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Dugout Discussion – Man City vs Swansea

Gameweek 35 rolls on with another big fixture for Fantasy managers as champions Manchester City host relegation-threatened Swansea at the Etihad Stadium.

The home side features the two most signed players ahead of Saturday’s deadline, with both Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus named in their strong starting line-up.

Sterling was acquired by over 327,000 managers having delivered two goals and three assists from is last four Gameweek starts.

But striker Jesus has proved even more popular. The injury to Sergio Aguero has paved the way for the Brazilian to command a regular starting role over Man City’s remaining five fixtures, continuing today. He was snapped up by 375,000+ ahead of Gameweek 35 and is also captained by 272,000+ (4.6%).

Around that pair, City have a number of explosive assets capable of delivering big scores.

Kevin De Bruyne, as part of 22.3% of squads, has the ability to play a significant role in this match and Gameweek 35, though the Belgian is without a goal in his last eight Gameweek appearances (7 starts), which have produced four assists and just two bonus points.

Meanwhile, David Silva was brought in by 84,000+ but is owned by a relatively modest 12.3%, he has three goals and three assists from his last six Gameweek appearances. Winger Leroy Sane has an identical ownership but finds himself dropped to the bench today, ending a run of six successive starts.

That isn’t the only teamsheet tweak to annoy Fantasy managers. Both Kyle Walker and Nicolas Otemendi also start in reserve, boasting a combined ownership of 2.4 million managers.

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

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  1. Blanka
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 days ago

    My closest rival has Sterling, I don't anymore. Can now only afford D Silva or Sane. Can't decide who to bring in.

    Thought Silva might have gone on some paternity leave. Maybe next week rest?

    Sane has had his rest, so he should now play next gw?

    Thoughts?

  2. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 days ago

    Where's that jammy sod Epic Fail?
    17 points off the bench!
    There's an emergency meeting going on in 'Wigan' to discuss your behaviour.

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 days ago

      Disgusting luck.

      I only ever get 2pts max off the bench

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 days ago

      I will join via Skype

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 days ago

        Can I dial in to the Skype call as well?

    3. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 days ago

      Looks like the Bolivia Giroud league title is his. Well deserved. 🙂

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 days ago

        I would much rather you or I (obviously) would win.
        He's got no talent....just a shed load of luck & awful quips.

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 days ago

          Couldn’t agree more.

        2. Spike ⚽️
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 days ago

          Bit harsh GNU but true

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 days ago

            😆

            1. Spike ⚽️
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              We've had a good old ding dong battle in ff old farts league but you've done me with your free hit chip this gw

              1. Gnu
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Indeed although the damage should have been more, bleedin Jesus miss.

    4. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 days ago

      Are there medals for all the participants?

      Asking for a friend..

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 days ago

        Just the top 18.
        Unlucky. 😆

  3. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 days ago

    Looks like quite a few considering dropping Lukaku on here? Are people going without any Utd attacking coverage for DGW? Just Lingard maybe?

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 days ago

      I am thinking to get Lingard. Cheap and will probably play 50-60 min

    2. Only a Hazard of time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 days ago

      I've been comfortable for the vast majority of the season without Man U attacking coverage. Lukaku and Sanchez are over-priced, Lingard is too hot and cold, there are better options in Pogba's price range.

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 days ago

      United just dont seem worth it.. Too defensive style overall.

    4. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 days ago

      focused on City and Spurs assets here

  4. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 days ago

    Auba to Kane is no-brainer but I am short 0.4, so I need to sell:

    a) Wilian (and buy mid up to 6.6)
    b) Mahrez (and buy mid up to 8.4)

    1. Kroneek
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 days ago

      Mahrez

      1. AzzaroMax99
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 days ago

        And who to buy? Son?

        1. Kroneek
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 days ago

          Ramsey

    2. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 days ago

      Poor planning prevents proper performance

  5. stat
      6 years, 10 days ago

      DDG
      Morgan - Bailly - Lowton
      Willian - Alli - Eriksen (C) - Arnie
      Vardy - Lukaku - Barnes

      Ryan - Mahrez - Kiko - Alonso

      0.2 ITB, 1 FT.
      I don't mind keeping Lukaku this GW because Arsenal will probably play a weakened team vs United due to the EL - my main concern is sorting out my defence. I'm going to keep Alonso for the DGW, but I have no faith in Bailly because it's too difficult to predict how many times Mourinho will play him from now until the end of the season.

      Bailly -> Vertonghen?

      It would mean not being able to have Kane for the DGW, but I don't mind because I could get Auba / Jesus for Lukaku instead and TC one of them. Also thinking of doing Mahrez -> Sterling next GW.

      Thoughts?

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 days ago

        Less words bud, folk are drinking, good stat work though

        1. stat
            6 years, 10 days ago

            Bailly -> Vert good?

            mean no kane, but get auba instead @ DGW 34

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              May need Kane, wait and see

      2. Football Heaven
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 days ago

        Who to Tc in gw 37? Surely Kane?

