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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. Goodricke
    10 years, 2 months ago

    That smelt like a pen!

    1. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mike Dean loves the atmosphere that follows a 50/50 pen decision. He embraces it

  2. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Conte on Willian absence: 'He has a small problem with his calf so better not risked today. It's a little problem.' #CFC

  3. Clump
    10 years, 2 months ago

    No Moreno. There is a God 🙂

  4. Worzel Gummidge
    10 years, 2 months ago

    No Alli is a kick in the nuts. Need him to come on and Score or to not and Capoue to score again. On the plus side I am glad I dropped Alli for Lamela after the deadline. He will drop like a stone now.

    1. Jafooli
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Came off bench a few times and scored last season.....

    2. thunder_mike
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He will definitely come on at some point.

      1. Worzel Gummidge
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Against tired legs.

  5. Count of Monte Hristo
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Looks like Alli owners need to act alot faster than Vardy/Kane ones.

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Easy downgrade to Lamela

  6. Jafooli
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Souare starts - FPL please remove his random flag now, stop the sellers, thanks...

  7. Respect My Authoritah
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Deulofeu up top again 😀

    1. AlCapwnUK
      10 years, 2 months ago

      and Mirallas keeps his spot.
      i just want him to keep it til the international break...

    2. La Roja
      10 years, 2 months ago

      😀

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 2 months ago

    City have been absolutely awful second half

    1. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Midweek game has slowly caught up to them

  9. Chucky
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Kun(C) fail 🙁

    1. Mark-O
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Same points with Ibra. Fair enough

      1. Thomas Magnum
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, everyone wins

    2. Wurstmuncher
      10 years, 2 months ago

      you call 2 goals a fail?

  10. La Roja
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is Mane in the bench?

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

      No

    2. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No

  11. Optimus.
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Silva handball, how was that not a peno?

  12. Zombie
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Janssen starting is bad for Kane, right?

    1. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Could be. Too early to say yet

    2. AlCapwnUK
      10 years, 2 months ago

      i'd say so

    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thats the theory. Will wait and see.

    4. thunder_mike
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Janssen he good hold up play, so could be fine for him.

  13. Arceus
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Please stop trying to defend in the box Sterling!

    1. Fowler23
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Based on last week yes

  14. Fowler23
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Silva you idiot

  15. Patty
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Williams just isn't match fit, right?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

  16. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    In a draft league so may need to decide my transfer early. How does Alli and Gray -> Lamela and Benteke sound?

  17. SilkySkills
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Not sold on Sterling

    1. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      no end product

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Kun off

  19. Jay_
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero off

    1. Fifa las vegas
      10 years, 2 months ago

      thank god, and i have him even!

  20. MartialMatas
    10 years, 2 months ago

    fffix says im rank 1015 atm 🙂 🙂 . highest i'll ever be

    1. Podge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Just win it, someone has to

  21. devils advocate
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero about to be subbed.

    Could end 1-1 in the fierce Ibra vs. Kun boxing match.

    1. The Donald
      10 years, 2 months ago

      3-3

  22. Max Gradel to the grave
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Kun off, time to come back from the sofa.

  23. Mull
    10 years, 2 months ago

    lol @ Aguero captainers

    Kane's going to get the full 90. 😎

    1. Ziro
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Red card 90th minute

  24. FPL Footy Show Pod
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How are bps looking folks?

  25. willl
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Alli to Everton mid looking likely for me now.

    Barkley the best choice?

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

      yes imo

  26. Dr Dream
    10 years, 2 months ago

    That KDB is ok, but he's no Pogba....

  27. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Navas and sterling are so bad

    Pep must be wondering why his players can't pass 5 yards

  28. Les Bleus
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Alli to Lamela and Gray to Benteke looks on the cards for 2 FTs this week

  29. Mark-O
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero and Ibra captains in peace and harmony. Same points!

  30. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Phew! Captain Aguero or Ibra didn't make a difference