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GW8 team news: Mendy to shake up defences

By The Scout 5 Oct 2018
Benjamin Mendy, Manchester City

Man City left-back could return to face Liverpool as The Scout takes in the key team news for Gameweek 8

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The return of Benjamin Mendy (£6.2m) for Manchester City is big news for Fantasy Premier League managers. 

Head coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the Frenchman is in contention for their Gameweek 8 trip to Liverpool in Sunday's 16:30 BST kick-off.

And the left-back's ability to deliver huge FPL points hauls can force managers to re-think their defences.

Mendy produced 32 points in the first four Gameweeks, combining five assists with one clean sheet and five bonus points.

But his recent injury spell forced many owners to move him on.

Mendy attraction

More than 1.18million owners sold Mendy over Gameweeks 6-7, and a further 203,000 have transferred him out ahead of the Liverpool match.

However, investment is expected to rise for Man City's upcoming pair of home fixtures.

They will host Burnley and Southampton over Gameweeks 9 and 11 respectively.

De Bruyne back?

City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne (£9.8m) has also returned to full training ahead of the Anfield encounter.

Yet it remains to be seen whether the Belgian is fit to start.

Having missed the last six Gameweeks through injury, he could have his minutes managed.

De Bruyne looks a standout differential from Gameweek 9 onwards, having dropped to only 3.4 per cent ownership.

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