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Man City v Everton team news: Foden starts, Dias and Jesus benched

Gameweek 12 continues with Manchester City v Everton at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon.

Kick-off is at 14:00 BST.

Ruben Dias (£6.1m) and Gabriel Jesus (£8.7m) drop to the bench for Pep Guardiola’s side, with Kevin De Bruyne (11.8m) and Jack Grealish (£7.7m) missing out completely due to Covid and a minor knock respectively.

As a result, 19-year-old Cole Palmer (£4.5m) makes his first Premier League start, and is joined in the starting XI by Aymeric Laporte (£5.5m) – who is available again after suspension – and Raheem Sterling (£10.6m).

Elsewhere, Phil Foden (£8.3m) has overcome a leg problem and could lead the line, while Joao Cancelo (£6.5m), who has been directly involved in seven goals in 17 games in all competitions for City this term, features at left-back.

Everton are unchanged from Gameweeek 11, with Andros Townsend (£5.6m), Anthony Gordon (£4.5m) and Demarai Gray (£5.7m) supporting Richarlison (£7.4m) in Rafa Benitez’s 4-2-3-1 formation.


GAMEWEEK 12 LINE-UPS

Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodri, Gundogan, Bernardo, Palmer, Sterling, Foden

Subs: Steffen, Carson, Dias, Ake, Fernandinho, Zinchenko, Jesus, Mahrez, McAtee

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Godfrey, Digne, Allan, Delph, Townsend, Gordon, Gray, Richarlison

Subs: Begovic, Kenny, Iwobi, Tosun, Gbamin, Branthwaite, Rondon, Simms, Onyango

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  1. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Not quite Rudiger levels of points but getting Jimenez and semedo both off the bench for raph and Dias feels most excellent.

    Cannot remember getting such jamminess with bench points

  2. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Early thoughts on Foden to Jota with 1ft? Obv will wait till Friday before making the moves

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Looks decent

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yup

  3. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Do you think any of these players could come into your thinking soon?

    DCL, Rashford/Sancho, Lukaku.

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Lukaku and dcl could easily be options when fit.

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      DCL maybe

    3. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      maybe Rashford, DCL's injury must be really bad, would be surprised if he turned up before 2022

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, good point. The likes of DCL and Bamford have been out a while. Will be probably need a settling in period...

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

      DCL the one but Everton flat on their face...

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Missing Doucouré and DCL I think. If they're back before the GW18 fixture swing, I think I could be interested...

        A few weeks away yet, but does affect how I want to structure my team in the next couple of weeks...

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      DCL in GW19. I think Everton's spine will be back by then, including him

      Lukaku is a ways away: GW28 for CR7

      Rashford and Sancho: prefer talisman theory, so Ronaldo for me in GW16

  4. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Could do with reguilon and Kane saving my gw

    1. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      +1.

  5. DF
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell's single digits stinking up my defence.

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

      Hard Times on planet earth

  6. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Wow. In an almost unbelievable twist of fate, my bench points curse is lifted by Jesus and Raphinha no-shows, bringing Jimenez on from second on my bench.

    That's 61pts with a tasty S(c)one in Leeds to spread my jam on.

    In a cruel twist of fate, it seems I've been stood up by a date for the second day in a row. But at least I have some cream to spare for my scone.

    1. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      why do you have two dates in two days - are you Craig David?

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I'm looking for the ones

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

      You got turned down Saturday and Sunday...

      Time for a substitution maybe?

      1. TRIPOS TOPPER
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        On my way to see my friends who lived a couple blocks away from me (oh)
        As I walked through the subway
        It must have been about quarter past three
        In front of me, stood a beautiful honey with a beautiful body
        She asked me for the time
        I said it'd cost her name, a six digit number and a date with me tomorrow at nine
        Did she decline? No
        Didn't she mind? I don't think so
        Was it for real? Damn sure
        What was the deal? A pretty girl aged twenty-four
        So was she keen? She couldn't wait
        Cinnamon queen? Let me update
        What did she say? She said she'd love to rendezvous
        She asked me what we were gonna do
        Said we'd start with a bottle of Moët for two

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        These two dates at already substitutions! I'm going to have to dip into the reserves.

