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There is no evening Premier League game today so the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion takes centre stage.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST.

This is an audition of sorts for the Fantasy assets on show as their clubs enjoy two fixtures in Gameweek 35, while the Seagulls also have a Double Gameweek 34 before that.

Despite being described as “nearly fit” by his manager on Friday, Sergio Aguero isn’t part of City’s match-day squad at Wembley.

Gabriel Jesus leads the line again, with Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva flanking the Brazilian.

With Oleksandr Zinchenko injured, Benjamin Mendy makes his first start since November.

Glenn Murray is back in Brighton’s starting XI after a benching in midweek, while Anthony Knockaert returns to the right wing.

Full-backs Martin Montoya and Bernardo also return, while Solly March misses out through injury.

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Mendy, Laporte, Otamendi, Walker, Gundogan, Bernardo, Silva, De Bruyne, Sterling, Jesus.

Brighton XI: Ryan, Montoya, Duffy, Dunk, Bernardo, Stephens, Propper, Bissouma, Knockaert, Murray, Jahanbakhsh.

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  1. bhh
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 27 days ago

    Currently 460k with 72 points this week. Can't wait for the overall rank to update!

      1. bhh
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 27 days ago

        Cheers

      2. bhh
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks for the link. Just found out I've broken 250k!!!!

        1. JohnnyMagrinho
            7 years, 27 days ago

            Nice.

            It's a good feeling when you pretty much double your rank.

            Enjoy.

      3. JohnnyMagrinho
          7 years, 27 days ago

          Use livefpl.net mate

          1. bhh
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 27 days ago

            Cheers

        • Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 27 days ago

          Well done.

        • FPL Pillars
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 27 days ago

          Congrats

      4. FPLAdmiral
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 27 days ago

        Any suggestions to improve this WC chaps? Will BB 35

        Ryan, Foster
        Robbo, Vertonghen, Kola, Duffy, Valery
        Sterling, Son, Mane, Jota, Deulofeu
        Kane, Lacazette, Jimenez

        1. Dannyb
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 27 days ago

          Camarasa or Murray?

          1. FPLAdmiral
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 27 days ago

            Could have Camarasa instead of Deulofeu then transfer Deulofeu in for him for GW35. Using a transfer though which id like to avoid post wildcard!

        2. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 27 days ago

          I like it

      5. Garlana
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 27 days ago

        A little different to some I've seen here so I'm no expecting very positive feedback, but thoughts on this team for WC?

        Gunn/Ryan
        Duffy, dunk, Doherty, vertonghen, bednerak
        Son, sterling, Deulofeu, jwp, mane
        Aguero, Kane, jimi

        1. JIMMY TUGGINS
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 27 days ago

          Doesn't look that different.

          1. Garlana
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 27 days ago

            Aguero and kane together. Triple Brighton defence, Gunn in goal?

            1. JIMMY TUGGINS
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              I currently have Aguero and Kane, double Brighton and Foster instead of Gunn who would've been my next choice, it looks good.

              1. JohnnyMagrinho
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  So you meant there's some similarities to your team, then. Not exactly everyone elses.

                  1. JIMMY TUGGINS
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    I didn't think mine was that different either, was sure I'd seen plenty similar, nm.

                • Garlana
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Thanks, I genuinely thought it was different enough, I've got to cover some of the template.

          2. JohnnyMagrinho
              7 years, 27 days ago

              - I'd rather go for a Watford defender along with one of Duffy/Dunk.
              - Not a massive fan of Doherty anymore. Robbo or Trent? Laporte?
              - Ryan is never a bad pick anyway.
              - Would prefer Eriksen over Son.
              - You dead set on Vertonghen?

              1. Garlana
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Thanks for your comments.
                Noted on Watford defence.
                Doherty I've kept so value tied up.
                I'd like to keep robbo so maybe keep over vert.
                Eriksen I would prefer but funds with my frontline won't stretch easily.
                And no not set in vert 🙂

          3. ã…¤Rising
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 27 days ago

            Would you change anything ?

