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Digne fit to start but King only among the subs despite Calvert-Lewin absence

Two sides with a pair of fixtures in Double Gameweek 24 meet on Merseyside this evening.

Fulham are Everton’s visitors, with kick-off at Goodison Park at 19:00 GMT.

The hosts are missing Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.7m) and Jordan Pickford (£4.8m), both of whom were ruled out by Carlo Ancelotti on Friday – but the duo could be back for the visit of Manchester City in midweek.

Another Everton asset who was carrying a flag in Fantasy Premier League, Lucas Digne (£6.1m), makes the starting XI tonight.

Ancelotti has made two changes from the Toffees’ previous Premier League outing, with Gylfi Sigurdsson (£6.8m) and Seamus Coleman (£4.8m) recalled.

Michael Keane (£5.1m) and Calvert-Lewin are the men to make way.

Despite Calvert-Lewin’s absence, new singing Joshua King (£5.5m) is only among the substitutes.

As for Fulham, deadline day signing Josh Maja (£5.5m) makes his full debut and takes the place of Ivan Cavaleiro (£5.3m).

Aleksandar Mitrovic (£5.5m) misses out after testing positive for COVID-19.

Ola Aina (£4.5m) for Antonee Robinson (£4.4m) is the only other change that Scott Parker has made from the Gameweek 23 draw against West Ham United.

Calvert-Lewin featured in the top three for both FPL transfers in and out in Gameweek 24, with those Fantasy managers making an early move to recruit the England international left short-changed by the forward picking up an injury in the EFL Cup in midweek.

Richarlison (£7.9m) picked up some of the slack, with 347,604 Fantasy bosses making the move for the Brazilian.


Everton XI: Olsen, Coleman, Holgate, Godfrey, Digne, Doucoure, Andre Gomes, Rodriguez, Davies, Sigurdsson, Richarlison.

Fulham XI: Areola, Tete, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Aina, Reed, Lemina, Reid, Loftus-Cheek, Lookman, Maja.

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  1. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If Everton win this, they'll be level on points with Liverpool with 2 games in hand.

    Chelsea, West Ham and Villa can all catch up with Liverpool if they win their games in hand. Liverpool could end up at 8th!

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

    LMS safety score currently 61

    1. acidicleo
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Can we still join?

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

        No, closed last month.
        Would have needed to pass 23 safety scores.

        1. acidicleo
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Okay..
          Will try next season...

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

          Does the safetyscores for past gameweeks change when new players join?

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

            no

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

              But if they would have been in the league it would change the safetyscore, right? It's based on players in that league or overall points by all fpl players?

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

                In some GWs, it would. I can't guess the number of future entries so only the current teams counts each GW.

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

      looks like it’s time to go

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

    Was so close to son to Rodriguez for a hit ffs so annoyed

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

      It was Rashford in your previous comments make your mind up

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Rodriguez will haul now

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        😆

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

      Surprised you didn't take a hit for Auba.

      1. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This, but he considered it...

    3. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You've been "so close" on every god damn player this year...

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

    Should I WC and prepare for 26 or only use FT/hit?

    Martinez
    Cancelo/Stones/Tarko/Coufal
    Salah/Bruno/Grealish/Gundo
    Antonio/Bamford

    Martin/DCL/Robo/Stephens

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wc prep for 26 / 27 / 28. FH 29

  5. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Need to sell one of these for Raphinha this week:

    A) Son (whu)
    B) Grealish (LEI)

    Will be using my wildcard in GW26 so getting them back for the doubles is not a problem. Don't have much value tied in both so its purely based on fixture for just this week.

    Thoughts?

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This week only B, Son will contribute to Kane's brace in London derby

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish then.

    4. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all!

  6. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Keep Bednarek for next gw or swap for Dallas

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

    Oh Carlo...Why did you risk Digne?
    We need him vs City....

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nothing can stop Gundo

  8. CasaBanter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any ideas what day we'll find out about the extra GW 26 fixtures?

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Anytime this week, although there's a slight chance after GW25 deadline

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

    Antonio spotted in training, except this picture is from months ago.

    https://mobile.twitter.com/WestHamUtdAr/status/1361011740738285580

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Confirmed not playing then lol

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

      This is old picture. I wouldn't mind if he doesn't play but will he play against Spurs ?

  10. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Doing relatively well thus far. Digne success tonight would be a welcome surprise. Not expecting too much tbh.

    1. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Also nice to see how Maja does.

  11. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If DCL does not make EVE squad v MCI, those currently keeping are you going to ship him out?

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

      Already shipped

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He plays Liverpool next, keeping

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

      Double dependent

    4. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

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

      Yes probably for Ingsy

    6. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Undecided. Could have a good double in 26 and a possible one in 27/28.
      Have to decide 2 from Ings,Watkins and DCL to go along side Kane.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yes in sync here, waiting game

    7. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      too many other fires to fight

      KWP
      Antonio (poss)
      Gundo (poss)

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Got ya

    8. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      My non-WC strategy for 26 is too dependant on him being fit for 26. Not too bothered in 25. If he's out long term, I will have to WC and ship him out obvs

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I don't have WC anymore but cannot afford short term transfer, probably will wait until close to GW26 deadline; Watkins is waiting on the wings

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Watkins should be a great replacement, given the many upcoming doubles for Villa

          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Cool 😎

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

    Fulham look lively based on the first whistle. 🙂

    1. Party time
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Lookman hat trick imminent

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Come on Richarlison. Don’t disappoint me

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

      Mohamed Salah

      @MoSalah

      ·

      4h

      It’s been a tough period for many reasons. We are champions and we will fight like champions, until the very end. We will not allow this season to be defined by the recent results we’ve had. That is my promise to all of you.

