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How Everton negated Liverpool attack as poor home form continues

Liverpool 0-2 Everton

  • Goals: Richarlison (£7.9m), Gylfi Sigurdsson (£6.8m)
  • Assists: James Rodríguez (£7.7m), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m)
  • Bonus points: Jordan Pickford x3 (£4.8m), Richarlison x2, Lucas Digne x1 (£6.1m), Michael Keane x1 (£5.1m)

PERFECT EXECUTION

Liverpool’s Fantasy Premier League prospects took another hit as they lost 2-0 to Everton in Double Gameweek 25.

Ahead of two fixtures in Double Gameweek 26, their Merseyside rivals restricted the Reds’ key attacking assets, ensuring they put on the worst possible audition for the next Fantasy deadline.

On Saturday evening, Carlo Ancelotti set Everton up specifically to negate Jurgen Klopp’s men, operating with a back-four protected by three central midfielders and Seamus Coleman (£4.8m) deployed in a defensive double-up on the right-hand side.

As we saw with Vladimir Coufal (£4.6m) and Ryan Fredericks (£4.2m) doubled-up on Jack Grealish (£7.7m) in Gameweek 22, Coleman and right-back Mason Holgate (£4.8m) combined to take Andrew Robertson (£7.2m) out of Saturday’s Merseyside derby, severely limiting Liverpool’s threat down one of their strongest flanks.

And long balls out of the back helped Everton bypass Liverpool pressing from the front and in the middle to go from defence to attack quickly at key moments.

“We have this kind of quality (in the air). We want to avoid the pressure from Liverpool. We know they press a lot in front.” – Carlo Ancelotti

The effect of those tactical decisions by Ancelotti insisting pre-match that Everton would be in their usual shape, a great example of mind games succeeding.

“The system and the strategy will be the same. I put more fresh legs because we played Wednesday night so it will be a game with a lot of intensity. I want to be ready for it.” – Carlo Ancelotti, pre-match

“We played with two strikers, James and Richarlison. We fix a little bit the position of Coleman to deal with Robertson. Three midfielders and four at the back to control Salah, Mané and Firmino.” – Carlo Ancelotti, post-match

KOP FLOPS

Liverpool face two home fixtures in their next three matches, where they have recently struggled to get results.

Not only are Klopp’s men winless in their last six league matches at Anfield, but they have also found the net just twice in that time.

Before their Saturday night meeting with Sheffield United, Fulham were the only Premier League team to score fewer goals in their last six at home.

By contrast, Manchester City have netted 13 goals across the same data set ahead of facing four matches at the Etihad Stadium in the next two Gameweeks.

It must be said that Jordan Pickford (£4.8m) played his part on Saturday, producing six saves that helped him to maximum bonus and an 11-point haul.

His first two stopped impressive first-half shots from range by Jordan Henderson (£5.4m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.4m).

Then, in the second period, Pickford spread himself at the near-post to deny Mohamed Salah (£12.6m) a golden opportunity.

PROBLEMS AT KABAK

While Liverpool’s goal-scoring problems are certainly headline-worthy, their ongoing defensive issues are also holding them back.

They have conceded nine goals across their last three matches as Ozan Kabak‘s (£5.0m) introduction to the team has not been particularly productive.

In three appearances in all competitions, the centre-back already has three yellow cards to his name and it was the Stuttgart loanee who was exposed for Everton’s first goal.

James Rodríguez (£7.7m) played an insightful pass inside Kabak in the opening exchanges and, by the time he had turned to respond to it, Richarlison (£7.9m) was already through on goal and slotting past Alisson (£5.9m), his second in two matches.

“(Richarlison) is back and he’s scoring. He is playing with a lot of consistency. Rodríguez does not have the physicality of the others but he has the quality.” – Carlo Ancelotti

Liverpool have not been entirely the masters of their own downfall as their wretched injury curse sunk its tendrils into their campaign once more on Saturday.

Already filling in at centre-back, captain Henderson was forced off with a hamstring injury in the first half, replaced by Nathaniel Phillips (£4.0m).

“It’s the groin/adductor region and nobody in the medical department was positive about it. It doesn’t look good, but we have to wait, of course, for the scan tomorrow, hopefully.” – Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Robertson, J Henderson (N Phillips 30′), Kabak, Alexander-Arnold; Thiago (Origi 87′), Wijnaldum, C Jones (Shaqiri 63′); Mané, Firmino, Salah.

