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Jesus benched despite Aguero injury as De Bruyne and Sterling are recalled

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. ratski
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    A. Kane and martial
    B. Rashford and son

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      C. Martial and Rashford

      1. Sandy Ravage
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        This

      2. ratski
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Ha, I did consider rash and Tony together but spurs fixtures are really good so felt I should get some cover

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      As above

      1. ratski
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Plus I have Bruno but might consider dumping him

  2. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Ings or DCL going forward?

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      DCL, better fixtures.

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      This

  3. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Jeff Stelling and Head of Sky Sports pleading with Man City players at half time in the dressing to give a **** in the 2nd half.

  4. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    A kdb pen would be nice before he’s subbed

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

      Or a red card

    2. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Even better if it's saved 😉

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

    Ederson 0 saves in 3 games. Imagine owning that fraud

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Had him for the DGW, took out for Pope this GW. Aces.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      He’s on pens though.

  6. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Christensen ktfo

  7. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Welcome to my team Pulisic

  8. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Is Bruno still worth it to have?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Considering selling for Martial

    2. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Only for penalties

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

      Wow first game he doesn't return and is he good enough? Sums up the inpatience in this game sometimes.

      1. yakirh
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        This

  9. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Mane, Salah and TAA .

    Let the points roll baby roll...

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

    Bit early for Christensen nowhere near 59 mins

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      He looks high 😀

  11. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Would probably be a mistake but I am tempted by Sarr > Pulisic. Cash ITB to do it, but initially intended to get Mane or another city asset...

    Patricio
    Doherty, TAA, Maguire
    Bruno, KDB, Son, Sarr > Pulisic???
    Rashford, Jiminez, DCL

  12. ArseneKnows
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    What GW are people playing their free hit?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      38, probably

    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      36

  13. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Pulisic train begin

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Trap not train.

  14. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    KDB to Salah for -4?

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

      Nah to Guendozi

    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      -12 or nothing.

  15. Sharkytect
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    What? Phil foden is injured? First I've heard of this. What's wrong with him?

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Twisted his ankle getting down from his bunk bed with desk.

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Knock

    3. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      He is injured

  16. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Will Christensen make 60 mins?

  17. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Salah or Mane on WC and why?

    1. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Salah, going for that golden boot

  18. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Mendy close

    1. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Close to landing it on the ISS.

    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      To the hotel

    3. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Yep, almost hit that plane flying over just now

  19. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Is Pulisic a genuine option now?

    I can get him for Jota for a 4 point hit with some formation reconfiguration

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Not for a hit I don't think

      1. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks pal. Pulisic is a frustrating player to own. Cannot be experimenting at this stage of the season...

  20. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Congrats to Mendy's Fantasy Rugby Leauge owners, solid conversion

  21. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Pep needs to call time on Mendy’s City career. He’s not good enough.

  22. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Wtf is Moyes doing there?

  23. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Remind me again what the point of Mendy is

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Width

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      He's good craic.

  24. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Why are people taking hits this late in the season, you have no hope of a decent finish if you are still hitting

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I nearly did Stevens to VVD for a hit, which would have paid off.

    2. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Frame this comment! You are a legend.

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        not a legend, but reaslly hits? Takle a -4 and your down how many thousands before the first game even kicks off..
        Maybe -4 can be justified, but people on -12's 😮

        1. Vazza
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          I totally agree

  25. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Why is Moyes there? Thought it was essential personnel only?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Taking over from Pep ain't he.

  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    OMG kdb

    1. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Exactly

  27. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Wow

  28. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Keeeeeeviiiiinnnn

  29. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Lemme see ya ride and clutch

  30. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Kdb!