            Ryan Foster
            Laporte Robertson Kolasinac Duffy Valery
            Sterling Mane Son Deulofeu Camarasa
            Kane Laca Jimenez

            GW35 - Camarasa to JWP

            1. fr3d
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              I see the logic behind Camarasa to JWP but is it worth a FT?

              1. ã…¤Rising
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                I will have JWP for 35 anyway, wouldnt want to BB with Camarasa, he is just there because of their DG34

                1. fr3d
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  What I'm saying is why not just have JWP in 34 and save the FT?

                  1. ã…¤Rising
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    Oh sorry, I like the look of having another DG player, if he can score some points I might even go to minus on getting Duffy out for someone with a better DG35

                    1. fr3d
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 27 days ago

                      Alright, I feel you. I've considered this strategy as well, but I wouldn't be surprised if JWP outscores Camarasa in 34. Anyways you got a strong team there.

                      1. ã…¤Rising
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 27 days ago

                        Thanks for the feedback

          4. Niho992
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 27 days ago

            Where are City fans on Wembley ? What a plastic club OMG

            1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Expensive day out for a walkover.

            2. Garlana
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Sterling bought 550 of them and they admitted to supporting pool and utd lol.

              1. Niho992
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                so they start to buying fans. Nicely.

              2. JIMMY TUGGINS
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                He doubled their attendance.

            3. Kun Tozser
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              You seen the train prices?

              1. g40steve
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                This, cheaper to have weekend abroad!

            4. Holmes
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Not everyone can afford

              1. Niho992
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                If every City fan can afford, that wouldn be enough to fill half of Wembley.

                1. Holmes
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  No logic in that statement but ok

                2. Critical Observer
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  All these flavors and you chose salty.

                  A rag-supporting Norwegian, am I rite? 😉

            5. Do I Not Like Orange
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Semi-finals should never be at Wembo.

            6. Richd
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Their third visit to Wembley this season, and most likely not their last

              Also yes they historically haven’t been a huge club as well.. so less time to get a bunch of glory hunters like the “huge” clubs like Arsenal 😉

          5. YEAH PITCH!
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 27 days ago

            TAA or Robertson till the end?

            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Hard to choose. TAA if you need the extra million spent elsewhere

              1. YEAH PITCH!
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                This is the thing mate. Bit concerned TAA won't always play?

                1. ã…¤Rising
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Robertson always if you have the money

                  1. g40steve
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    TAA says hi like yesterday;)

            2. JohnnyMagrinho
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Gomez is back now so TAA place not a guarantee.

                Robbo basically has zero competition at LB so if you want a regular defender for Pool with a ceiling of more than 6 points a game then go for Robbo.

                If you need to save the money then Alisson is always an option but I think that's wasted money.

                1. Marvin.
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Gomez is a CB. He will replace Matip. Also don't expect him back to soon.

                  1. Marvin.
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    too*

                2. g40steve
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Gomez replaces Matip

            3. pundit of punts
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Slowly starting to like this BB team.

              Foster - Gunn
              Trippier - Kolasinac - Bertrand - Valery - Bennett
              Sterling - Mane - Son - Jota - Deulofeu
              Kane - Lacazette - Deeney

              Can swap Bertrand + Foster âž¡ Leno + Cathcart. Will have 2 Brighton players on WC in 33.

              Only issue is no Jimenez. Worth it?

              Thoughts please? 🙂

              1. AYLD28
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                I’m considering Jimenez as my captain in 35 so make of that what you will

                1. FPL Pillars
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Sensible pick

            4. g40steve
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              How did Duffy & Murray miss that!

              1. AYLD28
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Duffy didn’t miss anything, he did well

            5. Feloh
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              pick 3 out of

              jimmy
              Murray
              lloris
              Ryan
              Doherty
              Trippier

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

                jimmy trippier doherty

              2. Holmes
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Jimenez, Lloris , Trippier

            6. diesel001
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Got to say this plan for GW31 / GW33 blanks and FH GW32 strategy is working out well for me so far.

              1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                What’s your combined score so far?

                1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Mine is 164 with Auba, Haz (c) and Fabs to go. If Haz and Auba go mental then I’ll say it’s been a fairly good strategy.

                2. diesel001
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  GW31 - 36pts
                  GW32 - 105pts
                  GW33 - 48pts + 3 to play

                  189pts so far.

