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Dugout Discussion – Burnley vs Man City

The Gameweek begins under the rain at Turf Moor, as Burnley host champions-elect Manchester City.

For Fantasy managers, this immediately puts key assets and – for many – the Gameweek captain – under scrutiny.

Sergio Aguero takes on the Clarets on the back of a six-point return in midweek and a 17-point blast against Newcastle last weekend.

The Argentine has boosted his ownership by 295,000 managers ahead of the early kick-off, having scored both City goals in the corresponding fixture last season.

Kevin De Bruyne was rested in that match but starts today as he bids to extend his compelling form that has delivered a goal and five assists in his last six Gameweeks. However, he has produced just a single goal and assist in his last six on the road.

Raheem Sterling’s away record – with two goals and three assists in that same six-match spell – is stronger, though he boasts just a single goal in his last five Gameweeks.

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

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

    If city are doing as well as the comments on here suggest how come aguero''s not looked threatening?? I should have captained salah

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Looks sluggish, City could score 6 and Kun might not be involved.

    2. GAMBIT
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling cuts inside which mean less space for Aguero to find

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Dyche tactics. They are tight horizontally and vertically, and sit deep. You don't pass through that easily. Expect crosses and long shots.

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

        I'm not sure what u just said but hopefully means something good for kun

  2. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Glad Mee missed. Benched him anyway!

    1. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Same same hahaha

  3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Keep quiet Mee, the time for your goal is not when 3rd on my bench

    1. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      This.

  4. TheRealDog
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    How hasn't Mee scored a goal yet this season? Remember his two big chances at Anfield

  5. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Mee is so overdue

  6. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Imagine captaining Salah with Toby A back 😮

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is Toby back?

      1. Differentiator
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I think he'll start

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Bad news for Son if Toby plays tomorrow

  7. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Mee gonna score

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

    Mee is a useless donkey. Can't believe I've had him all season.

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Ermm... Ederson saved his goal-bound shot

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

        He has had 10-12 good chances all season. Couldn't score to save his life.

  9. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Auba(c), Danilo(vc) is a bit nervy.

    1. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Dont worry Auba cameo 1point,have him too 😉

  10. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Someone on ScoutCast said Mee was due a goal. Think it was Jonty.

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

      He didn't though

    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      One of only a few defenders to average a shot a game over the last few.

      Dawson another on the list.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I got Dawson in draft with that stat 😎 Thanks.

      2. Steinburg FC
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        did masuaku for Dawson,14 pointer?!? x-)

  11. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    This is so confusing
    They are so similar!

    Let's just call him ZDB

  12. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Ouch for Greg Wallace and Da Minion...both sold Danilo.

    1. cjhewitt92
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I did aswell

  13. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Are Burnley even trying?

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Bit harsh

    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah quite a lot

  14. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Does Stones cover Otamendi and Danilo?

  15. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Jesus this is scary as a Mee bencher

  16. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Ben Mee again

  17. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Ben Mee goes close again

  18. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Mee misses again

  19. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    oooof Mee

  20. Pranav Santhosh
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Cmon mee points off the bench for jones would be nice

  21. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Just realised City have only 6 subs

  22. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Long YC

  23. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Im Phil Jones’ sister.

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

    Never captaining a player in the early kick off again

  25. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Mee third on my bench 😆

  26. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone here ever read "Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics"?

    I've heard it's a must-read.

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      its quite good, a little dry at some points

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Is there detail on how tactical systems work? Much on the Cruyff/Pep philosophy?

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I cant remember specifics, but lot about why certain formations evolved

    2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I enjoyed reading it. His anatomy of England is also very good.

    3. Morph - Unbelievable Geoff
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, good read.

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all. Will order at half-time.

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

      I don't read books

    6. Andriy Shevchenko is Back
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      It is very good but I agree it's a bit dry at times. The one that I read in a couple of days was The Mixer. A brilliant recap of the evolution of tactics in the Premier League era - from Blackburn and Newcastle to the wet and windy nights and stoke to Leicester and Pep.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, I'll look into that one 🙂

  27. Johnny Drama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    The only one in ML with Sanchez, and he has my armband. Could be a huge differential!

  28. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Kevin booked.

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Long or Webster?

    2. Qubit
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Of course. 1 yc all season and he gets another the week i captain him. 🙂

  29. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero what a MISS

  30. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Wake up Aguero ffs

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Possibly a bit harsh looking at the replay