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24 February 2019 1786 comments
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Gameweek 27 came to a conclusion earlier this afternoon with two matches held at Old Trafford and the Emirates, so our focus now switches to the EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City.

Kick-off at Wembley is at 16:30 GMT.

Both of these sides blanked in Gameweek 27, of course, as a result of this tie.

Pep Guardiola has made only one change to his starting XI from the side that beat Schalke in midweek, with Oleksandr Zinchenko starting instead of Ilkay Gundogan.

That alteration means that Aymeric Laporte will move back over to centre-back, with Fernandinho pushed forward into his usual central midfield position.

Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling start in a front three with Bernardo Silva again.

Leroy Sane is among the substitutes, though Gabriel Jesus hasn’t recovered from injury to make the bench.

Eden Hazard starts as a central striker in Maurizio Sarri’s usual 4-3-3, with Gonzalo Higuain only among the substitutes.

Marcos Alonso is not part of the match-day squad, so Emerson Palmieri starts at left-back.

Both of these sides return to Premier League action on Wednesday evening: Chelsea face Spurs at Stamford Bridge, while City take on West Ham at the Etihad.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Rudiger, Emerson, Jorginho, Kante, Barkley, Willian, Hazard, Pedro.

Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ederson, Zinchenko, Laporte, Otamendi, Walker, Fernandinho, Silva, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Sterling, Aguero.

  1. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Well done, Jorgie!

    Hoooooooold for ET.

  2. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I thought Ruben Neves was the Wolves penalty taker?
    Jiminez took it yesterday.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      People were saying they rotate, Neves on the next I'd imagine.

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      They have an agreement where they take alternative penalties

        1. PlayPercentage
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Strange.
          At least it is not a free for all, with players grabbing the ball and arguing over it.

  3. tm245
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Professional

  4. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling hit turbo.

  5. Weasel51
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Who scores more in next 4 GW’s?

    Son: che, ARS, sou, —
    Mane: WAT, eve, BUR, ful (-4)

    1. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mane

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Son..
      Mane looks off today

    3. DandyDon
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Both were poor this weekend. On fixtures though got to be Mane

  6. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    would you do TAA to Robbo?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      no lol

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    3. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If you are covered elsewhere & have extra funds then yes

    4. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nah. I can understand the frustration but chucking 1.7 mill up the wall seems mental

  7. tm245
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    RLC on for Barkley

  8. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I don't care what the letter of the law says. I would send him off for such cynicism. Hate that in football. Get him off the pitch.

    1. Bow Locks
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It's got to be red fro that.

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      it was beautiful

    3. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd imagine he was very optimistic that he wouldn't get sent off

    4. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It's fair that you're allowed one professional foul per game

  9. Tcheco
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Sane start vs. West Ham confirmed

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      & Jesus & Mahrez & Stones & Danilo & Muric.

    2. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sane(C) it is then

      1. PlayPercentage
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Might be worth a punt.

        1. Tcheco
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Only thing that would stop me is Salah playing at home to Watford

  10. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Good attempt from Sané but shot blocked

  11. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    That's what Jorginho is in the team for.

  12. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    4 mins

  13. Shultan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Someone score i dont want kun playing Extra time

  14. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    So, is it time to sell Salah for Mané?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      no

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Ok.

        Thanks.

  15. tm245
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Please score, anyone.

  16. Richd
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Crikey. All 3 my city gonna have 120 mins

    Ederson I can deal with

  17. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard has been sensational this game. Needs that big move this summer

    1. shearer9
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I can just see him doing a Sanchez at a bigger club.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Really? Sánchez has like one good season. Hazard has been unreal for months

    2. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      To a bigger house in Cobham yes

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        No, to a bigger and better team

  18. shearer9
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino -> Rondon?

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah Rondon or Barnes are the options.

      Barnes has a guaranteed 33. Rondon is a maybe for 33.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Barnes is guaranteed 33?

        1. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah

      2. shearer9
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Oh I thought both were guaranteed 33?? Some misinformation flying about.

        1. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          He only has 33 if watford beat palace in fa cup.

          He does have a 31 guaranteed tho

          1. shearer9
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks mate

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No

      1. shearer9
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Whom would you get in then?

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    That's the best thing jorghino has done

  20. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Magic from the Magic Bean.

  21. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Here comes Sterling and Kun 120 mins.. Kun to Auba???

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      then Auba to Kun?

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Arsenal top scorers at home in the league (bar Man City/Liverpool) meanwhile only Fulham have conceded more goals away from home than Bournemouth (yes, even Huddersfield have conceded less away from home) - including getting boogered by cardiff away 2 weeks ago

      Auba owners could be in for a treat on Wednesday night

  22. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    There is VAR leave Hazard till the end damn it !!!!

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      This!!!!

  23. Weasel51
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Another Sterling rest then.....

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Why's that ?

      1. Weasel51
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        120 mins here probably.

        Then 3 days till they play West Ham....

  24. Shultan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Thought haz was onside

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He was.

      More mistakes in officiating.

  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    City wasting time

  26. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Fernandinho injury

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Big if true

  27. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Fern injured.

    1. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      If that is serious staying away from city would be wise 😮

  28. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Fernandinho groin 😮

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Title is Liverpool’s

  29. pablo discobar
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Jesus still injured?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      In cotton wool for Wed.

  30. Amey
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    He wasn't off-side !!

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just off