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Next up in our summer series of team-by-team analysis of the 2016/17 campaign are Manchester City.

We start by checking out the team performance levels over the previous campaign to look for any trends of improvement before assessing the Citizens’ standout individuals ahead of the 2017/18 season.

The arrival of Pep Guardiola helped the Etihad side up their points total from 66 to 78 last term, yet they finished some 15 points off the summit for the second successive campaign, claiming third position in the Spaniard’s first year in charge.

City also improved their goal tally, from 71 to 80, which was again the third best on offer, six behind Spurs at the summit.

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  1. roscoe1891
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Why did Blind only make 23 league appearances last season? Injury or out of favour? Basically is it worth saving 0.5m by having him instead of Bailly

    1. roscoe1891
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Already have Lindelhof, but want to double up on United defenders

      1. Baz
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        if you want the double get DDG with Bailly. there will likely be a bit of rotation for united with so many options.

        1. roscoe1891
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 19 hours ago

          Got Courtois in at keeper. Doubling Chelsea and Utd

          1. Baz
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 19 hours ago

            if you must then Valencia has to be one of them. Then bailly. the rest simply aren't nailed.

          2. Andy_Social
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 19 hours ago

            Courtois and DDG won't earn you many save points or baps. Not really the best value, imo.

            1. Sánchez
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 19 hours ago

              This. I tried 5.5 keepers last year. Not worth the bother. There's a few decent 4.5 keepers

        2. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 19 hours ago

          I think we should have a good idea by the end of pre-season. Ought to be Valencia, Bailly, Lindelof with a vacancy at LB.

    2. Forever mirin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      He's simply a squad player. Wont be nailed at any point for United imo.
      Could get a run with Young and Shaw out, but assume Mou will favor Darmian at LB.

    3. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      He's basically a filler. Played a bit when Rojo was crocked, now filling in at LB as Shaw is out. He's never really nailed on though.

  2. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Talk to me about Tammy Abraham.

    Is he gonna get games? Coz 5.5 is a steal if so

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      I'm guessing Swansea play two up front next season and Llorente/Ayew/Abraham will be rotated. But because Llorente is injured, Abraham would be essentially guaranteed games at least at the start of the season

  3. Tornado
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Wow...just checked out lacazettes scoring record for lyon in the league...

    1. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Yeah, but that's France. France makes Balotelli look good.

      1. nobwak
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        It also makes Hazard, Mahrez, Kante, Mbappe and many others looks good.

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      11 penalties I think. Not sure that's sustainable.

  4. tjs99chmidt
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Opinions on -

    Foster
    Cedric Daniels Lindelof
    Alli Willian Redmond RLC
    Kane Lukaku Lacazette

    Fabianski (Switch w/ Foster)
    Mee/Dunk (Switch w/ Daniels/RLC)
    Carroll (As above).

    I did have Coutinho and Benteke instead of Kane and RLC?

    1. RJ81
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      I like. Have a very similar team at the moment, but with a bit more invested in defence. Planning to rotate between RLC and Mee. Think big 3 up front is the way to go.

      Foster - Elliot
      Kolasinac - Bertrand - Trippier - Mee - Rosenior
      Coutinho - Willian - Tadic - RLC - Carroll
      Kane - Lukaku - Lacazette

  5. FFPro
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Who would you chose?

    1) Kompany
    2) Other 6.0 def
    3) Phillips/Stanislas
    4) Other 6.0 mid

    1. Baz
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      I've gone Philips. Can't be bothered wasting a transfer on Kompany when he gets injured after second game

    2. Recoba
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Kompany or Bellerin/Kolasnic

  6. Rex Lapis
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    get McAuley or Daniels?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Mc is a bit injured atm and getting older.

    2. Andre W
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Daniels

    3. Baz
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Daniels I reckon

    4. Rex Lapis
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      cheers

    5. The Hobbit
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Dawson 🙂

  7. Tornado
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    A) Lacazette and ritchie/tadic

    Or 

    B) Kane and 4.5m midfielder (rlc or carroll)

  8. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    What are your thoughts on Liverpool players ? Are they a must have in a team ?
    I try to fit one of them however imo they are rather pricy and we may have points spreading issues from last season...

    1. Baz
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      certainly not must haves, i'd put them in the same category as Arsenal. I'm going with Cout.

