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The most-anticipated Premier League fixture of the weekend sees reigning champions Manchester City take on Tottenham Hotspur, as Nuno Espirito Santo begins his reign as manager. (We’ll be following the match live and discussing key points in a live YouTube watchalong).

For the home team, Harry Kane (£12.5m) misses out completely with Son Heung-min (£10.0m) set to lead the line in his absence.

The South Korean international has impressed during pre-season and has an excellent record against Man City. In fact, he has only scored more goals in all competitions against Southampton.

Japhet Tanganga (£4.5m) starts at right-back, a role he was trialled in during last weekends friendly win against Arsenal, alongside Davinson Sanchez (£4.5m), Eric Dier (£4.5m) and Sergio Reguilón (£5.0m).

Dele Alli (£6.5m) features from the off, too, with new arrivals Bryan Gil (£6.0m) and Cristian Romero (£5.0m) both having to settle for a place on the bench.

As for Manchester City, new signing Jack Grealish (£8.0m), owned by 24.4% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, starts for the visitors in north London, with Riyad Mahrez (£9.0m), Ferran Torres (£8.0m) and Raheem Sterling (£11.0m) completing the forward line.

Kevin De Bruyne (£12.0m), meanwhile, is on the bench with John Stones (£5.5m) and Kyle Walker (£5.5m), while Phil Foden (£8.0m) misses out with a foot injury as expected.

Kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is at 16.30 BST.

LINE-UPS

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Alli, Bergwijn, Moura, Son

Subs: Gollini, Romero, Davies, Doherty, Winks, Sissoko, Lo Celso, Gil, Scarlett

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, Ake, Mendy, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Grealish, Mahrez, Torres, Sterling

Subs: Steffen, Stones, Laporte, Walker, Zinchenko, Rodri, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Jesus

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  1. Lucas World Conquest
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I’ll enjoy every moment of the one week of having benrahma with the other original 7% owners

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Tbh it was 3% ownership last week, then popular content creators began to spoon feed and told everyone about him!

      1. Zimo
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah annoyed me to heck

      2. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        This!! Not sure how he went from 3% ownership to in every rmt I saw. 🙁

      3. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Oh really? That’s annoying as an owner.

    2. Ephurion
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      We swap for Harrison after GW4? He's at sub 5% currently 😀

    3. Lucas World Conquest
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I wasn’t aware of any videos pushing his ownership, got him at 4.3% knowing he had a very strong pre season

    4. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      30% in the top10k ID's so actually highly owned amongst good manager

      1. Ephurion
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        That, or the reason they are top 10k is that their 6 mill midfielder scored 12 points 😉

        1. Cheeto__Bandito
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          first top10k IDs registered mat, Keep up!

          1. Ephurion
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Fair point

      2. El Presidente
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Good managers? After 1 GW.

  2. RogDog_jimmy
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    117 no chips.
    8,694 OR

    Let’s see if I can keep it up there.

    Sanchez
    TAA, Shaw, Veltman (assuming he’s back)
    Salah, Bruno, Greenwood, Jota, Benrahma
    Ings, Antonio

    4.0, Ayling, Livramento, Perica

    Probably rolling. Might start Ayling home to Everton too.

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ok

  3. Hits Magnet
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I had 98 points with Grealish to play .... all he had to do was get me 2 points for a triple digit start

    1. Lucas World Conquest
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Lucas Moura living rent free

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ouch.
      Tottenham we’re relentless in the tackle. Was good to see.

  4. Joey Tribbiani
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    But how much did you score Rupert?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Oh thanks matey. I got 109.

      1. james 101
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Nice!

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers James.

      2. Joey Tribbiani
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Daymn

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah things went really well. Good to feel clever, if only for a day.

  5. Paganoi
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Who drops when Kane comes back? Bergwijn or Moura?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Berg

  6. HollywoodXI
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    92 points with no Bruno. 1m OR. I’ll take it.

    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Looks like going to end up with exact same score, without Bruno.
      I'll take it plus squad for next 2 and flexibility to bring Kane or Lukaku without hits.

  7. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you rather?

    A) Greenwood

    B) Pogba

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Greenwood

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A for me!!

    3. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Depends where Pogba plays. He might not play as high up away from home.

