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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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  1. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I really like the look of this
    Ricky Sane Hazard Salah Pogba
    Rashford Jimenez

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

      I’ve got Anderson and Auba instead of Richarlison and Jiminez but otherwise that’s my front seven.

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

      As do I, though I would prefer Auba / Sterling over Haz personally, and Richarlison is getting on my nerves.

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Auba gets on mine.

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

        Last 6 is good measure as keeps Hazard fans happy with his last 2 double figures since GW8

        Haz 41pts
        Auba 36pts
        Rich 18pts

        Little old 5.5m Deulofeu in that time
        33pts

    3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I brought Rashford in last night so I have him and Jimenez and now just deciding who to get out of Sane and Sterling and who to swap Richarlison or Fanderson

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Got on the rashford train right away . Has been gold since.

        1. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I had Rashford when he was 6.9, then Lukaku returned. Thought he would lose his place, so I dumped him. Dumbest decision I've made so far.

          1. DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            That was unfortunate. He's the no 1 at Utd now and their fixtures are excellent.

            1. jdp219
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Definitely getting him back. Just wish I could have seen the future.

    4. seanie3
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ricky is crud, waste of 7m

      1. George James
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Crud.

        Love that

      2. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Was a few inches from scoring at the weekend. I think he will come good again. Patience is important. All players go through sticky patches.

        1. seanie3
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I’ve had him for the last 5 game weeks and these were meant to be easy
          Fixtures for him I was told

          1. DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            It's not just him. Everton as a unit have been very poor recently which in turn has affected his game too.Sunday may have turned a corner for them.

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

              Was exactly same last season. Flew out of the gates hit a wall around 12-16. People blamed Silva leaving even though he dried up well before he left or tiredness yada yada

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

          Rich gets allowance for sticky patches like no other player in FPL

          1. DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            I guess it's the hope that kills you.

        3. ItOnlyTook9Years
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Alonso is one of those, and everyone is dumping. He could have had some mega hauls in the last month.

          How long do they get if 'just' missing out?

          1. DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            I bit the bullet on Alonso 5 or 6 weeks ago. It was liberating. Still crap myself every time Chelsea play though in case he finally hauls.

  2. Totally !rre!evant
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone got a clip of Kane’s injury and or next few minutes after he took the knock? Much apprietiated

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

    Auba and Richarlison to Sane and Rash (-4) is done gives me

    Fab, Button
    Robbo, TAA, Alonso, Doherty, AWB
    Martial, Sane, Hazard, Salah, Billing
    Ings, Rash, Jimenez

  4. Giggs_11
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Would luv to take a shot on kdb,
    Other class when he came on 2nite
    Dont have the balls rite now

  5. boc610
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    So do we send the thank you flowers to Jones or Dalot?

  6. R3plic8
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Recommendations for a Sub Forward under 5.4 Calvert lewin ,Long , llorente(will he start with kanes injury)?

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Locadia at Brighton could be worth monitoring

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

        Very dodgy nightclub

      2. R3plic8
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Looking more long term for a few games, but thanks will have a look.

  7. Conor Salmon for life
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone taking chance of Firmno ?

    1. WrightnBright
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Was just going to post the same - I’m considering it as a bit of a differential. Frustrating player to own though, much like Hazard - plenty of blanks then hauls.

      Thinking Kamara, Kane > Rash, Firmino

      1. Conor Salmon for life
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Just got him in place of Auba to fund Richarlison to Pogba.

    2. Kub3
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I am. Liverpool 3 of next 4 at home. Streaky player though but seems to play better in the second half of the season

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Solid pick

    4. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I've gone with Salah and the Robbo, TAA double up.

  8. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    How did Aguero play compared to Jesus? Do you think he will be nailed again?

    1. seanie3
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He only played 14 mins

  9. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Aubameyang or Aguero?

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Aub

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Aub

  10. Tronity
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Upgrading 5th mid with Kane cash.

    Which pick from the below?

