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Dugout Discussion – Man City vs Arsenal

After Harry Kane blanked yet again at Wembley in Spurs’ narrow win over Crystal Palace, we move to the Etihad as Manchester City and Arsenal go head-to-head in the 2.15pm kick-off.

Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling have shrugged off any concerns over rotation for the home side, with all three named in the starting line-up.

But the Gabriel Jesus exodus could pick up pace as he’s named among the subs – over 203,000 sold the Brazilian last week.

Both Aguero (9%) and Sane (2.5%) are among the top 10 captains in Fantasy Premier League for Gameweek 11. The Argentine has scored in each of his last three at the Etihad, while Sane is seeking a fifth successive double-figure haul at home.

At the back, Nicolas Otamendi’s owners need him to be on his best behaviour today. The City centre-half has four yellow cards to his name, with one more caution set to earn a single-match suspension.

For the Gunners, Arsene Wenger has sprung a surprise by dropping Alexandre Lacazette to the bench. Sitting in 11% of FPL squads, the Frenchman is another premium forward who can expect big sales to follow – Arsenal have visits from Spurs and Man United and a trip to Burnley in the next four.

It looks like a role up front for Alexis Sanchez as a result of the reshuffle. The Chilean has delivered points in three of his last four league outings and, with an ownership under 3%, could yet emerge as an explosive differential.

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  1. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Assist?

    1. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Ferdy

    2. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Fernandinho

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Think it was Fernandinho, not sure.

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Bleugh.

    4. CFC96
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Fernandinho, in the points again, city are too good, every pick is a decent pick

    5. shearer9
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Best midfielder in his price range. Got shot down for saying this recently.

      1. Rudy
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        too valuable to waste a city space tho

  2. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez must be crying inside

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Crying laughing. Only two more months left there.

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        And Ozil probably.

  3. shearer9
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Such a dead atmosphere, you wouldn’t know City had scored, neither that they were top of the table.

  4. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    We've seen enough, blow the whistle ref.

  5. BIG TONES
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    KDB GOAT

  6. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Should have guessed kola would keep a cleaner in this match
    Score now kola please

  7. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    What a pass fernandinho

  8. Ask Yourself
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    My rival’s autosub fernandinho strikes again

    1. Unfathomable Ruination
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      My ML rival has gone 3 midfielders all season... two of them happen to be Sane and Fernandinho... just can't come to grips with how productive Fernandinho has been this season ... playing so far forward ...

  9. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    How about we post a 20post per 24 hours limit on here? Then people might actually attempt to post quality rather than quantity.

    1. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Meh

    2. Dr Van Nostrand
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yes! Thought it was 20p per post first lol. But pay per post also works!

    3. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      A quality no from me.

    4. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      How about you trying to improve the quality on here rather than moaning about the lack of quality all the time?

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Exactly how is this a complaint?

      2. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        The good posters do but they are unfortunately completely overwhelmed by all of the rubbish

    5. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      The deadzone would be fun under such a system.

  10. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    If Pep took the England team, do you think he could make us competitive?

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Dont have sth one like kdb and silva

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yes but you probably won't like his choices

    3. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Well, he won't be able to buy the players he'd want.

    4. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      no he needs big players or big cash to bring those players to do well

  11. CFC96
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Wonder how arsenal fair next season with sanchez and ozil, surely noone belives theyll renew their contracts at this point

    1. CFC96
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      without*

    2. Unfathomable Ruination
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Ozil might.

  12. BobbyV
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    We need to talk about Kevin

    1. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kevin Friend?

  13. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Fernandinho with the same number of attacking returns as Firminlol 😆

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      #Coverage

  14. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Have Aguero,KDB & Sane just hope it's a mauling now and they haul

  15. thunder_mike
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Been trying to decide between Sane, Sterling and Kun on my WC. Might just get KDB and be done.

    1. Unfathomable Ruination
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      He does well in the big games. Scored against Chelsea, Liverpool, did Arsenal last season too...

  16. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Ozil not quick enough

  17. Ghost Gooner
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Bosscelny 😎

  18. Magic Bean
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Wow, gonna be another one of those GW's isn't it. Very difficult game this year.

    1. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Every gw is one of those gws

    2. Srv210
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Seriously mate

  19. Srv210
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Fernandinho turning into a budget must have player

  20. BIG TONES
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Man City are on a whole nother level to Arsenal

  21. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Can I just pick a squad of 15 city players and not make a change for the rest of the season

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Need to change rules like draft

  22. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Amy particular reason my the rate my team ratings are so badly out of whack?

  23. Clump
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Fernandinho is beginning to look a Billy bargain.

  24. Unfathomable Ruination
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Even when De Bruyne messes up he looks good ...

  25. Mark-O
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I have a bad feeling Doucoure is going to troll Richarlison owners later 🙁

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Those filthy casuals will be having a field day again 😉

    2. Fanta sea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I won't be surprised. I switched Doucoure to Richarlison last week so I'm sure Richarlison will blank and Doucoure will score.

  26. Fanta sea
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Top of my mini league had Salah (C), Matip, De bruyne and 2's everywhere else. He has never owned Kane or Aguero. Infact as of right now, his higest priced striker is Vardy.

    I, on the other hand, own Kane, Aguero and Lacazette with Sane and Sterling and I can't catch a break anywhere.

    Some people just get all the luck in the world.

    1. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      You'll catch him

      1. Fanta sea
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        He's propelled to 19000 rank now. I'm way too far behind. My last 4 gameweek captains have totalled 18 points and that is the total with the double counted. In just one week, (salah) he has 30 captain points. Gameweek 8 we were close but these last 4 gameweeks have totally destroyed me.

        He's also never owned players like Davies which cost me dearly in some of those gameweeks. Atleast his players started.

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      That's like my mum's logic. Of course it would happen to us! Always us innit?

      Why always meeeeee?

  27. dark91
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Silva all you need is a goal or assist to capitalize on all those passes and chances created

  28. BobbyV
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Reducing big teams to park the bus merchants...

  29. money face bandwagon
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    This is y arsenal is in europa

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      y?

    2. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      yes becuase champions league english sides have done so well vs city this season.

      1. money face bandwagon
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Watch how they play. Pathetic

  30. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Any chance Jesus stays on the bench?

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      no

    2. Clump
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Doubt it.