3. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes.

  30. bench boost for every gamew…
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Playing the odds with Lewis after selling dcl. That was do close and for me that is fpl. I took a well ty imed chance on playing against a high own player Vs a def against, it did not pay off but still i think ut was the right call. Everton were gash and flukey goal.

    1. ilikewud
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It was the incorrect decision and I’d much rather DCL over Lewis moving forward