Dugout Discussion

Aguero on the bench as Sterling and Sane start on the flanks for City

Manchester City take on Wolverhampton Wanderers this evening in the final match of Gameweek 22, with kick-off at the Etihad at 20:00 GMT.

Sergio Aguero has recovered from the illness that forced him to miss the 7-0 and 9-0 wins over Rotherham United and Burton Albion respectively but the Argentinean striker is only named among the substitutes this evening, as Gabriel Jesus gets the nod to lead the line.

Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane will be flanking the Brazilian tonight, while City’s midfield three of Bernardo Silva, David Silva and Fernandinho remains unchanged from the victory over Liverpool – meaning Kevin De Bruyne has to be content with a place on the bench.

Danilo gets the nod at left-back despite Fabian Delph‘s return from a three-match ban.

Nuno Espirito Santo has made two changes from the strong starting XI that defeated Liverpool in the FA Cup last Monday, with Matt Doherty and Rui Patricio replacing Ruben Vinagre and John Ruddy.

Diogo Jota is once again paired with Raul Jimenez in attack, with Joao Moutinho being deployed as the “number ten” behind Wolves’ strike pair.

Leander Dendoncker gets only his second league start of the season in central midfield.

The reverse fixture of this match ended 1-1, with Aymeric Laporte‘s header cancelling out a controversial opening goal from Willy Boly back in August.

Aguero was the fifth-most-captained FPL asset of Gameweek 22, while four Wolves’ players – Doherty, Patricio, Jimenez and Ryan Bennett – are among the nine most-benched Fantasy assets of this round of fixtures.

Sterling hasn’t scored more than six FPL points in a single game since Gameweek 14 but his season-long average of 7.1 points per match is second only to Mohamed Salah among FPL midfielders.

City are the only Premier League club without a clean sheet since the start of December, while Wolves haven’t kept a shut-out on the road since Gameweek 8.

Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Stones, Laporte, Danilo; Fernandinho, Silva, Bernardo; Sane, Sterling, Jesus.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (3-4-1-2): Patricio; Bennett, Coady, Boly; Jonny, Dendoncker, Neves, Doherty; Moutinho; Jimenez, Jota.

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3,377 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Pras (FPL)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on Kane?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Spurs waiting for the swelling to go down, his Missus said she would let them know when it does.

  2. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling (C)

    Give me 3 points Raheem

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Me too. Brace and assist thankyoupleaae

    2. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Same here

  3. Licky
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    1-1, nobody notable scoring please. 😛

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      This 🙂

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hope Jimi nabs 1.

    3. Jon Snow
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      same but a 2-1. Not sure I can handle the smugness from my Liverpool supporting friends if they go 6 points ahead

      1. Licky
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, better make it 7... 😀

  4. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    First time in a long time I’ve done my transfers early to get Salah and Rash.

    Cheers Harry!!

  5. SAINTS
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bring in in Sky Sports?

    A) Sterling

    2) Sane

    Cheers

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      3) Pogba

      1. SAINTS
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Already got, but cheers.

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Sterling then. Or just flip a coin.

    2. Alan The Llama
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1 or b

  6. Jon Snow
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Need a quiet one today from City, hoping to get my first green arrow in 5 weeks

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

      5-1 win then...

  7. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Huddersfield manager just left the club. Next game vs Man City........

  8. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Ederson pen save and assists brace

  9. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    That City bench...

    1. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Was just thinking that.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      They really need to win this one

  10. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I'd be ok with Aguero not coming on...just have a nice hot Lemsip Kun.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Should come on for a couple of minutes at least.

  11. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Ah, missed this site. How is everyone doing this season? What's your current rank?

    1. Marvin Moon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Admiral.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Congrats.

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Commodore

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Amiga?

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          500?

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Whatever else? With Great Giana Sisters

            1. Epic Fail
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Classic.

              1. Don Kloppeone
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                That and Sensible Soccer - who needs FIFA 19 eh?

            2. Nomar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Had to google that.

              Was expecting it to be some novelty Italian singing act for some reason.

              1. Don Kloppeone
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                Lol on the Amiga?

                1. Nomar
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 3 months ago

                  Shows you how little I know.

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Around R35k

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

      FELL FROM 10K TO 28K. FURTHER TO FALL TONIGHT. SHAME.

      1. TOPCAT1960
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING !

        1. Infamy, Infamy
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Because he’s a little hoarse.

        2. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          He’s a horse - his ears are further from his mouth so he doesn’t realise

  12. el polako
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Will my FFS membership be still valid after 29th of March ?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Did you purchase the No Deal version?

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Not sure, it was paid for me directly from benefits.

        1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          We'll be taking those back thank you very much. It'll contribute towards the £350m weekly NHS

          1. el polako
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            🙂

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Should be ok until around August.

    3. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Have you negotiated a back stop?

    4. Marvin Moon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Please forgive us pal. Neil Warnock does not speak for all of us.