Everton XI (4-4-2): Pickford; Digne, Godfrey, Keane, Holgate; Gomes (Sigurdsson 59′), T Davies, Doucouré, Coleman; Richarlison (Iwobi 86′), Rodríguez (Calvert-Lewin 62′).

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798 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Soto Ayam
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Worth a -4 to switch

    pope (spurs, LEI) to
    Martinez (Lee, shf utd)?

    Think Martinez could cover the minus 4, I've not brought him in yet and he trolls me every time I don't. Also, gives me an extra villa player for gw 29.

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If you think Martinez covers the -4 for Pope who also has a double then go for it.

      To me Mart is a season keeper so you should look to get him in somewhere down the line

    2. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably worth it with the extra doubles coming up as well. Yes for me.

    3. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yup seems fine, esp if you don't have a GW29 keeper

      1. Soto Ayam
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Perfect. Thanks all

  2. ‘Tis the Season
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Leicester’s Amartey nailed. If so,good prospect at 3.9m?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on Castagne's fitness

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      nah, might play today though

    3. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No

  3. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez*
    Dias*, cancelo*, digne*, mee*,
    Fernandes*, rashford*, gundo*, lookman*
    Ings, bamford

    Pope*, raphinia, antonio, coufal

    1FT, 6.1m ITB

    Should I WC this? Logic says probably yes but I'm on the best run of form of my season and it wouldn't be the first time I sabotage my season with a WC. Thoughts? Have FH by the way

    1. JabariParkersEyelid
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Don't see any need to wildcard this, it's a good team.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just change one of the forwards to Kane and you will be set

    3. Sulley
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Seems to be decent fixture swing GW31. I am planning on taking a couple hits between now and then and then fixing for final straight.

      You could do Ings to Kane and Bam to DCL and be well set up for next few.

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks all. Think I agree with you. Originally was targeting liverpool, villa, Chelsea, spurs on WC but with none of them looking good i think I'm probably better off targeting the GW31 fixture swing for the WC

  4. JabariParkersEyelid
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    For 26 BB and to run through to GW30 would you rather:

    A. Areola, Targett
    B. Martinez, Konsa

    Pope is my other keeper so Fulham poor fixtures in 27 & 28 aren't a problem.

  5. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Worth considering chelsea assets for the double ? United liverpool maybe at first glance look tough but considering pools form and united not that solid maybe the likes of werner and azpi could be great picks

    1. Party time
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not worth it

      • fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I'm considering it. Great fixtures after the double too

      • Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Rudiger is a good long term budget pick.

        1. drughi
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          he sure is

      • Mr Bird
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I’m playing Rudiger to save myself a hit. Liverpool look out of sorts and UTD blow hot and cold. No reason Chelsea can’t clean both.

      • Holmes
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Mount would be my pick

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Can't have Kane and DCL without a hit.
      Cavani Bamford Raph > Kane DCL Lookman -8

      Yes or no?
      Just get Kane/DCL?

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I'd see how kane looks today.

        Spurs fixtures in doubles are against 2 decent defences.

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      meslier
      CANCELO DIAS MEE
      SALAH BRUNO GREALISH GUNDO
      KANE DCL bamford

      steer* dallas burn soucek

      With 2 ft - no FH, plan to wc30. Would you be looking to go for BB next week or not?

      I'm thinking injuries maybe might decide this for me.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        you'd have too many SGWers imo - might as well just do it whenever with that bench

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Leeds and Brighton fixtures look as good as they are going to get next week I think.

        2. JabariParkersEyelid
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Agree with this, plus if Grealish is out that's a transfer burnt right there before you even get into upgrading the bench.

          1. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            If grealish is out, I'm probably more likely to do it actually. Downgrade to barnes and have more cash to spend with a hit.

          2. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            But thanks - opinions help!

          3. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            why would Grealish be out?

    4. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I dont think you need to.

      Do 2 transfers to get 11dgw for a -4 and get Kane in (TC if you still have it)

      1. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Ffs another fail****

        Was meant as a reply to Fish & Chips

        1. fish&chips
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks mate. TC already blown on a KDB fail unfortunately

    5. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ings, Bamford, Grealish > DCL, Kane, Barnes worth a -8?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yup

        1. DAZZ
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers matey

      2. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Sounds like that would pay off so yes

      3. fusen
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Depends if Grealish is injured, also losing Bamford isn't great

    6. Sulley
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      How essential is DCL for next week? I can only get him in with a -8 as would need to downgrade Pope to a cheaper DGW keeper.

