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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. Jonesfromthere
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Lads, is it time to accept Demarai Gray is the real deal?

    1. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Gallagher says no

    2. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Gallagher, kovocic and iwobi say no

    3. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Should have accepted it 3 gameweeks ago

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        joined the wagon this gw. Definitely the real deal atm

  2. Harper (No more Penandes)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Who here is selling Toney tonight?

    1. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Okay that must mean nobody, which leads me to believe that he won't drop tonight!

      1. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I'm selling him this week but will probably eat the 0.1 drop

  3. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Tanganga to A) marcal & keep 0.4 ITB or b) semedo c) another defender under 4.9? Thanks

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

      B. Semedo threat is insane albeit he lack the end product....

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Okay thanks

  4. We Go Again
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    James or Rudiger? James has higher potential but Rudiger more nailed? Is CHO really a threat to James' spot?

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

      CHO? no way!!!!!!

    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Azpliceuta will likely play right wing back the odd time. Besides that James has no real competition,

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

      Both

  5. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hello guys. Would you wildcard this lot?

    Sanchez
    TAA, Shaw, Ayling
    Salah, Pogba, Raphinha, Alli, Benrahma
    Ings, Ronaldo

    Subs: Cash, Tsimikas, Perica --- Steele

    0 itb, 0 FT

    1. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No just save the transfer and do a -4 next week if needs be.

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers. Already used my 2 FT's this week

    2. SalahFingers
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Honestly, no.

      It's good for the most part. You can easily switch out the cheap guys for other cheap guys as needed.

    3. Rog.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I don’t think so, you have Ron and Salah which is the main thing for me atm

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

      looks good tbh. Some differential and core player. Why wildcard?

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks for comments. Probably biggest thing would be to get rid of deadwood and get Lukaku in at the same time

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

          What team would you get if on wildcard?

  6. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Who get the most points out of these two?

    A; Shaw, Gallagher, Bamford

    B: Dunk, Benrahma, Lukaku

    1. Rog.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Probably A bit I like Ron

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Tough one as option b includes also a captain option. I'd prefer the one with Lukaku

    3. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      B but
      Marcal, Raphinha, Lukaku?

    5. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A short term. B longer

  7. Rog.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Wasn’t planning to play WC so early but kind of been forced into it. What do we think?

    Sanchez (4.0)
    TAA Shaw Marcal (Odele Liv)
    Salah Jota Raph Gray (Bissouma)
    Ron Luk Dennis

    Is Kovacic a genuine option after the weekends performance?

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Kovavic? No look at his goal record. Also uses up a valuable Chelsea slot.

  8. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Repost
    Would you get;-
    A)Sarr (Nor new Leeds)
    B)Gray (avl nor)
    I know gray is in hot form right now but with ismaila sarr I’m getting 3 good fixtures.
    Which one would you do?

    1. Rog.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sarr probably

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

      Sarr, he is on penalty right? insane value if you ask me!

  9. DaddyPig
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Advice please guys…
    Is Semedo worth the extra money over Marcal? Semedo seems very attacking and after watching the highlights, weren’t those Marcal assists just a bit lucky? Thanks!

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Semedo better but more expensive.

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

      All you said is true....
      he sure worth 0.4m more imo

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

      I agree he’s worth the extra

    4. DaddyPig
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks everyone. Really appreciate it!

  10. Claudio555
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    DCL to?

    A. Bamford
    B. Richarlison
    C. Jimenez

    1. MountainBeach
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'm thinking Bamford. In the same boat.

  11. MikeS
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal's greatest ever signing?

    A. Bendtner
    B. Squilllachi
    C. Silvester poached from man it's
    D. Chu- young unknown Korean hit man
    E. Andre Santos - Brazilian wonder kid
    F. Other?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Dennis Bergkamp

    2. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      F

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

      Surely Ramsdale has to be in the conversation

    4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Liam Brady

    5. Scrumper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Denilson - great in champ manager 97/98, kack in real life

      1. MikeS
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Lol

        1. MikeS
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Amazing how many crap players arsenal have signed

    6. brunost
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      F). John "Faxe" Jensen or Pål Lydersen...Close call....

    7. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Abou Diaby. He was like a new signing every season.

      1. MikeS
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        He was actually a phenomenal talent, shame he got injured so much

  12. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Ronaldo price going up tonight?

    1. Rog.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks like it

    2. MikeS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      FPL stats been saying he'll go up every day since Saturday and he never did

  13. Bart82
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    80 All out...
    a) DCL and Antonio ---> Lukaku & 4.5 (play Gilmour or Livramento dor 1-2 week) for -4.
    b) DCL to Bamford or Jesus for free

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I’d be tempted by Jesus v Saints

    2. Khark
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B with bamford

  14. It’s A Joke
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    If you play the Free Hit Chip, do you have two free transfers the weeks after or just the one? I think it’s just one but wanted to confirm…

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      just one

      1. It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

    2. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      one

  15. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Honestly I've got time for Rafa. Glad he's doing well again. He doesn't play negative football. Has had success and is a fine manager, and a "top bloke." (Did i say that right?)

