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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. Firmino
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    I think this is the best team you can have:

    Foster
    Lindelöf Cedric Trippier
    KdB Willian Ramsey Redmond
    Firmino Lukaku Kane

    Elliot Hünemeier Mariappa Carroll

    1. merin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Why Redmond over Tadic?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Why tadic over redmond?

      2. Firmino
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        More goal scoring potential

        1. merin
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Really? How come?

          1. Firmino
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Always thought that Tadic is more assister than a scorer but you seem to have a different opinion? How will Soton lineup next season?

    2. Agger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      There's no such thing!
      Maybe the highest scoring front 3 in the first 3 GW's will be Vokes, Gayle and Mounie or something 😉

    3. Markus Suttner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      This is a very good team indeed!

    4. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      See my team below...
      Very similar but my bench is set up to step in for Week 2 in case of injuries and weaker matchups

  2. merin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    I'm starting to think that Mkhitaryan might be a better option than Pogba.
    Atleast from what we've seen in pre-seson so far...

    1. Waxys
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      +1

    2. JoeSnowUK
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I have Mkhi, set for a massive season IMO

    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Me too. Made that switch today. If Mkhi starts the Super Cup I'm going with him.

    4. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      On my watchlist. Pitch time is issue

    5. Viiksisika
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I just made the opposite move today. Mkhi have been good in Pre-season so far, but I still want to see some more of him. Also Pogba is more nailed.

      1. JoeSnowUK
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Hmm I am not sure, Mkhi was bought as the marquee attacking mid but was not fit, now he has got his fitness sorted Mou has played him regularly, he is without doubt the best attacking mid in that united team.

        1. Waxys
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Mata though

          1. JoeSnowUK
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            I still think Mkhi is a more complete player than Mata

            1. Waxys
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              I agree but I can see mata rotating with Mkhitarian

        2. Viiksisika
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Thats tru, but Im still not convinced that he will be nailed on. Especially if Utd sign Perisic. I'll be proven wrong in the pre-season tho.

    6. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Of course he is. Why is everyone forgetting how rubbish Pogba has been? It's not even close

      1. Viiksisika
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Rubbish? 😀 Guy hit woodwork 9 times last season. I can see double figures in goals easily next season.

        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Hitting the woodwork is a miss

        2. The Nuttmxn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          If you practice poor technique you wont suddenly score 10+ goals.

  3. ClaireT
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Best 7/7.5m midfielder?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Willian for me

    2. Zarafa
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Ramsey

    3. Markus Suttner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I like willian & Ramsey, even Zaha too

    4. JoeSnowUK
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Zaha, Willian or Ramsey for sure. Klassen once Everton's games settle

    5. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Wouldn't go for any 7.5 option anyway...
      From this point I think best 7 would be Willian...but no one can really say...

    6. The Hobbit
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Willian, Ramsey, Lanzini, Zaha. Last two more nailed, but Willian and Ramsey have higher point ceiling IMO.

      I picked Willian and Ramsey so far, but tempted to change one of them to Lanzini.

  4. Agueroooooo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    KDB and Firmino or Aguero and ramsey/zaha ??????????????

    1. Zarafa
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I like the first.

    2. Chandler Bing
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      KdB and Firmino

    3. Markus Suttner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I think the first is better

    4. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Shame on you with your if name and question

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Id*

  5. D_R_S_PORT_S
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Kompany or luiz ???

    1. Waxys
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Kompany

    2. korbendallas82
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Kompany.

    3. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Ko

    4. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Luiz

    5. Zarafa
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Kompany... if you really must...

    6. Markus Suttner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Don't think there's a lot in this. Probably Kompany just

    7. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Vinny will get goals & cleanies until he's crocked, good value until then.

  6. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    What to change to improve this team?
    Foster - Elliot
    Azpi - Daniels - Cedric - Trippier - Long
    Alli - Salah - Sane - Carroll - RLC
    Kane - Lacazette - Deeney

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Azpi out

      1. Azathoth
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Why? and for who?

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Azpi for Man Utd cover and Deeney for either Gayle or 4.4 to boost midfield

      1. Wild Card this!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        4.5 that is

  7. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Please help me choose:
    A. Laca + Pogba/Mkhitaryan
    B. Kane + JWP + 0.5m

    Thx you.

    1. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      A

    2. Zarafa
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      B

    3. Leafy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      A

  8. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Is Andy Robertson a LB or RB?

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Lb

    2. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      LB

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      LB

    4. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      left button

  9. D_R_S_PORT_S
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    A) Degea + Alonso + Ramsey
    B) Foster + lindelof + mane

    A or B ???

