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Dugout Discussion January 22

Southampton v Man City team news: Dias returns in Guardiola’s only change

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The final Premier League match of the day sees Southampton play host to Manchester City.

Kick-off at the St Mary’s Stadium is at 17:30 GMT.

Pep Guardiola has kept his tinkering to a minimum for the Saturday night match, with Ruben Dias replacing John Stones in his one and only change from the side that defeated Chelsea last weekend.

Ralph Hasenhuttl make three alterations following Southampton’s defeat at Wolves, with Kyle Walker-Peters, Stuart Armstong and Che Adams coming into the side.

Lyanco, Nathan Tella and Ibrahima Diallo make way for the hosts as the Saints’ head coach seemingly returns to his trusty 4-2-2-2 set-up after a dalliance with a wing-back system in recent weeks.

Most of the interest from a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) perspective focuses on City assets, unsurprisingly, with the ownership figures within the top 10k (taken from LiveFPL) listed below:

Armando Broja is owned by not far off 8% of managers in the top 10k but 95% of those bosses have benched him this week.

GAMEWEEK 23 LINE-UPS

Southampton XI: Forster, Walker-Peters, Salisu, Bednarek, Perraud, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Redmond, Adams, Broja.

Subs: Caballero, Valery, Lyanco, Stephens, Elyounoussi, Walcott, Diallo, Long, A. Armstrong.

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodri, Silva, De Bruyne, Sterling, Grealish, Foden.

Subs: Carson, Slicker, Stones, Ake, Gundogan, Jesus, Fernandinho, McAtee, Wilson-Esbrand.

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  1. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Let's go Phil!

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  2. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Time to Sterlo to run riot

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  3. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Come on (C)ancelo!

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  4. Patio Kev
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Has anybody mentioned 9-0 yet ?

    It’s well overdue and real possibilities tonight.

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    1. The Senate
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Happens once a season, today could be the day

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      1. Patio Kev
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        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        They are leaving it late this season.

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    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Damn Southamptons that good?

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  5. Salan
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    It's my KDB vs ML rival's Foden. 50/50 chance I suppose.

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    1. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'll be rooting for you then 😉

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  6. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Thomas Frank rc

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    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Did he say they destroyed Wolves?

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        lol

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  7. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I have Alonso and James and Chelsea next play in GW 26.

    Should I hold James and sell Alonso?

    Thanks.

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    1. Gunneryank
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I would be shorn of Chelsea players atm but that's just me.

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers.

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      2. NorCal Villan
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        *If current form holds*, I think there is a solid argument to be made for having no Chelsea for the rest of the year

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    2. AARON-1
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      2 years, 3 months ago

      They can't seem to keep clean sheets anymore. You could hold James as 3rd bench until he works his way back to full fitness, but even his attacking returns dried up before his injury. Alonso has been a disappointment. Personally, I'd get rid of both and look elsewhere.

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        That's a fair point. I thought his personal slump coincided with Kante and Kovacic's injuries, but you maybe right.

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        1. AARON-1
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Trent, Cancelo, Digne, Ait Nouri seem to be the most talked about defenders. Take your pick although you probably own a couple already. You could add Robertson and Dias into the mix but a double up on any team is risky as we've just seen with the early Southampton goal.

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  8. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Brentford were doing well. Now in freefall and could be heading into the relegation zone soon if they don't stop the bleed.

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    1. Patio Kev
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      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      In any normal season I would agree.

      But in this season it would be need one of Norwich, Burnley or Watford to finish above them which seems unlikely

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      1. AC/DC AFC
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        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        If Burnley win their games they'll be fine.

        Newcastle still right in it.

        Everton need to sort it out.

        Leeds not clear.

        Brentford should have enough with home points if they keep it together. Manager got a yellow then red card today tho.

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  9. THFC4LIFE
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    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Depends when James is back

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  10. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    ML leader has KDB(c) while I have both him and Foden(neither C though. That was Master Dennis). A Foden masterclass could do well for me here.

