Chelsea vs. Manchester City - News - August 18, 2024

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Malo Gusto - Whips in four crossesGusto registered four crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Manchester City.

ImpactGusto started the season in a starting role, playing all 90 minutes against City. He was decent despite being in the losing defense, registering one clearance, four tackles and four crosses. He is a solid two-way option on the flank and will likely serve as one of the better options as a defender in fantasy, although that will depend on if he can remain healthy after multiple injuries last campaign.

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Cole Palmer - Leads match in crossesPalmer registered two shots (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Manchester City.

ImpactPalmer wasn't able to lead the Blues over his former club but still put together a decent performance after notching one clearance and two tackles won in the defense to go along with two shots, two chances created and a match-leading five crosses. He is likely primed to have another great season after breaking out last campaign with his 33-goal contributions, as he is their best bet for a goal every match despite not leading the front line.

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Enzo Fernandez - Records three shotsFernandez had three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Manchester City.

ImpactFernandez was decent in Sunday's loss, not blowing anyone away after registering two tackles won, two crosses and three shots. The midfielder looks likely to lead the midfield this season with Conor Gallagher on the way out, so he will see an increased role. That said, he could see a solid boost in fantasy numbers, although that will depend on whether this young Chelsea team can maintain form under a new manager.

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Robert Sanchez - Allows two against CitySanchez registered three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Manchester City.

ImpactSanchez didn't have his best outing Sunday, as he would allow two past him in the loss while making three saves. This is not the start the goalie was looking for, although he was sitting behind a defensive line starting together for the first time in the Premier League. He will look to get back on track next match, with him being in search of his first clean sheet of the campaign.

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Jeremy Doku - Four crosses in winDoku recorded two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Chelsea.

ImpactDoku received the start Sunday, earning that spot over the likes of Jack Grealish as many expected. He was decent in his 90 minutes of play, notching one chance created, two shots and four crosses while being as lethal as ever with his one-on-one ability after completing six of his nine dribbles. He will likely remain in a starting role, although he will have to be wary of Grealish if he catches form as well as the newly signed Savinho.

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Kevin De Bruyne - Solid in attackDe Bruyne generated two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Chelsea.

ImpactDe Bruyne saw a decent start of the year despite walking away with zero goal contributions in their season opener, as he would register one chance created, two shots and four crosses. He will look to remain healthy this season after an injury-filled 2023/24 campaign, as he still proved his worth after his injury spell by providing 14 goal contributions in 18 appearances. He also see decent usage on set pieces, adding even more to an already productive fantasy player.

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