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The Scout Academy discusses which FPL players to pick from Manchester City

Manchester City are usually an easy team to invest in for Fantasy Premier League managers but this season they have proved a trickier prospect.

The 2020/21 campaign has, admittedly, not been kind to Pep Guardiola’s men with Sergio Aguero (£10.4m), Kevin De Bruyne (£11.5m), Gabriel Jesus (£9.3m), Aymeric Laporte (£6.0m), Benjamin Mendy (£6.0m), Nathan Ake (£5.5m), and Fernandinho (£5.5m) all missing out with injuries at various stages.

And let’s not forget that Riyad Mahrez (£8.4m) and Ilkay Gundogan (£5.4m) tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) within the last few months, so it is no surprise things have not been plain sailing for Manchester City.

We asked members of the Scout Academy to give us their thoughts on what to do with their assets in the coming Gameweeks.

FPL In The Dug Out

Mahrez starts for Man City as Leeds deploy FPL defender out of position

Manchester City pictured in their game against Leicester City in September

While there have been issues for Manchester City so far, I think they are starting to ease up, mostly in midfield. The recent return of De Bruyne really bolsters their attacking potential and, my view is that Sterling will benefit playing as a false-nine, as well as being safer from Pep Roulette until Jesus is fit again.

The fixtures are nicer than they look too. Sheffield United are yet to keep a clean sheet this season and, after that, it’s Liverpool, who have been defending poorly for a while anyway, even before they lost Virgil van Dijk (£6.4m) to injury.

If you can cope with the possibility of rotation, I think the best value could be in Phil Foden (£6.6m). I think it’s only a matter of time before Manchester City explode with goals – I will be looking to invest especially with the lack of clean sheets in the Premier League so far.

FPL In The Dug Out

Footboxx

Sergio Aguero

We hold Sterling currently and now that Aguero is injured once more, we expect Sterling to play as a false-nine where he had two great chances vs West Ham.

The Englishman will need the creativity of De Bruyne and Foden behind him though to break through the stubborn defensive line-ups they are having to come up against. Foden is great value though if you can handle the possible rotation.

Footboxx

FPL Focus

Cancelo and Sterling Celebrate a Champions League goal for Man City last season

My choice for Man City is a defensive one in João Cancelo (£5.4m), priced at just £5.4 he got an assist in Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with West Ham.

The full-back looked very attacking during the game, getting forward a lot and registering five crosses and two key passes. He also put up 24 passes in the final third with seven touches inside the box.

This shows just how much he manages to get forward, very good on the eye test with Sheffield United up next.

If Manchester City can sort out their defensive problems, which the return of Laporte should help facilitate, we could see value at both ends of the field for Cancelo.

FPL Focus

Fantasy Football Academy

How De Bruyne's new Man City role affects his FPL credentials this season

Kevin De Bryune scores a penalty against Wolves

Manchester City’s start to this season has not been promising. The lack of creativity in the midfield and injuries has really hampered their attacking output.

That said, I am still excited about the prospect of Sterling playing at false-nine for the next couple of weeks before Jesus comes back.

Other options include De Bruyne who should now be fit to start, Foden a differential pick but there’s a risk of rotation and Cancelo whose numbers over the last two matches look decent: two attempts on goal, five key passes and had 10 touches in the box.

Now the question arises whether is it really necessary to get in a Manchester City player the answer according to me is to wait and watch the game against Sheffield and then decide.

With the likes of Kane, Son, Mane, Salah and the other premium players looking in good form it really will cause trouble again to fit in a premium Manchester City asset.

Fantasy Football Academy

FPL Hangover Podcast

Phil Foden celebrates scoring for Manchester City

Manchester City have yet to hit the form we know they’re capable of with regards to both league perfomance and FPL returns. However, after a tough run of fixtures, coupled with injuries to crucial players, it’s not all doom and gloom.

We saw the return of De Bruyne in Gameweek 6 and, while Aguero may have succumbed to yet another injury, the kindly-priced Jesus is also not far from a return to action.

This sees them possibly returning to a starting XI that put Wolves to the sword in Gameweek 2 and where De Bruyne, Foden, Sterling and Jesus all got in among the attacking returns.

