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24 May 2023 699 comments
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The latest match of Gameweek 37 takes place at the American Express Community Stadium, where Brighton and Hove Albion take on Manchester City at 20:00 BST.

With the visitors already crowned as this season’s Premier League champions and the hosts seemingly set for a sixth-placed finish, all that’s really at stake tonight is our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) campaigns.

The problem is that Pep Guardiola has continued to rotate his line-up and manage minutes ahead of two imminent cup finals.

Although Erling Haaland is back in the starting XI – just like Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones and Ilkay Gundogan – popular duo Ederson and Julian Alvarez only make the bench.

Six changes have been made from Sunday’s win over Chelsea but neither Jack Grealish, Manuel Akanji nor Ruben Dias are in the squad at all. A hamstring issue continues to keep Nathan Ake away from the action.

That means the one million Riyad Mahrez owners are lucky enough to have him start both matches of this Double Gameweek.

As for Brighton, they’re also rotating heavily these days. The highest profile of Roberto De Zerbi’s four changes sees Alexis Mac Allister and Lewis Dunk moved to the bench, with Evan Ferguson and Joel Veltman also doing so.

In comes Danny Welbeck, Facundo Buonanotte, Billy Gilmour and Jan Paul van Hecke, meaning there are still starts for Kaoru Mitoma and Pervis Estupinan. Between the sticks is Jason Steele.

GAMEWEEK 37 LINE-UPS

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Steele; Caicedo, Colwill, van Hecke, Estupinan; Gilmour, Gross; Buonanotte, Enciso, Mitoma; Welbeck

Subs: McGill, Webster, Dunk, Veltman, Mac Allister, Ayari, Peupion, Undav, Ferguson

Manchester City XI: Ortega; Walker, Stones, Lewis; Rodri, Gundogan; De Bruyne, Bernardo; Mahrez, Haaland, Foden

Subs: Ederson, Gomez, Phillips, Charles, O’Reilly, Palmer, Knight, Robertson, Alvarez



FPL Marc Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.

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  1. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Trying to protect rank- but at a loss to know how best to use 2 free transfers

    Thinking Wilson Bruno to Kane Ødegaard/Eze

    Good moves or any other better moves to protect rank?

    Raya
    Trippier TAA Shaw
    Salah Bruno F MacAllister Rashford Mitoma
    Haaland Wilson

    Kepa Estupinan Botman Greenwood

  2. No Kane No Gain
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Play Mac A or Mitoma

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Mitoma

    2. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Mac A for me. Just because Mitoma played 90 mins.

      I think I'm bringing in Eze for Mitoma.

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I wish I could do your Eze move but I’m doing Haaland to Kane to protect a slim lead

        1. 1justlookin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I was looking at that move as well as I have 2 FT's but probably bringing in Watkins for Isak.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      MacA - likely final appearance for Brighton

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

    30 points behind rival but I’ve got Bruno (c) and Sterling left over rival (who doesn’t have Bruno). Chance of catching up - 25% give or take?

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Foucs on last GW

    2. HashAttack
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'm 38 behind with Bruno (C) and Shaw to close the gap - Got a WC / FH for gw38 so still hopeful

      Got stuffed last week by his Wilson (C)

  4. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Did Stones look like a player who will need rested this weekend? Saw him sitting on the ground before substitution.

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      From Pep’s post match interview I would be very surprised to see him play on Sunday

      1. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Missed that - will try have a look back at it, thanks Dog.

    2. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

    3. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Pep: "John at the end was [tight or tired?] He didn't feel anything so it's fine, he told me. But, of course, we didn't want to take a risk with John - we have just one central defender. The other ones, all of them, are injured. Hopefully, can recover as soon as possible."

  5. jimmy12
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on
    Haaland > kane
    and Salah(C) ?

    I'm hoping Chelsea win tomorrow so the 4th spot is still to play for

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, Salah (c) not a bad shout in that case
      Wary that in GW38 last year Salah got benched (though did come off and score!)

      1. jimmy12
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Ye if Utd confirm 4th spot tomorrow i'm thinking Kane(C)

      2. No Kane No Gain
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I think he was slightly injured and just before a champions league final though

        1. jimmy12
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Who was injured?

          1. No Kane No Gain
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            I think salah just before gameweek 38 last year

  6. BeaversWithAttitude
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Just realised that Riyad Mahrez sounds like the Godfather...

  7. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    5 points behind Cash ML leader

    Kepa
    Trippier Botman Estupinian (Chilwell, Zinchenko)
    Mahrez Fernandez Eze Mitoma (Andreas)
    Haaland Kane Alvarez

    ML leader has all 3 same City players.

