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Foden benched for second consecutive Premier League match

Phil Foden (£6.6m) finds himself on the Manchester City bench for the second time in two Gameweeks as his side travels to face Sheffield United.

Despite coming into Gameweek 7 as the Citizens’ top option for shots in the box, big chances and shots on target this season, Foden will have hope for an impact substitute role again.

That said, the England international did the job last time out, coming onto score and register six points in a 1-1 draw with West Ham in Gameweek 6.

And, of course, this back-to-back benching is sure to slightly sure up his chances of start in Gameweek 8, although you never can tell with Pep Guardiola.

The two most popular Fantasy asset in Manchester City’s squad is in the starting line-up though, Kevin De Bruyne (£11.5m) lining up in central midfield.

At 7.3% ownership, Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) remains something of a differential, despite averaging 5.8 points per game this season.

The Englishman is joined the front-three by Riyad Mahrez (£8.4m) and Ferran Torres (£6.9m) and it will be interesting to see if he occupies the false-nine position again with Sergio Aguero (£10.3m) and Gabriel Jesus (£9.3m) still both out injured.

Pre-match reports suggest that Torres could be leading the line, as he did against Marseilles, which might benefit Sterling better, considering his ability to cause problems in wide areas.

Guardiola confirmed the Spaniard is occupying the striker role in his pre-match comments.

Meanwhile, Rhian Brewster (£4.5m) starts up-front for Sheffield United again. It has only taken him attracting 6.8% ownership to be the Blades’ most fashionable option for Gameweek 7.

Sheffield United XI: Ramsdale; Stevens, Egan, Basham; Lowe, Osborn, Ampadu, Berge, Baldock; Brewster, McBurnie.

Manchester City XI: Ederson; Cancelo, Laporte, Dias, Walker; Rodrigo, De Bruyne; Torres, B Silva, Mahrez; Sterling.

LESSONS LEARNED FROM FPL GAMEWEEK 7

1,117 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Begbie.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    An absolute disasterclass from Mahrez so far today.

  2. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chances of a Dunne 1-pointer off the bench?

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

      need this

  3. Paul Psychic Octopus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mahrez hangs onto the ball for FAR TOO LONG.

  4. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    PLEASE REWARD THE FAITH AND SCORE BREWSTER!

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

    Guys is Zouma is good replacement for Saiss?

    1. Riverside Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

  6. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Should had put Dale Stephens as my 1st sub instead of Lamptey

  7. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Glad I didn't cap Sterling but bringing him in was a poor idea. No point taking him out now

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He could have had points on a different day.

      Still time...

  8. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    As soon as I get rid of James he becomes nailed.

  9. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Not Mahrez's day

    Needed to 1 2

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

    KDB disgusted with Mahrez

  11. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mahrez never crosses does he? Pep first sub 81 min???

  12. fr3d
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mahrez wouldn't be a starter in any other top 10 team

  13. yousunkmybattleship
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Those celebrating team news you know Werner will come off the bench and score though right.

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It was always a possibility he’s benched. I sold Jimenez instead who blanked and Chelsea have nice fixtures after this week anyway.

  14. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Saiss and Werner benchings could be massive for potential rank boosts this week

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      For non owners of course

  15. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If i remove sterling and Taa i will be rich. And then the rotations begin...

    1. Londongeezaa
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Take the money and buy yourself a villa somewhere hot. Forget fantasy football.

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

        You are right

  16. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Cancelo...how has looked? Seems to be starting the games...

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

    Mahrez is beyond daft with his decision making

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Such a selfish player

    2. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He is always like this

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Worse at Leicester

  18. Sandy Ravage
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Foden on yet?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep

    2. ZLNR
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      81 mins he went on

      1. Shaw must go on
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ramsdale must be careful with his legs now...

  19. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mahrez over Foden was a dreadful decision from the start and it showed

    1. ZLNR
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed

  20. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    No mahrez no kdb no raz no foden no Werner and 6 points to from kilman.

    Is this finally the week for me?

  21. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale on fire today

  22. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    There goes my Jimenez -> Werner plan for next week.

    1. Hattrick Harry
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’d rather Jimenez -> Martial if changing at all

  23. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mahrez being disrespected a bit too much. Was City's 2nd best player last season.

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

      Couldn't give a stuff about the past. He's a stupid player

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Why is he a "stupid player" ?
        Are you saying he's dim ?

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

          Exactly that

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Rather a dim comment.

  24. Chhana
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A quartet of Zaha, Sterling, Salah & Son looks tasty... not so much niw

  25. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Time to sell Stirling?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think so.

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

      Probably. Until gw 10

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

      once we do... he'll get a haul

    4. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      GW10 is 2 weeks away, no point

    5. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The Scottish football club?

    6. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling to fernandes for two weeks looks logical if no other fires

  26. djoker_nole
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson assist ruined

  27. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kdb is such a flop.

    1. Shaw must go on
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Arguably the worst player of city squad!

  28. AD2110
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best Saiss replacement under 5.3m?

    Thinking Lamptey?

    Rest of defence below:
    Robbo, Chilwelll, Coufal, Mitchell

  29. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    City are an average side this season..

  30. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    No Werner is so annoying. Dunno if I’m Hoping for a no show (Soucek) or come on as early as possible

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Soucek could be good this week against a non existent central Liverpool defense.
      Regret starting Brewster over him