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 days ago

          Gabriel

          1. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 10 days ago

            He was shite today. The kind of performance that could easily have him dropped for B.SIlva/Sterling up top.

            1. Fantasy Gold
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              I thought he was very good, apart from his finishing.

              1. Brosstan
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                For other teams, perhaps. For City you dont need talent to get in scoring positions, your only job is to finish the chances you are guaranteed to get. He didnt.

                1. Fantasy Gold
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Jesus created space for others to run into.

                  It’s a selfless act to run into non-threatening spaces to drag defences out of position, allowing Sterling an easy tap in for example.

                  Players have different roles. It’s not all about scoring.

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 days ago

          Will Kane score in either game?

        3. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 days ago

          Kane/Jesus/Sterling will be popular.

        4. stat
            6 years, 10 days ago

            Haven't decided yet, but there are a few other options to look at:

            Eriksen vs wba + NEW
            Sterling / Jesus vs HUD + BHA (There will surely be rotation but they're guaranteed to start at least one game IMO)
            Auba vs BUR + lei (He has returned in all 9 of his apps this season except vs Spurs and City)

            1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              So not all 9 then

              1. stat
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  all 9 of his apps this season except vs Spurs and City

                  1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    So 7

                    1. stat
                        6 years, 10 days ago

                        9 - 2 is 7, yes

              2. Brosstan
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                If he and Spurs in general seem back to their best against Watfor its a no-brainer. Sterling could also be a shout.

            2. Zilla
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              Auba joins the bants on Kane as well lol

            3. Football Heaven
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              As if Fabianski got not just one bap but two. He lost 5-0! Absolute disgrace from fpl

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                The Blob has spoken.

                1. Rainer
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Blob is right!

              2. Make Arrows Green Again
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                He can do very little about the number of shots he ends up facing. He made a number of good saves and saved a penalty. Can't ask for much more.

              3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Norwich folk

              4. Ramboros
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                He already gets minus points for conceding the goals. Bonus points are mostly about how much positive you bring to the game, not just how well you do it. The City players spread the love while Fabianski was the only performer for Swansea.

              5. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Why are people so salty about this?? He made 7 saves including a pen.

            4. George James
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              Do we think walker plays against West Ham next weekend?

              1. Netley Lucas
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Yeah, why not... oh

            5. Karan14
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              Bench?

              A) Milivojevic (LEI)
              B) Barnes (BHA)

              Cheers! 🙂

              1. Football Heaven
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Mili

              2. -SB-
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Neither

              3. SEXY SON
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Similar issue for me mate but with Groß instead of Barnes.

                If I had Barnes I'd play him, nice fixture too

              4. Kroneek
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Tough - I have Barnes and the last 2 goals were lucky - but they were goals. Mili then!

            6. SEXY SON
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              Play which one next week?

              Milivojevic (LEIC H)
              Groß (BUR A)

              Thanks

              1. Karan14
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Mili

              2. Gooner Kebab
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                gross

              3. Kroneek
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                lol - Mili

                1. SEXY SON
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Cheers all

            7. StoichkovFPL
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              DDG, Ryan
              Alonso, Morgan, Lowton, Chilwell, Kiko
              Alli, Son, Mahrez, Willian, Lingard
              Kane, Lukaku, Banes

              A) Lukaku > Jesus; next week Son > Sterling
              B) save; next week Alonso, Son, Barnes > Vert, Jesus, bench fodder -4

            8. Henning
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              People with BB and Tc left, Tc or BB gw 37?

              1. Syd.
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Can't see many having both left

                1. Henning
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Ok. Cant decide. Dont think i can fill my bench with dgw players for gw 37 so maby use TC.

              2. Gilles
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                WC 36
                Dont know yet for 37 or 38...
                I will think about it this week

            9. Gooner Kebab
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              RMWCT please, for BB37

              Lloris, Ryan
              Smalling, Kompany, Yedlin, Chilwell, Long
              Salah, Son, Sterling, Pogba, 5.6
              Jesus, Kane, Jayew

              1. Les Bleus
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Very nice.

                1. Gooner Kebab
                  • 11 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  cheers

            10. DJDave1979
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              Which average do they use? Median or mean? It probably makes a slight difference, especially in the top 10k.

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Add all scores then divide by 10k.

                1. DJDave1979
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Ta. It obviously doesn't make any meaningful difference, just in working out red or green arrow when bang on the money. I'm not btw. I will get a small red as I'm a few points below after hits.

                  1. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 14 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Need above 10k average for green.

              2. Ghost Gooner
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Top 1k

              3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Definitely bigger problems in the world

                1. DJDave1979
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  I'm not arguing that! It's just 'average' can mean slightly different things.

