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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. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Robo Stephens to Dallas Raph -4? For now for a hit but may even go with WC if the fixtures are announced.

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I probably would do it, yes.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah I would

  2. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Reece James nailed on again?

    1. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I’d argue yes but it’s hard to be sure and I’m a Chelsea fan

      1. Tambling5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        COYB!!!

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Difficult to say. Too much uncertainty with Chelsea assets. I wouldn't pick any

    3. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I hope so, otherwise getting Dallas -1 this week

  3. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would you keep Digne for the 2 doubles coming up before 29?

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

      Just brought him in for this double, and I'm already considering a hit to take him out again.

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They could have Saints and WBA double in 26?

        1. Chandler Bing
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          They could play Sunderland twice and I still wouldn't recommend him.

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

          Really worried that Everton will just keep conceding goals. Everton with and without DCL is a factor of course, but if I can bring in a better option for a -4 it's something I'd be tempted to do.

    2. matiakez
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If I need money then he's the first out.

  4. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So Spurs & Man United have a DGW26?

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

      Predicted yes

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This, nothing confirmed

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

      Bavies Kane Shaw Bruno looking good!?

  5. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who leaves for Raphina?

    1. Barnes
    2. Grealish

    I guess it’s dependent on the double. I’m at 220K so keeping Barnes is very much a sword v shield

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

      2 if you have to

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Neither as both likely to double in 26. If WC26 then the one that has the least value built up

      1. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        My original plan was just Barnes > Raphina.

        I am reconsidering because he has a double soon, fixtures good but it was my plan.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          LEI have decent fixtures from 25-28 and like you said a good differential to have

    3. adam wigan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Also keep in mind villa might play spurs in GW29 if that fixture gets rescheduled to then

      1. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I know but I feel like I’d really miss out on Raphina...

        1. adam wigan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Maybe lose Barnes rather than grealish is what I mean. Would set you up well if villa spurs goes ahead in 29

  6. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    A. Cresswell to Dallas and roll 2nd FT
    B. Digne to Dallas and roll 2nd FT
    C. A or B + Antonio to Kane

    2FT 5.7itb
    Pope
    Cancelo Stones Digne
    Salah Bruno Gundo Raphinha
    Bamford Antonio DCL
    (Martinez Soucek Cresswell Holding)

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

      B & Kane

  7. DB_00
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who to lose for Kane in 26?

    A) Salah
    B) Bruno

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

      Bruno is untouchable

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Someone else

      1. DB_00
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Only other way to get money is Son but he has the same games

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I think Son and kane double up is too much. Form isn't great and Kane the better pick to captain out the two

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

      No way to have all three?

      1. DB_00
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Not if I want a decent BB

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

      See below, I’m far from convinced Kane is the answer.

    5. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I did A, will bring Salah back on WC in gw30/31

    6. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Good conversation 2 pages back

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

    Tottenham’s last 6 matches

    LLLWLL

    I was desperate for Kane in 26, now I’m not so sure and confused where to use the triple captain chip. Spurs form extremely worrying and I’m thinking of moving Son on.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I've switched my thinking to Gundo TC in 26. City will probably have WHU & WOL/SOU

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

      Same here. Thinking about saying **** it and go for TC Bamford

    3. DB_00
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I just think Spurs have lost games vs teams better than them e.g. Pool, City, Chelsea and Brighton are no mugs. They look like they will have a gd DGW26 and Kane should still perform in those games in spite of the form. idk if I would TC but I defo still want him

  9. Big Hands Barry
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    A) Coufal to Dallas
    B) Soucek to Raphinha

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Both, priorities B if only one

    2. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Raph is a better asset than Dallas, but on the other side I don't see you play Coufal in next couple of fixtures. It also depends on your chip strategy.

  10. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Antonio to Bamford for free ?

    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Y

    2. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. Bamf essential for the double

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Easy yes

  11. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bamford captain for gw25?

    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, his EO will be immense

    2. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He appears the best option. I’ll captain either him or Ings

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

      Raphina

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Torn between Raphinha and Bamford. Raphinha looks great and involved in most attacks. Bamford is on pens

    5. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Could be a huge let down

      1. Casual Player
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Like every captain then

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

      Raphinha- on corners and other set pieces

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

    I have two FTs and no LEE or SOU players for FanTeam.

    Who would you prioritize?

    Bamford, Ings, Raphinha are the 3 I'm looking at. Do I get all 3 for a hit? Just 1 or 2?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      All 3

    2. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Bamford and Raphinha the priorities there.

  13. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Surely most people are close to 11 double game week players for 26 without a wildcard.

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

      Which teams have a double gw in 26?

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        We don't know yet

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

      Yes, might wait with WC until Spurs, AVL, ManU extra dgw's. Currently only have 1 from each of those teams

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Depends if the fixtures predicted by Ben Crellin are confirmed by EPL. I would be 10-11DGW players without a hit in 26 (depends if I bring in Dallas)

    4. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      WC needed for those looking to BB26, or those trying to nav 29 without FH?

    5. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I don't have FH, so need to sort my team for both dgw26 and bgw29. Not activating WC yet, hoping to see those schedules first.

