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De Bruyne fit to feature as Foden gets another start for injury-hit Manchester City

Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m) has recovered from a midweek blow to the head to start for an injury-ravaged Manchester City in their first home league match of the season.

Leicester City are the visitors to the Etihad, with kick-off at 16:30 BST.

The pre-deadline rumours surrounding a possible absence for Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m) turned out to be true, with the Brazilian ruled out for a month by his manager in quotes released on Saturday night.

With Sergio Aguero (£10.4m) also sidelined until the end of October at the earliest, one of Pep Guardiola’s midfielders will be leading the line against the Foxes this afternoon.

De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling (£11.5m), Phil Foden (£6.6m) all keep their places, while Riyad Mahrez (£8.4m) steps up in place of the injured Jesus.

Guardiola’s only other alteration from Gameweek 2 sees Eric Garcia (£4.9m) replace John Stones (£5.0m) at centre-half.

It’s wasn’t far off a case of the City starting XI picking itself, particularly in attack: Ferran Torres (£7.0m), who hardly has bags of experience himself, is the only senior midfielder or foward available to Guardiola on the bench.

Aymeric Laporte (£6.0m) and Oleksandr Zinchenko (£5.5m) are fit enough for substitute roles, at least, with the defensive pair having had their starts to 2020/21 disrupted by illness and injury.

Teenage striker Liam Delap (£4.5m) is also among the hosts’ replacements.

Brendan Rodgers, like his opposite number, has made two changes for this fixture.

The injured Wilfred Ndidi (£5.0m), who had been operating as a makeshift centre-back, is replaced by Jonny Evans (£5.5m), who returns from suspension.

Ayoze Perez (£6.4m) drops to the bench, meanwhile, with budget FPL defender Daniel Amartey (£4.0m) making a rare start.

James Maddison (£7.0m) is again only amongst the substitutes.

De Bruyne is the most-captained Fantasy asset of Gameweek 3, with just under one million managers handing the armband to the Belgian.

Over 800,000 FPL bosses brought De Bruyne into their sides following his 13-point haul at Molineux last Monday.

James Justin (£4.7m) has overtaken Jamie Vardy (£10.0m) as Leicester’s most-owned FPL asset, with more than one in five of us now owning the budget defender.

Timothy Castagne (£5.6m) is the leading points-scorer among FPL defenders, with both he and Justin registering attacking returns in each of their appearances so far.


Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Garcia, Ake, Mendy, Rodrigo, Fernandinho, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Sterling, Foden.

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel, Justin, Amartey, Evans, Soyuncu, Castagne, Mendy, Tielemans, Praet, Barnes, Vardy.

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3,205 Comments Post a Comment
  1. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Happy Mahrez owner. 😀

    Got him on WC over Foden and Sterling.

    I think he will be immense value for his price over the next 5 or so gws

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Me too bro 🙂 we feasssttt

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Sweet

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

      Ok great

    3. yalala
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Congratulations

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      oh here we go.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Lol.
        Let them gloat. We will have our day.
        Need to cheer on, more bad days than good ones.

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          yer. He has form over the years though. Kind of expected

        2. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not gloating

          Sterling and Foden will sure get points

          But the Mahrez is explosive which Foden isn’t and Mahrez is cheap which sterling isn’t

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            It was a compliment.
            We all like to shout out when we do well. No problem with that at all.
            Nice pick.

            1. pundit of punts
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Cheers mate

    5. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Brag post or RMT. It's what you do

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I have posted plenty of sad stories over the years.

        Not bragging but just stating what Mahrez may bring to the table over the next few.

        Please ignore if you don’t like.

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

          Pop no probs. you have always worn your heart on your sleeve keep enjoying mate

          1. pundit of punts
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers mate

    6. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Fairs, don't celebrate early though 😉

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Sterling and Foden have every possibility to haul

    7. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Well played.

    8. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice punt bro

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ta

    9. NULL-X-VOID
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      nice decision POP

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

    10. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez injury incoming.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        🙁

    11. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Got Mahrez Foden and KDB and left sterling at the last moment

  2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son substitution tactical or injury?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hamstring he's out

    2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers, lads...this was not what I needed on a WC...

  3. Fergymac
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son to Mahrez or Rashford? Already have Foden and KDB

  4. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Fair play Steve Bruce.

    1. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      say what you want about him as a manager, he's a decent bloke.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He is.

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

      Great books too

  5. Podge
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Was Kane sent off ?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No

    2. GROBARI
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No,its tottenham goalkeeper coach who is sent off

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

      no

    4. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No apparently not

    5. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      no

    6. Podge
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers

  6. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son Heung Min was substituted at half-time due to a hamstring injury.

