Scout Notes

Sterling back on the score sheet as Aguero frustrates in cameo

Manchester City 3-0 Aston Villa

Goals: Raheem Sterling (£12.1m), David Silva (£7.7m), Ilkay Gündogan (£5.2m)

Assists: Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m), Kevin de Bruyne (£10.1m)

Bonus Points: Sterling x3, Ederson x2 (£6.1m), Silva x1, Gundogan x 1

Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa was a match that both elated and devastated managers in ownership of popular Manchester City assets.

Raheem Sterling (£12.1m) finally got back in the goals to reward those who had both kept the faith and handed him the captain’s armband for Gameweek 10.

Kevin de Bruyne (£10.1m) owners were less fortunate. They witnessed the Belgian awarded Manchester City’s second goal of the afternoon, only to see the Premier League Goal Accreditation panel alter the decision after the full-time whistle.

De Bruyne was initially awarded City’s second goal – before it was given to David Silva

There had been a strong suggestion that David Silva (£7.7m) had touched the ball on its way into the net, which the aforementioned panel confirmed by awarding the Spaniard the goal, downgrading de Bruyne’s points to those of an assist.

There was also a knock-on effect for Benjamin Mendy (£5.9m) who had originally been given the assist when the goal was considered de Bruyne’s. The overturned decision removed five points from the Frenchman’s score, three for the assist and a further two bonus.

While Sterling and De Bruyne’s attacking returns will still be (relatively) pleasing to managers who had backed the duo to deliver, there can be no looking past Guardiola’s decision to not only bench Sergio Aguero (£12.2m), but to give the Argentinian a 15-minute cameo for a one-point return. 

This was the first time since last December that Guardiola opted to start Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m) for a second successive league game, and the Brazilian duly delivered to justify his manager’s decision. Just as the second half was getting underway, Jesus flicked a header onto Sterling to claim an assist for the Englishman’s goal.

Aguero watched most of this match from the bench and came on for a one-point cameo

Given Aguero’s benching and his manager’s notorious reputation for rotating his star men, there can be now no guarantees as to whether the premium forward will start matches on a regular basis. Previously, it had been thought he was safe for home matches – that is clearly no longer the case.

However, the true nature of the dilemma for his owners is that the next side to come to the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League are Southampton, who were so bad defensively against Leicester that they conceded nine goals. Aguero owners may find it hard to sell him ahead of such an appealing fixture.

Whilst the game was naturally dominated by both the presence and absence of Manchester City’s attacking assets, a second consecutive clean-sheet will be pleasing for those managers invested in their defence. In Gameweek 10, City looked assured at the back to weather a number of promising Villa attacks.

Mendy has returned to the Fantasy radar and seemingly improved Sterling’s prospects too

The emergence of Mendy and right-back Joao Cancelo (£5.3m) in the full-back positions could allow greater confidence of starts for Fantasy managers compared to those at centre-back.

It must also be said that Mendy’s return to the team is likely a key reason why we’ve seen Sterling score four goals in his last two matches. The Englishman was forced to stay out wide while Oleksandr Zinchenko (£5.3m) was holding down the fort on the left, but he has come back into the middle now that Mendy is back. Zinchenko’s long-term injury should ensure he’s in the team for a prolonged spell if he can stay fit.

As mentioned, it’s harder to invest in the middle of Manchester City’s defensive unit right now.

Fernandinho was sent off against Aston Villa

Fernandinho (£5.2m) and Rodri (£5.5m) had formed a promising centre-back partnership against Palace, but an injury for the latter saw John Stones (£5.3m) return to the side for this one.

Furthermore, there was something of a blot on Fernandinho’s copybook in Gameweek 10 as he was sent off in the 87th minute for a second bookable offence.

The Brazilian will not miss Gameweek 10 though as his one-match suspension can be spent on the upcoming midweek EFL Cup tie against Southampton – leaving him available to face the Saints in the Premier League.

However, it will still be interesting to see either of the fit and recognised centre-backs in Nicolas Otamendi (£5.5m), who was on the bench against Villa, and Stones, who impressed against Villa, work their way into Guardiola’s plans.

With Sterling and D Silva both getting their names on the scoresheet, it was Ilkay Gundogan (£5.2m) who capped off an impressive team display with a well-taken goal to add gloss to the scoreline on an afternoon where City were not at their best. 

