ok folks some thoughts on tonight's game. Firslty general football thoughts.

United seem to have found a dictionary that does not contain the word shoot. Barring Young (and one from Tony) no one seemed to want to try and score. Everytime a player in red got towards the box they always looked to play another pass almost like they were either trying to walk the ball into the net, or that they expected a big hole to open up and the ball would just role through it into the goal.

This in turn saw Fulham grow into the game as they sensed United were there for teh taking, and but for a supreme display by the once much-maligned Jonny Evans, they may well have got something. They should have won a late penalty. That being said if the ref (I have no idea who it was) felt it wasn't why did he not book Murphy (knock yourselves out) for diving?

Giggs had maybe the worst game I have seem from him in a while. He gave the ball away more often than he found a man in red, he tried to beat several men as if was 1992 not 2012 and proceeded to lose the ball.

Ok folks, now on to FF thoughts based on some of our more talked about players

Jonny Evans - An absolutely superb display. In the past we have seen him harassed and bullied by big, tough players. Not so tonight, he dealt supremely with the threat of Pogrenbnyak, and also mopped up when Dempsey tried to surge forward, as well as his already touched upon excellent distribution.

Antonio Valencia - Had a quiet game by his recent standards. A few good runs and one big chance but on the whole a disappointing night. However, he was also let down badly by a lack of option to find inside the box.

Ashley Young. Much the same as his mate on the other wing. Young cut a frustrated figure for much of the night as he was often double and triple teamed, but received no support from his team-mates forcing him to try and play his way out, sometimes successfully, sometimes not. But for some superb saves from Schwarzer (why can't you do this when I actually play you?) he may well have got a goal or two. An interesting note that may not have been spotted on tv. When United had a corner on the right, Young occupied a postion on the edge of the box, waiting for the ball to be cleared in order to pick up the rebounds. Am am still undecided over what to do with him, though I think i will be shipping him for reasons soon to be outlined.

Wayne Rooney - Other than his goal it was quiet night for the Pig. Withdrawn late-on for tactical reasons, he had dropped deeper and deeper as he tried to make something happen as United continued to concede possession . Scholes came on to try to bring order to chaos. But unless Cleverley retunrs soon, and United buy a new midfield prompter in the summer i see more of the same on the horizon aw the serivce is just not there.

Dannny Welbeck - A very poor game. His hold up and link-up play was below-par for me and this helped cause the Rooney problem mentioned above. It may be the effects of a longer than normal season catching with him, but Welbeck was off-key tonight, and is highly possible he may see more bench tome. He was clearly withdrawn due to the lack of any threat.

Javier Hernandez. Essentially forced to play up front of his own, a role he is not suited to. Hernandez cut a peripheral figure for most of the game, and only had one decent chance. However, given how poor Welbeck was tonight, and the fact that both Valencia and Young were often forced to retain possession for longer than they would have liked due to a lack of anyone to cross it to, coupled with United's need for both victories and goals, we could see much more game time for Hernandez in the run-in

Apologies for the long post, but I hope it was helpful.

Corrigan, if you plan on holding Young (am not sure yet as Theo is rising tonight, thoughts on that 3rd striker spot? Ade perhaps.

Considering my next transfer and I just saw that Ade is 9.0 and Walcott is 9.1m. Ba or Sess for the chop. Who do we think is the better value for the game? I have already 2 Arsenal players and only Bale from Tot. Bot of the teams seems that they have good fixtures.

So Ade or Walcott?
Thanks,

Last time of asking, 1 response earlier. Then I'm off to bed:

Current Team:
Bogdan/Schwarzer
Caulker, Evans, Enrique, Turner, Simpson
Bale, Valencia, Dempsey, Miyachi, Morrison
Rooney, Balotelli, RVP
3.7m in bank

Would like to do Morrison > Walcott but 0.1m short
Anyone worth a 4 pt hit to get the extra 0.1m, Balotelli seems the logical choice but for who? Cisse?

5 Things we learnt this GW

1) The RVP vs Rooney Captain debate will go on for the rest of the season and half the time you'll get it wrong.

2) It's good to have 3 trusty defenders throughout the rest of the season

3) Players can suddenly have the game of there season when on your bench(HBA & McClean)

4) Fergie & Mancini play FPL, and Mancini had Rooney(C) where as Fergie had RVP(C), so it was damage limitation at the top for Fergie

5) There is no reliable source to fill the 3rd forward spot.