    6. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Probably. And since Leeds have dgw now, I don't think that the upside with WC is high enough. It is impossible to maximise both Leeds and Saints dgw and then have 15 BB players.

      1. Forgetmeknot
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure - I only have 1 Leeds and 0 Soton. If I wc now I can get 3 soton (terrible form but potentially 3 doubles in a row) with 1/2 Leeds to transfer to a doubler in 26. That buys me a lot of extra games

    7. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Likely to BB & have 14DGWers + Dallas

      That’s if Ben Crellin is correct with his DGW predictions

  14. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If wait with WC and just do 1ft to add 3rd dgw player( have Bamford and Meslier)
    A) Mee to Dallas
    B) Richarlison to Ings

    1. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Tough call. Depends on rest of team

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      B imo

  15. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Antonio+Rodriguez to Ings+Raphina is a no-brainer? Have Bamford and Dallas as dgw25 players.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Moves look good

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thx.

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Correct.

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

    Did raphinha get injured?

    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

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

        Ok thanks

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

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

        Thanks

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any source to back-up where you pulled this info from

      1. aleksaa2
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        He was lying on the pitch for a while, but only because Bellerin punched him in his stomach.

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

        He went down on the pitch and I turned off the game then

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

      No

  17. PaulParker
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is time up for Rob Holding in ARS starting XI?

    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, Arteta is like Pep, he will rotate almost every game, just didn't have the opportunity to do so because everyone was injured

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think Arteta confirmed Holding started from the bench to give him a rest

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

        Cheers fellas

  18. rokonto
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone considering Amartey?

    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on when Castagne will be back.

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

      No

  19. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Chillwell, Decordova Reid and Richarlison to Strujik, Bamford and Ings -8?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Transfers in isolation look fine but when you factor in the - 8 it puts me off the moves

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

      Not for a -8. I don’t usually lose so many points unless guaranteed the others will double that. You could end up with 0 points gained.

  20. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    On a GW25 wildcard and switching from double City defence to just one, who stays out of Dias and Cancelo? I've got a bit more value tied up in Dias as I bought him at 5.5 and Cancelo at 5.8, thinking the former is more nailed long-term too.

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

      I kept Cancelo as he’s mire explosive.

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

      Cancelo stays

  21. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Bench Whom:
    A) Areola (SHU) or Martinez (LEI)
    B) Shaw (NEW) or Cancelo (ARS)

  22. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Digne, Soucek, Antonio to Dallas, Raphinha and Ings for -4?

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

      I would do it...

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

      Yes

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

      No

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I would only do the Raphinha and Ings move for free

  23. Union_Jacks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 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. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Tbh bit of a non story, almost everyone who participated in the Spurs game weren’t pictured either

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        What was your point in your OP if that was the conclusion you came to?

        1. Union_Jacks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Came to it after reading. Was a bit quick to post it initially lol

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

      Not sure that means much- if minor groin issue would expect him to be given day off and hopefully back in training tomorrow

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Can't do anything about it now. Wait and see what Pep says in the presser

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

      Neither was Cancelo. It doesn't mean much. Just wait until Tuesday presser.

  24. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which teams don’t have a DGW 26?

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

      Check out Ben Crellin’s Twitter

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

      Leeds for sure

  25. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Those planning to WC this week, are you waiting for confirmation from PL on fixtures before activating?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Surely you've got to hold until confirmed.

  26. corderz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Transfer suggestions? 1FT + £2m

    Pope Martinez
    Cancelo Chilwell Mee Coufal Dallas
    Salah Sterling Bruno Gundogan Soucek
    Antonio Bamford DCL

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on your strategy. You could bring in another leeds players and WC26 or roll FT if saving WC for later

      1. corderz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'm so confused as to when is best to use wildcard, bench boost and triple captain.....

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Check out Ben Crellin for fixture permutations from 25-29. Write your team out, plan your transfers and see when you think is best to use a chip

          1. corderz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Sounds like a lot of work and planning lol

  27. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Lose Soucek or Saka for Raphinha?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Soucek

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

      Saka

  28. gart888
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Antonio to Watkins a no brainer? Thinking of doing it tonight to avoid a Watkins rise.

    0.7 ITB, 2 FT

    Martinez Johnstone
    Dias Stones Robertson Dallas Mee
    Salah Bruno Grealish Gundo Soucek
    Kane Bamford Antonio

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You're not going to be priced out so don't see why you would want to transfer early when there's plenty of time for injuries until 25 deadline. Also more fixture news to come out later which may change your mind in the transfer

  29. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Just did Justin + Antonio > Dallas + Ings -4 (already own Bamford)

    Is Grealish > Raphinha worth a -8?

    1. aleksaa2
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No, I'd keep Jack

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You may want Grealish back so it could be actually -8. Hard to call, but if chasing then -4 might be worth trying.

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I’ll look to bring Grealish back before GW29. I want Kane for DGW26 and only way I can do is downgrade Grealish > Raphinha.

        Means I lose Grealish DGW though. Really tough call

  30. Sloane426
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    WC25 BB26 still in popular? If so, everyone activating WC tonight to catch the price rises?