Against a newly-promoted side who are visiting the Etihad, the Citizens will have scope to not be playing at the imperious standards they have set for themselves, but sterner tests are likely to arise  – with Guardiola’s side having shown their vulnerability at home in the defeat to Wolves in Gameweek 8. 

Grealish (right) did ask some questions of the Manchester City defence but left the Etihad Stadium on crutches

For Dean Smith and Villa, the first-half display was a template performance as to how to frustrate City at home whilst also creating a number of genuine chances. 

Jack Grealish (£5.9m) and Wesley Moraes (£6.1m) pressed Guardiola’s defensive unit, although the Brazilian striker did look isolated at times given the fact that the majority of Villa’s chances came on the counter-attack. 

Villa’s captain Grealish ended up leaving the City ground on crutches having been substituted in the 84th minute, and the extent of the injury will have to be assessed ahead of the West Midlands side’s game against Liverpool next weekend.

An impressive performance from John McGinn (£5.9m) was nearly capped with a consolation goal late in the game, though the Scotsman struck the post as City held on to close the gap to three points with league leaders Liverpool ahead of their clash against Tottenham on Sunday. 

Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Mendy (Angeliño 73′), Fernandinho, Stones, Cancelo; Gundogan, D Silva, De Bruyne (Foden 76′); Sterling (Aguero 76′), Jesus, B Silva.

Aston Villa XI (4-3-3): Heaton; Targett, Engels, Mings, Guilbert; Nakamba, Douglas Luiz, McGinn; Grealish, Trezeguet, Wesley (Davis 71′).

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

    Best Otamendi replacement up to
    5.4 m ?
    Rest of defence is
    TAA Söyüncü Rico Diop ******

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I'd keep him. Diop out for Lund or Baldock first

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

        Thanks would like to go Diop to Lundstram but .1m short. Is Baldock better option than O Connell?

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Both good options. Baldock gets forward a lot, just needs to improve end product a bit. JOC been huge from set pieces though

    2. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you drop Ota?

      Rodri out
      Fernandino suspended

      Ota plays next week

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Suspension for league cup midweek

  2. Aubamazette
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Pope
    Digne Tierney Tomori Lund Hanley
    Sterling Mane KDB D.Silva Mount
    Abraham Pukki Martinelli

    2.2 ITB

    Looking to move Pukki to Vardy but need just 0.1 to afford this. Digne -> Chillwell to allow the transfer or any other suggestions?

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Like that. Hope Tierney hauls for us both tomz :).

      1. Belli2007
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Digne to Chilwell is the move

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          *was

      2. Aubamazette
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Worried about him starting because he played on Thursday

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

    Just come through my first motd challenge. That's brutal.

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I always do it once or twice haha. Does feel slightly underwhelming but it's fun for sure. Be hard to do it with Sheff U this season but I'll try at some point. Who do you support? I remember doing it last season when I had Fraser in my FF who bagged 2.

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

        I'd say I'm a neutral but really I just support my fpl team. Kind of sad but find it hard to force being a fan and have no natural ties.

        It's painful seeing each 3pm game drift by without your players doing much. Better when at least they all happen at the same time.

        Biggest celebration was jenas telling me the dubious goals people had given the kdb goal to d.silva.

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

          Ps. Nice one on fraser. What has happened to him though.

        2. Tsparkes10
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Ohhh, bet that was so confusing for you haha. That makes sense, I can't imagine it but can imagine it's way less stressful. Bit of a weird day to do it imo haha, I like to do it on a fully fat schedule.

          What's your team looking like

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

            55 with triple Liverpool defence left.

            Sterling finally returning as captain, d.silva coming in again and a splattering of assists. Very happy.

            Yeah, it wasn't a choice really, was just out all day. Might give it a go in the future again (when city aren't playing maybe).

            I support a team in a different sport and it's definitely a superior experience (although definitely stressful). Just can't convince myself to care for any of these teams for some reason.

  4. semiconductor
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I have exact funds to transfer out Wilson+Otam for Vardy+Willems (or any 4.5m defender)

    1. Do it or don't?
    2. Willems, lascelles or lowton for 4.5m?

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

      How many players for you tomorrow? Is there a backup with a high profile injury?

