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Manchester clubs return in Sky Sports Fantasy Football as City face Monday fixture

Another Gameweek in Sky Sports Fantasy Football is upon us and all eyes are on the two Manchester clubs, who play their first Premier League games of the campaign.

But it is worth recruiting the services of any of their players?

Kevin De Bruyne (£11.5m) is the most expensive midfield asset in the game and rather fittingly accrued more points than any other player in Sky last season.

Bruno Fernandes comes in at £10.9m and was in the points himself after signing for Manchester United, tallying 129 from his debut onwards (more than any other player from that point up until the end of the term).

Their percentage selections emphasise the above points, currently standing at 45.5% and 30.6% respectively. De Bruyne’s ownership is most probably higher due to the fact that Manchester City play their first game on Monday night against Wolves, with the only other fixture of choice that day being Aston Villa against Sheffield United.

This creates the perfect captaincy choice for this game day, and fear not if you do not currently have the Belgian in your side.

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One of the quirks of Sky Sports Fantasy Football is the fact that you can allow players to play on a particular day and rack up their points, before transferring them out for another player to perform the following day, allowing managers to maximise their points potential.

De Bruyne does provide the better option of the two, but even the likes of Marcus Rashford (£10.5m) or Antony Martial (£10.0m) could be tempting considering United’s first three fixtures before you are allowed to make unlimited changes in the Overhaul: Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Brighton.

Bringing one of these stars in does come at a cost. You must budget accordingly and it does mean that you may eat into your first of 40 transfers, which will remain at that number until the end of the campaign.

The Overhaul comes into play after Gameweek 4, so there is no need to panic or rush with your transfers just yet. In a short time, you can utilise as many as you like.

On the Lookout?

As you well know, it would be pretty impossible to fill your Sky Sports Fantasy Football XI with players from both Manchester City and Manchester United, but at least there are options emerging on the radar elsewhere.

Marcal – £6.3m

Marcal got off to a perfect start in a Wolves shirt, contributing to his side’s clean sheet in their 2-0 away victory at Sheffield United. As mentioned previously, you do not have to make any changes before the Overhaul, but the left-back does provide a decent captaincy option for the game on Monday night.

After the clash against Manchester City, Wolves face four winnable fixtures in West Ham, Fulham, Leeds and Newcastle, either side of the Overhaul period, proving a potential cheap pick at just £6.3m for both short and long-term planning. His price is by far the cheapest from any of the Wolves’ backline.

Jack Grealish – £8.5m

It has been quite the week for Jack Grealish. From earning his first England cap to signing a new five-year contract and scoring against Burton in the same day, Grealish was a surprise announcement to most Villa fans.

What this does give the capacity for him to do is really kick on, perfect for Fantasy Football managers. He will begin his Premier League season against Sheffield United, also on Monday evening, which could mean another captaincy choice may be needed to make.

Grealish scored on eight occasions and created six more goals for Aston Villa last season, which was invaluable to his side maintaining their Premier League status. Their fixtures are generous, particularly post-Overhaul, facing off against Leeds, Southampton, Arsenal, Brighton, West Ham and Newcastle.

Points could begin to flow in abundance for the Villa skipper.

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2,659 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Improved draft of my WC squad:

    Pickford, Steer
    TAA, Digne, Saiss, Ayling, Lamptey
    Salah [Auba GW2], KDB, Foden, Podence, Bissouma
    Werner, Martial, Brewster

    thoughts?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Like it, Foden/Podence maybe question marks.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeh, but who else in that bracket?

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

      Personally think if Bruno continues his points from last season, he'd be important to have in there, otherwise looks solid

    3. Aussie Rules
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not a huge fan of 2 x 4.5 bench fodders in mid/fwd. Personally I'd downgrade TAA to invest here.

    4. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Prefer Everton attack, wouldn’t be keen for double defence.
      How do Lamptey and Ayling rotate for 442?

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I play the best fixtures rather than rotate. Saiss sits out this GW.

    5. nevercaptorres
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Best mid to get for saka 5.5??
      A klich
      Or
      B harrison

    6. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Downgrade Digne to get Hames in for Foden

    7. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Are you definitely wildcarding Andy? What's your rationale?

    8. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What does Auba in brackets mean? Not a fan of 4.5m forward + midfielder but that's just my preference.

  2. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Take a chance and start Nyland? If he doesn't play, McCarthy would come off the bench.

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

      Nyland wont start even if Martinez didnt sign imo

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Oh. Didn't realize Martinez was official. Then, yeah, bad idea.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Steer more likely to be back-up at Villa

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bench w*nkery at best

  3. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Before I pull the trigger, any objections?

    Alli > Hamez (-4)

    1. FPL Bond @ Twitter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wait for some more time..

    2. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      def no.
      I'm keeping alli for atleast one more week. Everton were their hardest opponent in 1st 4.