    A) Alli
    B) Eriksen
    C) Sane

    1. Kub3
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sané

  11. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A. Camarasa, Kane to Pogba, Rashford for -4
    B. Kane to Rashford
    C. Kane to Auba
    D. Camarasa, Kane to Alli, Rashford for -4

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

        You don´t feel I should use the extra cash right away for a upgrade for -4?

    2. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

    I dont know for you guys but the City match didnt assure me to buy attacking asset from them yet again. Hearing Mendy will soon be back doesnt make me keen, Sterling price doesnt go with his form. Kun was my favourite but now dont want to risk rotation with him. Maybe Mendy will be the person to get for me when hes back. Would prefer going with Eriksen or keeping Anderson and Richa for now.

    Thoughts?

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

      Got Sané on a WC. Happy with his 8 points but I feel I don´t want to go anywhere near this team. Happier with nailed on players innother teams i.e. Anderson, Eriksen etc.

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

        My thoughts exactly mate

    2. Conor Salmon for life
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Think Sane gets reasonable amount of time. Coverage if city rack up a big score

    3. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I agree - too much uncertainty

      Not clear who will play of Kun and Jesus (or midfielder as false 9)

      KdB could take minutes off Bernado or Dilva
      Mendy could affect Sane appearances

      As a result no confidence in captaining their players

      For big hitters I prefer Auba, Salah and Kane (if fit)

    4. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Another 3-0 win. What's not to like?

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

        It was a great fpl wise for non city owners, I will give you that 🙂

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

          And Sane and Sterling owners.

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

        A brace from Jesus who not many have?

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

          Sane and Sterling both with assists?

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

    Thinking of Rashford this week for Kane instead of Auba or Kun. Then bringing Auba for his nice run next week for Jiminez. Hmmm

  14. Ohh1454
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    So Kdb , eriksen or alli ?

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Alli

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

        Not KDB

    2. Kub3
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would stay away from Alli personally. Unless you think he’s on the verge of breaking out.

  15. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Any reason not to do Alonso > TAA?

    1. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      No I did it for a hit this week and broke even so happy enough

  16. Viper
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    So at this stage we can safely assume that Kane won't play sunday?

    Welcome back Salah. Even if selling you has ruined my season

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would say definitely won't play on the weekend

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'd be amazed if he plays.

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

      Rumors are he’s out a month, awaiting scan tomorrow.

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

    Alonso->TAA(-4) or start Alonso/Kiko?

  18. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Digne or Doherty? Feels like a coin toss.

    1. bitars
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I got both but because of fixtures i would take Doherty.
      Digne has 4 good fixtures while Doherty has 7 before a bad run of fixtures.

    2. Conor Salmon for life
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Digne for the next few weeks at least

  19. theBoose
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best Son + Kane combo replacements? 22.1 to spend.

    Hazard Auba
    Sterling Firmino
    Sane Kun
    Alli Jesus

    Currently sitting with:
    Salah Pogba Rich Gunnarsson ...
    Rashford Jiminez ...

    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sane and Auba

  20. Viper
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Guaita, Hazard & Kane - > Alisson, Salah & Rashford (-4).

    Will be the most satisfying hit of the season. Hazard brace incoming

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

      I'm actually considering Hazard in for ML cover with Kane out. Chelsea junk though

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

        werent you advising everyone to sell him on friday ?

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

          No I advised loads considering selling to keep. Saying he's returning poorly for price since GW8 and been horrible C option is not the same as saying sell

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

            ah ok i just recall seeing a bunch of hazard related arguments on friday must have been not to captain rather than sell.
            but surely if you dont rate him as a captain option and say hes been returning poorly since game week 8 buying him doesnt make sense does it ? spending 11 million on covering a player seems a bit foolish no ?

