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Dugout Discussion – Burnley vs Man City

The Gameweek begins under the rain at Turf Moor, as Burnley host champions-elect Manchester City.

For Fantasy managers, this immediately puts key assets and – for many – the Gameweek captain – under scrutiny.

Sergio Aguero takes on the Clarets on the back of a six-point return in midweek and a 17-point blast against Newcastle last weekend.

The Argentine has boosted his ownership by 295,000 managers ahead of the early kick-off, having scored both City goals in the corresponding fixture last season.

Kevin De Bruyne was rested in that match but starts today as he bids to extend his compelling form that has delivered a goal and five assists in his last six Gameweeks. However, he has produced just a single goal and assist in his last six on the road.

Raheem Sterling’s away record – with two goals and three assists in that same six-match spell – is stronger, though he boasts just a single goal in his last five Gameweeks.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Burnley's defense

  2. The special 5
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Is Jones out confirmed anywhere?

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

      No.

      1. The special 5
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, I will be stuffed if he doesn't play

    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Nope. Just his sister tweeting he was feeling ill.

      1. The special 5
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Really

  3. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Not liking the article prediction picture...please change it.

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      It’s the look on Pep’s fave realizing Kun got a straight red seconds after missing his second penalty of the game.

  4. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    @samuelluckhurst
    Mourinho set to be ruthless today after the Spurs defeat. Juan Mata and Luke Shaw likely to start for United and whispers even Pogba may be dropped. #mufc

    Capped Pogba 🙁

    1. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      what a week

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds like Jones is safe then

    3. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      stupid twist

    4. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't be the first time Luckhurst has spouted bollocks.

  5. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Always worried with a 12:30 Saturday captain, at least until the Aldi Shiraz kicks in!

  6. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Which gameweeks are likely to be blanks?

    1. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      This one given how the early team news has started

    2. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      follow Ben Crellin on twitter

    3. Numb
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Not for ages yet

  7. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Kompany is so dominant. Without all those injuries he would have been the best CB/captain in the world.

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Agreed, City would have won the epl last year also.

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

      best CB in the world?

      LOL

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

        Yeah, remember how good he was becoming.

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        You disagree then? 😀

      3. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Why not?

  8. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    So Burnley's plan today is to disrupt City flow with fake injuries?

  9. cjhewitt92
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Will Danilo become regular until Mendy back

  10. Oscar Slater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Bardsley knackered. Lowton essential.

    1. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Jafooli spewing..

  11. Mike Wall
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    For the record I find Kyle Walker very Oxladian. The man has no brains for defending responsibilities and tactics. He is very strong and quite good with the ball going forward though. I take Valencia or Azpilicueta over him any time.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Racist.

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      He looks like a rugby player to me, Ox a bit too. Both a bit too hefty!

  12. Spike ⚽️
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Jones red flagged on FFFix ?

    1. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      apparently there are some rumors for him not starting today, illness I think

      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Hmmm

  13. Steinburg FC
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    will Sterlling playing on the left effect his out put?

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Let's see.

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

      Yes

  14. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Will Jones ever play again?

    1. Oven Glover
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      No

  15. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Mmh will be interesting to monitor the rotation at the back, as an otamendi owner I m concerned I have to say , might have to replace him and I d hate that but I can't afford a premium defender not being nailed

  16. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    This is awful to watch as a non kun owner

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      It's awful not to watch as a Kun captainer.

    2. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I read your comment wrong without the "non" and thought you were on crack... I then realised you were feeling exactly like me; a non kun owner

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Following on my phone app is ever more stressful haha

  17. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    City warming up. Cold and wet at Turf Moor today

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Dyche in his element

  18. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Kun(C) fail 🙁

    1. Bodie
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      No.... he’ll get two!!

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      😛

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Why ????

  19. Bodie
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone gone in for Aubameyang yet! I got a him in immediately once I knew he’d signed...

    Too early?!?!?!?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      He's ill apparently.

      1. Bodie
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I heard that but....he’s been training yesterday and arsenalfantv seem to think he will start today

    2. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      almost did

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I want Giroud personally

      1. Bodie
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        What about when Morata comes back to fitness?

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          And sits on the bench?

          1. Bodie
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Hmmm I think there would be a bit of rotation going on there, as they are very similar type players... also champions league back soon and Conte may fancy giroud for that and play Morata in the league.

  20. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    As much as I want City to lose, watching them play releases brain cum.

  21. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Pope down

  22. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Kompany close

  23. tm245
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Kompany klose.

  24. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Kompany down

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

    Company down,. has he broken his own record?

  26. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Kompany is going to score today , isn't he.

  27. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Call the Vatican

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

      Ha, a lazy joke, but I laughed, I feel guilty.

  28. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Kun-t

  29. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Just get Laporte on and be done with it, Pep. Get some people the cs baps

  30. The Wise Owl
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Pope is up