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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. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    really need Firmino (c) to show up

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Let's hope so

    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ballsy. Hope it pays off for you. Thought about it myself but didnt pull the trigger.

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        was always a risk. thought stoke would have done a better job defending at home....

    3. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      As an owner-you go guy!

    4. Give Me the Mane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

  2. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Man of the match is Mike Dean for assisting Aguero's 2 goals. Aguero was almost invisible for 82 minutes.

    1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Such a sad, bitter man.

      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        2 goals did flatter him though.

      2. TheBusDriver
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        For stating the obvious?

        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          The amount of abuse you're getting is ridiculous. 🙄

          1. TheBusDriver
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Can't do anything about that 😡

    2. willl
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Someones salty.

    3. Tabasco
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      So salty

    4. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      almost

    5. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Moaner of the match goes to The Bus Driver.

    6. Supertrooper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hah, salt is real here.

    7. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Why don't you just get Aguero mate? Did he bang your GF?

      1. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Lol

    8. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Aye, time to quit FPL.

    9. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      🙂 it hurts, doesn't it?

    10. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Non owner alert

    11. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Boys - Never argue with Stupidity

      You will never win

    12. devils advocate
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      You know what they say about bus drivers don't you? Lol.

    13. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I haven't seen such a salty poster since Breadbin left us

    14. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 7 months ago

        You really are a grade A pathetic loser. Bore off, mug.

        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Steady on. His post isn't that bad.

      • Rainer
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Why wouldn't you own Kun? Hahaha

      • MrZ
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Better not comment against kun anymore mate... most people here have kun & some may captained him, they dont care where the goals come from....

    15. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Kun should easily make 3 BAPS. Striker bps > Mid bps for goals.

      1. devils advocate
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Why are you guys even questioning his BAPS, lol?

        He's miles ahead.

    16. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Kun keeps baps
      19 points ahead.

    17. KOLASINA(C)
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Aguero 57
      Nolito 38
      Otamendi 27

      The King.

    18. Sooda
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      GaryLineker
      It's 3-1 to @ManCity and who would ever have thought that Nolito would have more of an end product than Navas?

      ...anyone who has folllowed both their careers

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Pure genius

      2. Supertrooper
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Must be a sacrastic/troll comment, everyone who has ever watched football could tell you that Nolito has a better end product, heck the super old dude in my sunday league has better end product than Navas.

    19. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      They said "Lets see how Pep Guardiola handles a windy day in Stoke".

      I think he has answered that question.

      😆 😆 😆 😆

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Nolito against tired legs

      2. Oldman Unathletic
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Emphatically.

    20. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Will Zlatan always play the 90 whereas Kun could be subbed around 70+ ?

      1. The Donald
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        These kinds of questions are hilarious

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I don't think so Donald, it's a factor around CL games and maybe a consideration for the armband.

          1. The Donald
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Aguero might play a few minutes less around CL games yes, but he's also a better goalscorer than Zlatan...

            1. HVT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              * in your opinion, if you look at both players stats you will see that Ibra has scored more goals in his career to date than Aguero, granted Kun has time to catch up but that statement imho is in correct.

      2. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        No, I think CL played a part

        1. Podge
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          thats the point no ?

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            This, Pep protecting his prize asset when needed, whereas I don't think Zlat will play Europa/Carling cup etc.

      3. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Naaah. Really will depend in midweek stuff

      4. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        More often than not

      5. ShaneRyan
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        You are dumb, Kun played3 games in 7 days

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          So did Stones but he wasn't subbed, oh and no need for the dumb bit, I take offence as I am clever.

      6. devils advocate
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, best you stay clear of Kun, lol.

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I'm talking in terms of (c) options around CL, it's called doing a little homework.
          It could be a factor of signicance worth noting, but yea, you stay clear of that sort of thinking.

          1. devils advocate
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Lol, I did plenty of homework champ. 😉

            That's why I started the season with both Kun and Ibra and captained one of them each over the past 2 gws, lol.

            Thanks for the tip though. 😉

            1. HVT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Well played, so did I-how you doing overall/in the past?

              1. devils advocate
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Thanks. I was ranked around 45k before today's matches, but I don't think rank matters until ALL chips are used as they skew rankings so much.

                How about you?

                And is that King Keane in your grav?

                1. HVT
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  Yes, my idol really tho PP Could emulate him, I like a tough all action player.
                  200k after Shaw/Ibra but Kun(c)/Grey so far should see a decent climb

                  704 last year.
                  2 - 1.5k finishes in the past too, so not too shabby.

    21. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      47p from 4 players. This round has started nicely 😀

    22. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      How many bonus points does Stones get for being man of the match ?

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        A whole 0

      2. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        None

      3. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        3 from the Man in the Stand.

      4. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        It's not about the points it's about that Sky Sports recognition

      5. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        🙂

      6. mattk lfc
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        5.... on Sky

      7. devils advocate
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        27 from memory. 😉

    23. Plagued by indecision
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      53 with 6 to play. Probably end up on about 60 then.