  7. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Lmao Sterling finishing nonexistent, foul of course

    Encouraging signs

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think he half arsed it because he heard the whistle

  8. Manani
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son replacement?

    thinking Zaha

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

      Prefer Barnes at that bracket

    2. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I mean....mahrez?

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

        mahrezaha

    3. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son has been restwd for next match against a rotten ManU def I guess.. so, selling at your own risk.

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

        Why do you say things like this when it's clear you don't know what you're talking about. This is just poor advice.

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

        He's injured buddy

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

    May go Bruno and Mitrovic to Mahrez and Ings -4

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

      And give up 2 pen takers for 1? Never

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Doesn’t sound great

  10. Firmino
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Havertz -> Son for -4, what a great move..

    just like Ings -> Martial and possibly ASM -> Podence 😀

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Spurs will never be consistent. But 45 is cruel.

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

    So Son -> Mahrez no brainer?

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Will be popular

      1. Das Boot
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        this

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

      Is it a no brainer because he scored?

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

        Son is out injured.

    3. MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Depends how many city players you have. But on its own looks a good move to me

  12. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Where are my Foden and KDB (C) returns

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Only been 13 minutes....

    2. GROBARI
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wait

  13. Ted Bovis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    José Mourinho says Son Heung-min will be "out for a while" with a hamstring injury, meaning he will likely miss next weekend's game between #mufc and Tottenham #mulive [
    @Football_LDN
    ]

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      how many weeks for hamstring injury?

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        What a while means ?

      2. Ole.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        2-20

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Knowing Jose, he'll start vs. Man Utd

  14. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Maybe time for WC anyway. Son Havertz Werner Dier Podence owner

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

      DCL is essential

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Don't have DCL too

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

          WC away!

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

      Podence injured?

    3. Nas
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What’s happened to Podence?

    4. Jarnathan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What's wrong with Podence?

  15. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I will wait OFC but would you do Bavies, Son and Werner to Saiss, Mahrez and Jimenez for -4 ?

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

      Pretty sure I would

  16. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What position are Foden and Mahrez playing in today?

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wings

  17. The Senate
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    No assist?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No assist

      1. The Senate
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        🙁

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No. It was headed away by Justin and fell to Mahrez

  18. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any chance Garcia would stay in Manchester. Heard United need a CB!

  19. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Was Dier on some bonus points before the late goal? Wasn't watching the second half.

    Only if that Son to Dier combo worked on the first half

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

      No

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ok, feels better now. Who was on BP?

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Darlow
          Moura
          Davies

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

            No it was Doherty not Davies. At least it was till the 90th minute. Did something change in the 91st

  20. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son out means United win

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I am keeping Bruno because of this

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

        thinking Son to Bruno

        exact fund

      2. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Bruno plays on the other side of the pitch

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      why would Son be out?

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

        He injured

      2. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hamstring injury rumoured

      3. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Injuries apparently

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

        hammy went

      5. Pipermaru
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Injured, hamstring issue.

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

    Just realised I'm 0.1m off Son to Salah and Werner to DCL... would have been for a -8 anyway but may be looking to WC now. Already took a bunch of price hits already this week

    1. TyroneGAA
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      -8 aside that would be great transfers

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

      Sterling ain't the best finisher is he?

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

    Anyone like Maupay?

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

      One of a kind.

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

        Good fpl pick?

    2. MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, Brighton look good too. But he’s too cheap for me. Weirdly

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      his mum ?

    4. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He's good maybe as replacement for Adams, but my priority is to ditch Werner for Jimenez.

    5. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I got him in for Wood

    6. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Biggest rat in the PL... but for fpl sure

    7. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, sure.

      Not enough to ditch DCL or Jimenez, but I think he's a good option. Maybe after the Wolves fixture run ends...

    8. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I like, but current stuck with Woods and will not spend a FT On him for now

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

        *currently

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

      Yes, from GW6

  23. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Kane seems like a bad option now that Son is out

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

      Well Spurs did not look great without him second half.

  24. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son injury is so painful.

    Kept faith all lockdown, a few (c)s and his lack of returns cost me too 10k.

    Thought I’d give him 1 game this season, spurs awful then awful midweek and sell him. Rest is history...

    1. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It's just one week and same for 1 in every 3 people who are playing

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

    Very tempted TAA + Hamez > VVD + Mahrez ?

  26. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son > Mahrez looking likely. Wanted Bruno but 0.4 short.

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

      Likely move for many . but may wait a week

  27. Khalico
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    When will Son be back? How long is it out for?

    1. Blues for Salah
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hamstring says 4-6 weeks to me.

  28. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A. Mane + Foden

    B. Sterling + Zaha

  29. yalala
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    When does Bale start playing?

    1. dark91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      After the IB

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He's got to decide which golf course he wants to be a member of first before he can play it

  30. JBG
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son to Rashford for -4 or use my WC so I can get in Fernandes and other pen takers?