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18 October 2014 3269 comments
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Back in the game after another international interval, Saturday presents us with an array of treats that begins at the Etihad. Manchester City host Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs side in what looks to be a fascinating encounter, with a gaggle of prime Fantasy assets on show.

Given the doubt surrounding Diego Costa’s availability, suddenly the significance of Sergio Aguero’s pitch time and points increases. The Argentine will doubtless carry the armband for some and, in the main, they’ll be hoping that Spurs can provide opposition that forces Manuel Pellegrini’s men to seek out goals.

Certainly Spurs are set up to trouble the home side, with Pochettino’s high pressing game and emphasis on the counter, potentially exploiting key weaknesses in the City rearguard.

Following this, we have a fresh batch of six three o’clock clashes warming in the oven and you can look to our Twitter feed for all the lineup news from those matches.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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

    Still only 2-1, Spurs shouldn't lose hope yet.

  2. Bellerinmondo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I can't see him not getting a hatrick, looks like he could score every time he gets the ball

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

      Kun obvs

    2. Moore FPL
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I hope so. Just looking through my league and only 1 other person has him so far and noone else as captain 😀

  3. il Brutto
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Well I made the decision to captain Costa and I'm standing behind it. Pretty sure Aguero will get his hat trick so need Costa to get at least three. GO COSTA!!

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

      Ridiculous comment. As if you wouldn't take Aguero at this point

      1. il Brutto
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I'm not saying I wouldn't take Aguero's points but just pointing out that there was a reason I made the decision and there is no point to dwell on it.

    2. MG7
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      now only costa and di maria can save the non owners of aguero.....i hope di maria saves me this time

      1. il Brutto
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I have Aguero just not as a captain so at least I get some points out of him.

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

          He's got me 32 now before bonus points but should be on 44 but for that peno miss

  4. djenzio
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero needs to score 2 more..come on

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think he will 🙁

  5. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ref bottled it - no card

    1. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Lesson is go for the achilles not the pull back

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

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/10/18/the-pre-match-preamble-gameweek-8-3/?hc_page=7#hc_comment_8552475

    Aguero miss? Check.
    Already bagged a brace? Check.

    Where are you guys getting your intel?
    Seriously, that prediction was PERFECT

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

      Creepy.

  7. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero is ripping them a new one. Should have had a hat-trick. I'm hoping he stays on for the 90.

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

    What's point loss for a penalty miss?

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

      -2

    2. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      -2 i think

    3. djenzio
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Kun is on 7 now instead of 9

    4. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      -4 with the armband. 🙁

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

    missed penalty should be -5 rather than -2.

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

      non owner ? 🙂

    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      lol

    3. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      why? So strikers taking pens stand to lose more points than they gain 🙄

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

        yes.

    4. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Because you dont have Kun?

    5. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      It does work out as -6

    6. johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No seriously. I don't have Kun (getting him this week), but regardless, I just think that missing a penalty should "cost" more.

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

    Lamela 😆

    how can a player be so bad ?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Well ...

  11. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Tottenham giving Aguero far too much space. He's on fire but they really aren't dealing with him

  12. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Which Spuds player will get sent off first?

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Kaboul

  13. Clam. ☘️
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How many minus for a peno miss?

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      -2 (or -4 of captained)

      1. Clam. ☘️
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. Only realised it was answered above!

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

    Only 2 others in my mini league have Aguero. Everyone else has Dzeko, Yaya or Kolarov as their city cover.

  15. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    1 for minutes played, 2x4 for goals and -2 for penalty miss = 7 pts. I could leave with that. Especially that miss after the penalty as he got -PPI. Too bad Lamps is out otherwise he could rival Kun for BP. First to see will Kun last 60mins

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      *I could live with that

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

      He's not gonna finish on 7 points

  16. djenzio
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Navas is looking good. Milner is balls however

  17. cheeky_ash
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    This is hard work...

    Wish I had Aguero but sadly I captained Pelle instead.

    I can see Aguero getting another 2 goals here the way spurs are defending

  18. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    12 point swing in that one moment...

  19. I-Taught-Danny-Welbeck-How-…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Way to open. AGuero will get 4 here I reckon.

  20. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    He would have been on 26 as captain 🙄

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

      And a potential 34.

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Snap

  21. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Kaboul, Fazio Rose 🙄

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

    That penalty miss was a 15 point swing, ouch.

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You have silva as well?

    2. Wouter
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      🙁

  23. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Where is Wakey? His pullen Eriksen scored

  24. VougieDipond
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Red card in this game for sure.

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

      *for a Spurs player

  25. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Reply "Kun" to this and he'll score a hatrick

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Kun

  26. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Costa starts... pulls up after 2 minutes. Ward to dance over his remains.

  27. JWF
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    That missed pen cost me 9 points, or 15 if Costa doesn't play. As a Spurs fan I'm not allowed to be disappointed about it...

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

    Aguero won't get any more points.

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He'll get another four providing he plays to 60mins and nothing else changes

    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Bonus

    3. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yes he will. You watch 😉

    4. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      you really think so 🙄

  29. jfxm
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Have to get Aguero in now. 5.3 left for a defender to accommodate.

    Who are your top 3 defenders 5.3 or below going forward?

    Can't think of many others apart from Bertrand but already have Alderweireld.

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

      If you don't count today, Spurs' defense might have good fixtures in the next few. Kaboul might be an option in that bracket.

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

        Chambers after suspension?

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

    Aguero is butchering the Spurs defense ffs