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Hello everyone! I hope you're all enjoying the early stages of December and looking forward to the festive period of the year. We're not quite to the busiest stage of the season just yet, but the fixtures will be rolling in thick and fast over the next couple weeks, so we'll have to keep our eyes pealed for developing trends, players returning to fitness and/or rounding into form, and potential traps when picking our fantasy teams.
One place where all three of these scenarios are playing out is at Manchester City, where we're as yet unsure of the extent of Sergio Aguero's injury, are seeing a revolving door of players in defense, and now have the bonus of seeing David Silva return to the fold in midfield. The little Spaniard makes City tick, though with the addition of Kevin De Bruyne they haven't felt his absence as sharply as in seasons past. Can Silva make an impact today against Stoke City? Will his return help or hinder KDB's fantasy returns?
Following the early match, we'll see a slew of matches culminating in the lower-table clash between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth, where the Blues desperately need a win to keep their top 4 hopes alive. What do you think will be the outcome of today's matches? Who have you hedged your bets on for your fantasy teams this week? Join the conversation in the comments, and good luck!