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25 August 2014 2664 comments
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Last seasonโ€™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. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Might have to get rid of Dzeko this week. Probably wont even start...?

    1. Colonel Shoe ่‚ๆฑ 
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      ade?

  2. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bojan > Jovetic a bit knee-jerky?

  3. dush64
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    SO Jovetic is *essential* now, correct? Am I doing this right? ๐Ÿ˜›

    1. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      More confidence ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Jovetic EssenTIAL!!!!

  4. Kings of Lyon โ˜…
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Allen goal here and full time would be good

  5. vova
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    For a second there, I thought Christian Poulsen was making his Liverpool comeback.

  6. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I'm glad Pelle said that Aguero won't start next week either.

    Dzeko can wait to be shipped. With the wildcard

    1. davies
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      When'd he say that?

      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Pre-match

  7. Ser Football 42
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Courtois
    Caulker, Debuchy, Clyne
    Sterling, Siggy, Yaya, Gabregas, Sanchez
    Rooney, Costa

    Thoughts? or changes

    Thinking about changing Rooney to Sturridge and Sanchez to Tadic

  8. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Dzeko ---> Jovi = Sideways or a good saving?

    1. Konig Luther
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      hours ago was in another way...

  9. Mr_Partridge
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Well done Jovetic owners

    I will not be having Raheems 8th child now

  10. Somalion
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Dzeko been dealing with the physicality of the Pool CBs all night, looking sore now. Think he'll come off.

  11. Gilbo88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    A Lovren goal now would complete my night!

  12. Overlordleo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Gonns trade in a man city defender, have decided on that now.
    Should I go for Kompany, Zabaleta or Hart?

  13. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Brill defending.

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Brill.

  14. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Thank you Daniel. Keep it up.

  15. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bojan to Jovetic done

    1. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      HOW U FORD?!?!!?!

      1. Pedram
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        what ?

        1. Heydudes13
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          How did you afford?

          1. Pedram
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Have 3.5 in the bank

  16. M.I.A.
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I need a Sturridge goal!

  17. Celt Abroad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Jovetic is a rare example of pre season form being a good guide for the season

  18. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Why are people so sure Dzeko will keep his place?

    Could easily play Jovetic in Dzeko's role - great with the ball on his feet and he's over 6 foot

    1. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Better all round game too

  19. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Cesare Prandelli on Balo:

    "Balotelli is not a great player, he is only a player who has the chances to become one. I told Mario that if he wants to become the type of player he thinks he is, then he needs to come back to reality. If he came back down to earth then he could actually be a great player and not just a player who has the ability to be one. He is a good guy really but he lives in a dimension that is far away from reality. That doesn't say anything, though. He is only 24 and has the possibility to build on this experience."

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He's right

  20. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I coul do lovren and fletcher to hutton and jovetic?
    Team would be
    Begovic Guzan
    Debuchy cdavies hutton bartley duff
    Mata fab ramsey siggy hendo
    Jovetic rooney costa

    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wtf?

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Sorry?

  21. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Markovic has been Liverpools best player ๐Ÿ™‚

  22. Podge
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Certainly making an impact ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

  23. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Price rise sites dead then?

    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yup

  24. M.I.A.
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hope Nasri doesn't come off

  25. copps
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    markovic looks a helluva player

  26. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    At least Dzeko made 60 minutes ๐Ÿ™„

  27. RoyaleBlue
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else still getting aguero ?

  28. kiwi_pool
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is Moreno an FPL option?

  29. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Sd Jovetic in ufpl for Remy ๐Ÿ˜†

    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I very nearly sold him for Dzeko ๐Ÿ˜†

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Kept him in FPL though, but Sd him on Saturday night !

    2. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Sold for Ade on upfl -- but mmmm coming back I think

  30. StinkinRich
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Kept mata, kept jovi....yessss

    Finally a good start to my follow season!