                  1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
                    • 12 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    Very nice! Decent scores for all really.

                    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
                      • 12 Years
                      7 years, 27 days ago

                      20-113-31 Bad, good, bit below average probably

                      1. diesel001
                        • 9 Years
                        7 years, 27 days ago

                        Josh King saved me in GW31 and Vardy in GW33.

                        1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
                          • 12 Years
                          7 years, 27 days ago

                          Indeed. Ultimately my GW31 (and therefore GW33) team was poor. Frilson, Arnie, Liverpool defence. Lascelles. Woeful.

              2. JIMMY TUGGINS
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Same, I think Brooks was my only poor transfer. Actually, I can't really say that Pereira was any good either but overall it was a huge success.

            7. onceuponatyne
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Hey Guys,

              Not seen the sorts of teams people are putting out...

              What do people think of this for next week, with an aim to then sell Camarasa for the following one?
              What obvious errors am I making and obvious players I'm missing?

              Foster / Ryan
              Duffy / Holebas / Doherty / Kolasinac / Trippier
              Camorasa / JWP / Sterling / Jota / Son
              Aguero / Laca / Kane

              Thanks! 🙂

              1. AYLD28
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Is it dangerous to go without Liverpool all together?

                I have Mane and TAA in my draft. I’m bench boosting in 35 and they play Cardiff

                1. onceuponatyne
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Good spot.
                  Do we know if it coincides with any Champions League .etc?
                  If there's little chance of resting the big hitters, you're right - I should get those guys, or even Salah, in.

                  1. AYLD28
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    It comes 5 days after the second leg v Porto so I can’t see any rotation.

                    13 DGW and two Liverpool is the way I’m going to go I think. Thoughts on my first draft?

                    Ryan Leno
                    Kolasinac Trippier Duffy Doherty TAA
                    Martial Mane Sterling Son Camarasa
                    Kane Lacazette Jimenez

                    0.7 ITB to do

                    Camarasa > JWP in 35 in prep for BB

                    1. onceuponatyne
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      7 years, 27 days ago

                      Thanks.

                      That looks amazing. I'm not sure I want Leno as good as Arsenal are capable of being they aren't strong defenders against anyone IMO. No Aguero there, who I'd ideally want, but Lacazette probably more key with their fixtures and lack of rotation risk (compared to Kun at least). I like it. If go with Liverpool assets mine will be incredibly close to that, but not keen on Leno.

            8. Podorsky
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Anybody know the average score after todays matches?

              1. DA Minnion (Former great)
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                About 34 or 35 in the top 10 k

              2. Ragabolly
                • 16 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Including hits:

                33.65 Top10k
                18.18 Overall

                1. Richd
                  • 13 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Here he is. The legend x

                  Thanks for everything you’re doing mate. It’s evolving so well, love the new EO stats on the page.

                  1. Ragabolly
                    • 16 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    Thanks mate! My pleasure

              3. Richd
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                I somehow met the average without Vardy and without a captain. I guess I’ve been very lucky.

            9. the german
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Moise kean with the winner once again. Overhyped or good lad?

              1. JIMMY TUGGINS
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Looks great, Football Manager gets it right!

            10. g40steve
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              K D B down......

              1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Is he up ??

            11. DA Minnion (Former great)
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Rough. Neglected to get in Vardy and got Wilson instead.
              Smooth. Guita ,wan b and Tompkins triple up for 23 points.

              1. FPL Pillars
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                It’s too early for the rough with the smooth but nice triple CS there.

            12. AYLD28
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Thoughts on Martial on a wildcard?

              1. ã…¤Rising
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                He would be ok if he didnt have an injury after every game

                1. AYLD28
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Yeah, I have him in my current draft as I have no other United players. They have West Ham next week..

            13. Syd.
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 27 days ago

              Mendy has been shocking

              No wonder he hasn’t been anywhere to be seen

              1. AYLD28
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Funny, saw another post earlier saying how good he’s been. Which is it haha

                1. the german
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Game of two halves. 😀

                2. JohnnyMagrinho
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    He looked good in the first half!

                    Not been watching much of the second half so I can't say much about that, but it wouldn't surprise me if he's not been consistent as he's been out for quite a while.

