"Most FPL teams contain at least a couple of City players and the odd United asset. Manchester derbies averaged 3.1 goals per league game over the five seasons from 2020-21 to 2024-25, while City won 3-0 at Etihad Stadium earlier in 2025-26. However, two of the past five league games at Old Trafford have been 0-0, and that is the venue this weekend. Will there be goals on Saturday? If you think so, then start your attacking assets from both sides with confidence."
"The team of the week is selected based on current FPL prices to fit within a 100m budget, as if you were playing a Free Hit. Don't miss our FPL special Q&A with expert FPL Heisenberg, live on the BBC Sport website on Friday, 16 January at 15:30 GMT. The team had big performances from Igor Thiago (12 points) and Bruno Guimaraes (11) - just as well given the score of -1 from Malick Thiaw and Ayden Heaven scoring an own goal."
"Image source, BBC Sport Robin Roefs, Sunderland, goalkeeper, 4.9m - Crystal Palace (h) The goals have really dried up in the league for Palace, with one in their past four. Sunderland have conceded just eight at home in the league this season, with Arsenal the only team with a better record. Those two statistics combine to make Roefs a fantastic pick this week."
Manchester derbies averaged 3.1 goals per league game from 2020-21 to 2024-25, and City won 3-0 at the Etihad earlier in 2025-26. Two of the past five league derbies at Old Trafford ended 0-0, and the upcoming fixture is at Old Trafford. Managers who expect goals are advised to start attacking assets from both teams. The team of the week was selected to fit a 100m budget as if using a Free Hit. The featured side scored 54 points with big performances from Igor Thiago (12) and Bruno Guimaraes (11), and negative returns from Malick Thiaw and Ayden Heaven.
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