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6 February 2016 2653 comments
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In a battle for supremacy at the summit, Manchester City welcome Leicester City to the Etihad. The Foxes are in the midst of a six-match unbeaten streak that started with their goalless draw in the reverse fixture, while the Sky Blues haven’t tasted defeat in seven outings.

Only two teams mustered more big chances (eight) over the last four Gameweeks than Leicester, who racked up seven goals during that period. It’s on the defensive end that Claudio Ranieiri’s troops were the most impressive, though, conceding the second-fewest goals (one), sixth-fewest shots inside the box (25) and fewest big chances (two).

Despite ranking third for attempts (61) and joint-fourth for goals (seven) since Gameweek 21, the Sky Blues recorded just 14 shots on target, engendering the worst shot accuracy (23%) of any team. On the flip side, Manuel Pellegrini’s men conceded just two goals and registered three clean sheets. Moreover, only two teams allowed fewer shots inside the box (24), while they placed joint-second-bottom with regards to big chances conceded (three).

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  1. JayBomb
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Ye don't see Kante crying on the ground.

    1. Alittude
      10 years, 9 months ago

      its because he kan'te

  2. Greenbackbøøg…
    10 years, 9 months ago

    I wonder why I bench Simpson every week, no excuse for it

    1. Clump
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Price blindness.

    2. Rossamous
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I hear you there. Nice to have when last minute injuries force your hand though

    3. Chinu
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Have been doing the same with Huth 🙁

    4. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      MCI playing at home, it's the logical thing to do..

  3. Rossamous
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Played Simpson, have Aguero (not captained). Should I hope for a lei cleansheet?

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Very likely, unless penalty is given at some point.

      1. Rossamous
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Definitely looks like the likeliest route of Aguero scoring right now

    2. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

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

      Ofcourse

      1. Rossamous
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Vs Aguero scoring. Would be 6 points and 2 points for Simpson CS and Aguero blank or vice versa if Aguero scores. Minus not being my captain and differential of Simpson. Just answered my own question lol

  4. Sif
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Leicester looking solid defensively.

    If only their recent games had reflected this?!!

    1. Saint & Reevesy
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I assume that's heavy sarcasm

      1. Sif
        10 years, 9 months ago

        😉

  5. The Algerian Dream
    10 years, 9 months ago

    The thing with that call is that the ball was going nowhere and the ref was on the backside of the situation that it's so easy for the ref to think there that Fernandinho was faking it. Stupid from Albrighton nonetheless though

  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Get kolarov off

  7. JØ
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Kill'em all.

  8. Bubz
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Triple Leicester is needed

    1. FPL Daniel
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Huth, Mahrez and Vardy??

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I have Simpson, Mahrez and Vardy, had Huth before he started getting goals.

    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Got !

      1. FPL Daniel
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Bravo Evs almighty

    3. tm245
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Vahrdez plus a defender will be very popular soon with the schedule.

  9. Wouter
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Kante is a warrior

    1. FPL Daniel
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Great one too

  10. FPL Daniel
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Huth delivers. Well done. I didn't have money went Morgan at the end. But I don't believe many owners played him

    1. Saint & Reevesy
      10 years, 9 months ago

      He's on my bench, sadly. Doesn't surprise me I've left 60 points on the bench over the last 3 weeks

  11. boc610
    10 years, 9 months ago

    silva is such a lightweight, don't think he'l figure in peps plans

    1. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      LOL. Yeah, cus Guardiola usually builds his teams around big tanks.

      1. boc610
        10 years, 9 months ago

        he builds his players around midfielders who can defend as well as pass.off the ball silva does nothing and is knocked it far to easily

        1. TeamSteam
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Off the top of my head; Thiago Alcantara, Iniesta, Xavi, Bernat, Götse, Lahm in midfield.
          Saying that Silva does nothing or that he will be left out of Pep`s City team cus hes a "lightweight" bares no premise in reality. Youre entitled to your opinion, but i expect Silva to be integral in Pep`s team next season.

  12. Gunner77-
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Leicester are the club version of Greece 2004.

    1. Milner4eva
      10 years, 9 months ago

      LOL

      1. FPL Daniel
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Weeeeell they scored a lot so maybe not quite right

    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Not really from what I remember they were solid and boring, I think Leicester play good and exciting football.

  13. Every Dog Has Its Day
    10 years, 9 months ago

    I hate Kolarov so much, so sh!t.

  14. Aarono23
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero has lost his gloves. Can't remember if that's good or bad

    1. Milner4eva
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bad

    2. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bad.

    3. Aarono23
      10 years, 9 months ago

      My cup opponent has captained him so may be good for me (although i do own him myself just not captain)

  15. pundit of punts
    10 years, 9 months ago

    WTF

    Leicester players are trying ti hurt City players left,right and centre.

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Chill

    2. Davido989
      10 years, 9 months ago

      As if City have never done that.

    3. TheSteel
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Nah they ain't

    4. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Theyre not trying to hurt them, deliberately. Theyre playing aggressive, understanding that if the City players get space and time on the ball, its going to be dangerous. Theyre playing exellently.

      1. pundit of punts
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Some very very rough tackles.

        1. TeamSteam
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Yes, rough. But none of them have had intentions of harming City players. The refs allowed it, which i think is just fine. Its a high-paced game between the two top teams, intensity should be allowed.

      2. Mr. Grv
        10 years, 9 months ago

        This !

  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero nearly

  17. tm245
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Very arrogant performance so far by Man City. No urgency, moaning for PKs, expecting everything to be given to them.

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      10 years, 9 months ago

      +42

      Yaya as © best sums up their first half performance.

      1. tm245
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, they play some of my favorite football when they are up for it, but it is hard to watch them when they aren't.

    2. Sylas
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Spot on!

  18. FPL Daniel
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Kun almost

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Feck off kolarov

  20. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    10 years, 9 months ago

    That's where Aguero should have been

  21. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Sergio. I'd be happy with one.

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Me too. Just one, and I'll be very happy.

  22. Milner4eva
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Aguero, get your gloves back on son

  23. JayBomb
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Great play by Aguero, nobody alive in the box

  24. Make United Great Again
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Get lost Kolarov

  25. Jazz!
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Stop shooting lolarov

  26. The Algerian Dream
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Mahrez seems to be limping

    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 9 months ago

      He's fine...

      1. The Algerian Dream
        10 years, 9 months ago

        yeah I don't know what it was but he looks okay now

    2. tm245
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Really does think he is the second coming of Aguero.

    3. Saint & Reevesy
      10 years, 9 months ago

      That's because he's still got a boner from that assist.

  27. Egg Fried Reus
    10 years, 9 months ago

    AguerNo?

  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero getting frustrated

  29. Royal5
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Leicester stopped playing football. Defending with all 11 atm

    1. Gravless wonder
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Entirely justified

  30. Nobodinho
    10 years, 9 months ago

    LOL @ Sterling's hairstyle