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Dugout Discussion – Man City vs Arsenal

After Harry Kane blanked yet again at Wembley in Spurs’ narrow win over Crystal Palace, we move to the Etihad as Manchester City and Arsenal go head-to-head in the 2.15pm kick-off.

Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling have shrugged off any concerns over rotation for the home side, with all three named in the starting line-up.

But the Gabriel Jesus exodus could pick up pace as he’s named among the subs – over 203,000 sold the Brazilian last week.

Both Aguero (9%) and Sane (2.5%) are among the top 10 captains in Fantasy Premier League for Gameweek 11. The Argentine has scored in each of his last three at the Etihad, while Sane is seeking a fifth successive double-figure haul at home.

At the back, Nicolas Otamendi’s owners need him to be on his best behaviour today. The City centre-half has four yellow cards to his name, with one more caution set to earn a single-match suspension.

For the Gunners, Arsene Wenger has sprung a surprise by dropping Alexandre Lacazette to the bench. Sitting in 11% of FPL squads, the Frenchman is another premium forward who can expect big sales to follow – Arsenal have visits from Spurs and Man United and a trip to Burnley in the next four.

It looks like a role up front for Alexis Sanchez as a result of the reshuffle. The Chilean has delivered points in three of his last four league outings and, with an ownership under 3%, could yet emerge as an explosive differential.

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  1. Kermit Special
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Silva owners, do we still sell him?

    1. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      If I owned I wouldn't sell

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      One more week for me

      1. Kermit Special
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Same here. Still plays too deep for me. Lucky jammy assist, so can;t complain.

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Nope

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

      I'm not... but then I'm not making any final decisions until after the break.

    5. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Keeping for sure.

    6. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Looks like a season keeper barring injury at the moment

    7. WrightnBright
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Not for now, a well oiled cog in the engine who'll steadily bring in the points

    8. Chirsbom
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Depends who you replace with. For the whole season I think he is a keeper.

      1. Kermit Special
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Agreed

    9. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Would rather have sterling or sane, but not worth a hit and have other players that must go before him

      1. Kermit Special
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I'm thinking of a double up with sane. Probably after Man City's next two fixtures.

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

      Might sell for Mané , if not needing transfer for back-up for Otamendi and Lascelles

    11. Man Getting Hit By Football
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      On a wildcard about to get him in for the first time. Once I find out if he is going to drop in the next two weeks.

      Sane alongside him as my City contingent.

  2. Rash
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    30 with DDG Jones richarlison morata to go.. Need miracles for a respectable score

    1. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      United cs and you should be bvery happy. Don't think you can ask for more than a morata goal

      1. Rash
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I'd take 2 points from morata if it meant a double cleanie

  3. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Jesus + Silva + vardy to Abraham + Mane + Lukaku(C) -4

    Should I still do it? Have Otamendi but can bench him for dunk..

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Some one just asked the same question a few minutes ago 🙂

      1. ooooo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        yeh this is a rp

  4. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Otamendi flagged. Mark not messing around.

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      😆

  5. Kermit Special
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    45 with morata and richarlson to go. Not bad, after Kane fail

  6. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Otamendi and Joselu to?

  7. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Now give me a 0-0 CHE vs MUN and it'll be a great week

  8. GAMBIT
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    31 with Jones, Cesc and Richarlison to go

    My season has been so bad, fffix is still predicting a green arrow for me

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

    Conte very hush hush on David Luiz missing out. Something definitely up.

  10. Chirsbom
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    So. Got Luiz and Bavis in my team. The once that has to go?

    What are the rumers on Luiz and Conte..?

  11. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Would love a haul from Richard

  12. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Ramsey just keeps ticking along the points. 1 BAP today as well to rub it in. Worst transfer out ever

    1. Kermit Special
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Same here. Transferred him out after his injury ffs

  13. justlikehoney
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    49pts with Morata to play, happy with that.

    What are Jesus owners doing? time to go rid despite the goal today. Looks like him and Kun aren't going to get 90 mins. So City midfield way to go.

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Cant find a decent striker to replace him with

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Still both likely outscoring others though ?

  14. the snazzy viking
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Richarlison blank, Jones blank and Lukaku blank anyone?

    1. PocketZola
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No yes yes

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        😯

    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No yes yes

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No, Yes, Yes

    4. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      No no yes

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

      No.
      Yes (only if DDG saves a pen/makes 12 saves).
      Yes.

    6. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, no, no

      United 1-0 please

    7. Man Getting Hit By Football
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      They are my final players this week, which means all three will blank

    8. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      yes yes yes

  15. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    exactly, something is not right with Luiz missing out completely

  16. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    32 mee my saviour

  17. Deano
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Quality game from two teams with world class players and managers that aren’t afraid of expensive football.

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

      Everton vs. Watford?

    2. GAMBIT
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      The way football is meant to be played

  18. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Scored 9 points yesterday and only dropped 180k, red arrow might not be that bad today

  19. Kermit Special
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Maybe a good idea to wait on the situation with Chelsea, before transfers. A lot of player tension and power play.

  20. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    43 with Morata, Hazard and Rich to play. Not bad!

  21. Stokelona
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    What’s the matter with Otamendi?

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

      5 YCs in total. Suspended for 1 game.

      1. Stokelona
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ah

  22. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Funny that the only side to get a result against Man City so far was Everton.

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      1-1 wasn't it. I seem to remember Citeh having a hatful of chances on goal though.

  23. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez should leave Arsenal asap

    1. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      He will. Soon as contract expires

    2. WrightnBright
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      If you think the there is a selection headache at city now, wait till he signs in January - gonna be a nightmare!

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Him and Ozil wil apparently both be sold on the cheap in January. Better than getting nothing for them and saves on wages I suppose. Terrible management of key assets all around though.

  24. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    *Checks Christensen's price*

    5.4!!! 😮

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

      Not nailed. Fabulous player though 🙂

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Good looking chap indeed

    2. Rash
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Sadly ain't nailed

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Smalling started last 5 now too

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

    In order how would you rank?
    B A C ?

    A Sterling,
    B Sane
    C DSilva

    1. Chirsbom
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B
      C
      A

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Can't decide, all really good FPL players in their own rights

  26. Meinhoff
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I played Dunk and Ward over Otamendi and Jones 🙂 also played Cedric 🙁

  27. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Who about a 3-5-2 like this?

    Salah Sterling Sane Ramsey Richarlison
    2 out of Kane/Kun/Lukaku/Morata

    1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      DLC as the sub striker.

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Take Richarlison out and then maybe

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on your bench - any injury or rotation in midfield and I assume fodder takes over ?

  28. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Well it was all set up for a Kane fail
    Had to happen.

  29. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Otamendi ban gonna be timed with a Kompany return and then him and Stones as the settled cbs. This is my fear

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I can afford one price drop. Might quit while I'm ahead for the rotation fears. Can't really see Citeh keeping many CS with Kompany in it anyway.

  30. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    conte saying no luiz is a tactical decision

    very tactical to not even have him on the bench...