Reviewed 23 July 2026

Manchester City fantasy guide.

Opening fixtures, planning-pool players and the pre-season questions worth checking. Advice and data—not an official fantasy game.

Opening run · Demanding

Gameweeks 1–6

3.5average difficulty / 5
GW1BOU (H)4/5
GW2CRY (A)2/5
GW3COV (H)2/5
GW4MUN (A)5/5
GW5SUN (H)4/5
GW6LIV (A)4/5

Last Season difficulty uses previous finishing strength plus venue. It is deliberately transparent and will change when stronger current-season evidence exists. Published fixture source ↗

Reviewed pool

5 players on the board

The pool is selective, not a complete squad list. Planning prices are Last Season comparison credits, not official game prices.

1
Erling HaalandFWD · Strong minutes confidence
The reviewed points leader and standout early captaincy candidate.
99evidence
2
Antoine SemenyoMID · Strong minutes confidence
Consistent returns last season; verify classification and role at launch.
91evidence
3
Marc GuéhiDEF · Strong minutes confidence
Strong 2025/26 output across two clubs; role still worth tracking.
89evidence
4
Joško GvardiolDEF · Monitor minutes confidence
Attacking upside with rotation risk attached.
84evidence
5
Phil FodenMID · Monitor minutes confidence
Excellent opening home fixtures, balanced by rotation uncertainty.
82evidence
Check before buyingMinutes

Who started the final friendlies, who returned late and which roles are genuinely secure?

Check before buyingSet pieces

Penalties, corners and direct free-kicks are valuable only when the taker is on the pitch.

Check before buyingPosition and price

Official classification can change the appeal of an attacking player considerably.

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