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DGW20 Ones to watch: John Stones

By The Scout 11 Jan 2023
Stones, Man City

The Scout on why Man City centre-back can be a Double Gameweek hero again

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The Scout is tipping five players to produce big points in Double Gameweek 20 of 2022/23 Fantasy Premier League.

John Stones (MCI) £5.4m

The centre-back appears to have secured a regular role for Manchester City ahead of their Double Gameweek 20 against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Stones was named in Pep Guardiola’s XI in just five of their opening 11 matches of the season.

But he has since started each of their last six matches, a feat unmatched by any fellow City defender.

Stones has a history of delivering big scores in Double Gameweeks.

In 2020/21 he equalled the best ever Gameweek score by a defender, claiming 27 points over his two matches thanks to two goals, two clean sheets and three bonus points. 

His output this term further highlights his many routes to returns.

Stones has supplied two assists and has collected bonus points on three of the four occasions he has kept a clean sheet. 

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Stones has also stepped up his goal threat recently. 

The 28-year-old managed just two shots inside the box in the opening 13 Gameweeks. But he has produced five shots in the box in his subsequent six outings.

That total ranks joint-fifth among Man City players, level with Phil Foden (£8.2m).

Man City’s subsequent schedule lifts the appeal of investing in Stones.

They also have a Double Gameweek 23 to follow, essentially giving them six matches in the next four Gameweeks.

Stones’ security of starts, combined with his potential at both ends of the pitch, means he can richly reward managers over the upcoming period.

Also in this series

Part 1: Luke Shaw (MUN) 
Part 2: Michael Olise (CRY)
Part 3: Bryan Mbeumo (BRE)
Part 5: Harry Kane (TOT)

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