Combine this with a lovely run of fixtures between Gameweeks 10 and 15 and it’s not difficult to make a case for some Manchester City assets in our squads.

This also coincides with the a very nasty run of fixtures for the heavily owned and similarly priced Spurs assets. Any FPL managers that are trying to stay ahead of the curve may well look to a Spurs/Man City switcheroo.

FPL Hangover Podcast

FPL Talking Points

WHUMCI dd

Foden, Sterling and Aguero discuss a conceded goal for Manchester City

Hot Take #1: Manchester City have peaked. Every year they seem to lose more big names than they bring in. Their strikers can’t stay fit. We all know that Pep seems to get jaded and bored after a few seasons. Their attacking numbers are falling off a very steep cliff.

Hot Take # 2: Manchester City are a ticking time bomb of FPL points absolutely waiting to explode the moment we forget about them. It appears that a ridiculously good run in fixtures starting in Gameweek 10 will coincide with a return into the side for Jesus (depending on how we interpret his own Twitch Live stream).

The truth is likely somewhere in the middle. In fact, literally in the midfield. Poor value in defence and unreliable strikers means that the Manchester City midfielders will be our only options in the near-term. It will only take a few hauls from De Bruyne to remind us how much of a season-keeper he is. Couple that with a few blanks from the Spurs men, and we will be ripping up our template very quickly. Simply put, Kevin is the only Man City player I am considering until their Double Gameweek is confirmed.

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American’s Talk FPL

The guys from American’s Talk FPL have launched a new video series dedicated to the official UEFA Champions League Fantasy game. In the series they provide a helpful rundown on the rules and how to get started, as well as analysing our top player picks, budget options, differentials, and our chip strategies. Will be providing content to recap each Matchday as well as preview the next throughout the season.

FPL In The Dug Out

iTD continues to ready a POWERPLAY squad for each week, aiming to be the top points scoring FPL Manager of the Gameweek. With this, it shares potential points scorers across all positions hoping to help those who may be struggling for some transfer inspiration. iTD also vlogs the goings on over the Gameweek’s events highlighting potential key FPL assets to try and squeeze into your teams for short-term potential.

Footboxx

Footboxx release two videos every week on their YouTube channel. There is a weekly watchlist video usually out on Tuesday where they look at potentially lucrative picks in the next few weeks. There is also a weekly review and preview video where they reveal their team including potential transfer options and Captain picks.

FPL Focus

This month FPL Focus has had a rebrand and indeed has gained a new name. Alongside these big changes there have also been Gameweek review and preview videos as well as brand new weekly Captaincy videos

This month FPL Focus has also joined the FPL WildCats for their live stream just in time to highlight his 94 point haul in Gameweek 5. He also joined FPL Nymfria on one of weekly her Dream Team Stream

Fantasy Football Academy

During the international break the guys at Fantasy Football Academy released a new episode of the podcast covering what had happened in the first four gameweeks of the season and analysed the various Wildcard options. Additionally they also had a live-stream on YouTube with FPL_Sheikh talking all things about Gameweek 5.

FPL Chip Chat

FPL Chip Chat have been releasing an Instagram and YouTube mini-series aiming to gets the fans back closer to the football as Charles and Wicks tour the Premier League grounds, reporting live their club-by-club insights. FPL Road Chip.

FPL Talking Points

October has been a busy month, for both the FPL Talking Points website as well as seeing him expand his contributions within the FPL community but writing articles for Jumper for Goalposts, the new website from Scout Network member, El Statto. The first two articles of the Overcoming FPL series, where we analyse how mental shortcuts and cognitive biases affect our FPL decisions, were published this month. Article one and article two.

FPL Talking Points has also been busy adding 15 new podcasts to his interactive map during the month of October. This included content creators from the UK, Wales, Norway, Gambia. Pakistan, India, Singapore, Japan, New Zealand, and our most recent addition in Hungary!

