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Sterling benched as Aguero returns to Man City bench

Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) has been benched for the third home match this season as Manchester City host Everton this lunch-time.

The midfielder was considered a strong captain candidate for Gameweek 17 but was given a second rest in the last three league matches.

Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m) takes his place on the right flank while Leroy Sané (£9.5m) retained his berth on the left.

Gabriel Jesus (£10.1m) leads the line once again while Sergio Aguero (£11.2m) was named among the substitutes, alongside a returning Kevin de Bruyne (£9.7m).

Everton have gone with three at the back with Yerry Mina (£5.4m), Michael Keane (£5.1m) and Kurt Zouma (£5.0m) all in the starting line-up.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£5.3m) comes in to lead the attack with Richarlison (£7.1m) in a midfield role.

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Gündogan, Laporte, Delph, Sané, Silva, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Otamendi, Jesus.

Everton XI: Pickford; Mina, Zouma, Keane; Digne, Sigurdsson, Gomes, Coleman; Bernard, Richarlison; Calvert-Lewin.

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1,881 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Says
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Even after scoring 2, Jesus still looks perma-worried

    1. Mysterion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Those eyebrows...

      1. Says
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        crucifixion complex?

  2. Regin
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    C'mon laporte just survive another 6 more minutes.

  3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    For a 21 year old Jesus isn’t doing badly for himself

    1. Fantastisk
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He doesn't age.

  4. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Am I about to lose Laporte Clean sheet?

    Sounds bad.

    1. FPL Puppy
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He's fine

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Good 😀

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He's ok

  5. FPL Puppy
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    A Sané goal now would break FPL

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

    Got Laporte in for TAA. Sick of this game.

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      That’s unlucky

  7. Fantastisk
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Is Irbox the new Ville Ronka?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Sounds a bit like Ronka.

  8. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Don't mind if Jesus scores a hat-trick. Almost noone owns him.

  9. altan8797
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    god bless you sane, god bless you.. what a painkiller after sterling benched

  10. FPL Puppy
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Walcott coming on

  11. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Will Rich make 60'?

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      90

    2. Woy_is_back
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Should rest him now

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Let's see. Would take off Bernard and DCL myself.

  12. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Would love a Sane goal right about now

    1. altan8797
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      amen to that

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      This.

    3. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      yep

    4. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He will

  13. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Simply I've tried all possible routes to getting Sane in and couldn't find a solid one.

    All of them involved 8pt hit

  14. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Losing Sané for a hit to free up funds a few weeks back has literally cost me DOZENS of points. Truly horrendous.

    1. Kanga roo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      What were you thinking though?

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      You took sané out to free up funds? What was he, your fifth midfielder?

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I had injuries.

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      rationale behind it??

  15. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Laporte CS confirmed.....Wally coming on

  16. FPL Puppy
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Coleman doesn't make 60
    Walcott in

  17. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Swear to god if Laporte doesnt make 60

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Theres nothing wrong with him

  18. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Scenes of Sterling starts in the Carabao cup

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      *if

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        When*

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      *scones if

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Jammy

  19. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Walcott and Lookman on
    Coleman and Bernard off

  20. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Coleman 0 pointer.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He was the weak link Sane played with him

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        this coleman has been awful all season

    2. Fantastisk
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Lucky to get that tbf

  21. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    siggy will get his 2 points then loll

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      We'll see

  22. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    If Sterling started and Sane was rested midweek, would it be worth the 'downgrade'?

    1. Dannyb
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It's not a downgrade

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Haha I know!

  23. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Coleman 4.5, Baines 4.0 next season?

  24. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Walcott scores a goal 1 in every 4 games (127 goals in 500 appearances). He is due for Everton now.

  25. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Hadn't even noticed Bernard

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He is quite small

  26. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Siggy gets armband off Coleman....do jammy owners get double points?

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      *Billy Bonka knows...

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Wow

  27. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Is Sane train missed? Or still we should get him in?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Just ask Ville Ronke.

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It will be choo chooing until Mendy is back

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        How much longer is it supposed to be?

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Get on, should be rested on Tuesday for the run in.

  28. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    One more goal. Laporte bullet header please to turn it around.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      And get Everton back in the game with an OG? Deal!

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Nooo!

  29. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Ok you can stop now Sane

  30. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    B. Silva and Mahrez poor showings today.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Looking like proper 'cover' picks.