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Tottenham Hotspur take on Manchester City in the final match of Gameweek 10, with kick-off at Wembley at 20:00 GMT.

There are few major shocks in the respective line-ups, save for perhaps Christian Eriksen‘s (£9.2m) non-inclusion in the Spurs starting XI given that the Dane played 90 minutes of his side’s 2-2 draw with PSV last Wednesday.

Eriksen is joined on the home bench by the fit-again Dele Alli (£8.9m), who hasn’t featured since Gameweek 6.

Mauricio Pochettino has made only one alteration to his side from the team that beat West Ham United, with Mousa Dembele (£4.9m) replacing Harry Winks (£5.5m) in central midfield.

Kieran Trippier (£6.3m), Lucas Moura (£7.2m) and Harry Kane (£12.4m), the only three Spurs players to be owned by more than 10% of Fantasy Premier League managers, all start tonight.

Pep Guardiola has made two changes to his starting XI from the side that hammered Burnley last weekend, with Raheem Sterling (£11.1m) replacing Leroy Sane (£9.2m) on the left flank and Kyle Walker (£6.6m) ousting Vincent Kompany (£5.2m) in defence. John Stones (£5.3m) moves across to centre-half to acommodate Walker’s return at right-back.

Given the length of his lay-off, it is not a huge surprise to see Kevin De Bruyne (£9.8m) only named as a substitute by Guardiola this evening, particularly given the condition of the Wembley pitch following yesterday’s NFL game.

Sergio Aguero (£11.3m), the second-most-popular captaincy choice of Gameweek 10, starts for the tenth league match in a row.

City have recorded five clean sheets on the bounce in the Premier League and their defence has only been breached on one occasion – by Willy Boly’s controversial goal in Gameweek 3 – on the road this season.

Of the four players who scored in this fixture last season, only Sterling starts tonight.

Kane has only one home league goal to his name in 2018/19, despite Spurs facing Cardiff City and Fulham in two of the three Premier League fixtures to be contested at Wembley so far this season.

Spurs XI: Lloris, Trippier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Davies, Dier, Dembele, Sissoko, Lamela, Lucas, Kane.

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Laporte, Mendy, Fernandinho, Silva, Bernardo, Mahrez, Sterling, Aguero.

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  1. Kun Tozser
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Any changes for this Wc, 1.3 itb

    Patricio Flappy
    Alonso Robertson Mendy Doherty Balbuena
    Hazard Sterling Mane Martial Barkley
    Arnautovic Wilson Kamara

    ?

    Doherty/Wilson rotate pretty well so happy to keep a Bournemouth forward with the fixtures

  2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Are there legitimate concerns about Mendy being rested against Sou or is that just a bunch of bs?

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Never know with Pep!

    2. As at risk as anyone else.

    3. Pieterke30
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      There always is that risk

      If Zinchenko starts on Thursday I can see Delph starting vs SOU and Mendy vs Shakhtar

      If Delph starts on Thursday I think Mendy starts vs SOU

      Just my feeling, nth more

    4. Styles_X
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      midweek game will be a sign

    5. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Was a bit all over the place tonight but he brings a lot to the team. Especially when opponents sit at the edge of their box like SOU will.

      Maybe wait to see City's lineup on Thursday but I'm 90% getting him in, despite tonight.

    6. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      People somehow called Moreno would start this week

      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I wish I saw those posts. I was an idiot and brought Robertson in for Trips -4

  3. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Next Monday's game will be more thrilling than this one.

    1. Styles_X
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      mitro farewell hatty

      1. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I think Huddersfield will win.

  4. Mortiis
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is it pointless doing Patricio to Ryan?

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Who is your 2nd keeper

      1. Mortiis
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Hamer

  5. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Mendy to be looked at by the FA?

    I didn’t see the game but I read on BBC that he took a swing at Lamela off the ball?

    1. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No.

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He did

    3. Can't see it (non owner)

    4. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Handbags

    5. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      They must have dramatised it so. They said if connected that he’d have dropped him 😆

      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Mendy hardly connected with the ball tonight let alone Lamela

    6. clodhopper
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He swung hard but no contact

    7. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Law 12: fouls and misconduct -
      Violent conduct is when a player uses or attempts to use excessive force or brutality against an opponent when not challenging for the ball, or against a team-mate, team official, match official, spectator or any other person, regardless of whether contact is made.

