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20 August 2016 2578 comments
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Saturday treats us to seven more Gameweek 2 matches, with Stoke entertaining Man City in the early lunchtime kick-off.

Sergio Aguero will be hoping to continue the momentum that’s already harvested six goals in his first four outings under Pep Guardiola.

Having seen Zlatan Ibrahimovic score twice and rack up 13 points last night, though, the Argentine has plenty to do to vindicate his place at the top of this week’s captain poll.

City warmed up for this one with a 5-0 hammering of Steaua Bucharest on Tuesday evening, and their manager has been reluctant to make changes – Pep Guardiola makes just one alteration from that match in Romania, with Nolito replaced by Jesus Navas on the flank.

For the Potters, Shay Given once again deputises for the stricken Jack Butland, who remains sidelined with an ankle injury sustained in training prior to Gameweek 1.

Mark Hughes makes one enforced change for the hosts, with the injured Xherdan Shaqiri repalced by Joe Allen. Bojan is expected to switch to the right flank to allow Allen to tuck in behind Mame Biram Diouf.

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  1. Eden Azzzar
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Supposed no pen there

    1. Eden Azzzar
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Surprised

  2. Fowler23
    10 years, 2 months ago

    My grandma can pass better than Navas lol

    1. Les Bleus
      10 years, 2 months ago

      But can she do it on a windy Saturday afternoon in Stoke?

      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Navas certainly can't....

  3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Navas off at last

  4. Bubz
    10 years, 2 months ago

    So it looks like we simply must have penalty takers and tall people in our sides from now on. Ibra officially reaches essential status.

  5. Studgie G
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Kun is having a nap this half

    1. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Got his goals... Must have captained Ibra

    2. The Donald
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Zzzzz

  6. Thomas Magnum
    10 years, 2 months ago

    @bitm2007 is that an AFL or NFL ball as your grav

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm half Yank, and a big NFL fan.

      1. Thomas Magnum
        10 years, 2 months ago

        So Giants or Jets?

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Seahawks

        2. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Dad's a Patriot fan

  7. Bolivian Seaman
    10 years, 2 months ago

    has sterling been told not to shoot?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 2 months ago

      That's what I'm thinking, whenever he gets close he looks dangerous but never shoots

    2. Zlatan The Magician
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He's obviously angling for a move to Arsenal

  8. Lone Wolf FPL
    10 years, 2 months ago

    sub 69mins late

  9. thunder_mike
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Apparently Janssen is starting for Spurs.

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 2 months ago

      They need him best player

      1. thunder_mike
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He was last week, think Dier will be dropped and Alli moved deeper.

    2. ★Kuntheman★
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ooooooh

      Very appealing option

    3. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      excellent, Kane to drop deep then

    4. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Instead of Kane? Not good news for his owners.

    5. Fowler23
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not good for Kane owners

    6. Bubz
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bad for Alli

      1. Numb
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Benched?

      2. thunder_mike
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Think he will drop deeper unless it is a 442 diamond

    7. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      if kane starts behind him [no. 10] today it will be kane > zlatan tonight

    8. Rainer
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Imagine if Kane was benched haha, deserves it tbh.

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah he deserves it after one game

    9. Big Sum
      10 years, 2 months ago

      good news for eriksen

    10. MrZ
      10 years, 2 months ago

      On my watchlist

    11. Sooda
      10 years, 2 months ago

      not good for us Dell Alli owners.

      Next transfer gonna be Delle Alli + Vardy out >Ibra +someone else in

  10. Goodricke
    10 years, 2 months ago

    53 points and Leeds are winning. This weekend is going OK!

  11. Your Mum's Athletic
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Team news imminent

  12. Martial Eriksen
    10 years, 2 months ago

    KDB holds the ball too long, not at all a Pep kind of player, wouldnt be surprised to see him benched soon..

    1. Seb Wassell
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe not his best day today, but he's the second most talented player in that side and nailed. IMO of course.

  13. Rogue Todd
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Mike Dean not been on camera for 5 mins - better show a yellow mate

    1. TheSteel
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Harsh

    2. Mr. Grv
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hi Mom !

  14. The Royal Robin
    10 years, 2 months ago

    This second half has been zzzzZzzZZZzzZ....

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, I take back what I said earlier

      #snoozefest2k16

  15. IndyStarJack
    10 years, 2 months ago

    In all seriousness, if this heightened enforcement of the rules re:' grappling at corners' continues then the players will learn pretty damn fast not to do it. Neither team in this game is grabbing each other anymore.

    This makes your genuine threats from corners standout picks now, e.g. dominant centre backs and centre forwards: Dann, Huth, Terry (?), All of west brom cbs, Carroll, Ibra, Benteke etc

    1. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      have a +1

      1. IndyStarJack
        10 years, 2 months ago

        merci beaucoup

    2. Clump
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yep.

    3. Andy_Social
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Exactly so.

    4. markmcr
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good point, but it'll be interesting to see how consistent the decisions are. Penalty takers could be more valuable the next few weeks.

  16. Bolivian Seaman
    10 years, 2 months ago

    lol @ zabaleta

  17. Fowler23
    10 years, 2 months ago

    YC for welsh Pirlo

  18. Clumsy Sakho
    10 years, 2 months ago

    #LFC team v @BurnleyOfficial: Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Klavan, Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Lallana, Firmino, Coutinho, Sturridge #BFCvLFC

    1. Fowler23
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No Moreno

    2. Numb
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No Mane

    3. Mark-O
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No Origi

  19. Rainer
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Milner starts, sorry Gray owners...

  20. JÆKS ⭐
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Klavan, Milner, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Lallana, Firmino, Coutinho, Sturridge

    1. El-Kloppico
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino Brace plz

  21. Worzel Gummidge
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Mike Dean is utter garbage. Retire now you mug.

    1. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      PS I love you.

    2. Syd.
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He certainly is a numpty

  22. Yome
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Williams and Bolasie on bench!!!

    1. Les Bleus
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Expected really

    2. Yome
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku also

  23. Syd.
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Robert Huth loves a grapple

    Who is on Pens for Arsenal

    1. Fowler23
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Santi

  24. Bubz
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino not up front then

    1. Seb Wassell
      10 years, 2 months ago

      His heat map will probably look identical to when he is. Drifting in and out of 9, 10 and the wings.

    2. El-Kloppico
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No10.. All DEF will go on Studge, and Firmino will nick them clear..

    3. devils advocate
      10 years, 2 months ago

      On the bright side Firmino likes an assist and Sturridge can finish.

  25. Dr Dream
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How many times has Aguero touched the ball this half?...can't be many.

    1. devils advocate
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sell him, he's rubbish! Lol.

  26. Rainer
    10 years, 2 months ago

    William dropped. Eden on frees 🙂

    1. El-Kloppico
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Brace?

  27. Smythe
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Janssen starts!

  28. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 2 months ago

    No Alli 😯

    1. Les Bleus
      10 years, 2 months ago

      What??!!

    2. Bubz
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wtf

    3. Numb
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thought he might be benched

  29. Mull
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Vorm, Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Dier, Wanyama, Lamela, Eriksen; Janssen, Kane (c)

    Alli benched

    1. Les Bleus
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Are you kidding me?! FFS

    2. devils advocate
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Great news for Lamela owners as this surely cements his spot.

      Unlucky for Alli owners as didn't see that coming.

  30. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
    10 years, 2 months ago

    No Can again

    I'm really surprised

    1. Gaffa914
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He's not 100% fit

    2. El-Kloppico
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Gini will do the work 😉