FPL Hangover Podcast

The boys at the FPL Hangover Podcast release a weekly episode which airs every Tuesday morning. In their recent podcasts throughout October they have been reviewing previous Gameweek and looking ahead to the next round of fixtures. On October 29th the FPL Hangover Podcast are guest appearing on Lama Lounge’s The FPL Debate

LESSONS LEARNED FROM FPL GAMEWEEK 6

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  1. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Coincidentally my post is about a Manchester City player : Foden

    Should I start him or not? Team as below

    Martinez
    Robertson konsa kilman dias
    Salah JRod Grealish Son
    Vardy DCL

    Forster Foden Lamptey Brewster

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Start him every game until GW38, Sheff Utd are not to be feared.

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’ve had him since GW 3 - has started most games except the last but still came off the bench and got 6 points in a week where most assets flopped

      I’d start him over Konsa

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

  2. GW7 Fixtures and clean sheet odds
    G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    GW7 Fixtures and clean sheet odds

    GW7 fixture odds can be found here:
    http://prntscr.com/v8fu91
    (Provided by Betbrain)

    GW6 clean sheet results:
    LIV: 48% ❌
    WOL: 45% ❌
    TOT: 41% ✅
    BHA: 38% ❌
    MCI: 37% ❌
    ARS: 33% ❌
    CRY: 32% ❌
    FUL: 32% ❌
    AVL: 27% ❌
    EVE: 27% ❌
    MNU: 25% ✅
    SOU: 25% ✅
    NEW: 23% ❌
    CHE: 21% ✅
    LEE: 19% ✅
    LEI: 19% ✅
    WBA: 19% ❌
    BUR: 18% ❌
    WHU: 11% ❌
    SHU: 10% ❌

    GW7 clean sheet odds:
    MCI: 43%
    WOL: 43%
    CHE: 39%
    LIV: 38%
    TOT: 36%
    EVE: 33%
    FUL: 31%
    MNU: 30%
    WBA: 28%
    CRY: 26%
    AVL: 25%
    LEE: 25%
    LEI: 25%
    SOU: 22%
    ARS: 21%
    NEW: 20%
    BHA: 16%
    BUR: 15%
    WHU: 11%
    SHU: 10%
    (Provided by Betbrain)

    Not sure I'm liking these Friday kick-offs making me do everything early 😆

    G

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks G, clean sheet roulette

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Indeed! 😆

    2. Party time
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers G whizz! 🙂

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          You're welcome mate, although shouldn't you be in training or do you boys have the day off?

          1. Party time
              3 years, 5 months ago

              😆

        2. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks G

          1. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Pleasure mate!

        3. jennmenn
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Ty ty, tho I miss the other numbers you used to write ^^

          1. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            So do I 🙁

        4. drughi
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          the lottery numbers are out

          1. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Forget Pep Roulette this Clean Sheet Roulette is even more erratic 😆

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

          Nice one bruv!

          1. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            You're welcome! Nice to see you about 😉

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

          Cheers

          1. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            My pleasure 🙂

        7. ringwraith
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Always helpful kind Sir! Thanks.

          1. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I'm not sure they are on recent goings (I get what you mean) lol

        8. ringwraith
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Agree that the Friday Fixtures are annoying. Although one of my fortunate bounces this year was having Mane as my C after forgetting to set my team last week.

          1. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Sounds like you're being even more a casual than me :O lol

      • manu4life99
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        2FT, avoid burning a transfer....

        A) Maupay > Mitro (1wk punt)
        B) Maupay > Bamford

        Martinez
        Robbo Saiss Chilwell
        Salah Son Grealish Jrod
        Kane DCL Maupay

        steer soucek lamptey mitchell

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          B

        2. Whiskerz
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          B is the one I'd be doing.

        3. zdrojo187
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          A for 1 week if you have 2 FT

      • StayoutheSpiceZone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        What to do with Raul and Podence?

        1. Gudjohnsen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Keep Raul and give Podence 1 more game then I would upgrade him.

        2. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Keep raul, replace podence

        3. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Podence is a waste of time, replace

        4. The Gambler.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Keep keep keep

      • You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Trossard ----->

        a) Bowen

        b) Barkley

        c) other 6.3m

        1. You've got red on you.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Or d) foden (requires -4 and doing TAA ---> Robbo)

        2. King Kohli
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Bowen from next gw.

      • R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        How is she looking and who to captain lads

        Emi (Steele)
        Chilwell Max Mitchell (Pascal Lamptey)
        Salah Bruno Sterling Grealish Tomas
        DCL Harry (Rhian)

        Ideally want DeBruyne in but will get him next GW for Sterling

        1. Gudjohnsen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I'm keeping the armband on Salah.

        2. King Kohli
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Not worried abt Son?
          Team looks good though.
          Captain Mo.

