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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. S.Kuqi
    10 years, 9 months ago

    3gws ago I sure that Leicester and Mahrez are done

    1. vanishing spray
      10 years, 9 months ago

      They were feeling the Christmas schedule congestion alright (esp. Mahrez), but seem to have recovered alright.

    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yup, I said it too. Couldn't have been more wrong. Everyone in my minileague has Mahrez. He's destroying me.

  2. gonzalocampos
    10 years, 9 months ago

    I have Huth as the first sub and Alli is on the bench, do you think Pochetino will put Alli second half or rest???

    1. For Fuchs Sake
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ask him? depends what the score is I guess!!

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on the result at 70 mins, if the game is over there is no need to.

    3. Saint & Reevesy
      10 years, 9 months ago

      If they're winning then he won't risk it.

  3. Sergeant Garcia
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Baines > who?

    Current defence: Simpson, VvD, Toby, Daniels & Baines

    Thinking about a Chelsea defender.

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

      I did Baines to Ivanovic

      1. Sergeant Garcia
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Not bad! Zouma & Azpi also good options.

        1. djmadbrad
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Why isnt Baines favored today? Injured? Fitness? He's killing me.

          1. Sergeant Garcia
            10 years, 9 months ago

            I have no idea mate... I was sure he was going to start... Dropped apparently.

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

    Schmeichel would be only the 2nd time a father and son combination has won the premier league

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

      And firs are?

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

        Ian Wright and Shaun Wright-Phillips

    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Interesting. Thanks.

    3. FFFrog
      10 years, 9 months ago

      With the first being Costa and Oscar?

      1. rdamjan
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Loool

      2. tm245
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Brilliant.

  5. Back on the horse
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Main rival has Huth coming of the bench, naturally

    1. Nickofoz
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Who for?

      1. Back on the horse
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Sagna

  6. Ha.
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Bye bye Silva

  7. Alittude
    10 years, 9 months ago

    19 yr old norweigen to save the day

  8. TheBusDriver
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Hoping for an Alli cameo so Mahrez benchers don't get his points. They don't deserve his points.

    1. Alittude
      10 years, 9 months ago

      hope ur bus drives off a cliff too

    2. For Fuchs Sake
      10 years, 9 months ago

      This

    3. Nobodinho
      10 years, 9 months ago

      THIS

    4. Reedy
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Sod that I want him to score too

      1. Reedy
        10 years, 9 months ago

        hope he gets 45

    5. jdoyle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Same

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

      Hehe, yes

    7. Arctic monkeys
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Agree

    8. Nickofoz
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I agree, we don't deserve his points, even as a Mahrez bencher!

      But I can see Alli coming on, unfortunately 🙁

    9. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I have him waiting to come on if alli don't play and I couldn't agree more.

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

    Silvas first touch today worse than Jimmy Saviles

  10. The Non Flying Dutchman
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Us Mahrez benchers should start new hashtags

    PrayforAlli# (to stay on the bench)

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

      He won't.

    2. Nickofoz
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Don't see it happening 🙁

    3. gonzalocampos
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I am the same mate, I have Huth as first sub with Alli on the bench.

  11. Ha.
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Mahrez off

  12. Art Vandelay
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Horrible scenario unfolding. Closest rival has Alli starting and Stanislas first on bench. Guess who is second on bench? 🙁

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

      The Algerian Robben?

      1. Art Vandelay
        10 years, 9 months ago

        City can't handle the Huth

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

          For the money they've paid for CB's as well, it's just unbelievable.

  13. Greenbackbøøg…
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Silva so poor

  14. Fanta sea
    10 years, 9 months ago

    These are the types of games that City needed a big man up top. They really needed to replace Dzeko with a similar type of player

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

      Your probably right, problem is keeping them at the club when Aguero seems like a one up top kind of guy is impossible.

  15. Hect.OR 98th
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero still on then. Time to collect the obligatory YC

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

    Genuinely never seen anything like this. Remarkable season.

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

    Who the baby face coming on?

    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Gray, just as threatening as Mahrez at times

  18. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Mahrez CS locked in

  19. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks those who told me to play Mahrez 🙄
    Doesn't even get 80 minutes

    1. Hakuna Juan Mata
      10 years, 9 months ago

      ;P

    2. Bog Brush
      10 years, 9 months ago

      i'm sorry.

    3. Saint & Reevesy
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Goal, assist and CS locked in. Decent advice.

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

      I'm sorry.

  20. Fergietime
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Silva is shipping out of my team, antonio in maybe.

  21. tm245
    10 years, 9 months ago

    FPL and any personal team allegiance aside, this is an absolutely magical storyline unfolding.

  22. Sooda
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Ive got AGuero up front and Simpson on the bench, really need Aguero to score

  23. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Stanislas likely to start?

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

      No.

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

        think he'll come off the bench?

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

      better question would be, "likely to play at all?"

  24. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    RIYAD MAHREZ - Take a bow son

  25. Hakuna Juan Mata
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Aguero consolation goal please

  26. Mr. Blonde
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Good chance Mahrez will drop to 1 BAP now?

  27. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Ranieri for Manager of the Season!! 😀

    1. chinmusic
      10 years, 9 months ago

      That's a given already

  28. Jimbo123
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Is Francis more nailed than Smith?

    1. Arctic monkeys
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, The RB position is Francis'

  29. RÏɠBY
    10 years, 9 months ago

    has Mar cursed Kun?

    1. RÏɠBY
      10 years, 9 months ago

      *Mark

  30. C0YS
    10 years, 9 months ago

    A. Lukaku, Wijnaldum > Vardy, Mahrez
    B. Lukaku, Wijnaldum > Rooney, Mahrez

    Rooney on fire vs Leicester on fire...please advise. Thanks!