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

        I have 4 players tomorrow

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

          I'm in a similar situation wanting to bring in vardy, three for me and I might not risk it. But I have quite a rotation susceptible lineup.

          Think for exact money I'd go for it. Enjoy it.

          Oh, and Lowton if you don't have pope.

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

            Yes, i don't have pope

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

              That's what I'd do then, unless you really fancy a Newcastle run

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I made the moves

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

        Same moves?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          wilson pereira to vardy willems

  5. No_Mo_Salah?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Have exact money for Wilson + Maddison to Vardy + Barnes on ft. Go for it?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Not like that

    2. Belli2007
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      yes

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

      Ha exactly the moves I’m considering (see below) also for free but I have some cash itb so a bit more flexibility and Kun and Boly to ponder!

    4. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    5. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      yes

    6. Sotamendi84
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      im thinking same moves

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

      Thinking of the same moves. I have an extra 0.1 so I could afford up to a 6.0 mid but I think I prefer Barnes over the alternatives.

  6. Calvin Valance
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I bought Vardy in and already regret it. He hasn't got me a hat trick yet

  7. tarantino2005
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Would it make sense to transfer out Aguero for KDB to save 0.2 before price changes tonight?
    Thanks

    1. nerd_is_the_werd
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, I would do that. Price rises occur around 2:30am.

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

    Aguero owners, what are your plans?
    A. Keep for next game. Can’t possibly be benched 3 PL games in a row? And he may start and haul vs Southampton at home. Although it’s almost impossible to predict Pep.
    B. Transfer him out.

    1. Belli2007
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I have shipped him for Sterling which also allowed me to get Vardy in.....will probably regret but the rotation today was a step to far

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Keep an eye on midweek team sheet. If he plays 60 or less I'd be keeping

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

      Don't think pep thinks about premiership or other tournament, he'll just see aguero playing every other week. I'd watch midweek and see if he gets minutes

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

        By week I mean game, sorry

  9. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    What do you think to waiting on Kun (see who plays midweek) and Boly (won’t fall yet) and doing this for free?
    Wilson, Maddison > Vardy, Barnes (2FT)

    Team would then be:
    0.4itb
    Pope
    TAA, Lunds, Rico
    Mané, KDB, Mount, Barnes
    Aguero, Vardy, Abraham
    (McGovern) (Willems, Dendo, Boly*)

    Appreciate the advice!

  10. Viper
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I'm interested in purchasing a Sheffield United defender. I somehow don't own Lundstram.

    Is he worth the 0.1m over Baldock/O'Connell?

    Baldock should have scored at least once today

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

      I would just get Lund

    2. Belli2007
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Lund playing OOP in midfield so I would say yes

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      worth it

    4. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yup, although all playing well and creating chances atm :). Lund more consistent though I'd say

  11. Named
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Ryan(4.6) Pope(4.6)
    Rico Kelly TAA Soy Lund
    Mount KDB Sterling Mcginn(5.8) Douglas Luiz
    Vardy Abraham Auba
    0.0 ITB 2 FT
    Pope-Button and Mcginn-Tielemans? exact funds

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      pity you are 0.1 short for barnes, prefer him over tielemans

  12. Aubaaaaa
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Which 4.4 defender would you choose?
    A. Guilbert
    B. Targett
    C. Janmaat

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

      Villa fixtures are brutal. Always quite likes janmaat

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Janmaat could be a good shout.

      Has always been attacking. New manager seems to have brought about a new resolve

  13. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Appreciate there are a lot of vardy in qs but would like to know of people would do:

    Vvd to matip and c.wilson to vardy for free?

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I guess it depends if you already have TAA or Robertson?

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        he has all 3 of them!

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

          That's right! Vvd, taa, robbo. I believe!

          1. Tonyawesome69
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            overkill with 3 Liverpool defs. Do the transfers but to a different def

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

              I get it, I just don't see any defenders I really want to play week in week out but Liverpool ones (and my fourth, pereira).

              Thanks though 🙂

  14. Rhys85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Which Man City defender is the best to go for now? Or just look elsewhere?

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

      For four weeks I'd go mendy and hope he nails down that spot in that time.

      1. Rhys85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I'm tempted to risk going with him. The prospect of Mendy and Sterling together against that Saints defence is mouthwatering!

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

          Juicy! I like the punt, just don't have city spot available

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        this

      3. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        injured in time before get gets to that

  15. Firmino
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Has there been any article or post about who is the best Leicester midfielder?