    1. le flem
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      b

  10. Netley Lucas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Before we all go back to 3-4-3 😆 What are you on now? 3-5-2 here

    1. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      442

    2. Zarafa
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      3-4-3 here.

      3-5-2 very tempting. Who's your bench striker?

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Fletch, I now... sigh

        1. Wild Card this!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          That lol

    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      3-4-3
      with Kane, luk and kun...

    4. b✪mber
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      3-4-3

    5. D_R_S_PORT_S
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      5-3-2

  11. Sverdet
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    First RMT this year. Planning on early WC, so focusing on fixtures and neglecting bench until i WC. Gambling on sout defence and no Kane because of his slow starts, but that could be a threat.

    Foster (myhill)
    Lindelof, Cedric, Yoshida (Mariappa, Long)
    KDB, Alli, Mkhit, Ramsey, Willian
    Lukaku, Lacazette (Long)

    What are your thoughts and are there any viable options in defence at 4.0?

  12. Boris Bodega
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Ok Guys n Gals, help me out here. Name me one defender that has gotten 150+ points two seasons running? So far I have only come up with Leighton Baines. Anyone else?

    1. Waxys
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Daniels is close at 135 for 5.0 not bad value

    2. Prokoptas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Koscielny went 150-120-150-120 over the past 4. Pretty impressive, but not quite up to those numbers.

      1. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Hey Prokoptas! I'd really appreciate a reply about your explanation of sustainability vs unsustainability, if you have the time and energy!

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/07/18/the-numbers-game-manchester-city/?hc_page=2#hc_comment_15894915

        I appreciate that you know more about stats than me, but your explanation of the stats is a little vague, and instead you seem to appeal to common sense (of course I know that Kane sustaining points over a longer period means that he has sustained points). I really want to understand a bit better, but I'm very sceptical to trust people in this community, especially when people have no real incentive to help others. Any help you can give me though would be very much appreciated 🙂 I hope my language isn't too direct and impolite: I'm just struggling to connect all the concepts, and forgetting about the nicities, so apologies if it is. I hope I'm not bugging you too much! haha

    3. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Baines 177-169
      Terry 172-177
      Ivanovic 159-179

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

        Awesome, many thanks

  13. Waxys
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Ozil Valencia and Chelsea defenders are all overpriced imo

    1. Markus Suttner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Was disappointed with Valencia's price.
      6.5 million really kills him as an FPL asset, would have been good at 6.0 million

    2. willl
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Rooney shouldn't be as much as he is either.

    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Why is Valencia overpriced?

  14. le flem
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    A or B?

    A) Lacazette, Eriksen/Alli, Coutinho

    B) Kane, Ramsey, Mane

    1. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      A

    2. Sverdet
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      A

    3. Leafy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      A

      1. le flem
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Rather unanimous. Thanks.

  15. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Watfordfc XI v Viktoria Plzeň

    Gomes;
    Janmaat, Prödl, Kabasele, Holebas;
    Watson, Doucouré;
    Berghuis, Capoue, Success;
    Okaka.

  16. reason17
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Hi, thoughts on Arnautovic at west ham (7.0)?

    1. Agger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      He's a decent option but West Ham can be so unpredictable, they can be hot or cold.. depends on how you think they'll do?

  17. Agger
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    I've considered getting Matt Ritchie(6.0) seeing as he's on set-pieces and could be a half decent punt.. thoughts on him? (If he's fit for GW1)

    1. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Worth a punt.

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      He does well in the Championship. Unfortunately in the PL he failed with Bournemouth.

    3. Leafy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I've got him. Newcastle topped set piece goals in the Championship last season so giving him a chance on that basis and hoping for the best

  18. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Anyone hear of this Pre-assist thing that's circulating? Is it fake?

    https://scontent-sin6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19961587_1340281519413060_165547646051758108_n.jpg?oh=12e85139ddae5cc52d603202207b5925&oe=59F4A89A

    Certainly feels that way...

    Thanks.

    1. Waxys
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Fake news

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Thought so . Cheers 🙂

  19. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    @TOKYO RISING SUN

    Sorry for the late reply, but reply to your post:

    Foster, Myhill
    Trippier, Lindelof, Cedric, Lascelles, 4m
    Alli, Coutinho, Ramsey, Phillips, Carroll
    Kane, Lukaku, Gayle

  20. ClaireT
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    How's this midfield looking?

    Willian, Alli, Pogba, Zaha, Carroll

    0.5 left to improve

    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Would rather have Ramsey than Zaha IMO

    2. Agger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Not bad but it's really lacking a heavy hitter in my opinion..

