Match preview
City v Sunderland: kick-off time, team news and TV information
Pep Guardiola’s team will host the Black Cats at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 6 December, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm (UK).
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The Blues come into the game buoyed by back-to-back wins in our previous two games, including our thrilling 5-4 win over Fulham last time out.
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But we will have to do our best to pick up three points this weekend against a Sunderland team who have enjoyed life in the top flight following promotion from the Championship last season.
Regis Le Bris’ side are currently sixth in the Premier League standings and drew 1-1 with Liverpool at Anfield in their previous assignment.
And FPL officials will be keeping a close eye on proceedings at the Etihad and across the division this weekend as they aim to rack up maximum points.
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With that in mind, read the latest Scout report below before Deadline Saturday 6th December at 11am (UK).
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CITY STAR
Josko Gvardiol (£5.8m) could present an attractive differential option for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers in Gameweek 15 (GW15).
The Croatian missed City’s first three league games through injury but, apart from a post-international break break in GW8, has been an ever-present since.
Despite playing as a centre-back this season, Gvardiol has recorded seven shots on goal and already has a goal and an assist, as well as three clean sheets.
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Between GW4 and GW13 City only conceded eight goals, only two teams conceded fewer. It seems like a good time to invest in City’s defense ahead of a good run of games over the festive period.
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Enzo Le Fee (£4.9m) is Sunderland’s most in-form player. The midfielder scored a goal and an assist in GW13’s comeback win over Bournemouth.
DIFFERENTIALS
On the other hand, Bruno Guimaraes (£6.7m) and James Tarkowski (£5.4m) are low-owned assets who could contribute points in GW15.
Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes has eight attacking returns this season, all but one in his last eight Premier League appearances.
Everton centre-back Tarkowski achieved his first double-digit FPL points of the campaign in GW14 thanks to a clean sheet, two defensive contribution points and two bonus points.