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Following the postponement of Brentford v Manchester United, Gameweek 17 now gets underway with Norwich City v Aston Villa at 19.45 GMT, followed by Manchester City v Leeds United 15 minutes later.

Gianni and Seb will be following the action in the embedded video below and over on our YouTube channel.

At Carrow Road, Dean Smith makes four changes from Gameweek 16, with Ben Gibson, Brandon Williams, Jacob Sorensen and Todd Cantwell coming in for Grant Hanley, Dimitris Giannoulis, Lukas Rupp and Josh Sargent.

Steven Gerrard, meanwhile, makes just the one change, with Emiliano Buendia replacing the injured Marvelous Nakamba, who may miss the rest of the 2021/22 season after suffering a knee injury against Liverpool at the weekend.

As a result, Ollie Watkins leads the line once again, with Danny Ings having to settle for a place on the bench.

Notably, Jed Steer, Morgan Sanson, Anwar El Ghazi and Keinan Davis are all absent from the matchday squad, with Gerrard revealing in his pre-match press conference that two first-team players had tested positive for Covid-19.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola makes four changes, as John Stones comes in at full-back for the suspended Joao Cancelo, while further forward, Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden are in for Ilkay Gundogan, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus, all of whom drop to the bench.

Kyle Walker surprisingly misses out, with reports suggesting he is short of full fitness.

For Leeds, they name an unchanged XI, as Liam Cooper, Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford remain out.

GAMEWEEK 17 LINE-UPS

Norwich City XI: Krul, Aarons, Kabak, Gibson, Williams, Sorensen, Gilmour, McLean, Placheta, Cantwell, Pukki

Subs: Gunn, Byram, Tomkinson, Mumba, Giannoulis, Rowe, Idah, Dowell, Dickson-Peters

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett, Luiz, McGinn, Ramsey, Buendia, Young, Watkins

Subs: Marschall, Tuanzebe, Hause, Iroegbunam, Chukwuemeka, Philogene-Bidace, Trezeguet, Archer, Ings


Manchester City XI: Ederson, Stones, Dias, Laporte, Zinchenko, Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Grealish

Subs: Steffen, Ake, Sterling, Gundogan, Jesus, Fernandinho, Egan-Riley, Palmer, Wilson-Esbrand

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Shackleton, Ayling, Llorente, Firpo, Forshaw, Dallas, Raphinha, Roberts, Harrison, James

Subs: Klaesson, Gelhardt, Cresswell, Drameh, Summerville, Greenwood, Klich, McCarron, Jenkins

  1. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Honestly can not catch a break, brought Bilva in this week, rival brings Foden in… two goals that should never have been scored, horrendous goals to concede.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Two goals?

      1. Kodap
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, his goal & the assisted one.

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

      Never have been scored?

      1. Kodap
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        That makes complete sense?

  2. squ1rrel
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Would you consider Livra + Son -> KDB + Duffy (-4)? 0.1 off of just doing Son -> KDB.

  3. DycheDycheBaby
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Went for Watkins. Should have got Foden as well for -4. Now I feel sick...
    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/24489902

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Same as me, exactly the same, but happy to keep Bilva least we know he'll play next game

  4. RogDog_jimmy
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    what a wild game.
    it's ridiculous.
    congrats on everyone getting points - hard luck on anyone on Silva, Jesus or Sterling.
    Kind of like Havertz in their 7-0 - at least you wouldn't have captained them!

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I captained him lmao
      Points made up now just about

  5. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    get relegated norwich ,absolutley crap team...

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

    Did a minus 8 to bring Watkins, Foden and cash in....... Seems worth it

  7. mcginnntonic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Todays transfers kinda make up for a rough few weeks.

    Foden and Watkins in for Gilmour and Ronaldo.

    Time to get back into top 1k.

  8. Zalk
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Is the humble Pep still celebrating every goal like he's won the league?

  9. Mighty Banana
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Meslier has the same points as Bilva

  10. Londongeezaa
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Foden ownership a lot lower than I thought at 6.5%

    1. Gross Blank Point
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      That's why I kept him, his EO was ridiculously low round me

  11. Rassi
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Someone here said Watkins had a 9 point ceiling. He was wrong.

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      His hat-trick vs pool is burned, etched in my brain

    2. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Ah, hindsight my old friend

  12. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    7 goals, 6 different scorers

    Man City things.

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      No striker

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Will never captain.

  13. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    KdB, Mahrez and Foden triple up

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Have you done it?

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        If I remember to make the moves

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

      Rival has KDB and Foden

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Ridiculous jam, out of nowhere as well

  14. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Kindly reminder we barely scraped a win vs. Leeds...

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Different styles. Even MU under Solskjaer hammered them in a manner similar to Liverpool because they just go straight at them, City are normally a bit slower in build up but they've just gone for it tonight

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      City purring atm

  15. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    F you Bernardo Silva

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      lol

  16. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Is a Salah rest even remotely likely? Sterling (vc) here...

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      No chance imo

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

      50/50 truth be told.

    3. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      ouch - i got Foden (vc) so i wouldn't be all that upset to be honest..

    4. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, it’s definitely possible

    5. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      No chance. He's off soon

    6. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      possible for sure

  17. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Can't remember the last double return from a forward, maybe Ronaldo's return game?

    Thank you, Ollie!

    1. FCSB
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      well done mate

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      o/

    3. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      The memory is a tricky thing

  18. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Consolation goal for Raph please

  19. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Foden is well, well up for it.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Knows he's got a long rest coming

  20. Duke Silver ☑
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Can the ref just stop the City game like a boxing ref would? This is painful watching.

  21. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    For a -4 I can do Guaita James Livramento to Ramsdale Mings Targett.

    Would you do it? Play the fixtures for villa?

  22. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Need a massive Vardy party on Thursday with blanks for Bruno, Mbuemo and Cancelo

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      He doesn't do parties anymore, I hear he sells blank cheques now on some street corner

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Well those cheques better contain points this week!

  23. WVA
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Shows how good the mighty Saint's are getting a 0-0 at City ;)!

  24. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Bielsa balled

  25. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    No way Bernado gets back in to this team now … Bernardo owners, holding or selling ? 🙂

    1. Rassi
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      No way? It is Pep lol!

  26. StevenW
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Seriously debated Sissoko -> Foden (-4) but decided I could field enough players & thought BSilva would get some points. 7 nil & I got 1pt! Win some lose some.

  27. C_G
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Watkins and Bilva, but no hits, I'll take it.

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      That's a win.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Toney > Ollie here, taking that all day long

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I wish I could take it...

    4. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Well done. No hits is key at the moment too.

  28. N00B
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling owners: will you captain him next gw vs Newcastle?

    1. Ginola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      He could easily be benched.

    2. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Can't be arsed to risk it with Pep.

  29. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Imagine someone told you that Bilva/Cancelo would combine for 1 point in a landslide win

  30. banskt
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Imagine Haaland in this City team. Gross.

    1. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure they need anyone, might just mess with the chemistry.