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Through the first two months of the season, no side has scored more frequently than Manchester City.

In their second season under Pep Guardiola’s tutelage, City have averaged more than three goals per match to open this campaign and already look to be mounting the strongest title challenge on show.

With Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus as options in attack, we are blessed with two obvious routes to investment. However, reading Pep Guardiola’s intentions with the pair remains a test, made all the more difficult by the news of Aguero’s return to light training following his rib injury.

Just as Gabriel Jesus seemed cemented in the central attacking role, suddenly Aguero’s return seems more imminent, casting further doubts on the likely minutes of the pair over forthcoming Gameweeks.

So, instead, our attentions are drawn to City’s midfield in an effort to achieve coverage of this potent attacking unit while we wait for the striker situation to resolve.

In this article, we’ll be running the rule over three mid-priced Manchester City midfield options – David Silva, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling – alongside the more expensive Kevin De Bruyne, in an effort to ascertain where best to seek value from this side over the coming Gameweeks.

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  1. skodaole2
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Anyone watched the Belgium game yesterday? Was Chadli any good? Pulis hasnt used him yet however there were some comments that he intended to start using him.

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Never seen it. I'd be surprised if he is still there by end of January. Seems to clash with Pulis and currently not playing.

  2. Jonny Sutt
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Is Alonso a decent captain shout.?

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      o/ fwiw.

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Wouldn't do it personally but if you ever were gonna captain a defender it's a great fixture to do so in

      1. Jonny Sutt
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Someone's going to have to do the business for Chelsham and I think the clean sheet is a cert! With spurs still not hitting full stride at home I am seriously considering Alonso.

    3. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Rotate with Kane?

    4. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Yes

    5. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      no Kante and this is by far the longest a team has gone without scoring, theyre bound to get one sooner or later

  3. We Will Klopp you
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    What do we think of Mkhi long term

    A) Will have a great season and be a consistent points scorer over the season
    B) will have a poor season
    C) Need more time to judge him

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Never been so sure in my life that it's B

    2. ooooo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      C

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      D) Will be average

    4. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      B

    5. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      C - we will know more after utd are tested with harder fixtures in the coming weeks.

    6. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A of course

    7. Live Lad
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Yes, I need to know that too as an owner. I guess I'm selling him soon.

  4. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Hi everyone, need help getting ready for GW8..

    Team is:

    Lössl.
    Alonso. Bavies. Ward.
    Eriksen. Silva. Choupo. Gross.
    Kane. Jesus. Morata(?).

    Subs: Elliott. Hegazi. Mbemba. TC. 0ITB. 0FT. 0WC.

    Thinking Morata out for...
    A) Vardy (-4)
    B) Bats (-4)
    C) Stick and play TC (HUD)

    Thanks.

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      A

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Not worried about his poor record v bad teams? Leicester are so bad.

        1. BERGKOP
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          But he manages to score despite this.

          1. We Will Klopp you
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            If ur not confident in him as a pick can always play Carroll and assess him for this gw

          2. Eze Really?
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            Against teams who attack Leicester. Not so good against defensive sides.

            1. BERGKOP
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 2 days ago

              Fair call. Still think it's a worthy transfer

              1. Eze Really?
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 2 days ago

                I have him due to no other alternatives

                1. We Will Klopp you
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 2 days ago

                  But he's also a poacher, manages to fish out goals from nothing so isn't just reliant on the counter

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Lacazette punt?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        I have him too and trying to move him out

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Yea he's simply a placeholder for morata in my team.

          Hopefully he bags a few points as a parting gift. He could be a good punt this week.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            Fingers crossed

    3. Intinny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      B is a good one week punt

  5. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season kr…
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Top 1000 ANY Season League - 21265-6670

    Currently 456 in the league with 4 to be added next GW

    Previous winners --- Their Current League Position

    2016/17 Billy Ketsu 220
    2015/16 Craig Eady 44
    2014/15 Jon Sumner 386
    2013/14 Loz Sutty 420
    2012/13 EVS 50
    2011/12 Tom Pearson 244
    2010/11 Gareth Rees 453
    2009/10 Pocky 392

    Leading the pack on 472 & OR 1644 is Paul Mowbray

    1. Transient Anus
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I'm gonna win this one day!

      1. Transient Anus
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Currently 28th. Could be my year

    2. Holmes
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Jammy gits 😛

    3. Transient Anus
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Do you purge imposters?

      1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season kr…
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Yes is the answer to that!
        Early on in the season it's a pain in the A$$ checking everyone's credentials.

  6. Patty
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Midfield and defence:
    D. Luiz Bavies Otamendi Mee xxxx
    Hazard Sterling Richarlison RLC xxxx

    What should I go with?
    A. Wimmer + Carroll and play 433 (0.7 ITB, could do Sterling > Sane/Silva)
    B. 4.0 + Choupo and play 343 (0 ITB)

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      B

  7. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Do folk think Silva sterling and Jesus is too much city attack for a wildcard team??