  8. DANCING_ROSE
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Still baffling lads !

    Who's your captain for gw2
    Salah or Bruno ! 🙂

    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ings 🙂

      1. DANCING_ROSE
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Nice pick tho! Cheers bud !!!

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Salah

    3. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      question of the week

      1. DANCING_ROSE
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Haha!!!

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Probably Salah, unless I've had a few too many and then it might be Forres

      1. DANCING_ROSE
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Considering Liv (H)
        I'm swapping mahrez to mane. But it makes me so difficult for the captain pick !

        Any thoughts! 🙂

    5. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Bruno

      1. DANCING_ROSE
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers!

    6. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B

    7. james 101
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Barnes?

      1. DANCING_ROSE
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Not in my lineup lad! 🙂

    8. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Sticking with Salah.

      1. DANCING_ROSE
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I'm at 75/25 on salah/bruno 🙂

    9. Maddamotha
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Salah. Playing at home

    10. 3173
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Salah most likely

  9. Slitherene
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    When is Richarlison leaving for Brazil?

    1. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      after gw3 I think he will then miss gw4

  10. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Obvious Salah capt over Bruno? Im liking the home advantage but Saints are rough

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Salah is at home, Bruno is away

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Sorry thought you said tough instead of rough! I'd stick with Salah United could still change things formation and personnel

    2. el polako
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Thing is if Everton can score 3 against Southampton....

      Personally might risk Ings watching Newcastle crumble at home with 5 at the back.

    3. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      That Salah record against Burnley though

  11. Amartey Partey
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on if Gundogan is injured?

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      broken fingernail

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Held his shoulder on 94 mins. Will have to see what Pep says.

      1. CRAZY TRAIN
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Easy switch to Pogba if he is

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Or Greenwood

        2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Pogba is rising tonight

    3. Hiddenpaw
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Would you switch to Pogba or Benrahma?

      1. DANCING_ROSE
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Pogba

  12. Dr. Rog
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    So this weeks bandwagons will be...

    Benrahma
    Pogba

    Bruno & Salah are already highly owned.

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Those are wagons I’m happy to not be on (well wait and see on Benrahma)

    2. el polako
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Dennis.

    3. Lucas World Conquest
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Pogba is such a huge overreaction, wouldn’t be surprised if many people fall into the trap getting him

    4. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      And which of the two is worth jumping on, if any?

    5. BrutalLogiC
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Gw sure, not sure pog will get much momentum on here will he? Rich seems more bandwagon worthy at 7.5m, is he going on national duty or what?

    6. amitmishr
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Benrahma looked very involved. Always loitering around the box, many times in a strikers position. Him and soucek looked really good. But let's wait and see them play against a compact defence and then decide

  13. have you seen cyan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I benchboosted GW1, who would you bench GW2? How it is below is what I was thinking:

    Schmeichel
    TAA - Shaw - Maguire
    Salah - Jota - Benrhama - Gundo
    Ings - Toney - Antonio

    Sanchez, Barnes, Cresswell, Amartey

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Cresswell over Maguire I guess.

      Gundo if out will open doors for Barnes

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yea Gundo being injured will make that decision, Cresswell is the hardest call imo

  14. OverTinker
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    LMS code please

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Open later today.

      1. OverTinker
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I am getting this
        "This league is closed to new entries."

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Grav and username will change when open.

      2. james 101
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Safety score of 100!!!

        1. OverTinker
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          doesn't matter I am at 107

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      6dcode

  15. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Poor game by Amartey.. Watching MOTD

    1. amitmishr
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yup, worried about him and Barnes in my team will see another 2-3 games and see how it goes. Barnes to sarr looks ok, but definitely want to see another weak

  16. Pukkipartyy
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Barnes to Benrahma, too kneejerk?
    Did not like look of Barnes and worried the early subs...

    1. citizenkane
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Considering the same move.

      Benrahma arguably outscores Barnes over the next few even despite Norwich GW3.

  17. Pedersen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    ESR to benhrama? Got 1m itb and see no other alternatives that could give me more points

    1. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

  18. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Considering barnes to grealish for next gw. Anyone else?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nope

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Pep may go back to basics and bench Jack. We just don’t know.

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        May likely not!