          1. R.C
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Can't have them all if DeBruyne doesn't perform well this GW I'll get Son for WBA

        3. Over Midwicket
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Captain Hazza

          1. R.C
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            sorry who is that lol Sterling?

      • Party time
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Jimmy Captain locked in. Going with my nuts this time

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Interesting, why so?

            1. Party time
                3 years, 5 months ago

                His performance last time out was impressive even if Wolves haven’t been scoring much. Jimmy is always hungry. The goal against Newcastle was astonishing.

                I am not going with Salah because Mané is becoming a serious threat & Liverpool aren’t attacking well. I think they will be more cautious at the back with the injury list they have, West ham are also solid even better than Sheffield.

                Not going with Son too, I think he only had 1 shot against Burnley. I still don’t know what type of football Mourinho plays.

                For the love of Friday night football, Jimmy gets the armband, the Mexican Sensation(C) 😉

                1. No Professionals
                  • 6 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  The goal against Newcastle was a keeping error. He got a full hand to it and it still wasn’t in the corner.

                  1. Party time
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Yes but Jimmy took it well. The keeper was stunned

                  2. Miguel Sanchez
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    I'm a Jimmy owner and fan and see him and Ings as great set and forget options who will get very close to 200 points once the season ends assuming they stay fully fit.

                    But as a captaincy option Jimenez just isn't that explosive and has only 6 double returns (2 goals, 2 assists or a goal and an assist) in 82 PL games.

                    Best of luck with it however and given my recent failures with captaincy perhaps i shouldn't be quite so sniffy about consistent, albeit low ceiling, returns.

                    1. Party time
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Yes you’re right, I agree. At some point he will explode, hopefully against palace.

                        Thanks buddy, Good luck too

                        1. No Professionals
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          i think the point is he will never explode. but as Miguel says, if someone guaranteed me a 9 pointer i'd captain him based on some of my recent efforts.

                2. No Professionals
                  • 6 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Just couldn’t do it to myself. Wolves are so unthreatening, his last 2 goals are from massive deflections and a goalkeeping error. I’ve got him but I wouldn’t consider captaining.

                  1. Party time
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Yeah, I think Nuno knows that too & he would work on it during training. It’s a good game for Wolves & one I expect them to win with Jimmy on the scoresheet

                  2. Pukki Blinders
                    • 4 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Don’t like it. 2 shots in the box in the last 2 games, with 0 big chances...

                    1. Party time
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        At some point that would change

                        1. St Pauli Walnuts
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 5 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          You're doing this wrong

                  3. The Train Driver
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Waking up to 6th in the world. 1st in ffs league. Have Navas, Mbappe (C), Di Maria and Haaland left to play - 13. Feels good, never done this well before.

                    Meanwhile FPL not even top 4m...

                    1. R.C
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Any chance top 10000 is still possible?

                      1. The Train Driver
                        • 8 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        In FPL? Always a chance, very sceptic...

                    2. Miguel Sanchez
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      How many total players in UCL fantasy league?

                      1. No Professionals
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        7

                      2. The Train Driver
                        • 8 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        700k+

                    3. milanista10
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 11 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Well done! I’m sitting 2nd behind you, same players left except Sancho instead of Di Maria.

                      1. The Train Driver
                        • 8 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        😀 may the force be with you, but more with me....

                        1. milanista10
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 11 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Haha good luck - hopefully we both stay up there 😀

                  4. King Kohli
                    • 11 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Currently on Salah & Sterling with double pool defence.

                    Would you take a -8 to to get in Kane & Son by removing Sterling & TAA?

