Fantasy Premier League Tips: Five Manchester City players you must pick

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City fans will be hoping for Walker to perform like he did at Spurs

Manchester City have had a complete summer overhaul so far. They have roped in many young players and have let go of the older ones.

Last season was Pep Guardiola's first ever campaign where he didn't win any trophy and is desperate not to have a repeat of that this year.

While many of us are confused as to which player will start, below are the 5 players who are definitely going to start and should be on your FPL list.


#5 Kyle Walker - £6.5

Kyle Walker played an important role for Tottenham last season. The full-back managed to assist 5 goals and was involved in the attacks more often than not.

The player will be looking to replicate, or even get better, this year. The ex-Tottenham player notched up 142 points last season.

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Playing under Pep this season, Walker is expected to play more freely and should get a goal or two under his belt.

Manchester City may have conceded 39 goals last season, but having a major summer haul should change things.

Pep also spent £50m for the full-back, so it is expected that the Walker will play regularly. Priced at £6.5m, the defender is a must from Manchester City's squad.

#4 Kevin De Bruyne - £10m

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De Bruyne was City's best player last season

Kevin De Bruyne was arguably Manchester City's best player last season. He had an outstanding season under Pep.

This year should be no differerent. The player missed just 1 league game last season and while he didn't get his name on the scorecard often; 6 goals, he did assist 18 times! This helped him notch up 199 points in the FPL.

Despite quite a few midfielders at Pep's disposal, De Bruyne will play regularly. There is no way Pep is going to keep one of his best midfielder's on the bench or keep rotating him time and again.

For £10m, the player is a must in your FPL team.

#3 Ederson - £5.5m

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Ederson is Pep's number one choice in goal

After Bravo had a disappointing debut season, it is more than certain that the Brazilian goalkeeper, Ederson is going to be Pep's number one choice under the bar.

Ederson became the second most expensive goalkeeper when he moved from Benfica to Manchester City for £35m this summer.

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The Brazilian made 27 league appearances for Benfica, keeping 17 clean sheets last season. Surprisingly enough, the keeper also had an assist to his name.

This year, the custodian will have a better defence in front of him. For £5.5m, he should make your FPL team.

#2 Sergio Aguero - £11.5m

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Will Aguero be Pep's number one choice this season?

Sergio Aguero can be a deadly striker, which we all have witnessed in the past couple of seasons. The player scored 20 goals in his 31 league appearances and assisted 3 goals last season despite missing quite a few games.

He scored 175 points last season. Having said that, there is a big debate as to whether the Argentine international would be Pep's first choice again or not.

There were reports of him linking to Chelsea but nothing concrete has happened and Pep said that the player was going to stay at the club, at least for this season.

For £11.5m, that's a gamble FPL managers would have to make. His alternative, Jesus, worth £10.5m, scored 7 goals in 10 appearances and also had 4 assists to his name.

It was not until the January this year that Pep started playing Jesus.

Aguero or Jesus, I leave that up to you.

#1 Raheem Sterling - £8m

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Sterling seems rejuvenated under Pep

Raheem Sterling proved to be quite influential last season. Playing under Pep, the player scored 7 goals and assisted another 6 in 33 league appearances last season.

In his first season at Manchester City, the player didn't make the impact that was expected from a £49m signing. He even lost his place in the starting 11 that season.

However under Pep, he found his form back. The player got back his mojo under Pep and was no longer considered the worst signing of the season. He scored 149 points in the FPL last season.

Expect the midfielder to feature regularly this season as well. Pep would be looking to get more out from the 22-year old and help him reach his true potential.

For £8m, the player is worth making your team.

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Edited by Amit Mishra