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Sergio Aguero makes his long-awaited return from injury this evening as Manchester City play host to Arsenal.

Kick-off at the Etihad is at 17:30 BST.

Aguero hasn’t kicked a ball in a competitive match since June but returns to spearhead the City attack in Saturday’s penultimate Premier League match.

The Argentine’s inclusion sees Raheem Sterling, who has shaken off a minor hamstring problem to start, move to a more familiar wide-midfield role.

Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez keep their places but Ferran Torres drops to the bench, with Bernardo Silva replacing the Spaniard.

The other three of Pep Guardiola’s four changes were enforced, with Kevin De Bruyne‘s unavailability having been confirmed on Friday.

Aymeric Laporte or Benjamin Mendy also miss out through injury, with Nathan Ake and Joao Cancelo stepping up to replace their teammates.

As for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has made two changes from the side that defeated Sheffield United.

Mohamed Elneny and Eddie Nketiah drop to the bench, with Granit Xhaka and Nicolas Pepe returning to the visitors’ starting XI.

Rob Holding had originally been named in the team but picked up an injury in the warm-up and has been replaced by David Luiz.

New signing Thomas Partey is only among the substitutes, along with Alexandre Lacazette.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks set to lead the line for the Gunners at the Etihad, then.

A red flag for De Bruyne saw the Belgian transferred out by almost 1.4 million Fantasy managers ahead of the Gameweek 5 deadline, making him the most-sold asset of this round of games.

Aubameyang takes second place in the table of Gameweek 5 sales, with over 610,000 FPL bosses losing faith in the Gabon international.

Not one City or Arsenal player was in the top 30 for transfers in.

It’s not often we can say that not a single member of Guardiola’s starting XI is owned by more than 10% of Fantasy managers but that is the case today, with De Bruyne ruled out.

Aguero is a veritable differential as he sits in just 1.4% of squads.


Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, Mahrez, Foden, Bernardo, Sterling, Aguero.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney, Saka, Xhaka, Ceballos, Willian, Aubameyang, Pepe.

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  1. OverTinker
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Yess foden assist given!!

    1. Bushwhacker
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Wut?

  2. Kodap
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Didn’t pull the KDB > Sterling trigger, feeling sad now

  3. Ady87
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Was spooked out of Sterling/Mane for KDB so went Hamez/Kane for a -4 with Mitro also getting the boot.

    Going to take double figures from Kane to make things any better.

  4. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Son’s gonna blank now too isnt he?

    Compound it

    1. Cok3y5murf
      6 years, 19 days ago

      He hauls and blanks alternatively, so yes

    2. Neevesy
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Nah one goal for Son and one for Harry tomorow. Don't think it will be huge points but can't see them not scoring..... (famous last words)

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 19 days ago

        With son BAPs I’d take it for Son at this rate

  5. Random Name
    6 years, 19 days ago

    LENO PARRIES ANOTHER SHOT STRAIGHT BACK TO THE SHOOTER

  6. Brosstan
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Can there be a single game where the most highly owned players blank?...

    Yea, they are coming tomorrow when my players play

  7. The Chosen One...
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Sterling in 6.2% of teams. Lovely

  8. OverTinker
    6 years, 19 days ago

    come on Mahrez - score it!!

    1. Gudjohnsen
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Pen?

  9. as33
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Pulisic>Mahrez?

    1. ididnt
      6 years, 19 days ago

      I would

    2. Bushwhacker
      6 years, 19 days ago

      No. Pulisic will come good, Mahrez will have bench time.

  10. Neevesy
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Just waiting for the 'I was so close to gettig Sterling in' comments.....

    1. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Can comfortably say I wasn’t fussed by him as KDB replacement - didn’t think City would manage much without Kev pulling the strings

      1. Tinkermania
        6 years, 19 days ago

        The season they set the the points record, kdb hardly featured.

        1. Brosstan
          6 years, 19 days ago

          They had Sane who is better than anyone on the pitch now

  11. ☈☾
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Lateriser with a late haul!!!

    Love it

    1. Babelcopter
      6 years, 19 days ago

      He's not gonna shag u mate

    2. Dynamic Duos
      6 years, 19 days ago

      What is his team I'd?

  12. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 19 days ago

    If Foden ends with 5 (optimistic), I need 12 points from Son(c) to just break even with my moves this week.

    Chance?

    1. ☈☾
      6 years, 19 days ago

      No chance Son is a troll

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Can’t remember if he’s ever done well for me - don’t think I’ve actually owned him a whole lot...

    2. Vazza
      6 years, 19 days ago

      70% chance of that happening

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 19 days ago

        I pray that it does haha

        1. Vazza
          6 years, 19 days ago

          I hope so too. Would you mind responding to my post please

  13. ididnt
    6 years, 19 days ago

    What is Auba actually doing in this match? Totally anonymous so far

    1. Captain Vantastic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Has been like that since he signed the contract

      1. Brosstan
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Maybe he shouldn't be out wide

    2. Seanigula
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Yeah, I thought Arsenal would look better then this

      1. Bushwhacker
        6 years, 19 days ago

        ? Arteta always parks the bus against the top six.

