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Spurs v Man City team news: De Bruyne benched again

5 February 2023 998 comments
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The Sunday 4.30pm GMT kick-off sees Tottenham Hotspur host champions Manchester City in north London.

The big Fantasy Premier League (FPL) news is that Kevin De Bruyne starts on the bench again for tactical reasons, having also missed the reverse fixture at the Etihad in Double Gameweek 20.

Aymeric Laporte and Ilkay Gundogan are substitutes, while John Stones is absent from the matchday squad through injury. City are also without Phil Foden again.

“He was there at the hotel. He felt unwell all night – really, really bad.” – Pep Guardiola on Phil Foden

Kyle Walker, Nathan Ake, Bernardo Silva and Julian Alvarez all come into the starting XI.

Spurs, meanwhile, are unchanged from Gameweek 21, with new signing Pedro Porro on the bench.

GAMEWEEK 22 LINE-UPS

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Lloris, Romero, Dier, Davies, Royal, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Perisic, Kulusevski, Son, Kane

Subs: Porro, Skipp, Sanchez, Richarlison, Danjuma, Sessegnon, Forster, Lenglet, Bissouma

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Ake, Lewis, Rodri, Mahrez, Bernardo, Alvarez, Grealish, Haaland

Subs: Perrone, Dias, Phillips, Gundogan, Laporte, De Bruyne, Ortega, Gomez, Palmer

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  1. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KdB on imminently I feel

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    1. putana
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      werent they losing 2-0 at half last time and kdb dtill didnt come on?

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

      Pep will have to fight his stubbornness to do so.

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      1. Saka White Rice
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        1000 percent...classic Pep making egotistical stubborn decisions

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    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hope so !

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    4. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      you want*

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    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pep’s that thrawn probably not

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  2. putana
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Havent even seen Alvarez

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  3. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Some of Pep's selections make you wonder if he is prioritising the Champions' League

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    1. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He has lost it

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

        The bald fraud tinkered with his squad for so long, he's forgotten what his best XI is

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nah just his usual overthinking

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    3. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Of course he is. They have to win it.

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

      He's on a personal journey, he thinks he's bigger than football.

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  4. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    City without KDB is just a rich man's Bournemouth

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  5. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Selling Cancelo looking worse and worse with every minute Lewis plays…

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    1. mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Isn't he on loan?

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      1. TomSaints
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        But with agreement to buy at end of season

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        1. mad_beer ✅
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I didn't know that. Thanks

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          1. Hazz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            They're wrong. They have an option to buy. They don't have to take it up.

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      2. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Loan with obligation to buy

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        1. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          There's no obligation. It's an option.

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

          option*

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    2. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lewis and Silva getting out muscled

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    3. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Not watching todays game but Lewis has looked very capable in the previous games I’ve watched

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  6. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    That Rodri shot was identical to the second Arsenal goal which Lloris conceded.

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    1. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Weaker

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  7. Merlin the Wraith
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Well done Pep on engineering yet another exit. The way you've treated the squad no player with any self respect would touch citeh with your used loo roll. You may have accolades & achievements but your man management is abysmal. Commiserations to the next delusional club side that is foolish enough to engage you. P.S I'm not a city fan

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    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The last bit was unnecessary

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      1. Merlin the Wraith
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No, just think I needed to qualify it as a Villa fan who has totally admired the way City had played up to this season

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    2. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Clearly. Think he gets. Bit of forgiveness with a City fan.

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    3. Saka White Rice
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He's got too much ego it's a known fact. Doesn't mean he's a bad manager

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  8. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    No way would they not have created a clear chance with KDB on.

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  9. fantasist
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If Utd do well against Leeds midweek, I'll be more inclined to just keep Bruno for the reverse fixture on Sunday

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He has a decent record against Leeds too iirc

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  10. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Just a reminder that KDB did not play in the 4-2 win

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

      That game City were playing better until Ederson turned into Ederson and then Spurs got a quick second, this feels different.

      But stubborn Pep...

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    2. nerd_is_the_werd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Just a reminder KDB is not playing now, and they are losing 1-0.

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      1. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They were 0-2 down at half time in that game, and Pep didn't sub KDB on

        It's more than just KDB's absence

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        1. Bluetiger1
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Although second its a chance of style from a false nine where every his played to at least one target striker in Haaland,
          cannot change over night but might suit the Champions League. Cream rises so we will see second half - issue for Man City Spurs are their Bogey team over recent years

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    3. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This is a different Spurs mentality

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      1. tokara
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This

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      2. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah. The main factor I've noticed here so far has been Spurs' improvement (possibly with home support), not the City lineup

        But that doesn't fit well into narrative, so here we are

        No idea what will happen in the second half. He might even sub Kevin on. I'm just reacting to the "They're losing because Pep didn't start KDB" comments

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  11. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How many games is the Salford Strangler going to miss? Three?