                    Martinez Steer
                    TAA Robbo Konsa Mitchell Johnson
                    Salah Sterling Hamez Pereira Anguissa
                    Ings DCL Maupay

                    1 FT 0.3 ITB. No WC.

                    1. Christina.
                      • 14 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      nah, maybe just get Son for starters

                      1. King Kohli
                        • 11 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Have exact for TAA + Pereira > Kilman + Son for hit.
                        How does that look?
                        Tempted to go ahead with it and reassess big hitters after this gw.

                        1. Amey
                          • 5 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          I didn't read this before posting below 😛
                          Old version of page was loaded

                          1. King Kohli
                            • 11 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Haha thanks Amey.
                            Guess this is the most sensible move.
                            How is your team looking?

                    2. R.C
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      TAA and Pereira to Def and Son

                      1. King Kohli
                        • 11 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Cheers mate

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

                      Taa periera >> Son Kilman ??

                    4. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      What about Cancelo?

                      1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Reply fail

                  5. Flair
                    • 3 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    My takes as a City fan.

                    Dias (5.5 DF) - We've kept 17+ CS the last three seasons and he's nailed alongside Laporte. Scored 1 every 10 league games for Benfica and those number should only improve with the number of set pieces we win and KDB's deliveries. He's an excellent set and forget until GW38.

                    Foden (6.5 MD) - Recall that Mahrez was excellent value at 8.5 last season with 175 points and Foden looks a bargain at 2M less. Pep loves him, he's playing very well with decent underlying stats, IMO he's the best choice in that price bracket and a set and forget. He'll win double figure hauls just by being on the pitch in the 5-0s, 4-0s etc.

                    KDB (11.5 MD) - The fact that Pep's using a 4-2-3-1 over a 4-3-3 improves KDB's appeal greatly. He had 7G and 16A in 21 matches at CAM last season, his advanced positioning with Rodri and Gundo behind him is a major boost to his viability.

                    Sterling (11.5M MD) - He seems to been given added responsibility by Pep, taking the captains armband on multiple occasions. One of the most explosive players in the game capable of hat-tricks and braces, we know what he can do.

                    I wouldn't worry about the poor offensive form so far, the very late start to the season and multiple injuries have impacted the team negatively. The team should be back to their best soon - the Marseille display is encouraging - and the GW10 fixture swing offers managers a chance to skyrocket their teams up the ranks.

                    1. Baines on Toast...
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Yeah last night has made me reconsider selling Sterling. Just really want Kane this week too.

                      1. Baines on Toast...
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Also Liverpool looks like an increasingly solid fixture given the injuries

                        1. Flair
                          • 3 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Possibly, my mind goes back to the 4-0 from last season - that was with VVD in! Difficult to call that game until I see the West Ham and Sheff Utd ones.

                    2. Miguel Sanchez
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Best combination? Dias, Foden and KDB/Sterling from GW10?

                      1. Flair
                        • 3 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        That's the overall best combo most will go with - get the clean sheets when we dominate the match with 70% possession, Phil is easy to get and KDB/Sterling you can captain almost every week in that run.

                        Aguero and/or KDB alongside Sterling is tempting but has its own issues so I like that triplet.

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

                      Dias, Foden, Kevin will hopefully do the job

                    4. King Kohli
                      • 11 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Interesting.
                      How do you see the next 3 games for City panning out?

                      Who do you think is the best City attacker to have, KDB or Sterling?

                      1. Flair
                        • 3 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Overall points are likely to be in favor of KDB due to penalties and the #10 position has him more advanced so I'm more comfortable captaining. Sterling should hit 20+ again this season and is the main goalscorer of the team. You can't go wrong with either but I prefer De Bruyne.

                        Sheff Utd showed improvement but should have conceded more to Liverpool, however I'm not convinced we're back to our best so 2-0, 3-1 is the prediction. KDB's return is always a boost.

                        Liverpool and Spurs are 50/50s. Spurs are managed by Jose who's mastered his counter attack with Son and Kane's pace and will bus park as he loves to do, it will be a tricky one. Liverpool are still a strong team but the cracks in the armor are appearing, I believe we'll win both - the Dias and Laporte combination has the potential to be the best in the Prem - but a draw to Spurs wouldn't surprise me.

                        1. King Kohli
                          • 11 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Cheers Flair.
                          Appreciate the insight.

