Dugout Discussion

City make one change as injured Pogba misses Manchester derby

The final two matches of Gameweek 12 kick off simultaneously at 16:30 GMT, with the Manchester derby at the Etihad the stand-out fixture.

Arsenal take on Wolves at the Emirates in the other tea-time game.

Manchester City have made just one change from the side that beat Southampton last weekend, with Riyad Mahrez replacing Leroy Sane.

That alteration will likely see Raheem Sterling move over to the left flank, as he had done in the Champions League in midweek.

Sergio Aguero and Benjamin Mendy return to the City starting XI after being rested for that win over Shakhtar.

The injured Paul Pogba misses out altogether for United, while Romelu Lukaku is fit enough for a place on the bench after a return to training on Friday.

Alexis Sanchez drops out of the United line-up, meanwhile, with Marcus Rashford set to lead the attack.

Marouane Fellaini returns to a defensive-looking central midfield alongside Ander Herrera and Nemanja Matic.

In north London, Unai Emery has made one change from the side that drew with Liverpool: Alex Iwobi replacing Henrikh Mkhitaryan on the right flank.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side remains unchanged, though Diogo Jota has recovered from injury to take his place among the Wolves substitutes.

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Laporte, Mendy, Fernandinho, Silva, Mahrez, Bernardo, Sterling, Aguero.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Young, Lindelof, Smalling, Shaw, Matic, Herrera, Fellaini, Lingard, Rashford, Martial.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Mustafi, Holding, Kolasinac, Torreira, Xhaka, Iwobi, Ozil, Aubameyang, Lacazette.

Wolves XI: Patricio, Coady, Bennett, Boly, Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Doherty, Costa, Cavaleiro, Jimenez.

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2,981 Comments Post a Comment
  1. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Are you buying Martial now... havingin mind he is back playin for France... or waiting should somethin happen even though more expensive?

    1. MTPockets
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Does he actually play for France?

        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          They have plenty of options, their C team could be an A team

          I wouldn't be worried

          1. MTPockets
              5 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah not many recent games recently according to this:
              https://www.transfermarkt.com/anthony-martial/nationalmannschaft/spieler/182877

        2. Jack Burton
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          just transfered slightly nervous but would have been priced out

        3. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Martial still has a place in that France team?

          1. HD7
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Hes called again to play vs Uruguay and Holland. Even in training ... theres a risk

      • Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Maybe it's the fpl talking but it feels weird to be considering Martial on my team.

        It just doesn't fly

      • Eytexi
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Looking at fixtures, i have little confidence going into next week. Any advice? 1FT, 0ITB.

        Fabianski.
        Doherty, Bennett, Robbo, Alonso.
        Salah, Hazard, Rich.
        Arnie, Aguero, Wilson.

        (Hamer, Anderson, Hogg, AWB)

        1. TRIPOS TOPPER
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          looks an excellent team to me

          I guess Fab is a worry but will get save points

          1. Eytexi
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Guess I'm overthinking. Thanks! Concerned about double Wolves after recent weeks and no clue on captaincy, but i guess we're all playing with the same fixtures so not too bad.

        2. MTPockets
            5 years, 5 months ago

            What's wrong with it (except whu fixture)?

            1. Eytexi
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 5 months ago

              Maybe im overthinking. Cant see an obvious captain choice. Triple WHU isnt ideal, and not comfortable with double wolves defence. Thanks though!

          • JustPark
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Why? I wouldn't be.

            1. JustPark
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 5 months ago

              *except for Fabs.

            2. Eytexi
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 5 months ago

              Captaincy is my main loss - nothing stands out to me. Havent learned to trust Wolves either.

          • Champione
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Decent team. Wilson > Jimenez or save imo

            1. Eytexi
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 5 months ago

              Considered that but think im going to save. Thanks!

        3. XabiAlonso
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Ragabolly is a genius
          Just saying

          1. kennethrhcp
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            not questioning your statement but may I ask why? good move in his team?

            1. XabiAlonso
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 5 months ago

              He has made a website that predicts your rank hours before the site updates.
              It was correct today and yesterday to the exact number.
              Unbelievable

              1. XabiAlonso
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                As well as lots of other information about averages etc

                1. kennethrhcp
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  some going!!!

                  ya I see his contributions on here but knew there'd be something I missed to generate your OP

              2. Clintymints
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                If only FPL could actually do something similar

                ikr

          2. Sweetboi
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Live FPL Rank calculated to the tee. Fair play.

          3. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Stephen Hawking had nothing on Ragabolly.

        4. vardys party
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Ryan (button)
          Rudiger Robertson Mendy
          Salah HazardMadisson Kenedy
          Aguero Arnie Jimenez

          (Balbuena Bennett Hojbjerg)

          2FTs 1.2M itb

          What to do? Maddison to martial??

        5. DR0GBA
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Salah + Fraser > Sterling + Martial (-4)

          A) Yes
          B) No

          1. MTPockets
              5 years, 5 months ago

              Hell no for me. Mostly b/c taking a hit this early could backfire

              1. DR0GBA
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Still got the wildcard and considering using it this GW anyway

                1. MTPockets
                    5 years, 5 months ago

                    If you like it then ignore us.