    Thanks

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Yes, slightly overkill with 3 city attacker's... Would be more inclined to include a city defender

    2. BERGKOP
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Just 2 will do

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Two attackers and a defenders probably a safer bet.

    4. Holmes
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Not too much if they are returning pts, even if its just an assist

    5. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Have a listen to scoutcast.

    6. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      2 city 2 chelsea imo

    7. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      In the same boat, but just can't see them not scoring points.

    8. Transient Anus
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      This a failure of logic to think about it like that imo. Coverage, eggs, baskets etc. Just consider them individually.

    9. Trevez
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I do planing on Jesus -> Morata when fit

  8. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Do Firmino to Jesus today? Or just wait for press conferences?

    1. Holmes
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      wait

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Do you need to do it today? He's not looking likely to rise.

    3. BERGKOP
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I'd wait

    4. Live Lad
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Not today, no.

  9. The Head-Ake
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Since I haven't posted in two days, here :

    Fabianski
    Ward - Azpi - Monreal - Davies.
    Coutinho - Hazard - Silva
    Kane(C) - Joselu - Jesus. (Elliot-Mbemba-Hogg- King) (0.5 ITB)

    GTG? Thoughts on this WC team? 0.5 for the future

    1. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Good 10 players
      Prefer Pope over Fab
      Get Newcastle defender who plays to rotate with Ward? Then Fab is OK

      1. The Head-Ake
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Ward and Pope together though?

        1. Eze Really?
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Not that bigger deal. Mbemba may not play so change him to Lascelles etc and keep Fab.

          1. The Head-Ake
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            I wanna keep that extra money in case Vardy starts firing or something. You can never be too sure

            1. Eze Really?
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 2 days ago

              You won't want Ward for a lot of games coming up without backup

              1. The Head-Ake
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 2 days ago

                Why not? All I'm seeing is that he has only one tough fixture till GW19

                1. The Head-Ake
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 2 days ago

                  *2

  10. Chrisitis
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Morata falling today

    Morata ->
    A - Jesus or
    B - Lukaku

    1. Jarnathan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Neither.

      Lukaku's fixtures are turning
      Jesus might not even play

      Added to this is the fact that Morata may only miss one game...

  11. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    How does Mane's injury affect Firmino??

    Coutinho will play on the left now? Wij, Can, Henderson as mids?

    1. Transient Anus
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Could be that, or could be firmino on the left Sturridge up top. I prefer your way.

    2. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I would think so. Sturridge no playing any time soon. He was awful at Newcastle and Chamberlain is not going to start vs. United.

    3. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Hoping his injury means rotation less likely in league for Salah. The same probably applies to Coutinho and Firmino.

  12. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Morata to Jesus or Vardy?
    No City but Aguero back soon means Jesus will likely have Stoke game only? Then again he might be rested?
    Please help as Morata is dropping.

    1. Transient Anus
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Wait for press conferences

    2. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Think Jesus will also get the game after Stoke.

      1. Live Lad
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        2 games then, which is good.. after that Morata can replace him.

        1. Sharkytect
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          This is my plan

  13. ToRaBoRa
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    help plz >>
    D.Silva or Sterling or Sane ??

    1. Transient Anus
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Silva

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Silva (due a goal)

  14. Heintorg
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Morning!

    What City mid should i go for (already own jesus)

    a.Sane - Got a feeling he will be quite far forward up front now..
    b.Sterling, been getting good points, but i just dont rate him.
    C.Silva - Most consistent game time, and decens point scorer if he can keep the assists going

    1. Heintorg
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I see i might have my answer above:)

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

    Kolasinic seems to be moving okay on this highlights clip

    http://youtu.be/a1TbjGF0j9Y?a

    1. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      what is wrong with him?

      1. Sickboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Rumours of a calf injury

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

      Granted, I’m not a qualified physio

  16. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    It's a much smoother journey flying with the Jet Stream than against it.

    Fluffy pillows.

  17. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Kolasinac - Alonso - Silva - 4.5mid

    OR

    Downgrade one/all of them -----> Montreal - Azpi - Sterling and have 5.9 for my 3rd mid?

    1. zon
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Yes, you can get Shaqiri for that price

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Is Shaq worth downgrading 3 players tho

  18. ToRaBoRa
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    when Will Aguero And morata be back ?

    1. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Not this week

      Unlikely next week

      Morata back first prob

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Aguero back in training. Couple of weeks I reckon

    3. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I have Aguero pencilled in for sub appearance against Burnley at the earliest.

      Morata same time probably if he doesn't make UCL game mid week.

  19. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Paid 6.5 for walker for playing as WB
    Now with city playing 4 at the back I feel I spent 1.0 extra money over stones Spurious

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      He's a better choice and more secure. imo.

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      What more are you expecting? He’s been decent apart from the sending off

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        His attacking stats say very much otherwise - Not worth the extra IMO

  20. Sharkytect
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Is there any chance Alli and cedric can cling on to their pruces until Saturday? I have already used 2 FTs and really don't want to take a hit to remove players who could score well this week, but I just hate losing value at this stage of the season

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      This price moving malarkey is an inexact science and any answers to the question should be treated with a pinch of sodium chloride.