  4. Aussie Rules
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Jorginho expected to be a regular starter? If not, who will take pens?

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

      No, Kovacic and potentially Werner

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

        as in Kovacic will start, Werner pens

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

    Draft league starting in an hour, only a few spots left get in!

    Code: 09aetx

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I will play

  6. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Podence a good option from Gw3? Whats the deal with Jota?

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Both the Predicted Line-Ups and some pods I've heard have predicted they will go back to 3-5-2 for City with Jota up front. Seems to be what they do for tougher fixtures.

  7. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Under to Leicester... Vardy's time to be managed ?

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Isn't he a winger?

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yup.
        But sometimes he does play as a striker too

        Vardy
        Barnes Maddison Under

        The force behind Vardy !

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You mean under Vardy 😉

  8. JM11
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who scores more for this GW?

    1.) Bellerin + Jimenez

    2.) Soucek + Laca

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  9. danlynch13
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Grealish or greenwood who is the better option?

    1. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wait and watch. Greenwood, if United don't sign a RW

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Neither. But if you have to then Grealish cause at least he is secure starter and should be on pens and free kicks also

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        News to me as a Villa fan that he's on free kicks and penalties

    3. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Greenwood

  10. Scratch
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which would you start this week, Lascelles or Bavies?

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lascelles

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Las

    3. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bavies

    4. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bavies

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

      seems like saints are in poor form didnt sound like they managed much of an attack vs Brentford tonight, so its likely Spurs keep a CS

  11. MFPL
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Alli to Rodriguez
    B) Alli & Mitro to Rodriguez & DCL (-4)
    C) Alli & Werner to Rodriguez & Martial (-4)

    Potentially looking to WC next week, but undecided yet.

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  12. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts?

    A) Play Vinagre
    B) Play Mitchell
    C) Vinagre > Saiss for a hit (would do for -4 next week anyway)

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If you're set on doing C for a hit next week then yeah, may as well do it this week instead.

  13. nevercaptorres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    just now

    Best mid to get for saka 5.5??
    A klich
    Or
    B harrison

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B looked good

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is Klich on pens?

      1. nevercaptorres
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure don't know much about Leeds yet any Leeds fans here

    3. Leelas legs 11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      ‘Neale’s’ update (16.9.20) re set piece takers suggest Klich (& Bamford) is the penalty man whereas Harrison may be involved in corners/indirect free kicks.

    4. I am 42
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      any chance saka will be featured?

      I have made a transfer, not sure it's worth to take a hit to remove him

  14. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Quick WC team
    Trying not to think too much, disgusted with my week 1 team

    Need a 4.5m keeper, any suggestions? Not sure on Southampton AT ALL now

    4.5 4.0
    TAA Coleman Shaw Lewis Mitchell
    Auba KDB Rashford Podence 4.5
    Martial DCL Wilson

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ryan is your best bet. Reliable for years.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What happens when you’re disgusted with another weeks score? Won’t have WC then? Why waste it now?
      As for the team i do like it, rather bruno than Rashford though. Wilson not too sure on either, or DCL.

      1. bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Then I won't be able to wildcard?

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Then why WC now after 90 mins of data? Just don’t get why all these wc’s are being used, but i am glad everyone is burning them i guess hehe

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice team, personally not over Coleman and Podence a risk but big upside. All good.
      Im on SOT GK and regret it, they looked awful defensively. Ryan probably for 4.5. Shame theres no .5 to go Ramsdale and just leave him there

  15. Lav
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can I ponder Ings to DCL (-4) for one more night or is DCL gonna rise?

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL not looking like a rise but quite close, I think your OK for another night!

      1. Lav
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Will make me happy for sure.

    2. Leelas legs 11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      This might help your decision
      http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/

      1. Lav
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Sometimes it is a bit off, but I will trust he wont rise so I can think for another night.

  16. Balls of Steel
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Guys which option please?

    Alli to Hamez
    Or
    Alli + Havertz to Bruno + Doucouré

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  17. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hey fam! Any suggestions? 1 FT 0 ITB

    McCarthy
    TAA Robbo Mitchell
    Salah Auba(C) Alli Havertz Barnes
    DCL Adams

    Button Davis Johnson Ferguson

    1. Lav
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli and Adams out? If no hit just take Alli out.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers mate

  18. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    On Wildcard..

    Planning to Sell Salah..

    Gw3 Auba - Salah

    Thoughts?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not too sure what you’re asking?

    2. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Plan seems fine. But then I dropped salah for the first game so you might not want to listen to me :p

    3. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Will you have enough money to buy Salah back at 12.1, or possibly even higher?

