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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. amogh patel
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    will kane fall tonight??

    1. Simmoo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Nah

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Probably not

    3. Shineonme
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not tonight but he will before sat

    4. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Llorente couldn't lace a tripwire if he tried.

  2. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Auba to sterling for -4?

    1. Ninjaa
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      One striker and one is midfielder???

      1. JJeyy
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yes that’s y it’s -4

        1. Saka Punch
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I wouldn't, especially not for -4. Auba could score against Chelsea easily, and then plum fixture home to Cardiff. Also Sterling played 90mins today so you never know of he'll get rotated

        2. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          And the others players your removing are?

        3. Ninjaa
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Ah ok. In that case it's a no from me

    2. Shineonme
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      No way

  3. Bob B
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    A. Kane > Aguero
    B. Kane, Camarasa > Rashford, Sane/Mane (-4)
    C. Kane, Kamara > Rashford, Firmino (-4)

    1. Simmoo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      B with Mane

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      C for me

  4. Niho992
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    If Kane is out more than 1 one match then is it this no brainer ??

    Kane and Son OUT Rashford and Salah IN for free ??

    1. Simmoo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Absolutely

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      For free? Oh yes ...

      1. Niho992
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yes i have 2 FT but i hope Kane wont be seriously injured cause i want to rid of Alonso for free..

        My main plan was Alonso and Son OUT Bednarek and Salah IN

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Ok, but your q was if Kane out for weeks, so in that case I would keep Alonso and trade out Kane, especially when Salah is involved ...

          1. Niho992
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            yes yes i know...

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I'm happy to bench for 1, but I'd sell if 2 or more.

      1. Niho992
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        i hope we will know if hes seriously injured before deadline..

  5. N00B
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Its time for 4-5-1 with Rashord upfront?

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not IMO.

      352

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      No Jimenez accompanying Rashford?

  6. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Vardy to firmino -4?

    10 points from Cardiff, Everton, Southampton......

    The punt just hasn’t worked out......

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      No, don’t do it.

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  7. Jeremy Corbyn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Boly out for Digne (-4) or play Bednarek?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Uh tough if for a hit. Could pay off in few weeks rather than just next GW ...

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Bednarek will suffice for now I'd say, but I suppose Digne is rising right?

    3. MASTER ROSHI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Play Bednarek

  8. Jeremy Corbyn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Shaw or Digne, in the long run?

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      The Eagles?

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Digne treated me well but I brought him cheap

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Digne is more fun.

  9. chilli con kone
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Do city definitely have a blank in GW27?

    1. The 5% Team
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      yes

    2. One for All
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Which team is blank for gw 31?

      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Everton-ManCity and either Burnley - Spurs or Chelsea - Brighton

        1. Iceball
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Sry, thats for GW27. More unclear for GW31 just yet

          1. One for All
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Cool, thanks guys

      2. The 5% Team
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        none confirmed yet...2 full rounds of FA cup to be played

    3. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Unless Burton win 9 nil against them

      1. One for All
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Lol

  10. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard to Pogba is tempting me.

    Are others holding for another while? His fixtures are good but they are not exactly lighting things up at the moment Chelsea.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Good move. Arsenal well known for their mean defence.

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Jaysus that sarcasm on here recently is just great.

        Yes I’m well aware Arsenal’s defence is poor. 3 goals in 14gw’s though for 11m and Pogba saves 2.5m with United in great form and have easier fixtures?

    2. Saka Punch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal and then Bournemouth - I'd hold

  11. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Snodgrass and Kane to KdB and Firminoooo...

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Still too soon for Kevin imo

    2. Hits from the Bong
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      No and no

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Firmino is fine, KDB not sure

  12. TerryVenables
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Still considering bringing in Hazard despite his form.
    Would you prefer Hazard or Anderson next GW?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Hazard

  13. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Kane to Auba for free or hold? I have good value tied up in Kane

    All my mini league rivals have Auba

    1. Saka Punch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Auba dropping in price tonight probably, so defo wait till after that. Also might as well wait for more news on Kane

  14. HollywoodXI
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I did unusual early transfers this week for -4 given the price rises last night and feel like I dodged a bullet. Took out Kane (who I hope, without wishing injury, is out for a few weeks) and Masuaka for Sané and Rashford. I had exact money. Hope it doesn’t bite me hard!

    1. In a Rush
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      If Kane is out then great moves, if he’s fit possibly not good luck!

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I looked at the way he hobbled off and saw what Poch said about heavy swelling which suggested to me it’s bad enough to miss a few games. A nervous wait but Rashford and Sane have awesome fixtures over the next four games so hopefully it’s a good move!

  15. In a Rush
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Richarlison ➡️ Pogba for free?
    Or wait for news on Kane, if he’s fit
    Auba ➡️ Kane
    Cheers

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Wait as long as possible

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        This

      2. In a Rush
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers can do both for free regardless of the Aubameyang drop anyway so think I’ll wait and see. Although I think Pogba is going to do well with the fixtures coming up.

  16. Steve McCroskey
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Choose 1 to complete this 4-man midfield of Salah/Richarlison/Pogba

    A. Hazard
    B. Sane
    C. Sterling

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      C

    2. Simmoo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Hazard

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Eriksen?

