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Dugout Discussion March 1

De Bruyne and Mahrez benched for EFL Cup final

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Gameweek 28 has already reached its conclusion but there is another significant match taking place this afternoon between two Premier League sides.

Manchester City and Aston Villa meet in today’s EFL Cup final, with kick-off at Wembley at 16:30 GMT.

City and Villa, along with Arsenal and Sheffield United, blanked in Gameweek 28 as a result of their involvement in today’s final.

Man City v Arsenal and Aston Villa v Sheffield United remain unscheduled at the time of writing.

Pep Guardiola has made eight changes from the side that beat Real Madrid in midweek, with Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m) and Riyad Mahrez (£8.4m) among the substitutes.

Sergio Aguero (£11.9m) and Raheem Sterling (£11.7m) start in attack.

City have another cup match, against Sheffield Wednesday, still to come before they take on their cross-city rivals in Gameweek 29.

Dean Smith has made three changes to the Aston Villa side beaten by Southampton last weekend, with Orjan Nyland (£4.3m), Bjorn Engels (£4.4m) and Ahmed Elmohamady (£4.2m) recalled.

Man City XI: Bravo, Walker, Stones, Fernandinho, Zinchenko, Rodrigo, Gundogan, Foden, D Silva, Sterling, Aguero.

Aston Villa XI: Nyland, Guilbert, Engels, Mings, Targett, Nakamba, Elmohamady, Luiz, Grealish, El Ghazi, Samatta.

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  1. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Should never have been a corner. Tough luck for Villa.

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  2. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Any chance Villa score a goal in this match?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Stones is playing so always a chance

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    2. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah I reckon so

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    3. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cracking goal

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  3. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Why can't VAR rule that out?

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  4. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A) DC-L -> Jimenez
    B) Holgate -> Doherty
    C) Save FT & start DC-L?

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    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Why would you sell DCL ?

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    2. All For One
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      c

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

    Do people think VAR need to intervene there? They can’t for every single corner or throw in, but if a goal, pen etc. comes from that resulting set piece...

    Should it be overturned, or just one of those things?

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    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not part of it’s remit.

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

        I know, same with rolling ball on kick outs...

        Silly little things that shouldn’t be ignored, imo.

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    2. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      That’s what VAR is for so yeah, they should be watching every second of every game.

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    3. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      That has to be overturned. It's a goal. Not a normal foul.

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    4. Euro Raiders
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It would have taken a split second to tell the ref that it wasn't a corner. If we have VAR use it.

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

        That’s why I think it can’t be done for every corner or throw or game would go at a snails pace.

        Can only be the big moments.

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        1. caldracula
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          It’s usually clear what way a corner or throw in goes so it wouldn’t be everyone would it

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          1. Euro Raiders
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Precisely. Corner, throw in errors are very few, takes split second to correct obvious error.

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        2. caldracula
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Like someone said above, it’s clear the decision was wrong. Tell the ref and then give a goal kick instead, it wouldn’t be difficult.

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  6. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Time to ship Ings, looks to of dried up?
    Jota & DCL still performing.

    Robbo & Boly > Alonso & Docherty?

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  7. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Villa season over. It will be a tough task to find the mental fortitude to stay up after losing 7-0 today

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  8. Euro Raiders
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What's the point in VAR if it doesn't correct obvious errors?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Makes good clickbait.

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  9. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who should I get rid first (for Auba), Firmino or Aguero?

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    1. BeaversWithAttitude
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino, for sho'. Keep Aguero for derby.

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  10. All For One
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Guaita
    Robbo, Taa, Dunk. Lundstram
    Salah, Kdb, Traore
    Auba, Ings, Jimenez

    Button, Grealish, Dendoncker, Kelly

    0 FT 1.2 ITB

    Should I start Grealish instead of Lundstram and transfer out Kelly to Lascelles for a -4?

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    1. Lets jump straight into it.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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  11. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Shame Leicester did not make it instead of Villa.

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

      Same with Wolves/Watford in last seasons FAC.