  16. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone considering keeping Benrahma?

  17. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Will DCL drop in price tonight ?

    Thanks.

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Not tonight

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        He probably will

        1. Scots Gooner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          He's at 79%

          Surely he won't clear 100 by tonight. Are that many people doing Monday night transfers with European games this week?

          1. Limbo
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            A lot of Wildcards this week too. Stats will be skewed.

            1. Zimo
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              That's a possibility too.

          2. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            It's a triple red arrow. He's confirmed injured out. -79 to -100 isn't a big step really. People do early transfers all the time.

  18. tommo1989
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    If you have the exact money for DCL to Aubameyang would you bring him in or Bamford and bank the extra cash?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Bamford

    2. lugs
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      tough one, Auba is a powerful differential at his low ownership if he gets anywhere near back to his best, i'd probably just favour Bamford atm though

    3. Yes Ndidi
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Auba has the potential and the fixtures to go big. Bamford only has the fixtures, and he's not showing great form either. Depends if you've got a plan to use the extra cash.

  19. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    A is the sensible option but got exact funds for B and feel it might be more fun. Which one? Thanks

    A) DCL to Bamford
    B) DCL Jota Greenwood to Lukaku Raphina Gallagher/Gray

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Duffy
    Salah Greenwood Benrahma Jota
    Ronaldo DCL Antonio

    Steele McArthur Livramento Williams

    1. Couch Potato
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Is this a pre-wildcard team? If not then it's surely more sensible to avoid the risk of it backfiring and wait a couple of weeks before trying to work Lukaku and ronaldo into the team.

      However if you've already wildcarded, you're just gonna have to go with your gut, hate it when I put off a hit or two and realise I should've been less risk adverse 2/3 gws later.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry the first paragraph should say, if so*

  20. The White Pele
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    best 4.5 fw? Locadia has any chance to get mins?

    1. Bob B
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Played 9 times for Cincinnati last season and scored 1 goal, probably there as backup to the backup

      1. The White Pele
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        cheers

  21. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    No Ron or Rom, own DCL and Antonio. Team has no other major problems atm but am triple upped on West Ham, Man Utd and Liverpool (Tsimikas) so a GW7 WC is likely needed.

    Should I Wildcard this week?

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Well, yeah, you have two of your best players not playing, one of them ‘till next month.

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I think you do need wc, it's seems the optimal with your team

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks, I think I might pull the trigger

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

      You've got major surgery to do. It's time.

    4. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Same situation. The DCL injury has given me no option but to wildcard.

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yep. Worst thing is I bought him for a hit on Friday after press conferences.

        At least I got jammy Livra points

  22. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Best mid for 6.1 for upcoming gameweeks?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sarr or gray imo

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

      Adama Traoré

    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sarr

    4. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers lads

    5. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sarr

  23. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Torres or gundo on WC or neither ? Thanks

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hard to call with Pep tbh

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      If torres doesn't start in the CL then he could be a great shout for the weekend

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

      neither

  24. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Townsend > Gray without DCL do you agree with me?

  25. Old Bull
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Will Salah rise tonight?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Nowhere near

      1. Old Bull
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers

    2. SalahFingers
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Definitely not tonight, and probably not for a few days.

  26. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    How the hell has that Gray fella turned into a clinical finisher all of a sudden? Preseason I was saying he can’t finish and Townsend better value.

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      He's the Anti-Traore

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Haha well played!

  27. We Go Again
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    RMWCT

    0.6 itb
    Sanchez Steele
    TAA James Marcal White (Livra)
    Salah Greenwood Raphinha Gray (Sissoko)
    Ronaldo Lukaku (4.5)

  28. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Got a bench of Livramento Tsmikas Scarlett. What to do with 1,4m in bank?

    A. Antonio to Jimi/Bamford
    B. Tsmikas to Semedo/Marcal and bench Antonio
    C. Scarlett to Denis and bench Antonio

    Thanks

    1. TeddiPonza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      D. Play Livramento and save transfer

    2. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

      1. sandman58
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Marcal

  29. SilentLemonMan
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Choose one:

    Pogba
    Greenwood
    Jiminez
    Torres
    Gundo

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

      Or Jota

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

      Wildcard? Greenwood/Jimenez
      normal transfer? Jota

    3. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Torres

  30. Minus Four
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Done my WC team:

    Sanchez
    TAA Rudiger Dias Shaw
    Raphinha Gray Salah Gallagher
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    Sanchez Sissoko Livramento Scarlett

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

      Like that.

      V similar to mine but I’ve got Torres over raph and Cancelo over Dias