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West Ham v Man City team news: Haaland and Foden start, Mahrez benched

7 August 2022 1385 comments
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Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) comes to a close this afternoon with West Ham United hosting Manchester City at the London Stadium.

Kick-off is at 16:30 BST.

43.8% owned Erling Haaland leads the line for the visitors in Pep Guardiola’s 4-3-3 formation, with Phil Foden and Jack Grealish preferred to Riyad Mahrez on the flanks.

The Algerian, meanwhile, is named among the substitutes alongside Bernardo Silva, plus new signings Stefan Ortega, Kalvin Phillips and Julian Alvarez.

Michail Antonio starts in attack for West Ham, with Gianluca Scamacca on the bench.

It could be any one of Vladimir Coufal, Aaron Cresswell and Ben Johnson partnering Kurt Zouma at the back, with Craig Dawson and Nayef Aguerd missing out.

GAMEWEEK 1 LINE-UPS

West Ham United XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Zouma, Johnson, Cresswell, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Lanzini, Fornals, Antonio

Subs: Areola, Randolph, Ashby, Coventry, Downes, Okoflex, Vlasic, Benrahma, Scamacca

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo, Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Foden, Grealish, Haaland

Subs: Ortega, Phillips, Stones, Alvarez, Bernardo, Mahrez, Palmer, Lewis, Wilson-Esbrand

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  1. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    West ham 1-0 (or more) is ideal

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    1. lugs
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      i'll take it as long as its Bowen that scores

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    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, possible but nah

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  2. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Did anyone notice West Ham has only one CB playing and Johnson filling in for the other side?

    Haaland is going to feast.

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  3. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Coady heading to Everton. Strange one.

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    1. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's a scouser and he's no longer first choice at Wolves.

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    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wolves gone to a back 4. Coady can only play back 3. Still, strange.

      I heard from a friend who’s mum works at Wolves and he said Newcastle were after him in Jan.

      Leaving has been on the cards.

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      1. Stamford B
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Hopefully he can play in a back 4 as that’s the way Frank wants to play apparently.

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        1. Athletic Nasherbo
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          No chance are Everton playing back 4 after pre-season.

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          1. Stamford B
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            We’ll see

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    3. lugs
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      it makes sense for Everton with their injuries, and he's seemingly out of favour at Wolves, so not that surprising really

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    4. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Actually not strange at all.

      Both CBs have long term injuries, he’s experienced, a leader and he’s a scouser (red, unfortunately). Everton needs someone trustworthy they can count on.

      He’s lacking in pace but makes up for it in other ways, hopefully.

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    5. Sergio vamos
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Strange one for me is how he's not first choice at wolves

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      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Must have had a bust up

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  4. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Doesn't Haaland look like someone/something you would find in the Hugh.L Carey Tunnel Ventilation Building? 🙂

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  5. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone keeping Neto or shipping off?

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Neither, didn't start with such rubbish

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    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looked good yesterday. Has good fixtures until GW7, bar Spurs. 5.5m I’ll be patient, not much out there Id want instead.

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    3. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Got Podence instead, and keeping - good fixtures and good pre-season.

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    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      tbh Wolves looked alright from an attacking perspective yesterday , would keep

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    5. Fish up a tree
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wolves about to sign forward Guedes from Valencia so that will benefit Neto’s output

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  6. Fantasy furball
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Would you transfer out James to Cucu and use the 1M to upgrade elsewhere (in my case Rashford to Kulu). I think Cucurella looked really dangerous and will be starting games soon.

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      But where does Cucu fit in?

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      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Centre back

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      2. Avery
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        There are 3 ways here, 2 of which with Chilwell on pitch same time
        https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-marc-cucurella-line-up-tactics-b1016172.html?amp

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    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'll wait another GW and see how Cururella progress

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      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        *progresses as consistent starter

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        1. Fantasy furball
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Seems best approach now, if switching from a non Chelsea defense, no sense to bring in before Spurs

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    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      i imagine Azpi probably drops out for cucurella more often than not

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    4. Mid budget coach
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cucu is definitely the first choice after that howler by Chilwell yesterday.

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      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Lol no he isn't

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        1. Mid budget coach
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Chilwell could barely run, even the penalty was because of that. Far from fit, hence the sub, and Cucu offered a lot when o the pitch for those few mins he was on. Runs, inside channel cutting, improved set pieces.

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          1. Fantasy furball
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Agree Chillwell not fit, Tuchel will need to field the best he has against Spurs so I could see Cucu starting in place of Chillwell

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  7. Stamford B
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    One out of Ten Haag

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    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Lol

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  8. Leao ball
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Benjamin Mendy not on the team ?

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    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Unnecessary.

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      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Isabel on a bike necessary?

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

      Idiot

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  9. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    "Hockey's coming home" they're singing on BBC1 !!!

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    1. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Songs of Praise has really changed.

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  10. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Best value is in defence this year

    1
    1, 1, 1, 7

    😆

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    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Trippier? Cancelo?

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    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Only GW1 ...

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I know, I’m only jesting

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    3. Hairy Potter
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      James? Gabriel? Walker?

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ward
        Trent, Robertson, Dalot, Gabriel

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    4. mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I got 1, 1, 7, 15 plus Cancelo today.

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      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nice

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    5. squ1rrel
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      6
      1, 1, -1, Cancelo

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  11. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone else watching this behind the sofa? Only own Cancelo and most in my leagues went for Haaland over my Kane, eeeek.

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No just watching it, it is gwk1

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  12. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Perisic owners, keeping or ditching?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Might bench for Andreas.

