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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. Jay_
      7 years, 4 days ago

      What a couple of pansies

    • Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Blind on 2 bonus now

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Awesome. Baps machine! Unfortunately, Valencia is not playing. Double CS should be good.

      2. TOPCAT1960
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Not confirmed yet surely ?

    • JJO
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Htf Bailly isnt in bonus points?

      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Best player on the pitch after Martial

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          Disagree. Blind made a lot of interceptions and tackles in the first half, but because it is Blind noone notices. Bailly was better in the second half, but he also gives the ball away whereas Blind is more secure in his passing (especially long passing)

          1. JJO
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 days ago

            Well I have to say that I havent watch the whole game
            And every time i was on it it was Eric who made thise tackles and interceptiobs

        2. FPL Emu
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          After Martial?

          Lord, what game were you watching?

          1. JJO
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 days ago

            That goal is enough for me to say that
            Moments like that are something thath make difference

      2. laGan1n1
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        poor passing %

      3. Zikry
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        He gets punished for his passing % and kicking the ball out

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Sane so dangerous 🙂

    • diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Could use a Benteke blank here. Over 2/3rds of the Top 10k have captained one of Negredo, Rashford, Lukaku, Benteke, Sanchez, Aguero or Kane. With a Benteke blank it becomes a one game shootout.

    • JayC
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Blind and baily and herrera have saved me so far. Never trust boro players again. Especially when I got out llorente and Holgate for failgredo and gibs

    • Alan_T
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Gibson -----> Blind or Clichy?

    • Junior ⚽
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Anyone think Valencia will play vs City?
      Smith 6 pointer waiting

      1. Zikry
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        100% will start

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Yes

      3. GuillermoDickero
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Unless he's genuinely injured rather than rested then he will play

      4. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        He will play. United win against City would put them back on track for a top 4 finish imo.

      5. FPL Emu
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        It'll be Valencia, Bailly and Shaw or Darmian and Tuanzebe or Blind

        1. Gudjohnsen
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          City will win the United game 2-1

      6. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Start, goal, 2 assists, CS, 3 baps, guaranteed 🙂

      7. Amsterhammer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        95% likely

    • Zikry
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Blind the BAPS Monster

    • Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Bailly was brilliant throughout the game and still Rooney is ahead of him in the BPS...

      1. YoungPretender
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Bailly owner, by any chance?

        1. Alan_T
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          🙂

        2. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          Still true though

          1. JJO
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 days ago

            I agree with you

    • StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      What would you choose if you had to:

      A) Ozil + Hazard
      B) Sanchez + Pedro

      1. Moose™
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        A easy

      2. dhamphiir
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        A

      3. Amsterhammer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        A

    • Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Blind owners massive high 5 🙂

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Did tell you Blind on more than one occasion.

        1. Differentiator
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          Yep, was always him or De Gea for me. Glad I picked the flying Detchman

        2. barracuda
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 days ago

          Well done Diesel 🙂

      2. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        0/

        Takes balls big man.

      3. athreya
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Yo. Had him for like 5 weeks with scant returns.

      4. L'Aeroplanino
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        \o

      5. grumpyman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        ^_^/

      6. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Fair play. My weakness of always focusing on the attack has blinded me....erm no pun intended.

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Blind & Bailly owners on about BAPs and then Valencia owners just sitting there, still waiting for a Burnley shot on target 🙂

    • diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      This FA Cup semi final going to ET would not be good

      1. Amsterhammer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Yes. Don't need that.

      2. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Would for me. Rashford captain for this week.

    • Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      St Etienne 0-0 Rennes - Interrupted due to spectators riots (http://www.flashscore.com/match/OKKag2wa/#match-summary)

      😮

    • DR0GBA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Sergioooooo

    • Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Kun goal...

    • tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Stupid Ramsey!

    • diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Aguero goal. Forget Jesus.

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Aguerooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    • fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Oh typical Arsenal.

    • laGan1n1
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      so easy

    • Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      *flips table*

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        Hahaha

    • Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Aguero!

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      What a player 🙂

    • Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Terrible goalkeeping

      1. Amsterhammer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 days ago

        I agree. Bottled it.

    • ☻ Jon Snow ☻
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Aguero (c) !!

    • L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      AGUEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    • thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Was planning on WCing GW36, would you do it a week early?

      DDG Pickford
      Valencia Holgate Robertson Alonso Gibson
      Sanchez Alli Eriksen Zaha Sane
      Lukaku Negrado Kane

    • Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 days ago

      Wengo Out?