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Foden benched for second consecutive Premier League match

31 October 2020 1117 comments
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Phil Foden (£6.6m) finds himself on the Manchester City bench for the second time in two Gameweeks as his side travels to face Sheffield United.

Despite coming into Gameweek 7 as the Citizens’ top option for shots in the box, big chances and shots on target this season, Foden will have hope for an impact substitute role again.

That said, the England international did the job last time out, coming onto score and register six points in a 1-1 draw with West Ham in Gameweek 6.

And, of course, this back-to-back benching is sure to slightly sure up his chances of start in Gameweek 8, although you never can tell with Pep Guardiola.

The two most popular Fantasy asset in Manchester City’s squad is in the starting line-up though, Kevin De Bruyne (£11.5m) lining up in central midfield.

At 7.3% ownership, Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) remains something of a differential, despite averaging 5.8 points per game this season.

The Englishman is joined the front-three by Riyad Mahrez (£8.4m) and Ferran Torres (£6.9m) and it will be interesting to see if he occupies the false-nine position again with Sergio Aguero (£10.3m) and Gabriel Jesus (£9.3m) still both out injured.

Pre-match reports suggest that Torres could be leading the line, as he did against Marseilles, which might benefit Sterling better, considering his ability to cause problems in wide areas.

Guardiola confirmed the Spaniard is occupying the striker role in his pre-match comments.

Meanwhile, Rhian Brewster (£4.5m) starts up-front for Sheffield United again. It has only taken him attracting 6.8% ownership to be the Blades’ most fashionable option for Gameweek 7.

Sheffield United XI: Ramsdale; Stevens, Egan, Basham; Lowe, Osborn, Ampadu, Berge, Baldock; Brewster, McBurnie.

Manchester City XI: Ederson; Cancelo, Laporte, Dias, Walker; Rodrigo, De Bruyne; Torres, B Silva, Mahrez; Sterling.

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LESSONS LEARNED FROM FPL GAMEWEEK 7

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

    Can see Ziyech assisting Tammy so nobody getting points

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    1. AC/DC AFC
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      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      0.0 would be good!

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  2. Flair
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    5 years, 8 months ago

    Lateriser's having a tough season

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    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Captaining Sterling when Salah/Son/Kane have those fixtures was just trying to be too clever though.

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      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Has to live up to the upside chasing name

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        1. Qaiss
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I know. But this week wasn’t the week to do it. Still time to go though.

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        2. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Surely upside chasing would be when the fixtures change, not when Salah/Kane and co also have a good fixture?

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          1. Long ago I drew a walrus
            • 15 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah. Last week was the week to do it, not this week. Surprising move tbh

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    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Downside-chasing

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      1. Free Hat
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        😀

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      2. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Hahahaha

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    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      He is miles behind and chasing.

      Your GW11 OR has a correlation coefficient of 0.8 with your final GW 38 OR.

      It is not perfect, but it is a good indicator.

      In FPL, you ned to get to be fairly highly ranked by GW11ish if you want to finish Top 10k. A by highly ranked I mean Top 500k. He is miles off.

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      1. fr3d
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        GW11 correlation coefficient my ass

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        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Google Marc Rubinstein and look for his twitter thread on it. He ran the maths on the correlation coefficients at each GW.

          Marc is a City hedge fund manager. The guy is smart and makes a hell of a lot of money out of using mathematics in his trading.

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      2. Camzy
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        • 16 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Meh this is just untrue. Loads of people have been able to make top 10K even if they're at 1M OR with just 10 weeks left.

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        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Loads......

          How many is loads. 1000? 5000?

          The anecdotal evidence is strong on statements like that because people who achieve it brag about it on forums like this. You never hear about the guy who goes from 100k to 500k because who brags about crap performance.

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          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Well said.

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          2. Camzy
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            • 16 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            There are some. It's not as black and white as you make it seem. There is always a way to come back.

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            1. Long ago I drew a walrus
              • 15 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              I mean clearly it's a middle ground, your points don't contradict each other. Correlation is based on the majority and will be applicable to the majority. The 99th percentile climbing millions in rank due to triple captaining Antonio for 78 points don't change that. Anyone can be that guy, but most people won't be

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            2. diesel001
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              You've gone from saying 'loads' to 'some'. What you mean is a 'small minority'

              As I said, 0.80 does not mean a *perfect* correlation, but it does indicate how the start in FPL makes a significant difference

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          3. Zimo
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            So what you're basically saying is you're more likely do well if you're already doing well. I don't think u need mathematical models for that.

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            1. Long ago I drew a walrus
              • 15 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              That's a simplistic way to look at things. A lot happens in the latter stages of a season, there is generally increased variance as teams get increasingly desperate/start visiting the beach, most experienced managers play they chips, etc.

