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Calvert-Lewin and Bamford the Fantasy focus as Everton host Leeds

Everton’s Gameweek 10 meeting with Leeds is a tale of two forwards as far as Fantasy Premier League managers are concerned.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.9m) and Patrick Bamford (£6.1m) are owned by 60.9% and 35% of teams respectively and, unsurprisingly, bot start for their respective sides at Goodison Park.

While Leeds have gone with an unchanged XI from their 0-0 draw with Arsenal, Carlo Ancelotti has been forced into some alterations for Everton.

He sticks with the 3-4-2-1 shape used in the 3-2 win at Fulham but replaces the injured Lucas Digne (£6.2m) with Tom Davies (£5.3m) at left wing-back.

Alex Iwobi (£5.9m) holds onto his right wing-back role while Mason Holgate (£4.8m) comes into captain the side from centre-back, in for Yerry Mina (£5.5m).

Leeds’ unchanged set-up means FPL defender Stuart Dallas (£4.5m) is likely to play in central midfield once again, with Ezgjan Alioski (£4.4m) around to cover him at left-back.

Fresh from hitting the woodwork against Arsenal, it’s a second consecutive start at right-midfield for Raphinha (£5.4m) at the expense of Hélder Costa (£5.5m).

Everton XI (3-4-2-1): Pickford; Keane, Holgate, Godfrey; T Davies, Allan, Doucouré, Iwobi; Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin, Rodríguez.

Leeds United XI (4-1-4-1): Meslier; Alioski, Cooper, Koch, Ayling; K Phillips; Harrison, Dallas, Klich, Raphinha; Bamford.

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  1. HonestBlatter
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Everton defense in survival mode

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

    Who’s captaining Sterling this week ?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on midweek game.

      If it looks like he'll start against Fulham, I'll probably bring him in and and (C).

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        How will you be able to tell from midweek tho?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Injury to Torres or Mahrez, or if Sterling barely plays any minutes.

          Who knows what will happen. I'd rather gather all the info I can before making a decision.

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

        What's the reasoning there? I want to kneejerk him out lmao

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Because when he plays he usually gets the bulk of the chances for City, especially against lesser opposition. So if it's clear he will start, he'll be the best (C) option of the week imo. Potential hattrick fixture this...

      3. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I don't think it'll tell us anything unless there's an injury.

        If he starts, he is more likely to be rotated at the weekend. If he doesn't start, he could be out of favor.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          There might be an injury though. That's my point. Midweek fixture COULD make it certain he plays, however unlikely. If there's a doubt I probably won't get him.

          Not just injury though. What if he makes a 10 minute cameo, puts in an amazing performance, and grabs a goal?

          We don't know what will happen. I'm just waiting to assess until after the game. It's unlikely I get him, but might as well wait.

    2. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Had planned to bring him in for 1 week and captain before moving on to salah.

      But not sure worth the risk

    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Triple captain.. do it

    4. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Me...Vardy (VC)...

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

    Dallas on 3 baps

  4. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Can someone who watches the game tell me if anyone of Rodriguez DCL Bamford had a chance to return so far?

    1. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      All had

    2. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Many for Bamford
      A few from Rodriguez
      Not yet for DCL

    3. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Rodriguez has a goal called offside and an assist offside

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

      Rodriguez has had a goal & assist ruled offside. Bamford had a shot saved well by Pickford & follow-up to another chance. DCL not so much thus far. All point to something coming off next half.

      1. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks a lot

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

    HT: Everton (1.13) 0-0 (2.10) Leeds

    Just Bamford things

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

      Shame he currently has 1 (ONE) point

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

    Is that four 5-0 home wins in a row for City over Burnley? City have been struggling for goals. Anyone else think this is slightly dodgy?

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

      Should have been more than 5-0.

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

        Should have been, but it wasn't, it was 5-0 again..

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

          Unless you are implying that KDB deliberately meant to hit the post and Jesus was deliberately a toenail offside then I think you are reading too much into it being 5-0.

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

        What are the chances...?

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

      Lol. Did you watch any of the game...!?

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

        Did I? Course not!
        I'm sure it was the same in the other 5-0 matches, but it's just amazing that they've all ended in that scoreline.

  7. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, which one?

    Mendy
    PVA | Chilwell | Targett
    Son | B.Fernandes | JRod | Ziyech | Grealish
    Vardy (c) | DCL

    Forster | Reguilon | Brewster | Mitchell

    A. Son => KDB
    B. Son => Salah
    C. Reguilon/PVA + JRod => 4.5 + KDB -4

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

    2. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      D. JRod>Jota

    3. lespaul
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

    4. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers all

  8. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    As a DCL captainer, I am starting to see Salah's return as a megahaul

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

      The game isn't finished yet so posts like this are pointless

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

        This - Salah's assist came in the 60th minute.

