Antoine Semenyo has made a improbable begin to his profession at Manchester Metropolis with two objectives in two cup video games.
On this time as Bournemouth’s major man, he was essential for a lot of Fantasy Premier League managers, however does that change now he’s at Metropolis and faces extra competitors for a beginning place?
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On Saturday, he may face Manchester United within the derby, and he has made it into
FPL skilled Prasun Singhal, together with among the crew from the FPL Podcast, assess the positives and negatives for holding Semenyo in your crew.
Prasun Singhal: “There was no easing in for Semenyo at Manchester Metropolis because the Ghanaian began each the FA Cup and Carabao Cup video games for them.
“Pep Guardiola has already talked about Semenyo’s versatility, saying he may play on the suitable, on the left and even up entrance.
“For the reason that begin of 2024-25, he is certainly one of two Premier League gamers to attain a minimum of eight objectives with each his left and proper boot [the other being Jean-Philippe Mateta].
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“So Semenyo is genuinely two-footed and might play wherever.”
Causes to maintain Semenyo
Singhal: “Already on 10 objectives for the season, Semenyo is the second highest factors scorer in FPL. His output can solely enhance in a greater assault.
“Furthermore, Manchester Metropolis are on the again of consecutive attracts and 6 factors behind Arsenal – so there’s restricted time to ‘mattress him in’.”
Statman Dave: “I’d maintain on to him, though if you have not acquired him wait to see if he performs constantly. He seems to be very comfy on this Manchester Metropolis system.
“I believe doubtlessly by the top of the season he may very well be a greater asset than Phil Foden.”
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Causes to promote Semenyo
Singhal: “Semenyo will now be half of a big squad which means no extra 90-minute ensures, restricted set-pieces and definitely no penalties.
“With Manchester Metropolis combating on all 4 fronts going into the second half of the season, I’d lean extra in the direction of him being a promote now.
“Nevertheless, for those who already personal, then would possibly as effectively preserve for the GW23 fixture the place Metropolis play Wolves on the Etihad.”
Chris Sutton: “He will not begin towards Manchester United, these are the rumours that I’m listening to.”
What if Semenyo deal means you now personal 4 Man Metropolis gamers?
Singhal: “FPL guidelines don’t permit proudly owning 4 gamers from any membership, subsequently by the point you come spherical to creating a switch the sport will pressure you to promote one of many 4 gamers as a switch first.
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“After all, if you do not need to make a switch then it is completely viable to roll out all 4 till you do.”