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        2. TJ
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Rate your chances of beating last season's OR. I think 25%

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    4. Flair
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      5 years, 8 months ago

      Man has Werner too...

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    5. Long ago I drew a walrus
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      5 years, 8 months ago

      He speaks about adapting, now's the time to show it. Personally I wonder if his content-creating commitments and elevated status are affecting him. I think he needs to cut out the noise a bit and really refocus

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      1. Flair
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        FPL General said the same happened to him last season, mentioned on his pod that he'd avoid that this season - working out very well for him so far.

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  3. CloudSky
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Foden and Gundo warming up.

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  4. Chhana
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    did JRod & Werner to Son & Werner... lucky me

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    1. Stoic
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      You'd be luckier with only one transfer

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    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      You transfered Warner out then back in again ? Genius move.

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      1. Chhana
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry i meant Son & Ings

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    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Werner to Werner is a sideways move IMO

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    4. Chhana
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      still will only be fielding 10 players

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    5. Chhana
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      would be happy for Dunne cameo

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  5. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    0 from saiss and foden and Burke and Mitchell injured!!!

    0 all round lads cheers

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    1. Do I Not Like Orange
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      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Have the exact same 4. Big purge of my squad next GW.

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    2. grumpyman
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Same 4 here. Fun times.

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  6. That Was Easy!
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I’ve dodged James points like no other this year. Had him 2-5, whoops!

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  7. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Wish I had brought in Puli

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  8. ivantys
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    City pulling a Wolves, 1-0s all the way

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  9. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    still better than Digne's -2...

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  10. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Knew I should have done sterling to mane.

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  11. KGFC
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    So I'm down to 8 players already in my starting 11 with Foden, Saiss and Werner benched... Wow!!

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  12. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    GET IN!! McNeil starts

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    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Cool enjoy the 2 points

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      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Love it

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  13. ElliotJHP
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Need one of Burke or Foden to come on otherwise it's ten men, go on lads get a cameo

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    1. grumpyman
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Same here. Very happy with my 1pt from Foden

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  14. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    City trying to walk the ball in.

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    1. Ha.
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      5 years, 8 months ago

      The thing about Arsenal is...

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  15. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    The people saying Chilwell would be dropped because he looked 'leggy', well that was really irresponsible. Luckily i ignored it.

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    1. Shifty
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      best to stay away from the boards in the final 24 hours before deadline. quality of this place has dropped tremendously around deadline.

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  16. Flair
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Sterling wtf. Just wtf

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

      He's trying to force an own goal so Mahrez doesn't get points

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  17. Party time
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Ziyech

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    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Bless you.

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      1. Party time
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks hun

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    2. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Well I kept Werner instead of Jimenez so not too bothered. Next week Chelsea will tear it up.

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    3. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Hamez to Ziyech for me this week...

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  18. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    James could be a massive differential over the next 3. Nailed on and a bap monster. Might take set pieces of Chilwell too

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    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Nailed on?

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    2. Free Hat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      The nailed on part is doubtful

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    3. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      "Nailed on"? Other than your usual trolling, how do you justify stuff like that?

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      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Touched a nerve I see

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    4. El Magico5
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      He isnt nailed. Not in anyway shape or form and I'm and owner. Looking to get rid next week.

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    5. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Guess he isn't nailed on but has started the last 2 now

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  19. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Glad I have 2 ft ...

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  20. Begbie.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Can't wait to get rid of Sterling. One of those ones it's like a weight lifted as soon as you click make transfers.

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    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Until he gets a hat trick in the next match.

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      1. Begbie.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Doubtful.

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    2. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      That’s how I feel about doing Buur to Kilman now

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    3. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Only the top goal scorer over last 12 months

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      1. Begbie.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        The last 12 months are utterly irrelevant when it comes to FPL.

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  21. KGFC
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Foden sighting... My first points possibly!!!

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Same

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  22. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Foden in.

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Alright. Time for the late goal!

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  23. Pukki Blinders
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Foden coming on

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  24. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Foden coming in

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  25. Zimo
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    So im gonna have 10 starters if Hamez doesn't play. None of my subs played 😛

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    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      When* Hamez doesn't play

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      1. Zimo
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Tomayto Tomahto

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  26. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    A 10 minute hat trick would be nice Foden.

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  27. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Who are you guys replacing Werner with ?

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    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Comical

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    2. HashAttack
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Just added Martial to my watch list - could be dropping to 8.7

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  28. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Everyone who wanted Foden on...

    He'll need to do something

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  29. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Has Sterling been subbed off yet?

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  30. Londongeezaa
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Werner tears with 20% ownership

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    1. Sun Jihai
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Only dead teams though

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