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Calvert-Lewin misses out as Everton host Burnley

In the final match of Gameweek 4, Everton hope to go four games unbeaten when they entertain Burnley at Goodison Park.

Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.

The big news for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers is that there is no Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.2m) in the matchday squad.

Toffees manager Rafa Benitez provided an update prior to kick-off:

As a result, it looks like a potential back-three formation for Everton, with Richarlison (£7.5m) leading the line and new signing Salomon Rondon (£6.0m) on the bench.

Captain Seamus Coleman (£5.0m) starts after the hamstring injury he suffered on international duty turned out to be minor, Fabian Delph (£4.4m) misses the game with a shoulder injury, while James Rodriguez (£6.9m) sits out due to match fitness issues.

As for Burnley, club record-signing Maxwel Cornet (£6.0m) is a substitute, with Sean Dyche sticking with the same starting XI that drew with Leeds United in Gameweek 3.

Connor Roberts (£4.5m), Nathan Collins (£4.4m) and Dale Stephens (£4.5m) are all missing from the matchday squad.

LINE-UPS

Everton XI: Pickford, Godfrey, Keane, Mina, Coleman, Allan, Doucoure, Digne, Gray, Townsend, Richarlison

Subs: Begovic, Kenny, Holgate, Iwobi, Gomes, Gordon, Gbamin, Davies, Rondon

Burnley XI: Pope, Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor, Gudmundsson, Westwood, Brownhill, McNeil, Barnes, Wood

Subs: Hennessey, Cork, Rodriguez, Lennon, Cornet, Pieters, Barnsley, Vydra, Thomas

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  1. big grande
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Rafa didn't say a word about DCL aggravating his injury in training

    so that means Rafa was planning to leave him out for the next month 3 days ago

    that's great

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rafa disclosed over the past while he has two injuries...

      Seems something changed in recent days, since training pics probably.

      1. big grande
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Rafa also played him 3 games on a broken toe before he got 2 weeks off. Didn't rule him out when specifically asked about injured players 3 days ago

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That is Rafa for you.

      Never trust what he says about any player.

      1. big grande
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        is this a thing? not familiar with Rafa's hairline

    3. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mind game vs Burnley, they play 5 at the back now

    4. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      :eyes:

  2. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    DCL -> Richy-4?

  3. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Taken a hit for below
    Time to Wc or -8??

    Sanchez (steele)
    TAA shaw reguillon white (Tsimikas)
    Salah Greenwood sarr benrahma (Gilmour)
    Ronaldo DCL Antonio

    1. Kimmich
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      DCL to Bamford would be fine.

      Play 442 next week.

      1. Sid07
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That would be for -8

        1. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          It’s for a -4 as it’s only one transfer. Look at it in isolation. Doesn’t matter if it takes you from a -8 to a -12…if it’s worth it then it’s worth it

          1. Carlton P
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            No need to WC but if you’re already -8 and need to take out DCL then I would make a draft and see what you think

            1. Sid07
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Appreciate your thoughts

  4. FPLBRAH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Alright Lads,

    Help appreciated on the below, current team

    Sanchez (Foster)
    TAA/Shaw/Reguilon/Ayling(Tsimikas)
    Salah/Fernandez/Benrahma/Gray/ Bissouma
    Lukaka(Antonio/Scarlett)

    I want to get rid of Reguilon for a Chelsea defender and Tsimikas for a sub who plays Also would like to somehow fit in Ronaldo. Not happy Bissouma is in starting 11. I also have a wildcard available.

    A) Team ok until GW 7 wildcard
    B) Wildcard now
    C) Antonio + Fernandes to Ronaldo + 8.1M mid (-4 hit)
    D) Other suggestion?

    Cheers!

  5. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Repost
    Guys have Antonio dcl benrahma. Earlier plan is to do Ben to raph free. Now my options are

    A) dcl to bam free
    B) dcl and ben to bam and raph -4

    And I have to play coady or allan next week also cuz I like to keep Antonio.
    Suggestions guys

  6. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio to Richarlison then?

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

      Hold.

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bam

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Oh Antonio, hold him 😆

  7. jay01
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Need 12 points to beat my rival on h2h,

    He is all out. I have Digne and Gray.. reckon i can do it?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If Digne keeps a CS and gets an assist, you are gold.

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Probably not but good luck

  8. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Buy
    A) jimenez
    B) Bamford

    Arleady i have Raphinha.

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. EL tridente
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Richarlison

      1. Jdpz
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Interesting idea

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

  9. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Was there any WC team stats over the weekend?

    Was Ronaldo/DCL/Antonio the popular 3?

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Was mine anyway

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        You only need to sort out DCL anyway.

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah Antonio is fine, rough break though.

    2. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Refund WC chip needed?

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Popular with me, at least 🙁

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I went bamford over DCL as got bad vibes from rafa and used the extra to upgrade a def

  10. mattyb09
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    a) Livramento & Antonio to Bamford & Omobamidele for a -4?

    Sa (Gunn)
    TAA Shaw Rudiger White (Livramento)
    Salah Jota Raphinha Gray (Sissoko)
    Ronaldo Jimenez (Antonio)

    1. Kimmich
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn’t lose Livramento. Nailed and cheap.

      Ply 442 next week and wait for Antonio to return.

