Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Burnley vs Man United

Following Middlesbrough’s failings, two more double Gameweek sides are on show on Sunday afternoon, with Manchester United first to make their bow.

They travel to Turf Moor to take on a Burnley side who have been formidable on home turf – indeed, 32 of their 36 points have been gained in front of their own fans. With both Hull City and Swansea City earning victories, Sean Dyche’s combative side will also have every motivation to earn a result in today’s encounter.

For United, there is no doubt that the main Fantasy interest surrounds striker Marcus Rashford who it is presumed will accept the responsibility of scoring their goals with Zlatan Ibrahimovic now sidelined.

However, having attracted more than 457,000 new owners ahead of Saturday’s deadline, the 19-year-old is only selected for the bench as Jose Mourinho is mindful of preserving Rashford ahead of Thursday’s Manchester derby with City. Over 279,000 of his owners handed the starlet the armband for Gameweek 34, including 20 of the top 100 FPL managers.

Wayne Rooney takes Rashford’s spot in the United starting line-up, leaving Fantasy managers looking to their defence for potential returns.

Eric Bailly was the top transfer target, finding his way into 102,000 new squads, while Antonio Valencia was snapped up by another 99,000+ FPL managers. However, the Ecuadorian is again omitted as Mourinho continues to spare the right-back from burn-out.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Bailly dead

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Bailly down

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      and up.

  3. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Valencia... 🙁

    This could have been you....

  4. 824545201
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A freekick goal is not going to dissuade me that Sanchez has playing like crap for quite a while now and there are many much better premium midfielder options available. I wouldn't even care care if he played 4 DGW's in a row.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm seriously considering downgrading him to Ozil to get Haz instead when I wildcard in 36.

  5. Sess!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Blind so close to 2 bonus. On 36 with just a CS. Absolute beast.

    1. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Really is a bonus magnet.

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Would have got him over Gibson but didn't have enough cash

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Lol, this comment. Cash is always the problem mate.

  6. Jay_
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Looks ok

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        When why the complete overreaction on the last page ? .

    • Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hold Blind , hold Burnley !

    • KOKAK
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Seems like DGW is a hype this season. Anyone still trust DGW players for GW36 & GW37?

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Good grief. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water...

      2. Backup Dancer
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        You mean the top teams in the league? Yeah I trust them

        1. KOKAK
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Best wishes to you.

    • L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kompany down

    • HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal audition for ddgw not going well

      1. b✪mber
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        People ended up with 3 Boro players - we don't need no auditions 😀

        1. Ravager
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          ^ He raises a good point.

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Daley going to get 2 BAPs

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Really?

      2. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Fingers crossed. On the cusp.

    • fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Holding gives away a needless corner.

    • Viprin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Is Valencia injured or given a rest?

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Both

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Most likely

      3. KOKAK
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He will not start when you play him! It is always better to see a defender play for a weaker team and give you at least 2 pts.

    • diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Daley Blind! Now get those BAPS!

      1. laGan1n1
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        hero

      2. L'Aeroplanino
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        come on get 2

    • dhamphiir
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Burnley had total 8 shot and 0 shot on target

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Some Manc Derby on the cards 🙂

    • Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Blind Cs get in

      1. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Ddg and blind here, maybe a cheeky bap as well 🙂

    • Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      So I'm happy I went with the risk of trippling up on UTD's defence. Just a shame Valencia is one of my trio.

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate..Blind and Valencia here

      2. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Nice. Bar the Valencia thing. Attacking returns vs. City maybe?

    • Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I regularly read on here that the DGWs were pretty much known therefore easy to plan for, but the way players are picking up injuries it could mess up many a well set plan - if you have already used your WC

    • pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      DDG + Bailly

      😎

      1. TOPCAT1960
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Me too 🙂

      2. BobBradleysOpportunity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        aye, last min DDG transfer to accompany bailly

    • Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      United have scored 1 more goal (49) in the Premier League, than they did in the whole of the PL last season (48).

      1. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        it's actually 50

    • Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Blind and Bailly CS. get in

    • Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Starting to worry that Arsenal dgw will end up like Boro

      Disaster.

    • Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Bentekkers hattrick enroute

    • tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Pogba my highest scorer, who says DGWs are overrated?

    • Junior ⚽
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Lovely bottled Heaton to DDG for a hit

    • Sanguinista
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Any chance of Baily bonus?

      1. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Unlikely

      2. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Looks like 3. Martial 2.Blind 1. Herrerra/Rooney (35)

        Bailly behind them with 33 so very slim

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          That'll do for me!

    • TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      FU RASHFORD AND MOURINHO!

      1. Mark-O
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        You didn't do enough homework so blame yourself instead

      2. Zikry
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure how you expected him to start today

      3. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Buying Rashford = good
        Captaining Rashford = bad

      4. Licious Lizard
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        If you didn't even realize there was a risk of him not starting, I have to say you only have yourself to blame....

      5. TOPCAT1960
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Only Half Time ?

      6. KOKAK
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Hard lesson learned. Never buy a 2nd striker and never captain him!

      7. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Well known that United would rest players. I captained him. It's a risk but not like facing down a pile of hungry lions or walking a tightrope after 17 pints 😉

    • Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Benteke blank please 🙂

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        + Zaha

      2. TOPCAT1960
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Zaha + Firmino goals please

    • Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Since Utd is unbeaten, a few possible scenarios exist for Manchester derby:
      0-0, 1-1, 2-2...