Maximize Points with Man City Strategy for FPL Season Run-In
Fantasy managers are planning ahead for the season run-in. Many are waiting on FA Cup quarter-final results before finalising transfers.
Manchester City and Crystal Palace each have eight fixtures left. That is one more than most other clubs. Both missed Gameweek 31 because of the EFL Cup final.
City beat Arsenal 2-0 in that final. Nico O’Reilly scored both goals for Pep Guardiola’s side. As a result, City will need to rearrange their league match with Palace.
The postponed fixture creates at least one Double Gameweek for City. There may be two. That fixture schedule makes City players attractive targets.
Recent form and standout performers
Filmogaz.com analysis highlights a handful of City players in strong recent form. Nico O’Reilly has been the most prolific over the last four league games.
| Player | Points (last 4) | Goals + Assists | Clean sheets* | DC/Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O’Reilly | 38 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Rodri (£6.3m) | 22 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Antoine Semenyo (£8.2m) | 21 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Rayan Ait-Nouri | 18 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Ruben Dias | 16 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Erling Haaland (£14.5m) | 15 | 1 goal, 1 assist | N/A | 1 |
| Bernardo Silva | 15 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
*Defenders earn four points for a clean sheet. Midfielders earn one point.
Why O’Reilly stands out
Guardiola has pushed O’Reilly into a central midfield role. FPL lists him as a defender though. He has scored three times in his last four league games.
The 21-year-old has also collected two clean sheets. His 38 points in that period tops the City squad.
Chance creation and goal threat
Underlying data shows who is creating the best opportunities. O’Reilly leads City for shots, shots in the box, and big chances.
| Player | Shots | Shots in box | Big chances | Goal conv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O’Reilly | 13 | 11 | 4 | 23.1% |
| Haaland | 12 | 8 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Omar Marmoush | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Semenyo | 9 | 7 | 3 | 22.2% |
| Bernardo Silva | 7 | 6 | 0 | 14.3% |
Haaland has struggled with a low conversion rate. O’Reilly and Semenyo convert at much higher rates. That helps explain their recent returns.
All-round contributions
Rodri dominates the defensive stats. He leads City by some margin for defensive contributions.
| Player | Big-chance inv. | Big-chance created | Chances created | Defensive contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O’Reilly | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Haaland | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Semenyo | 4 | 1 | 4 | 28 |
| Marc Guehi | 3 | 1 | 3 | 26 |
| Rodri | 2 | 1 | 8 | 50 |
Semenyo and Guehi have added strong defensive returns since joining in January. Rodri’s mix of creativity and defensive output is valuable.
Target picks for the run-in
Nico O’Reilly is a standout budget option. He costs £5.0m and is owned by only nine percent of managers. His home average is 7.7 points per start.
If City’s postponed home match falls into a Gameweek with another home game, O’Reilly could be a Triple Captain candidate. That makes him a high-upside differential.
Erling Haaland remains essential for many managers. His scoring has dipped to one goal and one assist across four games. Still, his ceiling is huge.
Haaland produced seven shots in a recent Champions League match against Real Madrid. That performance hints at a return to form.
Antoine Semenyo looks the best midfield option among City players now. Guardiola’s rotation keeps minutes uncertain. Semenyo was unexpectedly benched in the Real Madrid match.
Rodri is a sensible pick for sub-£6.5m budgets. He offers multiple paths to returns. Managers should consider him where funds are tight.
To maximize points with Man City strategy for FPL season run-in, target a mix of O’Reilly, Haaland and Rodri. Balance ownership and differential potential.
Filmogaz.com recommends monitoring fixture changes and team news closely. Use the upcoming FA Cup ties and any rescheduled league dates to time transfers.