  16. dsefton
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    my team:

    VVD, Soyuncu, Rico, Diop, Montoya
    Maddison, Sterling, De Bruyne, Mount, Cantwell
    Auba, King, Abraham

    2FT
    Maddison + King > Tielemans + Vardy?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      yes

  17. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Will Kun fall tonight?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Looks like it, yeah

    2. kraftwerker
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      decent chance

  18. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Last call:
    Aguero + Cantwell to Vardy + Dilva?

    Can only afford to do tonight.

  19. Dirty Harry
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Kun + Cantwell > Connolly + Mane?

    Gives a front 8 of:

    Salah Mane KDB Mount Guendouzi
    Vardy Tammy Connolly

  20. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Maddison and Wilson to Vardy and A.Perez?

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

      Think Barnes is a better pick. Planning on same moves but with him instead of Perez

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        this

      2. JasonG123
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Why do you prefer Barnes?

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

          He always was more consistently creative but he wasn’t fit. Now that he’s fit I see him as more nailed prospect than Ayoze

  21. Named
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Ryan(4.6) Pope(4.6)
    Rico Kelly TAA Soy Lund
    Mount KDB Sterling Mcginn(5.8) Douglas Luiz
    Vardy Abraham Auba
    0.0 ITB 2 FT
    Pope-Button and Mcginn-Tielemans? exact funds
    Should i be getting mcginn out? His fixtures are horrible

  22. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    What time do we think price changes happen tonight as clocks go back..

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      1.30am I believe

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Clocks change at 2 so price changes are normal time around 1:20-1:30

    3. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Price changes are normally at about 0110 GMT, which is 2.10am BST during the Summer, and 1.10am during the Winter.

      This morning's price changes should be about 2 hours and 10 minutes after midnight, which will be 1.10am because the clocks go back an hour during that 2 hours and 10 minutes.

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

      Thanks all for the replies

  23. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Henderson, McGovern
    Otamendi, Soyuncu, Tomori, Rico, Kelly
    Salah, Sterling, KDB, Cantwell, Dendoncker
    Vardy, Abraham, Pukki

    2 FT, 2.0 ITB

    Have 19.0 to replace Otamendi, Cantwell, Pukki... any ideas?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Ota to Cancelo or Mendy.

  24. Viper
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I need to make up 0.2 to do Wilson & Otamendi - > Vardy & Lundstram.

    Which is the better move?

    A. Salah - > Mane

    B. Montoya - > Janmaat

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      B

  25. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Have 2 FT, What to do for GW10?

    Ryan
    VanDijk Otamendi TAA Lundstram
    KDB Mount Salah Sterling
    Abraham Jiminez

    Button Connolly Cantwell Kelly

    A- Otamendi -> Soyuncu

    B - Otamendi -> Chilwell

    C - Otamendi -> Cancelo

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go A probably

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

      Think your priority is pepe out of your name 😉

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        haha 🙂

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A

  26. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Any Netflix suggestions? Thinking Topboy or Unbelievable

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

      Make sure you bring dad food fam eh and look out for the FEDS coz. Top boy tried to turn into Gomorrah which it’s not. Watch game changers for all your plant based fun

  27. Named
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Ryan(4.6) Pope(4.6)
    Rico Kelly TAA Soy Lund
    Mount KDB Sterling Mcginn(5.8) Douglas Luiz
    Vardy Abraham Auba
    0.0 ITB 2 FT
    How to get mcginn out?
    Pope-Button and Mcginn-Tielemans? exact fund
    Mcginn-Barnes? Perez? How to fund it? downgrade a def perhaps by 0.1 or .2?

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Mcginn unlucky not to score today. Like your team a lot mate, see how Auba does tomz. If he blanks then it's simple for me

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

      i like A

      1. Named
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        thank you

  28. MarvelouSuccess
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Who should I bring in first? Otamendi for TAA or Wilson for Vardy? Really stuck.

  29. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    A or B? Wilson+Maddy -> Vardy+....
    A. Tielemans
    B. Perez

    Cheers 🙂

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Do you have Jiminez?

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

      C. Barnes

      This is what I just did. Now that he’s back fit he is very creative and should do well

      Gives that extra bit of cash too

  30. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Targett or Rico?