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Stop worrying about prices

  21. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Did Sanchez play the full 90 minutes?

    Now Chile are out of the World Cup, will he have the next international break off?

    1. Freddo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Sanchez will go into a slump now, trapped at his club, no world cup to dream about, stuck playing for Wenger.

      1. Lazaretti
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        At least not worth of 11.9£.

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Yes, he did.

      Poor Lexi 🙁

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        No more international games for him?

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Not if they plan some friendlies which they most certainly will.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks, T.L.C. 🙂

  22. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Is Cahill the best value option in Chelsea's defence ? Or too much risk of rotation because of cl matches ? Thanks

    1. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      To score 2 goals at the age of 37!
      Shame he is not in FPL

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Gary, I don't think he's nailed, Luiz is probably ur best bet

    2. Transient Anus
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      There is risk. Presuming Azpi plays in the back 3 cahill has competition from Rudiger. Luiz has competition from Christensen.

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Thanks for last 2 replies

  23. Eze Really?
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    A buddy of mine who is close to Pep asked him about Jesus being rested.
    His reply was "mind your own business"!

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Hmm, interesting, I think it's a distinct possibility, Gundogan false 9

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Or Kdb false 9 and Gundogan in midfield

        1. Eze Really?
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          The least tired City players:
          Bernado, Gunogan, Sterling, Sane

      2. Transient Anus
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Is it really interesting though?

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Cheers Jay from The Inbetweeners 🙄

    3. Yozzer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Is Jesus really going to play 3 games and a long haul flight and jet lag in 6 days? With only a day to rest and no preparation for the next game . With a manager who says he has options up front and is known to drop his best players. Seems crazy

  24. We Will Klopp you
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Silva-Salah-Mkhi hoping these 3 will keep up their points for the season, because if they do they'll be absolute bargains given they should all be .5/1m more expensive than their starting price but aren't due to various reasons

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Bring Salad in in 2 weeks and Silva there from day 1.

      Mickey has recently been sacrificed to secure more Citeh.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Bring= buying *

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Well done on the silva pick, I went Salah gw1, my fav fpl pick thus far. Mkhi will be given next 2 then I'll take things from there

          1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            Yes Salah is one of those players I hate batting against so will be getting him after the next two. Actually he would of comfortably been the best mid. in the game if he had been more clinical

  25. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    There's going to be an absolute shit storm over the new pound.

    I help manage two delis and in preparation every time I've got change for tills I've asked specifically for new pound coins.

    But only £20 for every £100 pound coins is new.

    Come Monday alot of savvy customers won't accept old pound coins in change.

    And we won't have enough to give out! Just going to lumber the complainers with 50ps.

    This is just with two small delis. Imagine it upscaled for all big supermarkets, chain stores etc.

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      people still use cash?!

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        About 40% of our customer transactions are still cash.

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          So no, in a binary world

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      I don't think it can be implemented so suddenly, needed to bit by bit phase the old pound out

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Can you still use the old pound coins after Monday?

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          No from what I understand

          1. Fred54
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 days ago

            No they stop being legal tender. However many small businesses will gladly accept them still so long as we can bank them and most banks have guaranteed that.

    3. Kun Tozser
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Go to the bank?

    4. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      This has been a complete balls up. Why are there so few new pound coins?

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Simply didn't mint enough. Its all very well having cut off date but to habe no replacement in place is silly.

    5. Fuchs Mane Kante
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Need to Join the euro quick.

      Try and only use bitcoin and buy in bulk.

    6. Sickboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Another Dele owner concerned about value for money.

  26. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Lukaku + Morata to Kane + Jesus (-4)?
    Today? As Morata is dropping. Kane might be rising too.

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      i wouldnt bring jesus in for -4 at this stage

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Seems like kane is a must have not sure about Jesus on long term though, aguero will be back soon so Jesus not guaranteed a start

    3. The Head-Ake
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Kane's this close to rising

  27. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Have this team currently after after taking a hit. Would you do Dawson > Davies for another hit?

    Ddg
    Alonso Bertrand mee
    Eriksen silva gross Carroll
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    Elliot Dawson mbemba chalobah

  28. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    What to do here??

    Foster
    Bertrand Otamendi Trippier
    Salah Mikhi Choupo-Moting Brady
    Firmino Kane Lukaku

    Elliot Yoshida Gamez Carroll

    2 FT, 0.9 ITB

    Thanks

  29. HARLEY
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    WOULD LOVE TO GET YOUR SUGGESTIONS

    a) Kola -> Ota
    b) Kola -> Luiz
    c) Stephens -> Cedric
    d) Stephens -> Maguire

    2 ft .4 itb

    Def line:
    Mee Kola Bavies (Stephens Suttner)

  30. Fuchs Mane Kante
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Pope, Abraham and Jesus.

    Gods chosen wildcard picks.

    Spread the word to Jonty.

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Holy Moses!

      1. Fuchs Mane Kante
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        How did i forget.