    4. MASTER ROSHI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      C

  17. mogadishu
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Whats the early consensus on chip strategy for blanks/doubles? I know we don't have confirmations of fixtures yet.

    BGW27 (largely can work around)
    BGW31
    DGW32
    BGW33
    DGW35

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Still too far away for me, not prepared as yet

    2. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      It’s more complicated this year with a blank GW likely to be immediately followed by a double in GW32; with another blank to follow in GW33. I haven’t gotten my head round it yet.

    3. MASTER ROSHI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      plan ahead 27 and 31, wc 32, fh 33, BB 35 - no TC factored in though which I would like on a DGW

  18. I'm out of name ideas
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    So Auba and Alonso are both dropping. I'd like to get rid of one of them. Which one? Is a city striker too risky?

    1. tucaoneo
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yes it's risky.

  19. teknicolourfox
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Fanderson to Nasri to free up cash?

    Can see Nasri doing well rest of season, surely he's still too good to be at West Ham?

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He was playing in Turkey and then had a drugs ban. He's lucky to be at West Ham under Pellegrini really.
      It's a good move in time or if you need easy cash but FAnderson is still a much better option.

      1. In a Rush
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Agree with this but Nasri definitely one to monitor in that price bracket as well.

  20. Our Tiny Windows
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Wan-Bissaka Shaqiri
    To
    Shaw Pogba

    No brainer?

    1. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      OOOOORRR...

      Shaqiri Kane
      To
      Hazard Aguero

      ?

  21. sweglet
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    a) rudiger -> robbo (doubling up with TAA)

    b) Fanderson -> pogba

  22. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Chances of Gauita being back next GW or did Henessey win back his spot?

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

      Well Henessey was a tad flappy for one of the goals, who knows!

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Wondered this too. Having to rely on Button.
      Gulp.

  23. Fletch365
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Apologies for the repost but:

    FAnderson & Son -> Fraser & Sane? (-4)

    Already have Arnie

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      You seen graders fixtures?

      Think of a different option to Fraser maybe IMO.

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Fraser*

    2. MASTER ROSHI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Might as well keep FAnderson and sell arnie this week

  24. DandyDon
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    2FT which teams/players are most important to cover next four. City (Sane) best form but only two away games to come. Spurs (Alli) 3 out of 4 at home. Utd (Pogba) next two home high ownership. Or Pool (Mane) is only Salah enough cover for run of 3 out of 4 at home. Very tough decision

  25. TAT
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Alisson (Hamer)
    Robertson - Digne - Doherty (Balbuena - Wan-B)
    Felipe A.* - Hazard - Salah - Richarlison - Pogba
    Jiménez - Aubameyang* (Kamara*)

    Which option is better?
    - 3-5-2 with Jiménez and Rashford (Felipe A./Auba > Rashford/Sterling)
    - 3-4-3 with Jiménez, Rashford and Auba (Felipe A./Kamara > Rashford/Puncheton)

  26. Brosstan
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else who ignore all questions that involve the word "Fanderson"?

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I just do not get it.....

    2. Hits from the Bong
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Haha it’s so annoying!!

    3. I'm out of name ideas
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Are you aware of the paradox inherent in this question?

    4. Typo
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Its a player, not a word.
      Been F.Anderson for months, just embrace it 🙂

    5. BUZZBOMB ♡
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Bilva, Dilva, I still say Marco Silva,
      CR7, RVP, Trouble in the Suez...

    6. Ted Striker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Well it is written on his shirt...

  27. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Who goes to get Salah in?

    A Richarlison
    B Anderson

    1. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Hard. A I think.

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Very very tough.

      A for me.

    3. Rock n Grohl
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Tough one but probably A

  28. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Harry Kane fears he could be out for a month as Tottenham striker waits for ankle swelling to go down | @Matt_Law_DT

    https://twitter.com/TeleFootball/status/1084941227915706368?s=19

    1. HollywoodXI
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Interesting. This makes my gamble to transfer him out last week to avoid getting priced out of my move feel more likely to be a success.

      1. HollywoodXI
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        *last night

    2. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      hope he heals up well. but definitely interesting from fpl perspective- who will be the new main man for attacking returns?

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Possible but still scum journo making up news most likely

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

      Nice article. Make up an unsourced claim about what Harry Kane thinks and write about it.

  29. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Last Man Standing GW22 (984 teams)

    Safety score = 51
    Top score = 90
    LMS average = 63.29

    101 eliminated, 883 through to GW23.
    At least 89 out next GW.
    Congrats to all the survivors 🙂

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Still standing. Must be nearly time to crash out like every other year.

    2. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      That’s me out. See you in August 🙂

  30. ChippyT
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Fabianski
    Holebas|TAA|Doherty|Digne
    Pogba|Haz|Rich|Salah(C)|Pereya
    Kane

    Button|Mitrovic|AWB|Kamara

    So my team stinks atm, Considering an 8pt hit and doing ..

    Mitro ---> Rashford
    Kane--->Aguero
    Haz--->Sterling

    Thoughts?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      If that stinks then mine's a sewer.