Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Man City vs Liverpool

Having recorded two goalless draws in their previous three outings, Manchester City can ill afford to drop further points when they do battle with Liverpool at the Etihad. Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp’s side will be looking to bounce back following their 2-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace in Gameweek 12.

Since their resounding 5-1 victory over Bournemouth in Gameweek 9, Man City have mustered just two goals and nine shots on target in three outings. In addition, they weren’t as dominant on the creative front during that stretch, amassing 15 fewer key passes (38 compared to 52) than Liverpool. That being said, their opponents managed just nine shots inside the box and one big chance, which bodes well for their clean-sheet prospects.

Liverpool ranked top for attempts (65) over the last four Gameweeks, yet only Bournemouth (one) carded fewer big chances (three). Fashioning clear-cut opportunities has been an issue for the Merseysiders throughout this campaign, as evidenced by the fact they place bottom for big chances (four) in road clashes. On a more positive note, only three two teams permitted fewer shots inside the box (23) in the last four Gameweeks.

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  1. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    72 after BAPs 🙂

    What's the average?

    1. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      73.

    2. jam sandwich
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      74 i think

    3. ThreeLeftFeet
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      75. And a bit.

    4. Maarrrr17
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      76 is the word on the pitch.

  2. Carcetti
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    KDB was decent today, why is everyone getting rid?

    1. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Aguero.

  3. SANTACLAUS
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Vardy doesnt stop scoring, man united next to break another record

    1. #WinterIsNotComing
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      L. CITY dream run is about to end. Check their fixtures.

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  5. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    right im going to make a fire................bloody freezin today

  6. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    So my -24 could actually be a hit if Lanzini and Alli score above 6 points in total. It's possible. 🙂

    In.
    Lukaku 12
    Ozil 8
    Lanzini 0
    Alli 0
    Aguero 6
    Simpson 10
    Total 28

    Out.
    Vardy 11
    KDB 6
    Sissoko 5
    Payet 0
    Pelle 5
    Dawson 6
    Total 33

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No, that would just break you even ...

    2. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      you are on 3 with 4 inc (C) to play

    3. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      24 point hit, geez! Guessing you are in a H2H league.... but dunno why you wouldn't wait for next week to take Vardy out

    4. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Pelle got 1 point

  7. Trigg ⭐️
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Goalman finally doing something. That has made me most happy today!

  8. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    New posto.

  9. *sigh*
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Who to lose for Kun between Kane Vardy and Lukaku.I have money itb for any without taking a hit.Or do I just upgrade Ayew and Mane? Any help appreciated.

    1. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Vardy... have you seen Leicester's fixtures?

      1. *sigh*
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah but figured he can score v anyone at the nimute.Think it'll be him though.Cheers for answering.

  10. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Who do I lose to fund Aguero?

    A - Sanchez
    B - KDB
    C - get Lukaku instead?

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. #WinterIsNotComing
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Don't get this Aguero bandwagon :/ He is too injury prone. Wait till the Uefa CL game.

      1. Filthbomb
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I agree. He gets injured all the time. He was even holding his leg and wincing yesterday.

        1. Ha.
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          He won't play midweek

  11. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    0.1m short on KDB+Pelle to Ozil+Kun, so annoying.

  12. #WinterIsNotComing
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    63 pts without bps and a player to play. Doing decent?

  13. Robert's Son
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    So I guess pelle droping .1 and ageuro and batkley rising .5 total by this gw saves .6
    Do
    Kdb pelle to ageuro barkley?

  14. Worzel Gummidge
      8 years, 5 months ago

      So getting Kun tonight with 2 FT. Would you do Zouma to Moreno or Albrighton to Gosling/Stanilas as the other FT?

    • southernpacific
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Wanted bring in coutinho maybe do barkly instead

    • Zizoulicious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Any early news on whether coutinho'so hamstring injury was serious or coming off was a precautionary measure?

    • Kurt Zouma
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      How nailed is Joel Ward?

    • LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      55 points with Souare to play and FFF saying red arrow for me this GW.. Really?

    • blauriecon
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Alli or Dembele as 5th.

    • Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      De Bruyne->Courtino this week?