      1. Zarafa
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        That's what's Alli's for isn't it?

    3. Agger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      De Bruyne for Alli if you already have Kane?

      1. ClaireT
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Cheer guys, how 's this:

        Willian, KDB, Pogba, Ramsey, Carroll

    4. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      yay. Pogba -> Sane

    5. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Pogba to Sane?

      1. ClaireT
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Would you go with 2 city or add Alli back in?

        Bit of change around:

        Willian, KDB, Pogba, Ramsey, Carroll

  21. Mikeharbrw
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Latest draft...

    Foster // Myhill

    Lindelöf // Trippier // Cédric // Mee // Hünemeier

    Alli // Mané // Ramsey // Phillips // Carroll

    Lukaku // Kane // Gayle

    I've been covetously glancing Alonso and Milner's way but the potential incomings of Sandro & Robertson are giving me cold feet.

    Any thoughts would be appreciated.

  22. Tornado
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Given there arent great options at 6/6.5m i have gone for kdb eriksen with a playing 4.5m mid (either carroll or rlc)

    Thoughts?

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Yeah seems logical - I'm 9.5 9.0 6.5 4.5 4.5 in a 3-4-3

  23. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Jaku to Leicester at 4.0 then Schmiechel to United at 5.0 = dreamland

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      4m keeper alert... 8m w/Elliot

    2. Agger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Decent shout.. how likely is DDG to Madrid?

  24. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Cedric or Bertie?

    1. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Cedric. Cheaper and less competition for his place.

    2. Mikeharbrw
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Cedric, you pay 5.5 you can get Utd / Ars / Spurs cover for that

    3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      See on pre-season but Cedric is cheaper while Berty is in the penalty taker shortlist

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Bertie returns better, but that half...

  25. Ninja Škrtel
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    A. Kane, Firmino
    B. Jesus, Lacazette

    ?

    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      A

  26. Tornado
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Valencia or milner?

    Clearly milner has pens but valencia better attacking returns?

    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Milner if Robertson doesnt sign

    2. Markus Suttner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Very little in it.
      Hard to pick a winner off the top of your head.
      Will have to look deeper into various stats

    3. Agger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I think Valencia thrived off having Ibra, I think Lukaku is a slight different forward.. I think Milner will outscore him but obviously playing time is in doubt for Milner

  27. Markus Suttner
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Simple question...

    Who do you think is the best Gameweek 1 captain choice?

    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Lukaku

    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Roonpig if you are willing to only have for 1 week

    3. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Lukaku

    4. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Lukaku

    5. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Lacazette if you're feeling brave

    6. Agger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I think Man City could tear Brighton apart so probably a City player maybe?

    7. Waxys
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Rooney

    8. I Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Aguero

    9. arthadox
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Going KDB

  28. Scout Keith
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    What do people think of this shambles of a team

    Foster (Elliot)
    Cédric / Monreal / Trippier / Alonso / Daniels
    Tadic / Sánchez (Yacob) (Chalobah) (Loftus-Cheek)
    Kane / Agüero / Rashford

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Shambles, nightmare going into GW 1 with 3 4.5 midfielders.

      1. Scout Keith
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        trust i know, they'll all be on the bench. best option this year i feel is going for a wing back defence or 7m midfield

    2. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      It's not that bad people just don't like five defenders on here. Not sure on rashford. You could play around like get laca instead of Sanchez and alli instead of Kane and maybe sane or something

      1. Scout Keith
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        I can understand why people don't like defenders but wing back defenders who are known to join attacks can score big both ends of the pitch. Alonso, Trippier and Monreal for instance

        1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          I agree I'm going 5-2-3 as well, if it didn't work out I have my wc. And besides last season whenever I had a good defence my team did much better

    3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Shambles. I'm not aversed to 5-2-3 (considered it myself) but Sanchez is killing your game.

      Rashford 7.5 to Lacazette 10.5 and Sanchez 12 to Pogba 8.0 or Sane 8.5?

      1. Scout Keith
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        I agree there, when i remove sanchez i could free up funds to upgrade my midfield and my third striker

  29. bigben10
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    A or B

    A. Kane, Mhiki, Mane
    B.Lukaku, Ali, Cout

    1. Scout Keith
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      A, seems more explosive to me

    2. Viiksisika
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      A

    3. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      B

  30. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Who do we think will be Man Utd's leftback will be? Blind?

    What are the percentages on start probability for the various candidates?

    a) Blind
    b) Shaw
    c) Rojo
    d) Darmian

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I suspect Maureen will rotate depending on fixtures, add Ash Young te the list.

    2. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Darmian's the front-runner.