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The clash between Manchester City and Southampton this evening brings to a close the fourth Double Gameweek in a row in Fantasy Premier League.

Kick-off at the Etihad is at 18:00 GMT.

Part one of City’s Gameweek 27 double-header was underwhelming to say the least, with the Manchester derby going the way of United and not one of Pep Guardiola’s squad managing anything more than appearance points.

Southampton’s weekend fixture went a little better for those Fantasy managers backing the Saints, with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side banking their first clean sheet since Gameweek 17.

It wasn’t all good news, however, with Danny Ings succumbing to a muscle injury that curtailed his Double Gameweek 27 involvement.

With both clubs in action three times in the space of a week, changes always looked likely this evening – and there are 11 in all across the two teams.

Guardiola has made five of them, with Joao Cancelo, John Stones, Raheem Sterling, Rodri and Gabriel Jesus all making way.

The City boss brings Kyle Walker, Aymeric Laporte, Fernandinho, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden back into his starting XI.

Sergio Aguero is again only among the substitutes.

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has gone one better than his opposite number, changing over half of his team.

Ings is among the six alterations but the other five are unenforced, with Fraser Forster, Kyle Walker-Peters, Ibrahima Diallo, Takumi Minamino and Nathan Tella dropping to the bench.

Forster’s omission means that Alex McCarthy returns to the side after a two-game absence.

Jack Stephens, Mohammed Salisu, Moussa Djenepo, Nathan Redmond and Che Adams are also recalled for this tricky-looking clash.

Four of ten most-captained players are involved tonight, although one of them, Sterling, is only among the substitutes.

Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne and Ruben Dias are the other three in question.


Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Laporte, Dias, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Mahrez, De Bruyne, Foden, Silva.

Southampton XI: McCarthy, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Stephens, Salisu, Bertrand, Djenepo, Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Redmond, Adams.

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  1. gonzalocampos
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    From 15K to 17K on this game. People with KDB? Ward-Prowse? I had Gundo captain.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Not sure. I also had Gundo(C) and got a small red

    2. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Sent from 22k to 37..

      Sterling C
      Cancelo
      Gundo

  2. TRIPOS TOPPER
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    87 points and into top 75k

    Salah to KdB was ok I guess

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Is that a thing? Top 75k? Haha!

      1. TRIPOS TOPPER
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        🙂

  3. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Damn ... 96 all out and never quite made the big three digits ... oh well 🙂

    (not so hb)

  4. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    What’s everyone’s rank at then?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Nope

    2. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      40k, slight drop this week after a disappointing back half of the DGW

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Decent position to be in that

    3. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Twelvety

    4. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      337.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Class

      2. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Damn

      3. RogDog_jimmy
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        dang good.

      4. Utopsis
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        You can do it!!!

    5. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      6.1 K

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Very nice matey

    6. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      90k

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Decent position for top 10k finish

        1. TheDragon
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 20 days ago

          It’s not - I’m at 50k which is 40+ points behind top 10k

          Very unlikely to make up that kind of ground this season

        2. Utopsis
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 20 days ago

          71pts off - would need a near-perfect run to make that ground up 🙁

    7. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      1,776, up from 2,715.
      steady steady.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Still could win it!

    8. Don Kloppeone
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Another chunky red

      Down to 70k

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Not the worst rank tbf

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 20 days ago

          No course not but it’s relative. I was at 59k in GW19 and have been up to 45k and down to 92k since then. So to be at 70k is a bit painful as I’m getting nowhere!

    9. Champions League Varane
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      67K

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        I’m right next to you 🙂

    10. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      God here we go lol

    11. Lemongrab
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Around 22k

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Very hood

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 20 days ago

          Good

          1. Lemongrab
            • 16 Years
            5 years, 20 days ago

            Thanks. Never been this high before - nosebleed territory!

    12. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      54k tho

    13. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      61k. Up from 182k so happy is an understatement.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Incredible rank jump!

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Class

    14. Demba Demba
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      237

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        super good. nice one

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Win it

      3. Lemongrab
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Wow immense! Gl

  5. The White Pele
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    what to do with Sterling ?

    A) Sell
    B) Captain

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      A

    2. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      I’m keeping for this GW and then he’s a goner, forever.

      1. The White Pele
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        same, probably.

        1. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 20 days ago

          Yep, I was extremely close two weeks ago doing the KDB swap and then couldn’t justify if this week as thoughts went to GW29 and now have to keep for same reasons. Now will swap in GW30 or 31 just in time for a KDB rest ha

    3. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Both. Buy him back for a hit and captain for a sweet profit

    4. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      C. Neither

      1. Demba Demba
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        This

  6. gonzalocampos
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Is time to watch Barca and Messi being trashed by Mbappe.

  7. Dirty Harry
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Which one to keep for now?

    1. Cancelo
    2. Stones

    1. Gross Blank Point
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Why keep either? I've had both, Stones now well gone and Cancelo going next week, there's other options out there who will play and score just as well

  8. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    122 (-4) with TC. Feeling relieved to have got rid of BB and TC!

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Incredible score well done!

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers. Got lucky with KDB in the end!

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 20 days ago

          Its not luck when it’s KDB!

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 20 days ago

            Is this season

            1. Don Kloppeone
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 20 days ago

              The guy’s always going to be a quality player though

    2. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      TC KdB?