                3. g40steve
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Giving the ball away at Will May as well be wearing a Brighton shirt.

              2. LSK
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Anybody going for Mendy on WC? Bench boosters will have at least 1 or 2 good options left on the bench from now until the end of the season and full backs don't tend to make cameos so whenever he doesn't play we should have somebody decent coming in to replace him. What do you think?

                1. Dannyb
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  No, I want 15 players gw35

                2. Epic Fail
                  • 15 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Nah

                3. g40steve
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  You watching the game, terrible.

                  1. LSK
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    Just turned it on and noticed he was playing. Maybe not then.

              3. Dybala10
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Glad my faith and nerve to captain Vardy paid off.

                Much needed green arrow before WC.

                1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Well done !!

              4. Ajax Hamsterdam
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Murray or Lacazette ? Murray has one more game. Thanks

                1. The 5% Team
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  confident he will play both?

                  1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    Maybe not ...but fixtures are good for 34

                2. Pierce34
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  I really don't think Murray is going to start 4 games in 10 days at his age.

                  1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    Thanks .

              5. pundit of punts
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Knockaert for a punt on WC?

                1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Exactly what I'm thinking now if I can't fit Murray in my team

                  1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    Then switch to jwp

                    1. pundit of punts
                      • 13 Years
                      7 years, 27 days ago

                      This

                    2. ritzyd
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 27 days ago

                      This is my plan

                2. Holmes
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Gametime issue?

                  1. pundit of punts
                    • 13 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    Not with the way he's playing.

                3. LSK
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Maybe. Was going for Camarasa but that guarantees a transfer. Knockaert can be put in with a view to take him out but he can be kept if other problems/opportunities arise.

              6. antis0cial
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Think I have the core I want on WC, best way to fill in blanks?

                Ryan / *
                Kola / Duffy / TAA / Valery / *
                Sterling / Mane / Jota / * / *
                Kane / * / *

                A) Foster, Robbo, Deulofeu, Doucouré, Kun, Jimi
                B) Guaita, Bennett, Son, Eriksen, Laca, Deeney
                C) Foster, Robbo, Son, Deulofeu, Laca, Jimmy

                1. Holmes
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  C

              7. WrightnBright
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Chaps, best combo?

                A) Laporte & JWP
                B) Doherty & Doucoure

                Current draft

                Lloris Foster
                Dunk Duffy Kola Doherty Valery
                Mané Sterling Son Doucoure Jota
                Kane Jiménez Lacazette

              8. Ajax Hamsterdam
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Was all set on kdb in my team...maybe best to avoid ...

              9. Drop Dead Tsimikas
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Welp, a good enough Saturday likely means I am going to heavily regret finally settling on Hazard out of the two of him and Vardy as captain tomorrow.

                1. Yank Revolution
                  • 14 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Be glad you didnt choose Mane...*tear*

                2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  No way Hazard starts tomorrow.

                  1. Marvin.
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    He damn well better!

                    1. JIMMY TUGGINS
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 27 days ago

                      Whoosh.

                      1. Marvin.
                        • 9 Years
                        7 years, 27 days ago

                        I've caught up now. It was one of those jokes.

                  2. Numb
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    His head's not in the right place

                    1. Numb
                      • 11 Years
                      7 years, 27 days ago

                      Or the rest of his body

              10. Mo Mané Mo Problems
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Think I’ll wait a week on bringing Raheem in, unless they absolutely destroy Spurs midweek.

              11. SB007
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                57 points this with 3 to play. Need a run of differentials to pay off if you call Vardy captain and tielemens as a differential.

                1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Nice one

              12. tafrère
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                A. Lacazette + Doucouré
                B. Alli + Deeney

                Already own Son.

                1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  A by miles for me

                  1. tafrère
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 27 days ago

                    Cheers.

              13. Niho992
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                Brighton losing 10 min before game ends and they have no intention to attack. Wow.

                1. Mweene
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 27 days ago

                  Easier said than done when you can't get a sniff of the ball.

              14. OptimusBlack
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 27 days ago

                For GW 34 & 35 plz Choose best two players to get from spurs