      1. 1569Tippins
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        69 (grow up)

    24. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Delighted I decided to keep Nolito when I knew he was dropping value. Wasn't so happy earlier when he was on the bench though.

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Nice-score?

      2. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Nice.

      3. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Grass is green.
        My farts stink.

      4. Garlana
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Nice, shame nobody knows if he's playing or not...pep maybe...

        1. GREENDREAMS11
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          This, worked out ok today

    25. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      @GW1 World No1 WTF Captain Martial !!!

    26. Barrier Freeman
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Nolito owners assemble!

      1. Luca Toni
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        pure luck ...

    27. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      So I turned off pretty much straight after Nolito actually came on. Did he take his goals well? How did he look?

      1. MesQueUnClub
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        2 empty nets

      2. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        He hit 2 world class bangers

      3. Max Gradel to the grave
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Two gifts, still had to be in position though.

      4. 824545201
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        2 tap ins.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Even Navas would have scored those 😉

    28. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Latest bap predictions

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Kun 3
        Nolito 2
        Otamendi 1

    29. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Any news on a Gargatron update?

    30. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      City were quite flat in that second half.

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        2nd game running I felt the scoreline flattered them. They start well and then faded away. Its like Pep is used to Bundesliga where if he is 2-0 up, the game ends 5 or 6 nil. Would be interesting to see them against the big boys.

      2. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yep. Stoke played well. Pep isn't going to get an easy ride this season. Lacking the players for his system

        1. ktk_interista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          This. Apart from Silva and maybe KDB, there are too many mispasses for his liking.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Still early days, players learning the system. They will get even better.

        2. devils advocate
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Sorry I have to disagree. If that was Stoke playing well I'd hate to see when they play badly.

          I think it was much more a case of tired legs from City in the second half, as they could have scored so many more even in that second half if not for some tired looking touches in the final third.

          Stoke gave them the space to do as they pleased, and this could have easily been 6 or 7-1.

    31. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Odds on Firmino getting 13+ points?

      🙄

      1. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Slim to none

      2. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I believe \o/

      3. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        A goal and max baps gets you 10 or 11 which is close enough. A goal and assists guarantees it. not far fetched

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Nope. The Studge factor.

    32. BobbyV
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hazard (C) not looking too clever now. Oh well...

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        He hasn't played yet.

        1. Jairzinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Aguero and Ibra have set a high benchmark though, is obviously what he means.

      2. Podge
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Leave it there for next week though

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Zlatan v HuLOL?

      3. devils advocate
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        The way this gw is going there's a good chance all the favourite cap options will score the same and cancel each other out!

        The LOL's if that happens will astronomical!

    33. Big Bad Diego
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      FFS now Dele Alli benched?? What does this mean for us Dele owners? Should I think of transferring?

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yes. Sell him

      2. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Means he wont get the 2 pts for playing 60 + minutes unless hes subbed on before the 30th minute.

      3. The Fantastic Mr Fox
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Or he could come on from bench like Nolito and score 2. Hold you horses 🙂

      4. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Already gone to lamela last night to facilitate ibra!

        1. Big Bad Diego
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Thinking of doing the exact same thing. Shame on myself for not transferring before the price rises, but oh well

        2. southernpacific
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Yep my move last night

      5. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Let's see if Kane/Janssen up front works. Dele doesn't fit into that system.

    34. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      So does Nolito cover Aguero on basis of VORP? Ibra(c) with Nolito/Sterling seems to be solid 😀

      1. The Donald
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        He won't start every game unfortunately

    35. Lallana's Bananas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Negredo or Defoe?

      1. The Donald
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Defoe is actually decent so him

      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Nolito

    36. MartialMatas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Projected rank 912 at the moment. what is life???

      1. L S P
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        idk - tell us in GW38

    37. trequartista
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Guys any update on why Alli was dropped? Surely his position isn't at risk.
      Also surprised Bolasie isn't starting.

      1. DarylT
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Poch has said he will start with his best eleven and since Janssen played well, and he can't drop Kane, he's going to drop Alli because he cant play on either wing like Eriksen or lamela and not a DM like wanyama or dirt

        So yes, if Janssen scores tonight u should get rid of Alli or at least start worrying

        1. DarylT
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          *dier

          1. L S P
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            dirt is better

        2. trequartista
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers for this.
          Was thinking about Dele>Bolasie this morning only.

    38. Pariße
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Everton with a 3-5-2-ish line-up, I was suspicious Koeman was planning to do that, when he was in the market for 2 extra CBs.

      1. Ziro
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Who is the 3rd CB today?

        1. Pariße
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Holgate

        2. 824545201
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Holgate

      2. RMA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I'm expecting Kone with "back injury" -> Everton.

        1. Pariße
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Indeed. Would be a great FPL option too.

    39. FC LAVAMAN
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Decisions decisions... Which game to watch?

    40. Jafoole_88
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Nolito essential. Just transfered him in for Hazard

      1. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Good trollage

    41. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I am off to the barbers 🙂

    42. AppleDunk
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone know why Alli is not starting?

      1. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Poch made some comment about euro fatigue