Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Monday

Last season’s top two go head-to-head at the Etihad this evening as Gameweek 2 is brought to its conclusion. Both City and Liverpool go in search of a second successive win, allowing Fantasy managers the chance to assess our options in midfield and attack, with Raheem Sterling, David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Daniel Sturridge looking to get amongst the goals once again.

Aguero remains on the bench for City, however, as Manuel Pellegrini makes just one change from the side that defeated Newcastle last Sunday. The City boss hands Stevan Jovetic and Edin Dzeko the chance to lead the line again, then, whilst Pablo Zabaleta is drafted in at right-back, with Gael Clichy swapping over to the other flank as Aleksandar Kolarov drops out.

Brendan Rodgers makes a couple of alterations to the XI that started against Southampton last time around. New signing Alberto Moreno is handed a debut at left-back, with Glen Johnson shifting to the right of defence as Javier Manquillo drops out. Elsewhere, Joe Allen comes in for Lucas in the centre of the park.

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  1. amol
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Sturridge-Costa-Aguero

    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      TV says no

      1. Zombie
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        thats why you shouldn't watch tv

    2. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Rooney Costa Aguero

      1. The Iron Tulip
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        This!

    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Rooney - Costa - Aguero

      2FTs

      😎

      1. amol
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Feck man utd

    4. Feanor
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sturridge is losing his luster very quickly.

      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        sanogo altidore torres

  2. Aurora
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    So clichy and Kolarov rotate depending on opposition? Same for Zabaleta and Sagna?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Zabaleta will play a lot more imo. World Cup rest 1st game.

  3. Ghost Ship
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    could really do with one Liverpool goal, but can't see it.

  4. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    With 2 free transfers, Rooney > Kun looks so tempting

  5. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    liverpool have been outclassed tonight

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Utterly

    2. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      ya think...

    3. Robareid
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      The play has been pretty equal in all honesty, but City have just scored when they're on top, while all Liverpool have done is get corners.

    4. dodger49
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I don't think so really. City played better for most part of the second half but had Liverpool been more clinical in the first half, it would have been a different score (still I think City would have won though)

  6. The Iron Tulip
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Time to bring Aguero in!

  7. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero(C) worth a -4?

    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yes imo.

    2. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Already took one. Is he worth an -8? 🙂

      1. The Iron Tulip
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Possibly if he's gunna be ur captain

        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers, will have a think

      2. Reedy
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I'd do it for a -4, yes!

      3. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yes

    3. The Iron Tulip
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm doing it for a -4 as long as he comes through this game ok

    4. chrisjdgrady
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If he starts then definitely

  8. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What's the early prognosis on Dzeko?

    1. smythy
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's shit

    2. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Meh.

    3. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's a donkey.

    4. Yome
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Muscle problem I think, I am selling

      1. dribbler
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I think it was a foot injury

  9. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    If u have Rooney Costa studge who will u gt rid of to bring kun??

    1. Domo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Studge or Rooney, depemding if you have Mata/Sterling

    2. M.I.A.
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Studge

    3. Steevo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sturridge

    4. The Iron Tulip
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sturridge! Especially if u have sterling

    5. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No I have Mata not raheem

    6. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sturridge

    7. dodger49
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Looks like most will do Sturridge

  10. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    One goal from Sterling and I'm happy enough with this.

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Need this to happen, come on

    2. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Hes off sorry

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        only good thing to come out of this match - as I did swap Sterling for Fabs!

  11. Aston Villa-Boas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    So Sturbridge to Aguero on a FT this week

  12. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Unlike Chelsea City just don't give up scoring to see the game out...

    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Chelsea doesn't either if they see a chance to ridicule a rival. 😉

  13. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I can do Terry & Naismith > 4.5m & Aguero.......next week though not gonna take the hit.

  14. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero 1 minute 1 goal
    Can 1 minute 1 yellow 😆

  15. Bucky Barnes
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Jovetic not looking so bad now, surprised he got subbed out so fast after just one week

  16. Costa in Wengerland
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Rightly priced aguero
    Shitely priced studge

    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      shitely is not a word

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        They are adding this word

  17. Aurora
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    So dzekos season over before it really begun.

    No not the injury.

    Can't see past Jovetic and Aguero now

  18. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is silva injured?

    1. M.I.A.
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Nah

    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      was limping off

  19. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    This is perfect for my secret plan for Sterling. Mwhahahah

  20. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Will aguero start next game?

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      hang on i'll ring pellegrini

    2. The Iron Tulip
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      You'd expect so

  21. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Sterling useless in this game

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      in general

  22. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero, scout picks 🙂

  23. aehii
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    if any of us get aguero in, his hamstring will go. We've just got to accept not owning him.

  24. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Bye Sterling.

  25. thunder_mike
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    So I have taken 4pts hit already, if I play my wildcard it cancels my hit, doesn't it?

    1. vova
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      yes

    2. Robareid
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yup

  26. Andre W
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Sterling off

  27. Aurora
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Raheem

  28. vova
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Mata to Sterling worked out great

    1. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      only consolation today, yes

  29. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Wahooo Raheem blank!

  30. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Sterling blank is good,

    But this game has left me with some big issues...