      Have Kane and Watkins other 2

      1. Sulley
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Currently on Bamford too

      2. JabariParkersEyelid
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Depends what the other transfers are really, if you project them to net you more points go for it.

        He's not worth 8 points on his own though.

      3. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not really essential

      4. Kabayan
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        FT used?

    7. Pigeon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thoughts on doing Bamford, Ings, Raphinha -> Kane, DCL, Smith-Rowe (-8)?

      Or just play it safe and do Ings to Kane FT?

      1. CONNERS
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Just the Ings to Kane move for me.

        Unless you are FHing in gw29, I'd want to keep Bamford & Raphinha.

    8. Bishopool
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Please shoot the best Captain for DGW, who also 110% plays full 90+90min.

      In that sense we avoid all ManC players? 🙂

      1. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        kane is the best captaincy for the double, then DCL

    9. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Is Raphinha to Pereira worth a hit for the double?

      Have FH available for 29

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

        Would give me the XI of doubles in my team and possibly TC, bench would be:

        McCarthy | Bamford | Dallas | Kilman

        Or alternatively, keep Raphinha and upgrade Kilman to a 4.8 and BB

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

          TC option would be Kane

        2. TyroneGAA
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I’m planning on bench boost but need to ship raphinha to give me 14 dgw players.. but it’s going to cost me -8 and I need a 5.6 dgw player and I’m not sure who

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

            Sounds perfect for Pereira or Lookman!

      2. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I would not consider a WBA player for a hit. For free perhaps

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

          Highest scoring player in the last double...

        2. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          FT would be Ings to DCL

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

            So could say Raph to Pereira is the FT and Ings to DCL is the hit 🙂

            1. Crunchie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              If grealish is out I would think raphinha would have a free role down the right?

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

                Maybe, do like Pereira’s fixtures though

    10. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Think I will TC this coming week, question is who. Like DCL fixtures better for attack but kane is kane

      A. DCL (SOU,wba)
      B. Kane(BUR,ful)

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        A

      2. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Why does noone discuss Bruno?

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          On paper, his fixtures looks tricky. Plus no haul recently.

          If I do go for TC, Bruno is likely to be my pick

          1. Mr. O'Connell
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Palace away is likely the best fixture of any of them. Chelsea is tricky tho.

    11. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      What are the moves to make?

      Pope, Martinez
      Stones, Cancelo, Mee, Dallas, Coufal
      Salah, Sterling, Bruno, Saka, Raphinha
      Bamford, DCL, Ings

      How does?

      A. Sterling, Bamford to Gundogan, Kane
      B. Salah, Bamford to Son, Kane
      C. Something else

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cash in the bank? And FTs?

    12. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Is now the gameweek to use your TC chip or will there be other game weeks?

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        good option this week I feel, city have double next week but rotation is there that worries. DCL and Kane will both play 90+90 and good fixtures gw 26

      2. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        There'll be other chances to TC.

        This is the week for BB where you can have 25+ games for your squad to score

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

        Lots using it next GW.

        Not sure I trust Spurs enough to TC Kane though. I'm probably going to Bench Boost this week since I'm already on 11 DGW players without any transfers yet.

    13. Boleyn Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Antonio starting according to ex-WHU Employee

      1. Party time
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeeaah

          We feast!

        • Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          This guy also seemed to have the info early.

          https://twitter.com/thewhuera/status/1363436031194894337?s=19

          (Same as last week)

          It's probably a given that both we're guessable, but one to keep an eye on.

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

            Could even be from Ex's patreon tbh

          2. Rotation's Alter Ego
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Looks a troll account to me.

            Suspicious bio. Last season there was a troll who repeatedly created new "ITK" accounts to trick people, which were easy to spot as these accounts all followed each other and only each other. The first followers this account got were the same set of troll accounts.

            Info likely taken from the WestHamWay predicted lineup run by exWhu which went out around 10/10:20.

