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The final match of Gameweek 31+ could be the Premier League title-decider, with Manchester City needing a win to prolong Liverpool’s wait for their first top-flight crown in 30 years.

Chelsea provide City’s opposition, with kick-off at Stamford Bridge at 20:15 BST.

The injured Sergio Aguero (£11.7m) is of course missing from Pep Guardiola’s starting XI but Gabriel Jesus (£9.6m) doesn’t benefit from his positional rival’s absence, with the Brazilian only named among the substitutes.

Guardiola said of his selection ahead of kick-off:

We have Phil Foden injured, Joao Cancelo is injured, Sergio Aguero is injured.

Gabriel had a big kick, too, in the game against Burnley and the day after he could not train.

We have Newcastle and Liverpool, and we need him, so that’s why we decide to rest a little bit. He may help us for half an hour or an hour.

Guardiola has instead gone “strikerless” for the trip to west London, although it remains to be seen how exactly he lines his side up and which of his midfielders – if any – occupies the false nine role.

The City boss has made six changes in all, with Raheem Sterling (£11.7m), Kevin De Bruyne (£10.7m) and Aymeric Laporte (£6.3m) all returning.

Christian Pulisic (£6.9m) and Ross Barkley (£5.7m) are both recalled by Frank Lampard, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£6.2m) and Mateo Kovacic (£5.3m) making way.

Jorginho (£4.9m) is back from suspension but is only on the bench.


Chelsea XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Rüdiger, Christensen, Alonso, Kanté, Mount, Barkley, Willian, Pulisic, Giroud.

Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Laporte, Fernandinho, Mendy, Gundogan, Rodrigo, Mahrez, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Sterling.

FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 31+

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  1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mendy looking like the new doherty

    1. The Habib Beyes
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I remeber when he broke out (last year?). He was absolutely unplayable before Sane came back in the squad

  2. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mendy enjoying himself

  3. Amey
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Magical from city ...
    I'm jealous !!

  4. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone playing FH this week?

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

      No chance with FAC.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I took a -12 yesterday. What should I do?

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

          Build a time machine.

        2. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Take another one.

          In for a penny.....

        3. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Take rage management classes ?

    2. el polako
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      GW 36 pencilled in for mine.

  5. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    TRAMD inc.

    1. Tired and weary
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Ha, takes me back. I’m in

  6. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Chelsea close.

  7. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mendy back in

  8. BATISTUTA ®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Wc draft
    DeGea (3,9)
    TAA-Alonso-Aurier (Ritchie-4,0)
    Martial-Mane-Traore-Son-Pulisic
    Kane-Rashford (Nketiah)

    Current
    DeGea (Leno)
    TAA-Boly-Doherty (Lund-Egan)
    KDB-Mane-Fernandes-Traore-Grealish
    Pukki-Rashford (Nketiah)

    WC now or wait ??
    Thoughts on the WC draft ??

    1. Old Gregg
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Decent.
      Ritchie has a knock?. Not sure how serious that was though.

      Not sure about Kane Or spurs in general just yet. I have son.
      Kane Did start to show signs of coming back to form.

      Jiménez is just so consistent at moment and is hard to ignore.

      1. BATISTUTA ®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        He does have a knock but I wasn’t going to play him next gw anyways (3-5-2).. solid first sub and potential rotation (4-4-2).

        I think they are getting closer to form and with good fixtures on the horizon I want to give them a chance...

        As for Wolves ... I think they are a great team, balanced and good on the eye... that being said, upcoming games won’t go as easy I have a feeling. Villa will give them a fight, arsenal arguably the easier game in the next few 🙂 ...going woth my gut !

        Thx for the reply, gl in the next round

  9. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Would you start both Salah and Mane this gw32+ against City or do one of them to Son? If yes, who?

    Cheers

    1. BATISTUTA ®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Would start both if I had a chance

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

      Start both, high scoring game

    3. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I’m leaning to play both.

  10. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    City game only on BT sport?
    Thought they were all free
    Stream time then 😉

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

      Newcastle will be next season.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Greedy bt

  11. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Which combo is the better one?

    (Already have Salah)

    A. Mane + Mahrez
    Or
    B. Son + Mahrez/KDB/Sterling

  12. tibollom
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    got 1 FT and 0 ITB.. what is my priority for next GW, Berwyn out?

    Pat Button
    Doherty TAA Aurier LAscelle JRobinson
    Bergwyn Mane Bruno KDB DLuiz
    Rash DCL Jim

  13. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    What odds could you get on City winning the league now? 5,000-1?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Add a few more zeros

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Even lower than that

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

      Probably "The Leicester odds"

    4. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Just checked only 300-1

    5. The Habib Beyes
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I'd guess more like 500/1

    6. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      It is like walking into Mcdonalds and expecting a free meal.

    7. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Should be a million to 1

  14. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    GW33+ WC team Liverpool-less after they win the title already and played against City?
    So much funds to spread that I can get anyone I want if no The Reds

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

      No Liverpool vs Villa at home?

    2. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Nah. What if they go for the records? Wait for signs of rotation i reckon

  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Think I will sell kdb this week

    City will concentrate on the cups

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez starting is a plus 🙂

    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Who are you planning on selling him for?

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Bruno but waiting to see how Pogba impacts his game again vs Brighton.

  16. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Not watching the match. How is KDB doing? And Pulisic?

  17. gers23
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Auba owners all keeping? Feels like points are not far away and Norwich next(if plays)

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

      dont think he will rest against Norwich

    2. el polako
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Would be silly not to give him Norwich at home.

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

      Keeping. He’s been knocking on the door. And it’s Norwich.

  18. MOZIL
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking if i should keep abraham, do you think he will start on FA cup and against Westham?

    1. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      No idea but I’m getting rid (unless he comes on and changes the game)

  19. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Martial or Fernandes?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Wait till Brigton match is done.

  20. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mane Salah combo along with TAA looking top dollar for points. End of the story.

    1. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I’m on it. Still trying to work out if dropping mane is sensible given you get two upgrades elsewhere

  21. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    City’s luck is endless.

  22. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    No idea what to do with my team. Any thoughts? WC and BB intact

    Pope
    Doherty, Maguire, Lascelles
    Salah, Manè, Kdb, Fernandes
    Jiminez, Jota, Ings

    McCarthy, Taylor, Cantwell, Tanganga 2ft .1itb

    1. Geordie19
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Could tanganga to someone and bench boost?

  23. Geordie19
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Aguero to Auba a good move for 1 week only?
    Would mean benching either Grealish or Ings.

  24. Fudgy
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    100% pep has instructed the players to drop points today.

    Eases muscle tension for the Liverpool game with an eye on the UCL.

  25. Viper
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    A. Richarlison -> Martial (Also own Bruno & Rashford)

    B. Ritchie - > AWB

    C. Save.

    1. Zen_Master
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Richarlison -> Pulisic. Save you some money. Chelsea playing West Ham gw32+

  26. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    MOUNT OMG WHAT A RUN

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      GOAAAALLLL

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      PULISIC I MEAN LOOOOL

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Fail

    4. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      PULIIIIIIIIISIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCCC , WHAT A GOAL

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Knew it! He is in my team now!

        1. Silecro
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Same bro, same

    5. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Mendyyyyyy lol

    6. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      PULISIC!!!!

    7. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      God damn it City. You're meant to be winning.