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        I'm just worried that Coutinho will play deep and he is 9. For me the best way would be Firmino however I'm also not fully convinced

    2. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Not must have but 4 good options all about similar level

  9. TTKKane
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    So my current (but will undoubtedly change multiple times!) team...was thinking of a 4-3-3 for a change (normally 3-4-3)...Townsend is my main punt...thoughts?

    Foster .......(Myhill)
    Trippier - Milner - Nacho - Lindelof......... (Rangel)
    Townsend - Mhki - Willian......(Loftus)
    Kaku - Kane - Jesus

    Cheers!

  10. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Joe Hart confirmed on season long loan deal to West Ham.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      5.0m. I'm calling it.

    2. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Terrible signing.

  11. Jake.l_8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    I would really appreciate it if a couple of people just gave me some suggestions on my team

    GK - Foster (Myhill)
    DEF - Lindelof, Trippier, Cedric (Daniels, Hunemeier)
    MID - Mane, Alli, Pedro, Tadic (Loftus-Cheek)
    FWD - Lukaku, Lacazette, Gayle

    Also I have been thinking about Lukaku, I know a lot of people have him but how well is a actually fo at Man Utd?

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Could do Lacazette to Jesus and Pedro to Willian so that you can upgrade Gayle to a 7.5

  12. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    So following on from last page about cheap strikers all being unlikely to start ...

    What sort of number are people actually aiming for squad wise in real terms?

    Like, if you have a 4.0 keeper, a 4.0 defender and a 4.5 striker, you're playing with a 12 man squad.

    Does no one bother about fielding 10 men sometimes or price drops?

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      15 man squad

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        I've always done this too. 2x4.5 keepers, 4.5 mid and 3x4.5 defenders that I rotate.

        It costs a bit more but to me it gives good flexibility week to week and ensures 11 play.

        But then, I've yet to win FPL

        1. Boris Bodega
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 19 hours ago

          Just want to try and retain my TV and get the starting 4m players when they crop up.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      My benchies need to include at least 2 starters, not inc 2nd goalie.

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        So you sacrifice 1? 4.0 defender I assume?

  13. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    A or B?

    A) Foster

    Cedric Lindelof Trippier

    Alli Willian Ramsey RLC

    Kane Lukaku Jesus

    (elliot/ T carrol/ mee/ rangel)

    B) Foster

    Cedric Lindelof Trippier

    Coutinho* Sane* Willian Ramsey

    Kane Lukaku Gayle*

    (Fabianski* RLC Mee Rangel)

  14. Individual
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Just in case anyone's interested in big Lewis Dunk: http://whogottheassist.com/lewis-dunk/

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Good read, many thanks

      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        Cheers Boris! Much appreciated

  15. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    A or B?

    A)Jesus Alli RLC Elliot

    B) Gayle Countino Sane Fabianski

  16. Tornado
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Forster (elliot)
    Trippier, valencia, monreal, cedric (naughton)
    Kdb, eriksen, willian, tadic (carroll)
    Lukaku, lacazette (fletcher)

    Can move kane in week 3 if required

    Thoughts?

  17. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    GW1 team sheet, as of now:

    Forster
    Bailly Cedric Dawson
    Eriksen Coutinho Phillips Willian
    Gayle Lacazette(C) Lukaku(VC)

    subs: Foster, Loftus, Trippier, Lascelles

    Anything you'd change?

    Thank you

  18. thorvaldsson
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    This is a tough on for me!

    a) Lacazette/Walker
    b) Jesus/Bellerin

    1. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      a, but without Walker

      1. thorvaldsson
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        Walker is for that City cover. Sounds strange but he is my City attacking cover too. If I go without Lacazette, Bellerin then becomes my Arsenal attacker.

        1. b✪mber
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 19 hours ago

          flawed logic - Bellerin and Walker can't be your attacking cover.

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      a

    3. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      B with Luiz

    4. Legomane
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      I like Kolasinac over Bellerin until we know Bellers has nailed the RWB spot.

  19. Crinix
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Good day,

    If you recall from last season.. it took the strikers sometime to hit top gear

    At least till september i think it was

    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Ibra started well (then faded for a bit)

      1. Crinix
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        You are correct. I thought it was in september.

  20. Jake.l_8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    I have been thinking about Lukaku, I know a lot of people have him but how well is a actually fo at Man Utd?

