Gw 36 transfer thread

Mahrez, Foden and Bernardo all played well yesterday. The latter two played the full 120 which makes them more likely to be rested.

What is De Bruyne's fitness like? He didn't look right and was pulled early. That's not a good sign.

Grealish looked great until Real scored. Then disappeared. Sterling didn't add anything. Still, both of them likely to start against Newcastle I'd have thought given that they will have fresh legs. Jesus should start too. Pulled after 78 mins.

Very unpredictable as always with city. Probably none of them get 180 minutes. What will their mindset be like too? Shouldn't be hard to pick themselves up with the title on the line but that was a particularly crushing defeat last night so who knows.

Looking like a FH of

Schmeicheal

Dias - Mina - VVD - Mykolenko

Jota - Salah (C) - KDB - Foden - Maddison

Richi

On Maddison, not sure if I want Leicester to go through or not, if they do go through I think hes more likely to be rested at the weekend and play midweek, go out and probably starts both

Do you have FH left? Do you have Son as cover? Can FH Kane in 37 and then try work something out for 38. Kane usually finishes the season strong and will be playing against relegated Norwich on the last day. The only thing is Son is chasing the golden boot and in better goalscoring form. Will Kane give Son penalties? Probably unlikely on the penalties side.

Kane -> Jesus is doable. Jesus probably has the legs to start the first game of the DGW as he didn't play 90, let alone 120. I think City will start Sterling, Jesus & Grealish up top in the first game (predicting Pep I know...) But Mahrez starts midweeks more than weekends and Foden played 120 so probably misses out. Rodri Gundogan & KDB in midfield. But then will Jesus start the second game when Mahrez & Foden come back in. Maybe, maybe not. But will play some part.

The thing is Kane has a brilliant record against Arsenal and those derbies often have goals. Every NLD has 2+ goals these days. I don't think Kane will score against Liverpool (full disclosure a bit of hope there too!). So you're backing Jesus v Newcastle outscoring Kane v Arsenal IMO.

In short, if you have Son, you can try the transfers. If you don't have Son, keep Kane. And as I type this, I'm rethinking my own transfer plans!

Regarding Kane - think he'll do well against Liverpool and Spurs he normally does better against teams that attack spurs

Leicester out of Europe wonder is Maddison an option for the last few games?

Could be a punt with the fixtures they have got but the form hasn't really been there at the same time. There's also a strong chance they might lack motivation with nothing really to play for at this late stage.

Liverpool at Anfield is the tightest defence in the league. 7 goals conceded in 17 games. 10 clean sheets in 12 games since they let in 2 against Brighton before Christmas.

I’m expecting a comfortable enough Liverpool win. 2-0. Maybe 3-1. If you own Spurs players this week realistically you’re hoping they put up a big score against Arsenal.

I think my 3 upfront are keepers for the run in - Dennis, Kane, Pukki. All have decent games from now on. Im banking on Kane doing something in this DGW to keep me on top of my league.

Mid field Im stuck though - Kulu, Salah, Bernardro, Jorginho Saka. Saka Im happy to keep, but the rest Im unsure of. Jorginho and Bernardo may get moved on, but for who? 2FT's and .3 in the bank.

FH left for 37 then.

Would you take a risk / afford Zinchenko at 5.3?

I think I'll transfer barnes for leicester out , Don't think he will get many minutes over the next 2 weeks

I would do that, I think Cancelo and Ricky should outscore Kane+5m defender. Would be better again if you have Son as a hedge because lately its him scoring the goals with Kane dropping deep into midfield to flick balls on to his runs in behind. An alternative might be Jesus+Laporte if you have the funds, obviously thats doubling up on Pep roulette but could pay dividends. City only have the PL to play for and Jesus seems to be part of his strongest team and he is on form.

Walker went off on 60 ish the midweek. It could have been fatigue, as he looked fecked, but it could have been a reoccurrence of the injury after being rushed back. I think Zinchenko will start the first game either way. I'm not sure on Ake, he was on the bench the last game. Was there something said?

I looked at him, but I already have Pickford. Double Everton defence is less than appealing! I think I'll wait and hear if there is any update from Pep before deciding.

Jacob Ramsey injured ffs

Wolves manager Bruno Large has COVID (remember that!).

I'm not sure if there is more cases in the squad etc but it could make Chelsea assets more attractive. Wolves already have a few injuries in the squad.

2 FT's this week, I'm chopping and changing a lot with regards to City.

They looked leggy but surely they need to kick on in the PL and win it given the CL disappointment.

Any thoughts on Havertz & Kane to KDB & Jesus?

Just outside the top 100k, chasing in a couple ML's.

My thinking is - Havertz may not play both games and hasn't returned lately anyway. Kane's points are getting taken by Son who I am petrified of.

Double City attacking is risky but I want to break into the top 100k before the season is out and these 2 have great fixtures if both start.