    5. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Depends what you post between now and then

    6. el polako
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      "Bloody foreigners coming here, stealing our OPTA data..."

  13. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    So 5 minutes until kick off, who wants some fun?

    fplmystats.com - enter your manager ID (found by selecting points and taking the digits from the URL - Go to team selection, who can better me;

    Potential Lost Points - 272
    Max Potential Points - 1,579

    Devastating that my captain and starting XI choices has cost me this much so far this season.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      5 minutes? Dial up confirmed.

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Meh. Starting typing well before kick off but at work so kept getting interrupted.

        Thanks for the helpful input though!

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          You're welcome.

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      "enter your manager ID (found by selecting points and taking the digits from the URL"

      Awww, isn't he adorable.

      1. Zenith UK
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        We’re not all 1337 players

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Funny idea of fun?

    4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      182
      1583

  14. Earwicker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Do I need to take Arnie out? Media says he's been approached for 35M from China...

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      If he goes, yes, otherwise no.

      1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        What if he wants to go but West Ham refuse to let him leave?

        1. Earwicker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I think that's my issue...unrest in dressing room etc

        2. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Take him out if he looks shite.

          1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Is that advice specific to Arny?

    2. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He's under contract.

    3. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      If the Chinese had any sense they'd wait until the summer when £35m will be worth £25m

      1. Marvin Moon
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        But we'll have a super duper trade deal with them then won't we?

        1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Yes. Super for them.

    4. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Taking him out for a leaving party?

      1. Earwicker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Lol. Could be a giggle...find out what his Mandarin is like.

  15. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Got sane and Jimmy in this game tonight, feeling confident, who have you guys got?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Just Jimmy

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Zilch

      1. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Tough watch then!

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

      Heh.

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

        🙁

    4. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Jimmy

    5. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ederson

    6. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Just sane here. Jim and doh benched

    7. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Only Doherty autosub for Wilson! Eek

    8. Indpush
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Jimenez, Doherty, Bilva

  16. mattyb09
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Final Prediction: 3-0 Man City.

    Goals:
    Jesus (2)
    D Silva

    Assists:
    Sane
    D Silva
    B Silva

    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I’ll take this

  17. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    From here I can see GW27 as very low scoring one:
    Most will have to ditch Digne Richa Sterling Sane + Man Utd vs Liverpool ( avg 4 players max 6 in one game is never a good thing)...

    1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      What else can you see?

      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Scotland
        But only on a sunny day

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

          HAHA

    2. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah it looks like a rough week

    3. mattyb09
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      GW 24 average is going to in the 70s

    4. tambourineman
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling and Sane both owned by less than 20% of top 10k, current average is around 2 Everton/Man City players

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Be sure many are buying Sane and Sterlig for next GW

  18. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    C'mon Wolves

  19. InSaneMan-e
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Guys. Assuming no injuries today, do you think it's worthwhile to get rid of one of these mids for sterling? It would be for a hit. Have salah and pog but their spots are secured

    Richarlison
    Fanderson
    Hazard

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely not for a hit and not hazard imo

  20. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Sane haul por favor

  21. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Tbh, a score draw would be good

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

      YES PLEASE.

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        With Sane scoring but nothing from JimDoh 🙂

  22. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Final Prediction: Wolves 5-0 Man City.

    Goals:
    Dendoncker (4)
    Jimenez (1)

    Assists:
    Ruben Neves (2)
    Willy Boly (1)
    Diogo Jota (1)
    Kevin De Bruyne (1)

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Punty

    2. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      KDB signed at half time

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

    43 POINTS ALL OUT. IM DOOMED.

    1. TOPCAT1960
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Feel for you but there is always next week

      69 here with BSilva playing so looking good

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I had 36 last gw ...

    3. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      😮

    4. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I got 30's last week. 70+ this week.
      Game changes fast

  24. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Which combo is better?

    A) Alisson - Fanderson - Kun

    Or

    B) Ederson - Sterling - Rashford

  25. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What will your strategy be for GW 27?
    I have Digne and Richa at least for their nice fix until then. Have the money to do Anderson to Sane/Sterling in next GWs but not sure if it is feasible if you want to have enough players in 27 without taking big hits...

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

      Lot of emphasis on GW27 bud. Dodgy fpl related bet with cartel?!

  26. Visionaries
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    How's the current WC looking?

    Lloris*
    TAA, Doherty, Digne, (AWB, Bed)
    Salah, Martial, Pogba, Alli (punch)
    Jim, Aguero, Rash
    0.9 itb

    Any changes? Not sure on Lloris, but has great fixtures, Doherty, Martial Utd overkill but for the price it's great value

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Treble utd attack too much imo.

  27. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Jesus goal
    Sane assist

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

      FERK THAT SHOULDVE BEEN KUN

      1. Ould Onion Bagger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        This

    2. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Great goal

  28. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Saneeeee

  29. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Great pass sane

  30. Meinhoff
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Yesss Leroyyy