  21. PhattyPatty
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Foster / Elliot
    Trippier Lindelöf Cédric Daniels / Hunemeier
    KDB Willian Alli / Loftus-Cheek Carroll
    Firminho Lacazette Lukaku

    Opted for a 4-3-3

    What do you gents think?

    1. Legomane
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      RLC looking on dodgy ground ATM sadly

      1. Jake.l_8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        Why?

        1. Legomane
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 17 hours ago

          Hot topic

  22. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    How much would Joe Hart be in FPL? 5.0?

  23. Dr. Rog
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Joe Hart joins west ham on loan - price point expectations?

    1. Legomane
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Probably 5.0

    2. Del Monte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Dial up?

  24. Legomane
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Cuco Martina at 4.5, anybody? Obvs fixtures ain't great but could be one to watch ahead of GW6 upturn.

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      He isn't going to start is he

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        Could easily start ahead of Holgate.

        1. Ten Season Wonder
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 19 hours ago

          And Baines?

          1. Ten Season Wonder
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 19 hours ago

            Coleman sorry

            1. Ten Season Wonder
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 19 hours ago

              I know he's inj, but hey

              1. Legomane
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 17 hours ago

                I think there's a good chance he starts ahead of Holgate and Kenny. Koemans comment about Martina's versatility could indicate he's contemplating revisiting wingbacks too...

                1. Legomane
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 17 hours ago

                  Obvs Coleman is 1st choice when fit and available, but that could be 2018 for all we know...

  25. Ten Season Wonder
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Are Chelsea still actively chasing Alex Sandro?

    That will have some devastating affects on Alonso based teams no?

    1. Legomane
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Yes, probably

  26. The Colonel
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    RMT please. Pretty happy. Think decent balance.

    Foster Myhill

    Trippier, Cedric, Tompkins, Mee, Rangel

    Alli, Sane, Tadic, Loftus-Cheek, Carroll

    Kane, Lukaku, Jesus

  27. Pery
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Which 4.0 def guarantee to start?

    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      None

  28. Chandler Bing
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Is Stanislas nailed on?

    I'm looking for a 5.5M midfielder (Currently on Mooy) to start with.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      Stan is 6 not nailed, like you I want a 5.5. JWP atm, or Fraser.

  29. Reuser
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Any thoughts on the following?

    Foster (Myhill)
    Monreal, Daniels, Cedric, Mee (4.0)
    Coutinho, Alli, Sane, Willian, (4.5)
    Kane, Lukaku, (Ayew)

    Decent balance for a 442? Trying to go for established, proven talent for the first weeks.....

    1. Tornado
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      You need kdb then

      1. Reuser
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        Would love to - but at the expense of whom?

        Willian is probably most expendable, I guess....

    2. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 19 hours ago

      At the same prices, I'd go

      Trippier, Ake, Cedric, Maybe Mee
      Salah, Eriksen, Sane, Ramsey

      Mee looks pretty suspect to be honest. Maybe you could also downgrade Willian to Redmond/Tadic to upgrade him?

      I guess it's worth it for you to get Kane and Lukaku, but for me it's not :/

      1. Reuser
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        Thanks - definitely interested in Salah. Will be watching him closely in pre-season and an easy switch from Coutinho.

        Mee is a little dodgy - but does rotate well with Palace. If RLC, looks good, I can do a 442/352 hybrid.

        I hope Ramsey does prove himself over pre-season. But currently Willian has the edge for me.

      2. Jake.l_8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 19 hours ago

        Deulofail -

        Please give me some suggestions on my team

        GK - Foster (Myhill)
        DEF - Lindelof, Trippier, Cedric (Daniels, Hunemeier)
        MID - Alii, Mane, Pedro, Tadic (Loftus-Cheek)
        FWD - Lukaku, Lacazette, Gayle(If he goes to Leciester)

        Thanks

        1. Jake.l_8
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 19 hours ago

          (If he goes to leciester) part was for Ihenacho I used to have him in my team and I copied and pasted that in accidentally

  30. DAZZ
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 19 hours ago

    Foster

    Cedric - Trippier - Lindelof - Tomkins

    Alli - Coutinho - Ramsey - Willian

    Aguero (c) - Lukaku (v)

    ( Fabianski - Maguire - RLC - Ayew )

    0.5 ITB

    Planning on bringing Kane in for GW3, worried no Lacazette could hurt me GW1. Any suggestions?