        • fish&chips
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Dammit, blocks my digne points

        • acidicleo
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          hope kane starts...
          i did antonio to kane...:(

      2. EL_FENOMENO
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Who to replace Dallas with for next week, it will be a -4:
        a) Digne
        b) Aina
        c) Targett

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          C

        2. JabariParkersEyelid
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Tough. Depends on if you have the free hit left really.

          If you do has to be A, if not then C.

      3. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Dead End 29 & WC 30!

        Martinez ¦ Forster
        Maguire Cancelo Lowton
        Bruno Rashford Grealish Gundogan
        Jesus Ings Bamford
        ¦ Saka Holding Coufal

        2 FT, 5.0 ITB

        A) Rashford, Jesus -> Salah, Kane
        B) Lowton, Grealish, Ings -> Targett, Son, Kane
        C) Lowton, Grealish -> TAA, Son
        D) Rashford, Bamford, Jesus -> KdB, Watkins, Kane

        1. Muscout
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A but with KDB instead

      4. Muscout
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        How this lads?

        McCarthy
        Cancelo Shaw Dallas
        Salah Bruno Gundo Raphinha
        Kane Ings Bam

        Martinez Barnes Rudiger Dier

        26 - Raph and Ings to Grealish/Lookman and Watkins -4 (Gives me 7 GW29 players)

        27 - Salah to KDB

        2 FT until 29 to bring in GW29 players (gives me 9 GW29 players without hits)

      5. AC Yew
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        If you cant stretch to Kane or Vardy who else would you consider to complete the forward line.

        DCL Bamford ?

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Watkins

          1. AC Yew
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Theres no one else really is there! Thanks

      6. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Antonio start today.

        Source: exWHUemployee twitter.

        1. Well you know, Triffic
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He's on my bench 🙁

      7. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Areola/Martinez
        Alonso-Rudiger-Stones-Burn-Shaw
        Salah-Barnes-Bruno-gundogan-Raph
        Kane-Ings-bam

        On BB, which moves please.

        A) ings > Watkins
        B) bam > Watkins
        C) Raph + bam/ings > pereira + Watkins (-4)
        D) bam + Ings > Dcl + Watkins (-4)
        D) Raph + ings + Bam > Perrira + dcl + Watkins (-8)

        1. JabariParkersEyelid
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          D

        2. Kuzser
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          D

        3. clodhopper
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Keep Bamford for 29

          1. Old Gregg
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I have FH mate. Thanks

      8. Kuzser
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        What would you do with this team guys? Already on -8 and can’t decide between WC and FH.
        1) Free hit in gw26. Team is not bad for 27 onwards, already 6 players for bgw29. Then WC in GW31
        2) WC in gw26 and prepare for bgw29. Use FH when needed
        3) Leave it on -8

        Team is:
        Martinez
        Shaw - Stones - Cancelo
        Son - Bruno - Gundo - Barnes -
        Bamford - Cavani - Kane

        Dallas, Raphinha, Coufal

      9. poidlolo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        is gundogan will play against arsenal?

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I have a horrible feeling it's a 15 min cameo incoming

        2. acidicleo
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          unlikely based on pep's comments... but then he is pep...

      10. acidicleo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Which combo is better for DGW26?

        A) Digne and Watkins
        B) Targett and Barnes

        Cant mix and match due to budget...

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          toss job

        2. CONNERS
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A

      11. Khalico
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        If Grealish is out, who'd you pick out of Maddison or Barnes for next weeks double?

        1. acidicleo
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          madders

        2. JabariParkersEyelid
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Barnes for me, fond memories of his epic haul v Villa before the world ended.

      12. Party time
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Djokovic is a beast

        • LewanGOALski
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          How is this WC Draft?
          Some benching dilemmas in defence but I love this team

          Martinez - Fabri
          Dias - Digne - R.James - Shaw - Dunk
          Bruno - Son - Sterling - Gundo - Lookman
          Kane - DCL - Watkins

          1. CONNERS
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Would prefer Salah over Sterling despite recent poor form.

        • Going Home
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Current set up

          McCarthy (Steer)
          CANCELO STONES Dallas (Coufal, MITCHELL*)
          SON BRUNO SALAH GUNDOGAN Raphina
          DCL (K)ANE (Bamford)

          1FT £1.1itb

          A) Steer and Mitchell to Areola and Dunk and play BB (-4)
          B) Steer to Areola and TC Kane