            11. Les Bleus
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              Plenty in my ML with KDB, Silva and Sterling but none with Sane. So annoying him not starting

            12. Zilla
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              "After review, the assist for Burnley’s goal goes to Tarkowski. The second touch after his initial blocked shot is not significant.

              It is deemed Barnes would have had the opportunity to score without that second touch"
              https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/988115704460271616?s=19

              1. Fantasy Gold
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                What a legend.

                Needed those points badly

            13. Naboo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              Planning for 31, WC32, BB34, FH35 has worked wond

              1. Naboo
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Fail... Thoughts coming

            14. -SB-
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              You guys keeping Willian?

              1. Royal5
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Don't see why not?

                1. -SB-
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Rotation risk?

                  1. Royal5
                    • 12 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Chelsea still able to get top 4 and he was rested in the last game. Surely they'll need him?

                  2. StoichkovFPL
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    all are a risk. we just dont know..

              2. barracuda
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                F him, useless

              3. Kroneek
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Keeping - no mid in that price range that can match him

                1. Royal5
                  • 12 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Lingard is an option

            15. Royal5
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 10 days ago

              Start DeGea (ARS) or Hennessey (LEI)?

              1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Dave

              2. stat
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  DDG

                • Netley Lucas
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Hen has cleaned lei already so go DDG

                • -SB-
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  DDG

                • Brosstan
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  LEI have seemed toothless lately but Arse are completely awful away. De Gea.

                • Royal5
                  • 12 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Thanks all. On Dave atm

              3. Fantasy Gold
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Just had a completely innocent comment marked for review?

                Confused.com

                1. Netley Lucas
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  God yes 😆

                  A lot are drinking tonight, mods busy 😆

                  TM's a good guy 😉

                2. Brosstan
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  You probably know what word you used that made it marked. Pretty innocent words like wnker get marked.

                3. Gnu
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Can't offend the many children who are on here 24/7.

                4. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Manure.

                  1. Fantasy Gold
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    I didn’t say that word TM.

                    Unless my autocorrect turned shut into s***.

                    If that’s the case, apologies 🙂

                5. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Comment moderation is largely subjective on most forums online.

                6. Optimus.
                  • 13 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  You get used to it I find

              4. Football Heaven
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                How’s this for next couple of gws?
                DDG hennessey
                Robertson Tomkins bavies Daniels chilwell
                Salah sterling son Willian 4.5
                Kane Barnes Jesus

                Who should the 4.5 be? Thinking Westwood or L cook but need to play BB in 38

              5. barracuda
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                I am feeling down, switching into Canadian barrel market 🙂

                1. Netley Lucas
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Get it down you!

                2. SEXY SON
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Drinking again?!

              6. Henning
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                Hmmm why are the players in Juventus - Napoli have red point on there Faces?

                1. Zilla
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Raising awareness against violence to women

                  1. Henning
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Thanx.

              7. FER FUSCH AKE
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 days ago

                am I the only one saving a FT so that I can prepare well for dgw 37?

                1. stat
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    I would do so too if I was confident that Bailly would start

                  • DJDave1979
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    No. I have plenty of options for 36 so will have the two for 37.

                  • Kroneek
                    • 10 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Nope - me too (Bench is currently Smalling,Pogba and Mustafi) Playing all 3 my Burnley players...

                2. Forza Papac
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Pjanic hits the post

                  1. Fantasy Gold
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Pjanic stations

                3. Jeremy Corbyn
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  I've probably never been this high.

                  1. Netley Lucas
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    The confusion of the left?

                  2. barracuda
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Happy for you Jeremy. Have a lil dance

                  3. Fantasy Gold
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Smoke it up son.

                4. Ziyech on the Bench
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  What to do? 1FT, 0.7ITB

                  DDG
                  VVD, Fernandez Jagielka
                  Sterling Lingard Salah Willian
                  Kane Auba Wood

                  Elliot Ogbonna Shaqiri Mbemba

                5. Gazzpfc
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Would you

                  Alonso Willian Barnes Pogba

                  Silva Jesus Chillwell 4.5m

                6. Jonny Sutt
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 10 days ago

                  Best city defender for dgw?

                  1. Fantasy Gold
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Tough question.

                    Too tough to say right now as they are all fit.

                    Personally, I’d avoid barring any significant injuries

                  2. barracuda
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    All of them useless

                  3. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Can you get ederson instead?

                  4. Surfreak
                    • 14 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Maybe a punt on Mendy

                  5. Sun Jihai
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Ederson!
                    Kompany probably

                  6. Respect My Authoritah
                    • 10 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Mendy for me. Will want to get his fitness up before the world cup

                    1. Lyonnais
                      • 11 Years
                      6 years, 10 days ago

                      Has been out for so long, can't see him starting both games.

                  7. Brosstan
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 10 days ago

                    Ederson only