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  12. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Is Egan to Doherty waste of transfer?

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    1. The Senate
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It’s a week too late...
      definitely got more points potential IMO though

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

      No.

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    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on your FH plan i guess

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      1. JJeyy
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        not using 31

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        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Then i'd do it

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  13. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    How did Moura look today?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Old

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      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        As in made experienced decisions or bald?

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  14. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    My hit cost me my Head to head by a point. No hit and I’ve have won by a point with 9 men!

    THIS GAME!! 🙁

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

    FA Cup to come, of course, but which 2 of these would you bench next GW?

    A) DCL (CHE)
    B) KDB (MUN)
    C) Perez (AVL)
    D) Barnes (AVL)
    E) Traore (BHA)
    F) Pereira (AVL)

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    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Very difficult. Traore may be easier depending on news. Heard he may have gone off due to injury again

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    2. beric
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I woyldnt bench any of them

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

        😆

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    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C,F

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    4. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      BB?

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      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Ooh BB BB it's a wildcard!

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  16. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Guys...WC or not? (Current has too many not nailed on players) Changes in WC in caps

    Current Team
    Ryan (Button)
    tea Gomez Lundy targett, kelly
    Mane Grealish Fleck Martial Son
    Auba Ings dcl
    (0 FT, 2.5mn ITB)

    WC Team
    Dubrakva Krul
    taa DOHERTY SOY VAN ANNHOLT TAYLOR Soy
    Mane Grealish BARNES SARR BERGWINSarr
    Auba JIMENEZ JOTA

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    1. Lets jump straight into it.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Pope is the in form keeper atm & Lascalles will give you Newcastle cover if you want it

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      1. bigdip
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        OK. so should I WC?

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  17. Kushal
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What should be the move?

    A. Martial > Sarr (already own deeney)
    B. Ings > Jota (already own jiminez)
    C. Martial > Barnes

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    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I like A

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    2. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I like B (thinking about it myself, as a Jiminez owner too).

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  18. The Final Boss
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody has got zero returns from none of your players this gw?am one among them 19 points all out..worst ever score for me..

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    1. The Final Boss
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Zero returns from all players I should say

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    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      14. Worst by a mile.

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    3. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      22 from 11 players. Up there with my lowest game week scores of all time.

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  19. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Hopefully can save this gw...

    Patricio
    TAA Robo Stephens
    Salah Bruno KDB Traore
    Jimenez Vardy Ings
    (Martin, Cantwell, Williams, Rico)

    Tempted to do Traore to Doucoure or Vardy, Traore to Jota, Pepe. Will obviously not do anything drastic

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  20. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    2 1

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    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Stones slips lol

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  21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    OMG samatta

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  22. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Samatta G

    John Stones. What a waste of money.

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  23. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Samatta G

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

    For King & country!

    John Stones.

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  25. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Stones is championship level at present.

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  26. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    John Stones makes Lovren look like Maldini

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  27. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    WHAT SAMATTA.

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    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No Silva lining

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  28. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Samatta for Winner

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  29. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Game on!!

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  30. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Stones is not good enough to play for Man City. The only reason he is there is because he is English

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    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Hes barely good enough to play in the PL

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      1. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Imagine paying 50m for him

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    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Fill their quota.

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      1. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        exactly

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    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      City don't have a decent defender who can actually defend. Was bought as a ballplaying centre back. Will possibly return to Godisson if rumours are proven to be correct.

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      1. Sailboats
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Laporte?

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

        Laporte is quality.

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      3. Citizenkane91
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Was a different story when they had Company in the side, eh.

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      4. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Never in the class of defender of Terry, Carvahlo, Stam, Adams who'd break your leg rather than let you by. Proper defenders

        Laporte looked good with Company beside him, who himself was a better captain than defender, but a decent defender. Prone to make a few mistakes but invaluable to that City team. They don't like talking about the fight in the team dropping off without him.

        I'm showing my age so I'll shut up!

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        1. Citizenkane91
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Japp Stam, legend! Remember seeing clips of him as a youngster.

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