              2. kennethrhcp
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                B for now unless you still have WC... if you have WC I've no idea tbh

              3. Sweetboi
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Not for a hit

              4. Chucky
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                no

              5. Eddie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Looks wrong to me. Even without the hit.

              6. Chenku╰☆╮
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                No way jose

              7. DR0GBA
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Cheers all, won't do it 😀

              8. Hazz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Hell no, to the hell, no no!

            • Gudjohnsen
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 5 months ago

              Last 4 gameweeks I have made really bad moves. What can I do?
              Patricio
              Alonso, Chilwell, Duffy
              Richarlison, Salah, Mané, Hazard
              Aguero, Wilson, Ings

              Subs: Hamer, Bennet, AWB, Billing

              2ft, 0.2 itb

              1. JustPark
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Mane to Martial. Personally wait till IB is over. Price change won't affect you.

              2. Champ
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                You're okay I think. Maybe look at Doherty or Holebas even though he's not fashionable at the moment

            • Champione
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 5 months ago

              Early thoughts on this team?

              A) Mane > Sterling
              B) Salah + Mitro > Martial + Aguero -4

              Dubravka
              Alonso Robertson Mendy Doherty
              Salah Hazard Mane Richarlison
              Arnautovic Mitro

              Hamer Diangana Diop Success

              1. Champ
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Maybe Jiminez for Mitrovic and use the money elsewhere like diop or success

                1. Champione
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  cheers. Hate watching City without any offensive players though 😀

            • KGFC
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 5 months ago

              Anyone seen Spurs lately? How is Davies playing? Attacking or sitting back?

              1. Sweetboi
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Not really attacking. Nothing line Tripp.

              2. MTPockets
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  Only saw last game. Looked quite good (click on his name in lineup for heatmap)
                  https://www.sofascore.com/crystal-palace-tottenham/hI

              3. el polako
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Thinking about activaiting my WC, how did Mendy play ? Any good or is time to get rid and invest cash elsewhere ?

                1. Epic Fail
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  Actually defended instead of attacking all game.

                2. Champione
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  would consider Digne/Duffy instead on WC. Think he will be rotated. Alson looks like he is told be more defensive against bigger teams. Not very attacking against United and Spurs for example

                3. Hazz
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 6 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  Mendy had a very good game actually. Less-so for FPL but don't forget they were up against United (yes, even so...)

              4. DR0GBA
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Any news on Richarlison injury?

                I could do Barkley/Fraser > Richarlison for free

                1. Champione
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  personally don't think it's very serious. Confident he'll be back after IB

                2. Clintymints
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  Should be fine after the rest

                  Just looked like a sore groin that should clear up in time

              5. FPLAdmiral
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Stuck for what to do next, been stuck at 35k for a few weeks and don’t like the balance of my team. Thoughts chaps?

                1.3m ITB, 1FT.

                Patricio
                Alonso, Robertson, Mendy, Doherty
                Hazard, Salah, Richarlison
                Aguero, Arnie, Wilson

                (Button)(Diangana, Kayal, AWB)

                1. Champione
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  Very template and good team. Wilson > Jimenez is an option. Captaincy will decide whether you'll get green or red arrows next gw

              6. Kingtekkerz
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 5 months ago

                Would you do Ings—>Jimenez before IB?

                1. Epic Fail
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  I wouldn't, no.

                2. JRO093
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  See my post below.. I did a similar move but regret it a bit! 2 weeks is a long time...

                3. MTPockets
                    5 years, 5 months ago

                    Plays for Mexico so not yet no.

                4. JRO093
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 5 months ago

                  Been playing points over pounds all season and am sitting in my best ever (top-3000) spot but just spent my only transfer getting in Jiminez cuz I expect him to rise a couple of times... already regret it as I am going against the way I have been playing :-/

                  1. MTPockets
                      5 years, 5 months ago

                      No point worrying about it now.

                  2. FPL Mentor
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 5 months ago

                    Hart Hamer
                    Robbo Alonso Mendy Doherty Bennett
                    Salah Hazard Pereyra Barkley Højbjerg
                    Aguero Arnautovic Jiménez

                    Exact funds to do Pereyra & Barkley 》 Martial & Brooks.

                    Hmm. What to do?

                    Could just miss out on Tony, wait and get Richarlison instead..

                    1. Francescoli
                      • 9 Years
                      5 years, 5 months ago

                      Yeah Siggy or Rich are better options imo

                  3. fantasyfog
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 5 months ago

                    what's the -points for giving away a pen? ederson due a - surely

                    1. Clintymints
                      • 14 Years
                      5 years, 5 months ago

                      -2

                    2. BobbyDoesNotLook
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 6 Years
                      5 years, 5 months ago

                      No minus points in this game

                  4. Francescoli
                    • 9 Years
                    5 years, 5 months ago

                    A) TAA to Doch
                    B) Bennett to Doch

                    Patricio
                    Mendy Alonso TAA
                    Salah Hazard Richalison Gudmundsson Fraser
                    Aguero Arnie

                    Fabianski; Bennett, AWB, Success

                    0.9 ITB, 1FT

                  5. g40steve
                    • 6 Years
                    5 years, 5 months ago

                    Alisson,
                    Mendy, Alonso, TTA
                    Salah, Haz, Frazer, Bark
                    Vardy, Arnie, Wilson

                    Foster, Diag, Doc, AWB

                    2.7 itb

                    Best options?
                    Vardy to Kun or Bark to ?
                    Anything better?

                    1. Numbuster
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 5 months ago

                      Barkley > kenedy is good..
                      but u have diangana as your 5th MF..

                      should get too much 5th player in a position