      2. ididnt
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Just play him through the middle Arteta!

    3. Bushwhacker
      6 years, 19 days ago

      He and the left touchline will be engaged by the 68th minute.

  14. Brosstan
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Mahrez is so selfish

  15. ivantys
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Foden's finishing is crap, does he only know how to score tap ins?

  16. Longlatini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Foden is like dilva but crap

    1. Dynamic Duos
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Haha

  17. Kodap
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Did Foden & Ings > Maupay & Son last week...

    As you can see, going great so far haha!

    1. ivantys
      6 years, 19 days ago

      They haven't played yet.

      1. Kodap
        6 years, 19 days ago

        I know... but let’s be honest, it’s written in the stars they’re gonna blank!

  18. Vazza
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Which is better —

    A. KDB => Sterling (free)
    B. KDB, Wilson => Mane, Watkins (4 point hit)

    Thanks

    1. Dynamic Duos
      6 years, 19 days ago

      B

    2. Hulk Smash
      6 years, 19 days ago

      A

    3. Tinkermania
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Was this not supposed to be posted by 11am today?

      1. Vazza
        6 years, 19 days ago

        I had already made some moves and didn’t fancy bringing sterling in a for a hit

  19. OverTinker
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Damn it Foden!!

  20. Hulk Smash
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Foden looks ripe for points now I've sold him. You're welcome.

    1. Gudjohnsen
      6 years, 19 days ago

      This

    2. Kodap
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Couldn’t agree more..

      1. Baron Penguin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Yep, sold Foden and Werner so hauls inevitable

  21. Peter Ouch
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Agüero is old.
    Not an fpl option anymore

    1. Gobigorgohome
      6 years, 19 days ago

      this

    2. Cok3y5murf
      6 years, 19 days ago

      He's how old Vardy was last season

      1. Nightcrawler
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Doesnt work that way. Vardy reached his peak later.

      2. Peter Ouch
        6 years, 19 days ago

        That's different.
        Vardy is playing professionally for less than 10 years and Aguero for 15.

        Football age is different.
        Rooney started playing football when he was 16 and by the age of 32 was a veteran

        1. Cok3y5murf
          6 years, 19 days ago

          Yeah, but you just called him too old after watching him for 40 minutes

          1. Peter Ouch
            6 years, 19 days ago

            I didn't make this assumption now mate.
            I believe that already from last year.
            I just mentioned it now cause he is playing!

            1. Nightcrawler
              6 years, 19 days ago

              Just admit u were wrong and move on

    3. ivantys
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Injuries made him useless

    4. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Nah

    5. Bushwhacker
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Aguero’s first touch is better than 99% of the Premier League players.

  22. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Does Podence + James to Havertz + KWP make sense? Or any other combination?

    1. Peter Ouch
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Yeah
      Both James and Podence aren't nailed

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Havertz + KWP good options or someone else? Dont have any Chelsea attack. Have DCL for Eeverton.

        1. Peter Ouch
          6 years, 19 days ago

          Not kwp, I prefer konsa

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            6 years, 19 days ago

            Have Martinez in goal. Do not want to double up.

  23. Gobigorgohome
    6 years, 19 days ago

    No Laca and Auba still playing as LWB

    Willian CF WTF IS THAT ARTETA

  24. Piggs Boson
    6 years, 19 days ago

    City playing like City again.

    1. Nightcrawler
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Maybe pogba...i mean kdb was the issue??

  25. Brosstan
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Aguero looks past it. This is his last season in england isn't it?

  26. ivantys
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Saka kept missing chances, so overrated.

    1. Right In The Stanchion
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Ok mate

    2. Hulk Smash
      6 years, 19 days ago

      He's 12 years old tbf

  27. Feloh
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Get more involved foden dang it.

    1. Brosstan
      6 years, 19 days ago

      He's had 2 one on ones with Leno...

      1. Hulk Smash
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Lol this

  28. ivantys
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Kun touching the female linesman lol

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 19 days ago

      horny sod

    2. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Not too clever that was it

    3. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Red Card that

      1. Hulk Smash
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Only if you honk the boobies

    4. Cok3y5murf
      6 years, 19 days ago

      She shoved it off too 😀

      1. Mambino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Too right as well

    5. Crouching Tiger
      6 years, 19 days ago

      How many BPS for that?

      1. Hulk Smash
        6 years, 19 days ago

        Just 1 bap. He didn't try for the second.

  29. Hotdogs for Tea
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Ban incoming for Kun 😉

  30. Nightcrawler
    6 years, 19 days ago

    Nobody made the obvious joke yet. Post will get removed anyway

    1. Hulk Smash
      6 years, 19 days ago

      Aguero trying to get a bit of Kun?