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    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      3

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

    Rodri has been piss poor

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  13. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Rodri needs subbing

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  14. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Um...can someone tell Pep that it's not the right time to be stubborn and just do the obvious and play KDB from the start? Too much ego sometimes..Jesus and Cancelo leaving City now this it doesn't make sense

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    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      TBF Kev has been playing shite.

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      1. Saka White Rice
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        For how long? Few games?

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      2. tokara
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nah it was bad luck...

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  15. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Mahrez off the bar

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

      Almost ricocheted in as well

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  16. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Mahrez bar

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  17. fantasist
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Mahrez rattled that crossbar

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  18. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    That Mahrez shot

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  19. Ranger3
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Who is now thinking that TC Haaland GW23 is not really looking good ?

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    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No better than Rash this.

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

      It was never good. It was 22 or wait.

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

      Rash TC22 was the best option

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    4. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      ✅

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    5. DycheDycheBaby
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      It's not looking good bruv.

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    6. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Spurs is a bit of bogey team for Man City (esp. at Tottenham).

      You could flip the sentiment on its head & say than Villa just conceded 4 to Leicester & Arsenal just to Everton (have up some very big chances in Central areas).

      No idea how it'll turn out. Probably scores once or twice at least.

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    7. MBK 42
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Your pinning your hopes on a big score in the Villa game, which isn’t that unlikely.

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  20. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Barhrez

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  21. MrJobby
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

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  22. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Lewis is 17, there's no way he has the experience and development to be better than a prime Cancelo.

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    1. tokara
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lost the ball to Holberg

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      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Correction Rodri passed the ball to Lewis with two Spurs round him.
        Not ideal ball with other easy/safe options available

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  23. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Mahrez crossbar challenge: completed it mate

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  24. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Good performance from Gnonto?

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

      Should have gotten an assist at least. Unlucky.

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    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nah

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    3. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Created some chances that were fluffed by others.

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

        Yeah Sinisterra messed up

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    4. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      cheers all

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    5. stooshermadness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Very good. Had Sinesterra and Bamford been able to finish balls Gnonto put on a plate for them he would have had 2 assists. Had a shot saved by Navas too. Everything good Leeds does goes through him.

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      1. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        cheers

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    6. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I got him in and he passed the eye test. Unfortunately, the rest of his forwards with him are shite

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  25. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    KDB has to come in, but for who?

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    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Grealish.

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      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Grealish is very involved

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        1. Bushwhacker
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          And rubbish.

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    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Rodri & drop Bilva back

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      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Makes sense, but Pep doesn't do the obvious unfortunately

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

      Alvarez

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      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Probably

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    4. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Change shape - I would take Alvarez off & have runners coming from Mid-field

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  26. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Annoying forest keep a CS when Aurier doesn't play

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    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He did, just didn't start.

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

        Exactly

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    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Came off the bench

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  27. Wheyyyy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I had been planning on doing Martial/KDB to Nketiah/Bruno all week (then Almiron to Mahrez GW23) but that Martial goal during the week forced me to hold.. even though I did Almiron to Mitoma, can’t help to be frustrated at that missed opportunity.

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  28. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How would change this WC team? Just playing around and came to 10 changes! With 1m+ itb to spare...

    Kepa Ward
    Shaw Trip Saliba James Tarko
    Saka Ode Rash Mahrez Mitoma
    Haaland Kane Inheanacho/Mitro

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

      Nacho/Mitro can also be Gnonto? Mostly benched and would save another 1m+

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

      You're right, I should wait 'til after the game...

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  29. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Foden is a bigger loss than kdb for me this season. KDB has been pretty poor whilst foden was exceptional until he got dropped. Since then City have also failed to really replicate the energy and chances they created.

    He’s so much more direct and gets in positions in the box creating havoc and pulling defenders left right and centre

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

      How has KDB been poor tho? He's still creating the chances. Everyone else keeps missing them.

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    2. MBK 42
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Agree, thought this was really going to be Foden’s season.

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  30. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Kdb will be on for Silva straight after half time.

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

      You think - Pep will brazen it out for a while yet

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