      That’s said, Mendy will not be banned and Pep will probably not drop him this weekend. Attacking returns due v Soton?

    8. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He didn't swing his arm at Lamela, it was just a swing of the arm in frustration, never intended or looked like hitting anyone

  6. MASTER ROSHI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Don't really fancy starting Doherty against Tottenham next GW
    Fab (foster)
    Alonso Robbo Doherty (Haderjgonaj AWB)
    Salah Haz Fraser Maddison (Cairney)
    Aguero Mitro Arnie

    A) Hader > Lascelles
    B) Hader, Maddison > Mendy, Kenedy (-4)
    C) Play Doherty and roll FT
    Thanks

    1. Wizard of Ozil
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      C.
      some times its best to leave team alone. I have Docherty and Jimenez and they arent going anywhere. Wolves are tight at the back and will get over this blip.

  7. Pieterke30
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    So, how has Mendy played tonight?

    Reading he was bad first half but some seem to say now he wast best player on pitch... so how was he really?

    Thanks

    1. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He was appalling. Owner.

    2. fr3d
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Tottenhams best player tonight

    3. MTPockets
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He was particularly in the first half. Second half mostly just did an ok defensive job - couple of clearances and passing. No overlap passes from Sterling for crosses.

      • Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He went forward a lot as you want him to, but not his best game.

      • Andy Mac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Bad - all game. But still a must have for bonus, assists and CS. Weird I know....

      • clodhopper
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Too b honest he strugled 2 big mistakes lucky

    4. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No chance Mendy gets a ban for that wild swing on Lamela right?

      1. jtreble
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No.

        1. Ghost Gooner
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks

      2. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        cant even control his temper let alone a ball

      3. FPL Forward Thinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No, but if he’d made contact might be different.

      4. adamtheyido
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He spat at his back after too. Just about catch it on camera before it pans away

        1. Ghost Gooner
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks. Will wait til everything is clear on thursday to do my Tripp to Mendy transfer then

    5. spikkis
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      What should i do with this team?

      Fabianski Hamer
      Robbertsen Alonso TAA Doherty AWB
      Salah Hazard Rich Fraser Guendozi
      Aguero Mitro Arnatovic

      1 FT and 0.7itb

      Thinking of
      a) TAA and fraser --> mendy and murphy -4p
      b) AWB and fraser --> mendy and success -4p
      c) AWB --> balbuena

    6. Dosh
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Worst week as far as I can remember for me! 37 points and a huuuge red.. Can't wait for the next one now.

    7. Wizard of Ozil
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Is swapping Trippier for Laporte wise to save some cash. Looks like he plays every league game
      Couldnt believe how many CS City actually have. Had Mendy from the start but when he got injured got rid. People on here have been criticizing him.Which City defender to stick with.

      Also Maddison to Barkley or is that a bit kneejerk considering i have Alonso and Haz aswell. He looks like hes getting regular play now. Maddison looks a bit quiet and i have itchy fingers.

      1. Ghost Gooner
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Get Mendy unless you need the money for another player. Get Barkley for someone else (Moura? Bilva? Fraser? Wally? Etc)

        1. Wizard of Ozil
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          cheers.
          have Fraser already. might just invest in CITY defense.

    8. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Laporte 1 Bap confirmed..Big fat 0 for Mendy... Rainer was right..thanks..

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        77 all out

        1. FPL Forward Thinker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Snap

    9. TAT
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ederbaps!

    10. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Should be happy Mendy got a clean sheet with that bobble and Lamela finish rather than crying about BAPZ.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Exactly! He was awful. Happy to take 6 points and run.

        1. SPorting
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          You can run but you can’t hide...

    11. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Rudiger worth 0.4m more than Luiz?

      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I’d say so. Less of a card magnet too.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers Sporting!

    12. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Mendy BAPS gone.

    13. hannibalos
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      14 total saves in 10 games and 4 bonus points. Ok bps system. Ok, we get it.

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Recoveries are big for the sweeper keepers.

    14. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Best midfielder under 8.1m?

      Got Maddo and Rich

      1. Ron_Swanson
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        then you have bigger problems

    15. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Patricio to:

      Fab
      Ryan

      Or roll FT?

    16. Samji24
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Where can I get early bps info from?