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13 February 2017 3302 comments
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Gameweek 25 concludes at the Vitality Stadium with Bournemouth paying host to Pep Guardiola’s Mancheseter City.

Once again Pep’s teamsheet steals the pre-match headlines, with Gabriel Jesus preferred as his central striker, leaving Sergio Aguero on the bench for a third successive outing.

Transferred in by more than 210,000 ahead of Gameweek 25, Jesus is skippered by 156,000 tonight up against a Cherries defence that has shipped more Premier League goals than any other side in 2017, conceding three or more in eight of their last twelve matches.

That defence is at last bolstered tonight by an array of returnees, as Charlie Daniels, Simon Francis and Adam Smith all overcome knocks to claim berths.

Elsewhere, manager Eddie Howe prefers Jordan Ibe to Junior Stanislas on the right flank, as Josh King again leads the attack.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. matiakez
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    I don't own jesus myself but the euphoria at him going off has been a little nauseating

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I won't lie. My FPL points is more important to me than players' minor health details.

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Same here.

      No need for it.

    3. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Agreed, and this is coming from a manager who just was confirmed a rise from second to first in my ML because the former first has Jesus(C), so it was great for me...

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I was bricking myself in fear of a potential monster haul from Jesus tonight, so the injury helped my team, like many others.

        But the gloating is unnecessary.

        Oddly enough too, the game is less exciting without him on the pitch.

        Which speaks volumes for a kid whose only started 2 games.

        1. My Name Is Prince
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          Indeed, I had all planned to bring him in in GW29 too, but now have to wait and see... Did it look bad?

          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 17 days ago

            Didn't see how it happened but they pretty much took Aguerö off the bench immediately, so they knew right away he couldn't play on.

            1. My Name Is Prince
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 17 days ago

              Well, we'll know soon how long it's going to be...

              1. Nomar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 17 days ago

                Aye, Prince.

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Wilshere injured

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      bears. woods. poo.

    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      pope Catholic

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      mind blowing, next you will be telling me Sturridge is injured 😉

  3. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Poor Wilshere

  4. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Wilshere off

    3 Subs used before HT

  5. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Standard Wilshere

  6. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Wilshere injured shocker!

  7. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    McAuley rushing off benches to replace Stan 🙁

    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Got Evans coming on... pain

  8. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Wilshere subbed. Only 1 B'mouth sub left.

  9. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Aguero has lost that extra yard. Not sure he's as good as everyone thinks he is anymore

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      He lacks match fitness that is all.

      All other players would face the same with minimal gametime.

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Its more than that. If you were the talisman of your team and you started getting frozen out it affects you mentally as well.

    2. Minerva-03
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      He's going to grab a second half hatty or something isn't he, now you've jinxed it haha!! Would be typical FF, with Jesus going off injured prematurely.

    3. BENOIT
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Nonsense, he has just always been a player that needs regular games / minutes in order to maintain his sharpness.

      The disrespect shown by Pep has just knocked him out of his rhythm

  10. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Are there going to be 2 double gameeeks where we can use the TC and bench boost chips?
    GW 37 and ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      34

  11. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    No Stanislas?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Bench

      1. Teahupo'o
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        And likely staying there after burning through 2 subs in the first half.

      2. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I know, was wondering if he replaced wilshire

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Found out.

    3. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Pugh or Stanislas last sub.

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      🙁

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I was thinking 2 was a bit generous!

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Could still get baps.

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Class!! Haha 🙂

  12. Dirty Harry
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    I guess thats the gamble you take bringing in players. Could have happened to anyone but it always fills that little better when it was someone not in your team.

    Sterling is looking like a good pick but

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      It's Raheem Sterling.

  13. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Wilshire trying to not let Andy Carrol outshine him as the biggest crock in the league.

  14. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Still no Stanislas.. Mark crossing his fingers at home!

  15. Sif
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Roma preparing a bid for Jesus in the summer but City want at least 30 pieces of silver.

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      😀

  16. XABI 15
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Stanislas please remain on the bench so I get Yoshidas tasty points

  17. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    People liking the look of King?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      I'm thinking of taking the plunge.

      1. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        ohh saucy

        1. how now brown cow
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 17 days ago

          It's nearly Valentine's.....

  18. Mr Flibble
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Sky crowd sound feed rapidly turned down at the end of the half

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      City fans singing '**** off Mourinho'. When they're playing Bournemouth. Small club syndrome 🙂

      1. ebb2sparky
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I thought it was the Bournemouth fans singing "the referee's a ******"?

  19. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Can't see Stan coming on now. Howe will need to leave it until late and will most likely bring on Pugh.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Yeah, he'll be looking to get a goal.

  20. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Just put the footy on. How bad was the Jesus injury?

    Also

    Sterling now with two goals and eight assists in his last ten. Good going.

    1. TOBY1
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Just a knock to Jesus. He'll be back for next PL GW

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I doubt it.

  21. Teahupo'o
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Stanislas ➡ anyone -4 done.

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Snodgrass a decent replacement.

      1. Teahupo'o
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Cheers.

  22. Darth
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    What are the chances of stanislas coming off the bench now? Potential flukes McCauley off the bench

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      With how lucky McAuley is im sure Stan will stay benched.

      1. Darth
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Good

  23. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Are Phil Jones and Andy Carroll worth holding i.e. likely to return in two weeks after FA Cup?

    I also have Stanislas, Eriksen, Phillips, Ibra, Sanchez and am not sure who to ship. Have 2 FT and 2.0 ITB

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Probably not, they both seem to take ages to recover from seemingly minor injuries. Same as Theo.

      1. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Thanks. Which option looks best: 2 FT and 2.0 ITB

        A - Carroll & Eriksen > Lukaku & Pedro
        B - Carroll & Sanchez > Lukaku & Mane
        C - Jones & Carroll > Gabbiadini & McAuley
        D - Other?

        Heaton - Pickford
        Jones - Williams - Pieters - Brunt - Amat
        Sanchez - Stanislas - Phillips - Siggie - Eriksen
        Ibra - Costa - Carroll

  24. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Had lined up Sterling -> Siggy in GW27. May need to rethink that one.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Aye.

  25. Smoky Johnson
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Really hope Boruc saves an Aguero pen!

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Well it would have to be after yaya goes off as he insnt on pens

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Isn't

    2. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Toure is in pens I believe

  26. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Is Daniels currently on pen's without Stanislas and Wilson being on the pitch?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Most likely.

      1. Garlana
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        Eeek, got him on the bench, never would have played him though with the injury and the opposition.

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Probably . I've still got him .on the bench obviously though.

  27. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Hoping Bournemouth make a go of this. Don't want them to get dragged into the mire.

  28. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Own Jesus and was planning to bench him anyways, would he be worth keeping if its a minor injury? People think Aguero will remain on the bench for the rest of the season?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Cl game then play Sunderland a few days later. Might be benched anyway

    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      Was planning the samebut only if minor injury... didn't see it, so don't know

  29. Ravager
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 17 days ago

    Just getting in. Smh at Daniels starting and Stanislas still being benched...

    Hard luck to Jesus owners though. Not exactly complaining cause a mini league rival capped him.

    Anyone think Stan comes off the bench?

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 17 days ago

      About to ask same question. Don't think anyone else on bench is as attacking as he. Need him to stay on. 🙁

      1. Ravager
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 17 days ago

        I want him to come on lol. As I have Allen (2nd sub) so I won't get his points anyway.