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

          My Fernandes captain haul in GW3 came in the 100th minute...

          I just don't understand why people can't watch the game without panicking their captain shall fail.

  9. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with Mané? Have jota.
    A) keep
    B) move to Salah
    C) move to kdb

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

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

      Decide between now and weekend between A and C. He could haul big against Fulham in 2 weeks.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Other route to kdb is grealish and Kane out which I don't love.
        We'll see

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Got to be KDB(C)

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Tempting. Just liv vs ful putting me off

  10. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Richarlison goal and Dallas assist denied.

    Great going after KDB(C)

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

    Cancelo owners are we selling?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No, knew the risk.

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

      RB & LB midweek will give you the best indication.

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

      No. Let's face it, Mendy probably won't last long before his next injury.

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No. One more week. If he doesn't play, out he goes in 12 to fund Sterling > Salah.

    5. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Happy keeping in case returns after champions league as decent subs, and if doesn't start then probably 0 mins again

  12. lespaul
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Iwobi off at half time ? Dreadful performance

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

      Dreadful player

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      hardly his fault. Would need to change system to take him off

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

      Awful player performing as expected

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

      Ye we pretty much signed Pepe for 32m, not 72 as we sold that joker for 40. Everton's board were crazy to sign him and for that amount

      1. Reeker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        It was 28 million stop inflating prices to make yourself feel better

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

          Owned big time

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

            Like you in ye parents basement

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

          Twas 40 ye silly man

          1. Reeker
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Quick Google there mate should sort you out

              1. Reeker
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                You sent an article saying 28 million?

                1. Reeker
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  3 years, 4 months ago

                  28 millions plus add ons? Are you silly or cant you read?

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

                    Wow, imagine coming back a day later cause you got proved wrong. It wasn’t 28m was it you silly boy.

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

    Pep Guardiola: "[Raheem] Sterling when he plays has to score. They have to score more goals. That is why they are here. It depends on the player, their performance on the pitch."

    [via @Jack_Gaughan/@MailSport

    ffs

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Torres is nailed in one of the front 3 positions

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

      The deadwood will have to impress midweek without their main supplier.

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

      You brought in a player who wasn't scoring goals & not showing huge signs of doing so? 😮

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly this. He has showed anything to suggest he was worth taking the risk

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He hasn't*

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

          I know I know I’m dumb

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

            Don't worry, I brought in Guaita in GW3 who hasn't go a return since GW1.

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

          Apart from a mention on penalty box touches in a FFS Article.

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

      Get out of my team fraud

    5. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Foden a man who has scored and assisted most games and is on the bench. Makes sense

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

      Makes no sense, Sterling is a tap in merchant, he plays today he scores 100%

  14. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    After this, watching the Sheffield game would be reminiscent of watching a championship level game. Hopefully Brom get their first(?) win.

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

      Can't believe Brom v Sheffield is the Saturday night game, shocking

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Contractual obligations. Can't believe that people don't understand this.

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

          Just realised its your last seasons fav vs this season's fav lol

  15. The Sociologist
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    It feels like Leeds are so polarised defensively... they’re either brilliant or awful. Is Dallas worth bringing in for Justin once his time is up?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Actually they have been the same since GW1, they concede way less than they ought too, just fortunate. Not really a surprise they had back to back games of letting in 4.

  16. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which one is the best option in your opinion?
    A. Zieych + Martial
    B. Zieych + Bamford
    C. Mahrez + Bamford

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Z+B

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  17. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If bamford and DCL dont get anything here i might just pick it up Casuals cant be beaten

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

      You should become a casual. Easier life and you do well at FPL.

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

        Just kidding bamford is possibly my most casual pick ever. Kdb cap paid off again who did u cap this time round?

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

          Vardy(c) this GW. But has Fernandes(c) last week. So perhaps my jinxing powers are on the wane.

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

            Yeah bruno last week for me too

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

      Those two are the two biggest casual owned strikers in the game lol

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

        I know lol

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

      Bamford and DCL are in every casuals team

    4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Where does all this ‘casual’ talk come from is it just something to say? Because I have rarely read or heard it said in any sentence that makes sense. Is it just to show the poster is person who plays FPL and has overheard some lingo? Or to be shown they know fpl slang?

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

        It's basically a word used by trolls so that everyone can identify them as one.

