Fulham vs. Manchester City: Fantasy Premier League Picks – Gameweek 5
The city of Manchester seems to be the place to be if one wishes to watch attacking football at its very best. Both Manchester sides, United and City, seem to be on a goal scoring rampage and one can only worry for any opposition who has to face them in
their current form.
However, with Manchester United hosting Chelsea at Old Trafford in what is being touted as the game of the weekend, Manchester City will look to pile on the pressure as they face Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Overview
Fulham find themselves in the relegation zone with a measly two points to show for their efforts thus far, whereas Manchester City find themselves flying high at the other end of the table, tied for top place with 12 points.
There is no doubt that City are the clear favourites to win by a comfortable margin, but at the same time, Fulham are known for getting results at home.
Based on current form however, only a blind person could see anything other than a City win.
Goalkeepers
Joe Hart is a goal keeper Fantasy Premier League managers should have as a first choice in every game. With four of the best defenders in the league in front of him and with the cat like reflexes the Keeper has demonstrated, Hart is a no-brainer.
As for Fulham, Mark Schwarzer, is a Fantasy Premier League favourite, but against the Manchester City line up it would take something extra special for him to earn more than three points.
Defenders
Vincent Kompany has been a rock in the City back four and earned 18 points so far. However, our vote goes to Gael Clichy. The reason being he has more license to join the attacks and has a defensive cushion behind him as well, which means more chances to
earn points.
The Cottagers on the other may not be able to cope with the Star-studded Manchester City line up though John Arne Riise and Brede Hangeland may just hold the key to Fulham’s survival.
Midfielders
Without even thinking about it, David Silva is a player every Fantasy Premier League manager must look to have in his squad. Creative and able to score when needed, Silva is the link between the City midfield and their devastating attack.
As for Fulham, Danny Murphy has been consistent when it comes to earning points, but for this Gameweek at least it might be too much of an ask for the former Liverpool player.
Strikers
Roberto Mancini likes to mess around with Fantasy Premier League manager’s heads as he decided to keep Edin Dzeko on the bench after the striker scored four goals in one match. Half the managers were left with frowns on their faces at the Manchester City
boss' decision.
On the other hand Sergio Aguero has been in sublime form as well and it seems the City boss has taken a special liking to the Argentine player who has been scoring goals for fun.
Our Picks: Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Gael Clichy should be the players that hold the key to the match in their hands and it is for this reason we would recommend managers to have them in their team for the Gameweek.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the editorial policy of Bettor.com
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