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Yes. Was on Gundogan TC and save FT but then last minute did Salah & Stones -> KDB(TC) & Cresswell. Good luck for once!

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 20 days ago

          What awesome moves haha

          1. Catastrophe
            • 15 Years
            5 years, 20 days ago

            Immediately regretted it but thankfully worked out OK, for now!

    3. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Downhill from now on,

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Almost certainly!! That's where I'm comfortable

    4. Steve McCroskey
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Amazing, well done

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers Steve!

    5. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Well played!!!!

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers!

        1. DannyDrinkVodka
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 20 days ago

          Are you keeping KDB for Fulham?

          1. Catastrophe
            • 15 Years
            5 years, 20 days ago

            Yeah, save FT this week.

    6. Yes Ndidi
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      120 no hits, also TC. Who did you cap?

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Congratulations! KDB

    7. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Oh yeah you got the TC on KdB. Brilliant!

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers! Can't say I was confident but was keen to use the chip ASAP!

        1. TRIPOS TOPPER
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 20 days ago

          well played mate

  9. Chrisitis
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Gundo did create a chance late on
    Why didnt his bps improve with 3 or something?

  10. Don Kloppeone
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    66 (-4) and a 30% red arrow from 53k to 70k

    Out the Cup finally 🙁

    So frustrating this game!

  11. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Pretty lucky KDB haul imo

    First goal was so lucky

    1. TheDragon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      He hadn’t looked good in recent games

      The masses will flock to him now though

      1. Bob B
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Still creating lots of chances from the stats regardless of scoring 2 goals today

    2. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Fulham Sat
      CL Tue
      FA Cup Sat

      Rest incoming?

  12. Isca Extremadura
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Got a v small green with 72 (0) - 65k

  13. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Bruno autosub incoming

  14. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 20 days ago

    Will Stones and Cancelo start against Fulham?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Most probably

    2. Digital-Real
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      absolutely

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Nobody knows

    4. Slitherene
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Watkins - (new, TOT, FUL)

      OR

      Antonio - (mun, ARS, wol)

      1. 7_Dan_7
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        kinda depends on grealish fitness

      2. Nedvěd11
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Watkins

    5. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Foden dilemma now. Do I keep for Fulham or sell to Son.

    6. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Important Notice: Points totals being posted by managers on here may be skewed as only happy managers may be posting. 😀

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        I posted above. Always here as an antidote to the joy 😉

      2. DickFranDyke
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        I'm a bit pissed off with 199 tbh 😉

    7. Isca Extremadura
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Assuming Gundog gets 1 bap

    8. sirmorbach
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Lads, some help here please?

      Martínez / Pope
      Dias / Stones / Cresswell / Digne /  Dallas
      Salah / Bruno / Gündogan / Raphinha / Soucek
      Kane / DCL / Watkins

      I have 2 free transfers, still have my WC, and I want to have to for BGW29. Which imposes me one now.

      A. DCL to Bamford
      B. Stones to Targett/Reguilón/Aina (who?)
      C. Salah to Bale/Son
      D. Something else?

      I'm leaning towards B with Aina or C with Bale, but it's kinda scary to ditch Salah

      1. 7_Dan_7
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        C, I'd want DCL v Burnley. And can get in Aine next week

        1. sirmorbach
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 20 days ago

          Thank you, sir!

    9. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Is that sterling out of city’s best side ?

      Surely now plays 90 against Fulham and then sits out the cl

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        I think he’s very on the edge now

    10. FPLGeezer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      No KDB and money league I'm 2nd i, 1st 2nd and 3rd all have him. Had planned to get Bale or Auba in to cover gw29. Stick to the plan or go for KDB as looks like he starts against Fulham and a captain option.

      1. Nedvěd11
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Looks like he starts?

    11. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Time to ditch gundog?

      My guess is he is rotated for Fulham

      Best option?

      A....gundog to Mount (Leeds a)
      B....gundog to havertz
      C....gundog and mahrez
      D....keep

      Thanks

      1. Gandalf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        For his price and the man city defenders no longer being priorities, then don't see any reason to lose him

    12. FPLGeezer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      *3rd and 4th have him sorry.

    13. The Final Boss
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      So 70 is pretty avg this week?

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Yeah

    14. Isca Extremadura
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      All eyes on Salah.. selling for 28/29 ?

    15. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      The problem with Pep roulette is that when your player is benched, you HAVE to keep them for next game.....
      And so on

      1. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        ^this
        Can't sell Stones now, with likely 6-pointer incoming. GW29 a good opportunity to hop off double City defense though

    16. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Winning baps added??

      1. aborg
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Will Gundo get the winning goal bps ? 2 points I mean?

        1. Tinkermania
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 20 days ago

          Did he score the winning goal?

          1. aborg
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 20 days ago

            Yes

    17. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      Pleased with KDB(c), now what do I do with him for the Fulham game?

      1. Nedvěd11
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Sell

    18. TheDragon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      This season is unbelievably high scoring isn’t it

      I’m averaging over 66 points a week and that’s only good for 50k. Most seasons that would be a top 1k score!

    19. Champions League Varane
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 20 days ago

      So is KDB coming in now essential?

      I can get him, but it will be over Bruno and taking Stones out? It’s scary not owning.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Never

      2. DickFranDyke
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 20 days ago

        Keep all, sacrifice someone else