  18. F4L
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    DCL not getting much service with neither first choice full back hitting the byline and crossing it in. Not sure he'll be able to carry on scoring at this rate.

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

      I'm suprised Carlo is managing this injury crisis so badly. He's usually such an adaptable manager

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        to be fair Everton don't have adequate squad depth to deal with it. Having said that, why Nkounkou hasn't been given a chance today is beyond me. Maybe Carlo doesn't trust youth players.

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

      Lucky streak had to end sometime.

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        😀 He's improved so much, not sure you can put it down to luck.

  19. WVA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What should I do with my 3.6m ITB? Son > KDB?

    Martinez
    Lamptey Justin KWP
    Bruno Son Grealish Jota
    Kane Vardy DCL
    Steer Coufal Mitchell Stephens

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Switch to 352, downgrade Kane to 4.5 and upgrade Stephens to KDB

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son before Arsenal?
      Just relax, an injury will sort you out.

  20. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Harrison looks a decent 4th or 5th mid pick if you can stretch to 5.5

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      maybe its just me but Raphina looks better

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

        Raphina definitely the most dangerous of our midfield, Harrison was a safer pick whilst Raphina was getting up to fitness but he looks fairly nailed on now.

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He does look rapid and good with the ball at his feet. I'll keep and eye on him, decent fixtures after Chelsea.

        2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Will watch both closely this half.

  21. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who scores more?

    A) Kane + Son

    B) Vardy(c) + 8 points

    1. lespaul
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Praying they both blank!

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

      b

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

      Spurs boys won’t beat 42.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        That would be sweeeet 😀

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

    for free

    DCL & Son > Bamford & KDB

    ya or nah

    1. lespaul
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No

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

        have kane, if make difference

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      wait to see who scores the most this gameweek and decide then 😉

  23. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling -> KDB (C), JRod -> Torres is so tempting

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Torres and Jota looking great options in that price bracket

  24. Pacer.
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I will love it so much much if this ends 0-0

    and then DCL and Bamford embarks on absolute desolation run of 2s. But much to hope for but what a merry Christmas that would be

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

    Seriously regret quitting work in early September to focus on FPL. I wish I was joking too.

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

      Become an fpl pro Fudgy

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

        But take the much needed fpl break first!

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

        I tried too after multiple top 10k finishes I thought I was world class. It's a huge reality check mate.

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

          Top 10k last season and one other?
          I genuinely think what makes a great fpl player (aside from luck) is how you react to bad gameweeks.
          Let’s not forget everyone has them.

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Not you.

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

              Unfortunately this week hasn’t stated great, but this is my own doing. I punted and it hasn’t paid off

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

                *started

      3. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Prime example of what I was speaking about earlier.

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

          Me or Fudgy?

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Whoops. Not you.

    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ffs XD good one

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Are you a troll?

      I really hope so after reading this...

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

      Imagine this was true, would be some serious irony considering discretion needed on FPL

  26. DangerFC
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Bruno and grealish for kdb and mahrez for -4
    B) Bruno and ziyech for kdb and mahrez -4
    C) bruno and James for kdb and walker-4
    D) other suggestions welcome

    1. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don't sell Bruno?

      If this is not self evident for the performance of other premium mids then I don't think there is any hope for you at all

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Selling Bruno before an away game = trouble

      1. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Why spend a transfer on Bruno... Ever.

        25ish games in my team and never needed to even think about the guy

        What is wrong with people. KdB just needed 5 goals to get the kind of return Bruno magix from nothing

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I like B

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

      Are people already forgetting Bruno has score 3 goals in his last 2 (all competitions) & in fact also let Rashford take anotherof his penalties?!

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

        Shiny new toys are on the market I suppose 😆

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

      Interesting replies. I will see how bruno goes this gameweek. With man city fixtures and having no cover for them I do fancy taking a chance!!!

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

        Here's my team:

        Mc carthty Ryan
        James, chilwell, balbuena, KWP, Dier
        Grealish, bruno, ziyech, jorginho, jota.
        DCL, kane, vardy

        2.8 in the bank

        What changes would you recommend going forward then lads out of interest?

  27. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    DCL is the strangest fantasy asset I´ve ever had.

    Don´t care if scores if I don´t captain him.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Better to get rid, you'll care then.

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

    Ayling is going to get a major haul one of these days.

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

      He won't because I own him

  29. zon
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Step-up DCL. Two chances in two minutes

  30. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which transfer would you suggest to enable Rashford > KDB?

    A) Kane > Wilson / Watkins
    B) Grealish > Walcott / Harrison
    C) Chilwell > Lewis