    Thoughts on:

    Fernandes ---> Salah
    Chilwell ---> Tarkowski
    For -4 ?

    Feel like Pool vs Southampton could be a huge one, and not sure Fullham will be the same case or if Bruno will even start

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Second trade doesn’t make sense to me. Make a call on Fernandez vs Salah but not sure I’d take a hit

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        My bad…. You need the cash. I’d prob hold

  8. JELLYFISH
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Lose Mahrez or Grealish? Thinking Mahrez after tonight showing?

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You have to think Grealish gets decent gametime after being rested for 2 games

  9. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Biggest dilemmas for me this week

    Ward or Ederson?
    Worth transferring Haaland out for Kane?

  10. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Early thoughts, rather not take a hit but?

    Jota & Bruno > Awoniyi & Salah -4

  11. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Why do people think Mitoma over Mac A?

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Do they?

    2. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Well they do on here feom what I've read

    3. Fintroy
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      If possible avoid both, or at the very worst leave as 'bench fodder' (i've always wanted to post that well said phrase!)

    4. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Cos Mitoma has missed 4 big chances in gw37 and was always lively and involved

      While Mac was rotated and, when he came on, was deep

  12. Tomerick
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Any Ted Lasso fans out there enjoy this week’s cameo?

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No spoilers please.

  13. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Field Gundo or MacAllister?

  14. JP\'s
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    A or B?

    A) Stones and Toney to Trent and Gnonto for -4
    B) Grealish and Toney to Eze and Jesus for a -4

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

  15. AutoFill 2021
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What’s the news about Grealish, night off or injured?

    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      One of the 5 or 6 left out after the drunken celebrations

  16. Fintroy
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Just so nice only having one Man City player in my team....takes the stress out of it!

  17. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Moves I'm considering depending on early team leaks. Unlikely make a GK/DEF transfer or a hit.

    Mac/Mitoma to Eze
    Isak to Watkins
    Haaland to Kane

    2FT 0.4ITB
    Ederson
    TAA Trippier Shaw
    Salah Mac Bruno Rashford Mitoma
    Haaland Isak
    (Kepa Estupinan Botman Greenwood)

    1. Fintroy
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Surely ship out Ederson?, even if he plays he will only get you 2 points.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Waste of a FT and difficult to predict CS in the last game of the season.

    2. jimmy12
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Watkins done FA since i put him in GW32

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I don't mind his home fixture

  18. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Need Rashford to play and 2+ points from Fernandes to win my cup semi… squeakybumtime

  19. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    1 MF you’d get for GW38?

    1. HashAttack
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      The ones I'm considering are Eze, McNeill, Rodrigo and Bowen / Benrahma

  20. HashAttack
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Didn't realise how closely matched Kane and Haaland have been - Since GW11

    Goals: Kane 20 / Haaland 21
    Assists: Kane 6 / Haaland 6
    BAPS: Kane 33 / Haaland 25

  21. Steve Stiffler
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Terrible week so far, was leading comfortably 2 weeks now rival probably won a nice $800 because of my useless decisions, hes leading by about 15 points. What to do this week as I'm chasing.

    A) Stones, KDB, Haaland > VVD, Odeegard, Kane (-4) (Rival has Kane)
    B) Stones, KDB, Isak > VVD, Saka, Kane (-4)
    C) Stones, KDB, Isak > White, Bowen, Kane (-4)

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B or C.

  22. HashAttack
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Will it be Dubravka that starts for Newcastle

  23. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    1 FT. What's the bigger priority?

    A) Haaland to Kane
    B) Mitoma to Eze
    C) Estup to VVD

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A& B even for -4

  24. grooveymatt65
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hey guys here's my team:

    De Gea/ Iversen

    Shaw Trippier TAA White/ Henry

    Mahrez Fernandes Salah Mac Allister/ Mitoma

    Alverez Haaland/Greenwood

    (0.8 itb 1ft)

    What moves from the below looks the best?

    1. Mahrez and Haaland to Odegaard/Trossard and Kane for -4
    (if both are benched)

    2. Alverez and Mahrez to Jesus and Eze for - 4 (If Alverez is benched)

    3. Mahrez and Haaland to Kulusevski and Jesus for -4 (if both are benched)

    4. Mitoma and Haaland to Trossard and Kane for -4 (If Haaland is benched)

    5. Other

    thanks guys!!!!

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You seem certain you’ll have team leaks!

      1. grooveymatt65
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        😉 yup hahah

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      4
      But for eze

  25. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    If Villa want to put in a solid new season in the premier league, are they better off sacrificing 7th spot to Spurs?

    Besides much more football and revenue on the gate etc, is the Europa conference league really worth it across the season?