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

              Purely for ML cover. Kane was a differential for me and with Sane score tonight finally reached 1st by about 2pts. I don't mind playing blocking tactics

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

              It's just an idea. I prefer to play more aggressive

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

                i tried blocking tactics last year after going ahead in my main ML was about 20 odd ahead and it got clawed back till i was chasing again and ended up losing by 4 points
                basically if ur current strategy is working well i would keep it atleast till u have a larger lead

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

                  I think I did similar last season and also backfired 2nd was on for back to back 1st

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

                I went very aggressive when top of my mini league this year and sold salah hazard and aguero to get kane auba sane and sterling in
                as you can imagine its gone horribly wrong and from being top im now third about 70 points behind the leader
                finally bit the bullet and got salah back in but sold auba to do it first early move in ages and then kane gets injured next day

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

                  Ouch. I sold Salah WC gw5 for some reason but had him back after gw9

  21. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    https://twitter.com/LucasMoura7/status/1084899515956715521?s=20

    Moura still in pain. Son+Kane+Moura(potentially) out.
    Only one man to save them
    Fernandoooooo

  22. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    If Kane is out my team for the weekend will be as follows. Would you.....

    A.....schindler to robbo / TAA - 4

    B...stick

    Fab
    Doherty lindelof bednarek (awb schindler)
    Salah hazard pog sane richarlison
    Rashford jiminez (kamara)

    Thanks

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

      Kane rumored to be out a month, awaiting scan tomorrow

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

        any source for these rumors ?

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

      Would probably do A for Robertson

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

        Thanks

  23. Champione
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who needs to go to fund Salah?
    A) Auba
    B) Hazard

    Cheers

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Auba

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

      A probably because he plays for a crap team.

    3. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Haz

    4. Cookie Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Haz

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

      2 vs 2, hmm 😀

      1. JohnBlack
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Haz

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

    Do we expect Rashford to start again this coming weekend?

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I expect Rashford to be pretty much nailed on under Solskjaer.

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

      100 percent

    3. George James
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Totally

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

      Rashford has only played 590 of possible 630 minutes last 7 games or 94% 😆

  25. George James
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best move?

    A) Kane >> Auba / Firmino / Jimenez
    B) A + Alonso >> Roberston -4

    McCarthy
    Doherty / Alonso / TAA
    Salah / Pogba / Andesron / Sane / Richarlison
    Kane / Rashford

    Guatia / Bennet / AWB / Kamara

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

      A for now and I would go for Bobby.

    2. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B (probably with Auba). Great team.

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        This

    3. George James
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers guys

  26. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    will be blank fixture in gw 33 ????

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

      27 i believe

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        27 31 and 33 ?

  27. banskt
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Pick one to bench next week:
    A. Digne (sou)
    B. Holebas (BUR)
    C. Richarlison (sou)
    D. Jimenez (LEI)

    Ings and AWB are also on the bench.

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Tough. A

    2. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Tough one, probably Holebas

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

      Guess what happened last time I benched Digne

    4. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Jimenez - I don't rate Wolves attack at home

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

        C

  28. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What should I do here? I was planning on maybe bringing in Jimenez for Arnie but just don’t think he scores enough. £2m in the bank..

    abianski
    TAA Doherty Digne
    Salah (c) Hazard Pogba Anderson
    Aubameyang Rashford Arnie

    (Button Camarasa AWB Schindler)

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      They've good fixtures coming up. I'm probably getting too.

  29. jackhammer1
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fab (guaita)
    Alonso Vvd Kiko AWB Bennett
    Hazard Anderson son sane pogba
    Kane Jiminez Kamara

    Any reason not to move on this?

    Kane son and Kiko to Rashford Salah and TAA -4

    Only 0.1 to spare so can't wait too long

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

      TAA only one likely to rise/fall in just over an hour

      1. jackhammer1
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I meant I may need to make the move tomorrow.

    2. Cookie Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Do it

  30. Waylander
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    With one good fixture in the next 7 is it worth shifting Fraser this week to Alli/Eriksen for a -4?

    A) Alli
    B) Eriksen
    C) Hold Fraser

    Cheers