                    5. GreennRed
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      De Bruyne's had a well-earned rest for his injury too, will definitely benefit him.

                    6. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      What about Cancelo ?

                      1. Flair
                        • 3 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        He was benched yesterday with Zinchenko back and with that rotation risk I can't see why you'd chose him over Dias, who will get returns off set pieces anyways.

                        1. Miguel Sanchez
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Is Dias going up for set pieces?

                          1. Flair
                            • 3 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Yes.

                    7. Pukki Blinders
                      • 4 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Dias and Sterling both locks on my WC

                    8. Pukki Blinders
                      • 4 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Any chance we see a Laporte Ake partnership forcing Dias to the bench though?

                      1. Flair
                        • 3 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Doubt it, considering they're both left footed. Doesn't mean it's not possible but much less likely. Pep just doesn't rotate this CBs, Dias is the better player, our Kompany replacement and Dias-Laporte should be the preferred partnership in the PL.

                    9. pingissimus
                      • 5 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Interesting call on Dias - rather overlooked him.

                      Have Saiss to move on it would appear. Will be monitoring over the next couple.

                    10. dekikide
                      • 8 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Do you think Dias is nailed?
                      Why do you prefer him over Cancelo?
                      I haven't watched many City games this season unfortunately..

                      1. Flair
                        • 3 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Yes and I prefer him because Cancelo is unlikely to be nailed - was benched yesterday for Zinchenko.

                        1. dekikide
                          • 8 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Thanks for the response m8..
                          Good luck

                    11. djskope
                      • 9 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Mahrez flying under radar? I think he is due a haul...

                  6. R.C
                    • 6 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Weird season 5 out of 6 captaincy returns and still have a terrible OR

                    1. Black Knights
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Conversely i've had 4 fails and am 55k with all chips and 2FTs (but Podence to ditch).

                  7. Over Midwicket
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    So happy with my KDB differential. Might even captain v Sheffield.

                    1. R.C
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      He's tempting but I have Sterling and Sterling to him seems a sideways move this GW

                      1. Over Midwicket
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 12 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        I kept him through the injury and glad I did.

                  8. Nomar
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    No love for Mahrez. 🙁

                    1. GreennRed
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Not nailed enough.

                  9. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                    • 6 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    What to do here?

                    Martinez, Button
                    Chilwell, Semedo, Reguilon, Justin, 3.9
                    Salah, Son, Pulisic, James, Grealish
                    Kane, DCL, Brewster

                    Thinking about going Semedo to Killman, maybe Martinez to Mendy or Grealish to Zaha. What would you suggest?

                    1. Over Midwicket
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Getting rid of Martinez? Lol.

                      Either save or Semedo to Kilman

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

                    Does anyone know what is happening with Benrahma? If fit he could be brilliant for the West Ham fixture swing.

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

                      He’s fit & the only reason he has been left out of the squad was so he can really click in training & get up to speed on tactics etc. I expect him to get some minutes against Liverpool this weekend then you’ll soon see him starting on the left wing for us, his Championship stats were extremely impressive so I’m hoping he hits the ground running.

                      I’m still backing Bowen as the main FPL option however.

                      1. Pukki Blinders
                        • 4 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Bowen the most nailed WHU mid you think?

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

                          I personally think Bowen is our top Midfield option FPL wise yes. He’s absolutely nailed in that right wing position, competition is limited there.

                          A lot will depend on how long Antonio is out for though, Haller stepping in changes our style of play as there should be much more emphasis on crossing from the wings. This could be great news for owners of Coufal/Masuaku at wingback, I also see Benrahma benefitting from thats system as his delivery looks spot on from the few times I’ve watched him play.

                          1. Pukki Blinders
                            • 4 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Cheers for the insight

                          2. Hiddenpaw
                            • 5 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Really helpful thanks

                    2. pingissimus
                      • 5 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Super player for sure. Very sad Palace didn't nab him in the end.

                      Not wholly convinced of his FPL credentials though. What's his likely GI? Suspect he's one to shove on watchlist and monitor for a burst of form.

