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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. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Stoke's support always this good?!

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Best support in the Prem, along with Palace.

    2. Dickie1898
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      slow marching in song is pathetic, like spurs

    3. Clump
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      They are very close. All related 🙂

  2. devils advocate
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Shay Given MOTM so far. 🙂

  3. Sailboats
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero > Ibra for -4?

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lol.

    2. Bubz
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Just confirmed it

    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    4. Sánchez
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I would even for a -8

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lazy from kun

    Gave up running

    1. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Less aerodynamic with that new beard

  5. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Navas is so awful.

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Crazy eyes though.

  6. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Otamendi nearly lunged in there. Phew.

  7. KOLASINA(C)
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Come on......

  8. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero is definitely scoring today

  9. Andy_Social
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    That's the weakness in Pep's system. Wingbacks tuck inside - big space on the wing.

    1. Oooof
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed

  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero looks like he just got out of bed

  11. Cantona90
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I know it's a only 15 minutes in, but captaining or betting on someone in the early Saturday kick off never ends well.

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Shhh.

  12. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Stones does think he's Ronaldo sometimes.

  13. KOLASINA(C)
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Arnautovic lol

  14. Bubz
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    There is no chance City keep a clean sheet here

  15. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Man City have taken over from Palace as being the best team for beards this season.

    Don't fancy Silva's chances of growing a Captain Birdseye though.

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Just need KDB to bring the Viking ginger beard to the table.

  16. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Every time Stones goes on a run you know he will eventually lose the ball.

  17. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cracking through ball from Bojan. Shame Arnie looks like he was on the gear last night.

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      on the gear?

      1. Cantona90
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This guy doesn't get it

      2. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        His first touch is akin to a heroin addict's

        1. Henryyy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          hahaha, yeah and the hair...

    2. Cantona90
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Massive beakend for Arnie.

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        😆 😆

    3. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😆

  18. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kun is past it!...

  19. Andy_Social
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Stones almost dribbling into the box!

  20. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Looked like a pen

  21. fiveyears
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Seems quite an open game so far

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      End to end stuff. No pointless possession stuff!

  22. Bird Raymond
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    People are justifying taking hits to get Ibra in a week ahead of the deadline on the basis that they will 'beat the price rises' and that a high transfer value will be needed later in the season to accommodate a decent team around Ibra and Aguero.

    If I wanted to get Ibra in I'd rather wait a week and see what happens. I'm not doubting you'd still want him or even saying that he might get injured, but you could take a hit to get Ibra in only for Aguero to get injured for example. I'd rather pay a little extra as a price for the extra information that will come over the next week.

    And the argument about needing a great transfer value doesn't necessarily hold. A few seasons back Sunderland had a good run of fixtures. People with high transfer value, including me, were getting Sessegnon whilst those with low values had to settle for McLean. McLean brought in more points. Or last season I had to have Alli as my 4th midfielder when I originally got him as a 5th, he did great whilst those with higher team value benched him and missed out. There will be good budget options that emerge later in the season and I think if you have obsessed about building up a high transfer value early on then you are less likely to take advantage of them.

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Fair points Clarence. I think they are simply worried about Ibra getting another big haul and it leaving them struggling for rank if they don't get him now as well as the value.

  23. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Stoke are defending well, and not leaving any space.

    1. Bubz
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Man City on the other hand...

  24. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Can't stand smug ibra cappers much longer

    Come on kun for the love of God 🙁

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😆

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        PS Kun capper hear also...

        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Speak up. 😉

    2. Richd
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You're being taught a lesson IMO. Boot on the other foot and you're the biggest POS on this website.

  25. Mark-O
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    City's defence isn't that good today 🙁

    1. Andy_Social
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Got a whole new philosophy to learn, esp the full backs. Will take time.

    2. Rich_20
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      True. Gaps everywhere. Kolorov lookd a lot slower than usual.

  26. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Navas has the worst final product of any footballer, ever.

    1. Belsunz
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Aaron Lennon's crosses say hi.

  27. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If Germany beat Brazil in the Olympic final tonight, they get to keep them for ever.

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't realise slavery was a prize in the Olympics.

  28. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ha, just realised I've got Pieters playing in this 😀

    How's he looking?

  29. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    i dont understand why navas is playing

  30. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Stellar from Otamendi