        (Because a joke about the U23s wouldn't go down well)

    3. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Haha

  7. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    So I guess Foden will haul again after I sell him before next weekend?

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Exactly right. High risk high reward with City prospects

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yessir. If u get a city asset prepare to stick to the end or it'll just feck with u

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He came into this game recovering from a knock, so got subbed early as City were cruising. He's been unlucky while doing well in previous games: post, ruled out for marginal stuff, etc. I like the prospects of such assets. And he's nailed

      I see absolutely wrong with keeping him until he gets injured or subbed

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        *injured or dropped, sorry

  8. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Non-fpl but wonder if Sessegnon could get a shout in a wingback system.

  9. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I have 2 FTs.

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo Rudi Duffy Livra
    Mo Gallagher Raphinha Foden Mbuemo
    Vardy Jimenez Antonio

    A) Duffy, Mbuemo, Vardy > James, Son, Locadia for -4
    B) Mbuemo, Vardy > Brownhill, Kane for free

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy worth keeping with Watford next? What about downgrading Antonio to get James in for Duffy

  10. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Kane(C) & Reguillon please save my gw! Go on lads!!

    1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      This

  11. JariL
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who's the most important one to get first:

    A) Cancelo
    B) James
    C) Chillwell

    Somehow still doing pretty well without having any of these, but need to fix it.

    1. HellasLEAF
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ideally, you want all 3. As a priority, Cancelo due to upcoming fixtures. But I'd want the Chelsea two ASAP

    3. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Umm all of them

    4. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      wait to see if B+C play midweek

    5. JariL
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks for the replies guys. Seems like Cancelo should be the first to target.

  12. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Why was Gray subbed. Injured?

    1. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      yep

      1. HellasLEAF
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Can't believe I still have this bum. Wanted out for hit pre-City should have went for it..

        1. TRIPOS TOPPER
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          yeah me too. Too many other fires to fight. I have Gray, Sarr and Marcal all of whom I want out

  13. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Kane possibly destroying this Leeds team today?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Hopefully

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      This is the kind of quality he's been scoring hat tricks against recently

      This could get ugly

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

      Would be nice

    4. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Son. Hopefully

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

      He's not in an England shirt.

      But got to turn soon...

  14. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who to get first?

    A) Gallagher
    B) ESR

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

      A or Cornet

  15. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How was Townsend today?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Probably the most dangerous player for Everton. But not saying much as they were awful

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Interesting, might be worth be keeping possibly for Brentford next?

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not a game to judge him. Brentford next helps.

  16. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Another Haller goal, by the way

    1. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Found his level.

      1. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Been banging it in in the UCL as well.

      2. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Seen his UCL performance? Near the top of points in UCL Fantasy, which includes many greats 🙂

  17. The Reptile
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Are Foden owners keeping? Looks likely to be rested next week after playing in CL

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Foden to son

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      most likely yeah, happy to take the odd benching

    3. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely keeping, like Jesus, until they're dropped from the nailed XI or injured

      Jesus was a post-IB rest today, Foden an early sub after an earlier IB knock, and then 2 of City's 3 goals came late

    4. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Havent seen the game yet but not panicking about the substitution given knock earlier in week. Doubt I'll take him out unless e.g. dropped 2 games in a row. Although if I could switch for free I'd prob prefer Bernardo atm

    5. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve got other fires and he’ll haul a few times over Christmas period so trying to be patient

      1. The Reptile
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks all

  18. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Best 6.0 and under forward to own for the next stretch or so??

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Armstrong or , pukki,

  19. Podge
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks for the replies;
    If I take out Mbeumo Mount and Vardy I have 23.9 to replace them so
    1 Son Jota Armstrong
    2 Son ESR Jimenez
    3 Kane ESR Gallagher

    Which would you pick ?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldnt pick before watching the Spurs game

      1. Podge
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Ah yeh I just want opinions now in case it’s not obvious after

  20. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who on here said this Leeds team looked no good?

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Feels like many - and it seemed a reasonable thing to say with all their injuries.
      Lot of game to go but they started smartly.

  21. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Jota and BSilva