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  11. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Can’t wait to sell Bruno to KDB(C).

    Will be better than any potential dgw transfers

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  12. 2OLEgend
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A) WC
    B) Don`t WC

    Current team:
    de Gea (Foster)
    Tierney, Cancelo, TAA (Dawson*, Livra*)
    Jota*, B.Silva*, Bowen, Raph*, Maddison
    Watkins, Ronaldo*, (Dennis*)

    WC team:
    DDG (Foster)
    Cancelo, TAA, Robertson* (Tierney, Williams*)
    Foden*, Salah*, Bowen, Bruno*, Maddison
    Watkins, (Broja*, Fodder*)

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    1. big_fat_ARSEnal
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Honestly, I think your current team is better than your proposed wildcard (as long as you bring in salah for probably Bilva)

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      1. 2OLEgend
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks dude. Would really like a city mid and bruno though

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    2. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’m so tempted Wildcard.

      Certainly enough changes to warrant it.

      Not sure about Bruno/Ddg personally. I would not activate it until late for any DGW announcements - Villa etc

      What’s wrong with Rapha?

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      1. 2OLEgend
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks man.
        Bruno could be KDB and DDG could be Sa/Martinez.
        Nothing wrong with Raph, but would rather have bowen, maddison and city mids

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        1. Old Gregg
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Fair.
          How many Free hits you got left?.

          I haven’t worked out a WC team yet but I want to get ri of the folllowing Dennis, King, Ronaldo, Alonso, Jota maybe. ramsdale, gray, DdG and livra.

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          1. 2OLEgend
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Still got all chips.
            That sounds like a deffo WC for me mate - and I agree in dumping all of them boys.
            You`re prop right about holding the horse until next dead line though.

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  13. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hello Kevin! I don't believe we've met. Welcome to the side, there's tea and cake in the back! Here's a piece of cloth for around your arm.

    Let's go.

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    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Haha there is something quite exciting about bringing in a (brilliant) player you've not picked before. And then giving them the armband!

      Don't own him, but hope he goes well for you!

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      1. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, GL to you as well!

        I figure my luck can't hold for 3 GWs in a row, surely. 😉

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  14. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Cancelo 99.74% EO - irrelevant unless (c)
    Total Man City defence EO 125.6%

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      (c) 😉

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      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Nice one! Was on my bus team until the bloody Watford DGW news

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      2. @ocprodigy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Actually it’s a slight gain given

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        1. @ocprodigy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          < 100%

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  15. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any comments on why Foster didn't play?

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    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Has COVID

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    2. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Covid - check his Twitter.
      Will be fit for 2nd fixture you would expect.

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    3. AARON-1
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      covid

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  16. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    City double clean sheet essential today

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    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Timing

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      1. Gunneryank
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        How is there always one? Lol.

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    2. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Lol

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    3. Monklane
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Well done.

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    4. AC/DC AFC
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      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not happening

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    5. MIGHTY JOE
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      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Rip

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  17. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Goal!

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Outside of his right foot, from wide on the right.

      Sweet finish.

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  18. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    KWP G

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nice strike

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      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Great build-up too yes

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  19. AC/DC AFC
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    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Saints goal

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  20. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    WTF Man City CS gone

    Hopes of 0-9 up in flames

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  21. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hahahahahaha

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  22. james 101
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lol

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  23. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Oh my...

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  24. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Cancelo & Laporte owner here

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  25. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
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    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Heading for an all time low score, think I won't be alone 🙂

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  26. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Safe to say the Dennis C this week has been my worst C pick for quite some time.

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  27. Steve The Spud
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    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lol

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  28. james 101
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Well, I guess it’s all out attack now!!

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  29. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hmm so going Laporte over Digne it’s some 10 points swing already…should just surrender

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  30. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    WALLKKEEERRR---------PPEEETTTEEERRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!

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