      -----------

      That's a Cleaner imo. I am probably keeping. A wouldn't be surprised by a brace against Everton

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

        Wow. Never in my life have I ever been more confident in a player hauling next game.

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

        Actions speak louder than words.

      3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        season keeper now. what a statement

      4. Shatner's Bassoon
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Some tempting fixtures on the way too. Def keeping him in my WC25 plans.

      5. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Get the golden boots then Mo ... you stay in my team!

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

      Nipples OG would be titalating.

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        First time I've seen this nickname and I love it! 😀

        Up there with Slabhead and Pebbles

    5. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any update on severity of Gundo injury? As a non-owner I'm hoping that Pep gives him a rest.

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        There are Gundo non-owners?

        Joking aside, no news yet. Pep may decide to rest him even if fit, but unlikely imo. Too important and EVE not the easiest game

        1. Simon69
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers. I opted for Foden weeks ago - Need to just bite the bullet and buy Gundo.

          1. Shatner's Bassoon
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Wouldn't recommend biting the bullet when pulling the trigger on Gun

      2. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ilkay Gundogan was not spotted in videos and photographs from #ManCity training today, after his precautionary substitution vs Tottenham.

        1. Simon69
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Interestttttinnngg. Thanks for this.

            1. g40steve
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              You would not expect to see him, he will be in the rehab room getting treatment

    6. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Southampton will probably have three consecutive double GWs but shouldn't their assets be of least priority on WC? Chelsea, Leeds, Everton, Spurs, Sheffield City is not exactly the best run of fixtures for a team so out of form.

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

        Just Ings for me, can conjure a goal from nothing. Yeah they are cheap but doesn't mean you should dive in.

        Also I don't have WC left.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Exactly. DGW stirs up strange emotions in people which sometimes leads them to ignore other factors.

          1. Gooner Kebab
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Thats what DGW is all about imo 🙂

            1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              So many decent FPL seasons get derailed from just planning for those two games!

      2. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe Ings in and that's about it

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Maybe. But I would rather have a Kane, Bamford, Watkins forward line. Enables a Salah Bruno Son midfield.

          1. Stormbringer22
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Don't get me wrong, I have no intention of bringing him in since I have other plans myself.

            1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Got it!

      3. Shatner's Bassoon
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Got Ings and Vestegaard in my WC25 drafts. Seeing Minamino in others but I think better options out there. Would love some DGW announcements to help with all the planning.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Seriously need the announcements asap.

    7. DGW Sane TC Fail....
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Are Everton playing with wing backs?

      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No

    8. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Fulham bossing the game.

    9. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No chance Digne's keeping a CS here

    10. MoSalad
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lookman to Bobby Reid, post devastated!

    11. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Kalvin Phillips likely to be back next gw?

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

      Richa to disapoint us owners once again

    13. dansully3
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any update on Gundo? Didn't captain him so praying he's going to be left out!

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        not seen in training today

        1. dansully3
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          That is a glimmer!

      2. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Didn't train today

    14. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Digne v Areola here

    15. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How poor is Loftus Cheek?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        he's quite well off I heard, nice pad in kensington

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Maintenance affordability issues soon if he continues playing like this.

    16. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How long is struijk going to have a starting 11 spot?

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        How many more struijks... come on, you're better than this

        1. George Agdgdgwngo
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Eh?

      2. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Till players are not injured

    17. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How big of a suicide would be no Kane for 26? Can't get him in unless I WC and initials plans were to BB 26.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hmmm....I'd be nervous. But the way this season is going who knows?!

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I am nervous! Haha

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

        If it's Burnley & Southampton dgw it's the same opponents he scored back to back hattricks against in 2018.

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Worrying stats indeed

      3. sandman58
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Why gw26?
        Has he a double looming?

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Very likely, yes

      4. Shatner's Bassoon
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe depends how much surgery it'll take. Expect we'll see a few TCs played on him.

      5. citizenkane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I am in the same dilemma. Arguably best captain option for 26 though. I'm considering losing Salah to fund a move for Kane without WC while still being able to BB26.

    18. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Who would you lose for raphinha and ings? Just for 1 week
      A) son and Antonio
      B) soucek and dcl

      1. Gooner Kebab
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        B

      2. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        B

      3. dansully3
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Antonio is due an injury layoff so I'd be waiting to see how he goes tomorrow.

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

        Cheers guys. Could wc or take a - 4 to do antonio and soucek out. Will see with dcl

    19. Calculated Risks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone considering Justin to struijkk? For me it would cheapen the bench a little, saves a benching headache as can bench him most weeks, whilst having a double this week coming.

      1. dansully3
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'll be shipping Dier for him finally!