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Presumably you got Barnes with Norwich game in mind- hold. Leicester did win unlike City

  19. adstomko
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Cheers Son, Kane's crying

  20. Jayben23
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Greenwood or Pogba?

    I have Greenwood, and am thinking of doing a straight swap for Pogba for the log term before he goes up in price? do you think that's dumb?

    1. Babit1967
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Fellow Greenwood owner deffo stick, Greenwood looked sharp and bagged a goal could be his turn to get a haul

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Greenwood an easy hold

  21. Slitherene
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Targett the obvious transfer out?

    Sanchez | Fodder
    Digne Shaw Targett*
    Salah Bruno Son Jota Fraser
    Antonio Toney
    ¦ Ayling White Scarlett

    0.5 ITB

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Save and play Ayling.

  22. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    What did i miss regarding Barnes? Everyone wants to sell. He pick up an injury?

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He blanked and other players didn’t

      People have serious knee issues

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Jerk

    2. Lucas World Conquest
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Played poorly but I do see a realistic bounceback game against West Ham

    3. james 101
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Didn’t score a hat trick

    4. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Nah, everyone wants an attacking return every week. One blank and that pick turns sh*t.

    5. Rassi
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      He did not score and some apparently expect their players to get attacking returns every week.

    6. Drexl Spivey
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Expendable position in squads, I suppose. Price changes imminent, etc.

    7. TheComRED-YNWA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Poor decision making. Takes too many touches. Lots of threat but not enough end product just yet. He'll hit form later but, at the moment, there's better value elsewhere.

  23. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    ‘Morning all!!! Think I’m down to this last conundrum!! Which is the better option for me to go with???

    A- Wilson and Benrahma
    Or
    B- Toney and Barnes

    Many thanks!!!’

    The above is my post from Friday morning…… guess which option I went for??!! Haha grrrrrrrrrrrr…….

    1. The White Pele
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. amitmishr
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Had all 4 of them

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Good call mate, I had Wilson and Barnes with a weak bench, then I was thinking downgrade Wilson to Toney or Barnes to Benrahma to upgrade the bench, in the end I upgraded the bench and went for both Barnes on Toney!! Haha Damn

  24. jia you
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    No Bruno
    No Salah
    Mane(C) fail
    BB fail (7pts)
    ...somehow still ended up on 79 pts!
    Can understand how so many scored 100+
    ...next week I hope for better luck with my No BS experiment 😉

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      That’s a great score given no Bruno, salah and mane captain

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Long way to go. Time to kick out those with Bruno/Salah in their team 😛

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Or maybe we can keep them and see how we perform Vs them.

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          yeah will kick them out tomorrow

  25. endy919
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    2 questions for gw2 :
    1.C Mo or Bruno?
    2.swap Greenwood for Pogba?

    1. The White Pele
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Bruno
      no

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Mo
      No

  26. Obvious Dave
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Man City drift from 4/6 to 11/10 for the title. Any value to be had any gamblers out there? If Harry signs that price will tumble.

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      That seems an absolutely ridiculous price swing based on the first game.

      If you thought 4/6 was a fair price then 11/10 now would be huge value

      1. Obvious Dave
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah big swing. 6/5 is actually available with a couple of firms I have just noticed. I think it is to do with Chelsea looking decent there odds 5/1 into 7/2 now.
        It is all about if Kane signs...

    2. Rassi
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Wow. Kneejerky bookies.

    3. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I've backed Chelsea@7.5

      Will definitely take City now at this price

    4. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Man Utd at 8/1 seems decent value

  27. Ephurion
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I just voted Fernandes in the GW 1 captain poll.

    Lol @ the 57+% who voted for Salah

    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Really ?
      Does your mum know you sitting online instead of brushing your teeth and getting ready for bed ?

      1. Ephurion
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        No need to be mean just because I lost my job during covid and had to move back into moms house 🙁
        Kinda uncalled for

        1. el polako
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Oh no, Where's my violin...

  28. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Leeds at home next week will be a template-buster

    5 goals minimum with the fans back

    BamBam hatty

    Assisted by Raph

    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      My online decision is to pick between Matty Cash or Ayling, worried Ayling might have scored his goal week too early.

  29. Lucas World Conquest
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Eric Dier seems like a no brainier to have long term

    1. Gomolon
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Why?

  30. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Man Sh*tty owners, lol.