                      WH will be scoring goals but not seeing - in the absence of Antonio - a nailed on returner. See points being shared around

                  11. Return of the FF
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Any thoughts on this?

                    Martinez / Mccarthy

                    KWP J Ward, Robbo, Dallas, Bernado

                    Salah, Son, Grealish, James, Jorginho

                    Kane, DCL, Wilson

                    2 FTs, 0.3 itb.

                    Wilson > Bamford?

                    J Ward set to come back or is he a sell?

                    Grealish, James, Wilson to Sterling, 4.4 and Bamford for a -4?

                  12. FCSB
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Martinez
                    Robertson Chilwell Saiss
                    Salah Son James Grealish Sterling
                    DCL Watkins

                    Forster Dallas Brewster Ferguson

                    2 FT, 0.0 itb

                    Best use of 2FT:

                    1. Sterling >> KDB (save 1FT)
                    2. Sterling Watkins >> Foden Kane

                    Thanks

                    1. Offs!de
                      • 11 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Why do you like ship Sterling out?

                  13. No Professionals
                    • 6 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Martinez
                    Robertson Saiss Mitchell
                    Salah Son Grealish Foden
                    Kane Jimenez DCL

                    Button Taylor Lamptey Alzate
                    0.9m 1ft

                    Feels like a hold?

                    Captaincy is difficult, head says Kane heart says Salah.

                    1. Party time
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        gtg. Jimmy?

                        1. No Professionals
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Ha no not for me.

                          1. Party time
                              3 years, 5 months ago

                              Hehe

                      • Shark Team
                        • 6 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Is this hit worth?
                        Saiss + Jrod OUT
                        Dallas + Pulisic IN

                        1. No Professionals
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Absolutely not

                        2. Offs!de
                          • 11 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          downgrading move

                        3. Miguel Sanchez
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          no

                        4. Black Knights
                          • 12 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          The reverse would be closer to worthwhile than this.

                      • Atimis
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Have 2FTs, what do you think about MAupat to Bamford or/and Lamptey to Kilman? Could also consider Hamez to Zaha if he won't be fit.

                        1. Atimis
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Could also try and get Foden

                      • pingissimus
                        • 5 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        I've been premium free for last 2 weeks and absolutely smashed it. Preseason strategy was to max out on the 7-8.5 bracket and holding true to that.

                        But it's now a sorry- and very reluctant - farewell to Jim. Think I've ridden my luck as far as it'll go. Kane in.

                        Not this week but which premium - if any - would you go for next?

                        a Sterling
                        b KdB
                        c Bruno
                        d Mo
                        e Mane
                        f Vardy
                        g Bamford 😉

                        All possible with a little juggling by GW8/9. Havertz most likely fall guy. Team

                        Guaita
                        Robbo Saiss Dallas (Lamptey Mitchell)
                        Son Havertz Zaha Rodriguez (Soucek)
                        Kane Ings DCL

                        1. No Professionals
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Fixtures aren’t great for anyone but spurs. I’d probably be targeting city ready for their fixture swing.

                        2. Over Midwicket
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 12 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          A

                          1. pingissimus
                            • 5 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Ty

                            Think that's probably where I'm headed as my first port of call.

                      • Baines on Toast...
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Sterling on the right last night with Torres central it seems? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54699507

                        1. R.C
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Yep

                          1. Baines on Toast...
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 13 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            His best goalscoring season was from the right so not a bad thing...

                      • The Man Pastore
                        • 9 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Who is the best midfield for 8.4M or lower in you opinion?

                        A) Zaha
                        B) Rodriguez
                        C) Other ?

                        1. Party time
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            B

                          • pingissimus
                            • 5 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Of those Rodriguez for points - though Zaha and Grealish could match him for value.

                            Zaha will have amazing GI and you'll need to stay patient imo through the blanks that will definitely come.

                          • You've got red on you.
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 11 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Rodriguez or Grealish

                          • Shark Team
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            My favourite pick is Pulisic because I love buying players going into a great fixture run and expecting returns as he is quiet till now...

                            1. pingissimus
                              • 5 Years
                              3 years, 5 months ago

                              How good is that fixture run? It's fairly short term surely.

                              Three decent ones then nasty enough. Spurs and Leeds I see as tricky ones. They're both teams that will put huge pressure on that awful defence and that in turn could upset attack.