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

        Leaving 0.5 in bank

  19. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    @TM

    Did they move cap for price rises?

    Now its 100k for 0.1 and 200k for second rise in same GW

    i think it was 40k with 80k last season

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      it doesnt work like that its based on ownership % not just a flat number

      1. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        100% sure its flat number for rises

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Pretty sure it was based on ownership.

          1. FFSbet.com
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Ownership for drops,10% for 0.1 drop from starting price.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Flat number, more players, higher number.

      1. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

  20. Cahill17
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I really want to get Rashford in for GW2. Any suggestions on the best way to do it?

    McCarthy | Nyland
    TAA | Dier | Justin | Taylor | Mitchell
    Salah | Auba | Havertz | Podence | Soucek
    DCL | Werner | Adams
    0.5ITB

  21. danlynch13
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anybody know when Ferguson is meant to be back?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He has been back in training I think

  22. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any advise pros?

    McCarthy, Steer
    TAA, Robbo, Egan, KWP, Buur
    Auba, Alli, Havertz, Doucoure, Bissouma
    Ings, Wilson, Werner

    0.5m ITB 1FT

    A) Too many fires. WC already
    B) Alli -> Rodriguez
    C) Alli & Havertz -> Rashford & Rodriguez (-4)
    D) it's only 1 week. Chill and give them all another go in GW2

    1. Punter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B for now, uncertain pitch time for Alli. Maybe even D if you think Alli will start, he's been left out of the Europa match so who knows... I'd give Havertz another crack and avoid the hit

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate. Same 2 options that I was considering. Since Alli hasn't travelled and mourinho made some fairly positive comments I think I'll give him another week.

  23. FPL Bond @ Twitter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which is best?
    A. Alli>Hamez
    B.Havertz>Hamez
    C.Alli+Adams>Martial+5.0 mid(-4)
    D.Save

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Save

    2. All about the galacticos
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  24. Sloane426
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Alli to Rodriguez/Greenwood or save FT?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Save

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rod

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Savesave

  25. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys

    Which option to go for please?

    A) Digne + DCL and 0itb
    B) Richar and money itb to afford Mane > Salah

    Ramsdale
    TAA Davies KWP Taylor
    Mane Auba ASM
    Adams Kane Werner

    1. All about the galacticos
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  26. Sloane426
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Good sign Alli starts this weekend as he's not in the euro squad tomorrow?

  27. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ok for some reason i forgot i had 1.5 in the bank!

    Now i have a very rushed decision to make, Son > Bruno for free?

    Team is:

    McCarthy
    TAA - Bavies - Justin
    Auba - Salah - Son - ASM
    Mitro - Werner - Adams

    Steer: Bissouma: Taylor: Ferguson.

    Hmmmmmm, any help appreciated gents.

    1. UpAndAway
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Identical team to mine. Also pondering the same move. The plan was to make this move all along.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Haha, it’s a toughie, especially now when it’s rushed and no idea what to do! How on earth did i forget i had that in the bank! Could kick myself!

        1. UpAndAway
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Pulled the trigger! It was the plan all along so I'm content with the decision.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Me too! Brothers in arms haha! I don’t regret it, the chances of Bruno grabbing something is larger than Son i reckon, even though i expect Son to maybe do something. Ah well, it’s done 😉

            1. UpAndAway
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              It's a long term decision really. The only problem is now there's 0.0 ITB.

              1. Salah’s Sonnet
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Yeah true, was always gonna want Bruno over Son long term, especially with those set pieces and fixtures.
                0.0 ITB isn’t so bad, Auba downgrade next GW and got 0.5 to play with 🙂

      2. Balls of Steel
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Tough decision with price rise imminent very shortly...I would want Bruno for the long term so yes

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Hhmmmm, it’s a tough one aint it, i don’t think i can risk it, may have ti bring him in and do it now

    2. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I suspect the GW1 blankers are locked in price. I have the exact same team as you except Ayling for Taylor and Im still not sure, might just hold

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        They locked? Really?

        1. Alisson WondHaaland
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Mings, Bruno, KDB were all supposed to change yesterday but didnt for some reason

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I know yeah, probably skewed by WC’s

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It was a tough rushed decision, but ah well, looks like Son will score a hat trick niw as i just made the move, may be silly, may be gold hehe

  28. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A. Alli & Adams to Harrison & Jimenez (Play Mitchell)
    B. Alli & Johnson to Harrison & Digne

  29. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Are we really expecting the Manchester players to rise tonight or deja vu like yesterday?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I hope not, i’d like another day to ponder the Bruno move

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      We'll know in about 3 mins

      1. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Wonder if tonights site problems are going to make a difference

  30. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Alli & Adams to Jimenez & Harrison for -4?

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Going to be priced out in a minute.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nah, Jimi has City next