      1. mattyb09
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers, I don't want to get rid of him, but Omobamidele played well at 3.9 last week and has some great fixtures

        1. DontPiqueTooSoon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          He plays for Norwich

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      team is good. stay as it is

  11. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best option? 0.1 ITB

    A) Antonio to Jimenez
    B) Antonio + Coufal to Bamford + Semedo (-4)
    C) Coufal to Semedo, bench Antonio and play Livramento

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      C

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

    So glad I went with Lukaku over DCL. One of those lucky calls!

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I’m not surprised he isn’t playing, I was convinced he’d be out when I got Lukaku - but the way it’s happened with the training pic is harsh

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      They are completely different prices. Lukaku plus Sissoko is hardly better than some alternatives

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Huh? One is a premium forward, the other is not. They're not comparable, so this post makes no sense except as a misplaced humblebrag.

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

        Well I had to sell Wilson and I was considering getting DCL over Lukaku and keeping the money itb for a rainy day. Genuinely thought DCL could outscore Lukaku over the next 3 fixtures.

  13. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    hmm in a pickle now, with DCL + Antonio, Allan and Livra as the subs and only 1 FT. Has to be a hit now right?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bench raises the appeal of a hit but Antonio is still a good option, once he doesn't get injured before GW6.

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        could maybe do a hit on a defender i guess? interesting situation to be in

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

      Will a hit gain you more that the Antonio replacement (who will be back next week anyway)?

      Only forward I'd want to go for in the price bracket is Jimenez (BRE), and he looks out of sorts/Brentford aren't terrible. Unless you get a premium, but probs too expensive?

      Would just be tempted to play Allan or Liv. Shame the latter has City this week.

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        yeah i was thinking maybe a hit to get Duffy for Omobamidele, keep Antonio for Leeds. Or Antonio to Richarlison for the hit

  14. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sorry repost-

    Early days folks but I’ve just stumbled on this for my team…… DCL and Mendy(4.4) to Raphinha and wait for it…….. Pukki!!!! Mean I can bench Antonio this week, and can rotate Pukki with Sarr in the coming weeks to save any transfers…….. what do we think?? Watford at home seems like a delicious fixture!!!

    1. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pukki sounds torturous

      Ronaldo - Lukaku - Antonio

      **Maybe** Bamford, otherwise kill the forward spot for mids and defenders

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Haha yeah i think you’re right, might just go straight to Bamford instead!!! And bench Antonio and play Williams

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A Armstrong instead?

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Oooh yeah, I nearly went for him on WC instead of DCL to rotate with Coady for 4 matches, wish I did now!!! Haha

  15. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    People looking at Richarlison: could be a decent pick. But everytime I've owned him in the past, he's extremely frustrating to own. Think well before you make the move.

    1. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, he's a mid price mid option (6.5-7.5). Not convinced to have him as a FWD

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

    Best option to bring in

    A Bamford
    B Richarlison
    C Jiménez

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      Bbb

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  17. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    For the next 2:-
    A)Sarr
    B)Gray

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  18. Thinkering like a Boss
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A) DCL Digne > TAA, Pukki (or 6.2m max) -4
    B) DCL Digne Bruno > TAA, Lukaku, 6.4m mid (Traore/Saka/Sarr) -8

    Sanchez 4.0
    Shaw xxxxx White Tsimikas Livramento
    Salah xxxxx Raph Benrahma Gray
    Ronaldo xxxxx 4.5

  19. Cruicky
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Non DCL owner but was planning to get him GW6 for Norwich (H).

    The latest injury news is disappointing, but also very negligent by Rafa/Everton, as DCL has been playing through a toe injury and seems to have aggravated it + gained a quad injury.

    Add to that Callum Wilson being injured for another 4 weeks and Son going off in the warm-up the other week, playing through an injury and getting injured on int'l duty - it all seems irresponsible that so many teams allow players to play through these injuries.

  20. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Burnley actually have a decent squad given their budget. Two players to cover each position in their 4-4-2 system:

    Pope
    Lowton Tarkowski Mee Taylor
    Gudmundsson Brownhill Westwood McNeil
    Wood Vydra

    Hennessey
    Roberts Long Collins Pieters
    Lennon Cork Stephens Cornet
    Barnes Rodriguez

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah. Dyche is no top gun, but he does know how to keep a team floating.

  21. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Emergency scoutcast please (Brownhill autosub,not interesed in the game)

  22. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Digne 13pter for me to break 100pts. Let's go

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      How would these 13 points be made up?

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        CS Goal 2 Baps and a red card

  23. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    So who else went within Antonio and DCL on wildcard?

    Also decided to keep Benrahma for one more week and switch to Raph this week... guess that’ll have to wait.

  24. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Rich on pens for Norwich :O

    1. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He plays for everton

  25. 1LHerne
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Where's the red?

  26. Fadi AMJK
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    With DCL sidelined, which combination you see better?
    A. Raphinha/ Jiménez
    B. Traorè/ Bamford

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Raph Bamford

  27. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    That wasn’t too dissimilar to the tackle that broke Fofanas ankle, Rich lucky with where the other players weight landed

  28. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Wonder if rich doesn't perform tonight Roydon might be a punt. Rafa lo loves him

  29. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Play it safe, watch the game, do the transfers after it

    Fuuuuuu

    .1 short of DCL+ Antonio to Lukaku and a 4.5

    -8 to sort these flags out now daaaaamn, son

  30. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A)Raphinha Jimenez
    B)Bamford sarr