                              Also SU and Burnley are capable defences that are underperforming. Wouldn't be surprised to see them both have an uptick.

                              Much more about Chelsea gelling than fixtures imo. If Chelsea do gell they can put goals past anyone.

                        2. Shark Team
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Starting Kilman
                          Who should I bench: Saiss or Maupay ?

                          1. ElliotJHP
                            • 11 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            I'd bench Kilman, but out of those two Saiss

                            1. Shark Team
                              • 6 Years
                              3 years, 5 months ago

                              I'm just playing Kilman because he had a great performance versus Newcastle and I don't expect Nuno to change his back three, while Saiss will probably be benched for Marcal...

                              1. ElliotJHP
                                • 11 Years
                                3 years, 5 months ago

                                If that's your thinking then I would bench Saiss

                        3. ElliotJHP
                          • 11 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Have Barnes and 0.3 ITB, pull the trigger on Zaha/Grealish or give one more week?

                          1. Shark Team
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            If you have a ft then I think Grealish is the right choice

                            1. ElliotJHP
                              • 11 Years
                              3 years, 5 months ago

                              Do indeed, could roll FT and downgrade Trent to upgrade further but not sure who's next worth it; James, Pulisic, Rashford?

                              1. Shark Team
                                • 6 Years
                                3 years, 5 months ago

                                Grealish and Puli imo. Grealish may not return next 2gws though but after that he has a great fixture run. TAA downgrade this week doesn't seems wise though, especially if Antonio is out

                                1. ElliotJHP
                                  • 11 Years
                                  3 years, 5 months ago

                                  Aye agreed - Roll FT and Trent/Barnes to Chilwell/Pulisic could be the move

                        4. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Play 1:

                          1) Bamford vs Lei
                          2) Podence vs Palace

                          A) Dallas vs Lei
                          B) Mitchell vs Wol
                          C) Lamptey vs Spurs

                          1. ElliotJHP
                            • 11 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            1A

                          2. Shark Team
                            • 6 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            1A

                        5. La vida FPL
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 10 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          a) Maupay > Antonio
                          b) Maupay > Bamford
                          c) Maupay > other?

                          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                            • 7 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            A and B both look good. I think A could be ruled out injured

                          2. pingissimus
                            • 5 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            B for me

                            Feels like a long term hold. He's still cheap enough to bench if need be and if you can use increased budget to stretch to a 4th defender or 5th mid.

                            Don't see Leeds stopping scoring and he's the one at the pointy end - picking up the tap ins. Huge value all over that Leeds squad.

                          3. Pukki Blinders
                            • 4 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Adams for me

                        6. RAFA THE GAFFA
                          • 7 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          If you still have your WC do you have a planned time to use it? GW9/10 perhaps for a nice fixture swing? Or any other good options to consider?

                          1. Pukki Blinders
                            • 4 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Gw9, perfect as you get the swing and IB to work with

                        7. Lucky Z
                          • 6 Years
                          3 years, 5 months ago

                          Guys, is Cresswell worth extra 0.5, or Coufal at 4.5 is the best choice?

                          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                            • 7 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Both good picks and correctly priced. Cresswell is the better option

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

                            I would rather pick Coufal and bank the 0.5

                          3. Je suis le chat
                            • 10 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            I'm planning Cresswell for gw 8, may even bin Robbo.

                          4. djskope
                            • 9 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Masuaku might be worth a look.. stats not far off Cresswell's. And 0.5 cheaper

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

                          Another dreadful GW and sitting at 3.2m. I will save my FT depending any injuries.

                          Which player to start and first on the bench?
                          1. Bissouma (A vs TOT)
                          2. Justin (A vs LEE)
                          3. Taylor ( H vs CHE)

                          0.4itb 1ft
                          Martinez
                          Robbo Ayling TAA Justin*
                          Grealish Salah Son Rodriguez
                          DCL Kane
                          (Peacock Taylor* Bissouma* Vassilev)

                          1. Pukki Blinders
                            • 4 Years
                            3 years, 5 months ago

                            Easy decision mate, play Justin and Biss first on bench