      Might get Salisu, so I have funds to upgrade Bailey in a couple of weeks.

      Not sure.

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      1. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I'm torn between upgrading to Dias (got 0.5 itb), or bringing in Saliba to upgrade Bailey as well, or keeping even. Tough call.

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah, I mean he's surely going to be 1st choice eventually, but he has to earn it first. One poor showing from Sess, or a strong Perisic cameo from the bench and he'll get the spot.

          But it sounds like Europe rotation is going to become a problem regardless, so probably sensible to admit the mistake, and correct it right away...

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          1. sirmorbach
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Yes, my thoughts exactly!

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          2. tsm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Have a bench to not have to deal with it right now, so time will tell if I need to do anything.

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    2. Tomerick
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Perisic to Zinchenko seems logical but feels knee jerky

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      1. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Many thanks!

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    3. Flying Dutchman
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ditch until he starts regularly

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      1. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, sir

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    4. Swissbob
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ditch. 5.5m on your bench is a waste with Saliba, Zinchenko, Walker etc available for less

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      1. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks!

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  13. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Haaland’s gonna score 12, isn’t he....?

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    1. mdm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Lol. 2-3 max

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      1. Tomerick
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Only 2-3? Better ship him soon then

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      2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Haha I was exaggerating slightly but each time he plays I can't not see him going absolutely ridiculous.

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    2. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I reckon he will blank just to make the decision to do Kane > Haaland more difficult:D

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  14. dshv
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If Foden doing well Mount to Foden incoming..

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    1. 15men1cup
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I am on mount.....why not Kulu?

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      1. dshv
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Because think kulu will share minutes with richarlison

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      2. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        CHE up for Spurs
        wait
        3 straight donuts for Spurs

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    2. Tomerick
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      And then Mahrez will play next week :-p

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  15. Wenger 11
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any suggestions

    Def TAA Saliba Botman Walker Neco
    Mid Salah Son Aaronson Martinelli Da Silva
    Att Kane Jesus Archer
    In bank 1.0m

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  16. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    WC7 team looking solid, with 6.0 ITB to bring in the best premium

    Ward (4.0)
    James Cucurella Trippier (Saliba Neco)
    Sterling Bowen Maddison Guimaraes Martinelli
    Vardy Scamacca (Mitrovic)

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  17. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    55k season tickets sold at West Ham, absolutely massive!

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  18. Tomerick
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Come on Erling!

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  19. Ninja Škrtel
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    lol 1 minute passed nothing from Haaland.

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    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not true did you see his kick-off?

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  20. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If Mahrez doesn't play, I get those great points from Neco off the bench. Lucky me.

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  21. jimbe4mXL
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Haaland, Cancelo and Walker lets gooooo! Expecting 30 points minimum.

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    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Oh sweet summer child.

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    2. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bilva brace pls 🙂

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    3. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Only 30?

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  22. Hairy Potter
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Can see West Ham stuffing Forest next weekend. I surprised at how poor they were yesterday. Almiron's lack of final ball/shot was the main reason it wasn't a bigger scoreline.

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    1. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1-2 west ham probably with forest first home game back

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    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Your take on Almiron is wrong

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      1. Hairy Potter
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Really? Constantly had to check back on his left foot. Shot when he should have passed. Passed when he should have shot. Fair play he worked hard as always and got into good positions, but someone with a bit more quality would've had some attacking returns.

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  23. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Cancelo being #7 is really confusing me, keep thinking he has to be someone else

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    1. thattreblefeeling
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ha was just thinking that

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  24. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Those are some ugly jerseys being worn by MCI.

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  25. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Grealish is really going to blossom

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    1. thattreblefeeling
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Agree, having a bad season at a new club does not make him a bad player, his natural talent will show

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  26. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How’s Grealish still starting is beyond me

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He looks the best city player atm

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      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        You mean for 8 min?

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    2. thattreblefeeling
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Who starts ahead of him though, seriously Foden and Grealish are the obvious starters now

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      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Alvarez is the obvious pick, even KDB can play there.

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    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This exchange sums up why you can never trust FFS commentary

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      • Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He's been the most involved player so far arguably, KDB has barely had a touch in comparison

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      • Mid budget coach
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Most involved in one touching the ball back to the defence, where did his balls go, he is a shadow. And don't say tactics because Cancelo, Foden and KDB are turning to go forward and taking on players

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    4. sirmorbach
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      To those who watched the game, does Zinc seem to be worth the 0.5 over Saliba?

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      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thing is it depends on where he's going to play when everyone is fit, will be play at LB when Tierney is up to scratch? I'm sure he will at times but not the preferred option, his assist too wasn't exactly a typical LB one either. Too early to judge I think

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        1. sirmorbach
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks for your thoughts!

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      2. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Difficult Decision
        Noticed on set pieces Saliba was jumping a foot higher than anyone. Headed goals will come.

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        1. sirmorbach
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks, sir!

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      3. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I'd be hesitant on Zinchenko. He was poor defensivly and Tierney is too good not to be starting at LB. Leaves Xhaka vs Zinc at LCM, not sure it's a straightforward choice.

        Saliba was incredible, he's a star in the making. He'll be nailed as can be.

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        1. sirmorbach
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Very insightful. Much appreciated!

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

      Right, time to sell Haaland!

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    6. 15men1cup
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      In the Philippines atm.....Just found the match on youtube.....jebus bless the internet

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    7. Sergio vamos
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Fully relying on haaland/cancelo saving my week

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