Pick one please:

A: McClean

or

B: Barfa

Who is guaranteed to get through in the FPL Open?

Should i keep Silva for the weekend or just cut my losses - if so who to bring in?

HBA short term, switch to McClean in 3-4 weeks time. You need to have players that are facing Wolves, its essential.

Abidal and Adriano absent for Barca against Milan.

Likely back four on Wednesday;

Alves Pique Puyol Mascherano

You think that's how they will line up?

need some help with team... plz advice

wanting to get rid of Suarez-Skirtel-Surman

any suggestions ?

1FT in hand right now.. down to take a 4 point hit

need to maintain a lead of 70 points

Would any of you consider Benzema or Sanchez instead of Messi or Ronaldo?

Or go with Messi Ronaldo + Benzema/Sanchez ignoring Gomez/Drogba?

Milanista, 4 Vet, Zlatan

Is Bonera going to play against Barca?

So is it in the referees handbook not to give pens at Old Trafford?

Right. I have had more fun than you can shake a stick at. Thanks to all, and may we wake to a bountiful morning! 😀

Thinking of doing Skrtel to Vermaelen and Taiwo to Cahill to sort out my defence. Does this seem like a good move? How nailed on is Cahill? It’s hard getting rid of Taiwo when he keeps returning points but I just can’t justify playing him with his upcoming fixtures. Any help appreciated!

Team for GW 31

Vorm
Skrtel / Evans J / Simpson
Valencia / Bale / Yaya Toure / Walcott
Pogrebnyak / Rooney / Van Persie

(Al-Habsi / McClean / Taiwo / Caulker)

worth a 4 point hit?

skrtel/holt to cahill/pog?

Current team is:

Krul

Simpson Evans SKelly
Valencia Demps Siggy Bale
Van Persie Rooney Ba

Subs. Ruddy, McClean, Enrique, Caulker 4,4m in bank and one freebie

Was thinking of bringing Aguero in for Ba. Are there any news on Aguero? Otherwise I will until after the Arsenal game.

Do you see any other good transfer on the horizon for me?

Surely the game should be updated by now???

Who would you prefer this gameweek, Bale or Walcott?

Ok have a serious question:
Which is better over the next few GW`s: Enrique Santon Skrtel Aguero OUT -> Vermaelen Huth Aguero Caulker IN

OR

Morrison Skrtel Enrique Suarez Mignolet OUT Walcott ShawX Verm Balotelli Begovic IN for 4 point hit?

1 or 2?

Anyone considering a punt on Adam Johnson? As Gary Neville said tonight when analysing City's game v Stoke, they are lacking width and Johnson could prove to be a crucial player for them. 7m and 1.8% ownership with SUN, ars, WBA, nor, wol in the next 5.

Right views please on the following

Skrtel & Santon > Baines & Vermaelen (2FT)

Would leave me with

Vorm Krul
Baines Vermaelen Cahill Evans Kelly
Miyaichi Siggy Bale Valencia Dempsey
Rooney RVP Suarez

None are rising or dropping just yet, so no rush, but I think thats what Ill do. Any opinion appreciated.

Ashley Young, should I sell or should I keep?

Valencia not an option as i want a differential from my main rival for 3rd United spot. It's Young or Hernandez for me.

Are you guys getting a mix of Benfica and Chelsea players?

Take a pick for my h2h for gw31

Team A
krul (mignolet)
kompany, bae, evans , (mcauley, Simpson)
chamberlain, gerrard, y.toure, valencia , (McClean)
rvp, rooney, suarez
vs
Team B +4pts
bodgan (reina)
senderos, bae, evans, (skertel, wheater)
miyachi, siggy, dempsey, bale, valencia
rvp, rooney, (suarez)

with both of us only having 1 FT and most likely order of substitutes at the moment.

Which should I choose?

A: Vermaelen + Baines in – out Enrique & Skrtel
B: Pogrebnyak + Surman out – Cisse + Ben Arfa in
C: only one of the trades in A or B and save other FT
D: Something else (please specify)...

Vorm (Schwarzer)
Evans Skrtel Enrique Simpson McAuley
Valencia Sigurdsson Dempsey Bale Surman
RvP Rooney Pogrebnyak
3.9m in bank; 2 FT

You know who should buy Clint Dempsey? United. United should buy Clint Dempsey.

Just got in guys from a marathon day at work didn't see the game so know its all speculation bit any bonus point predictions from the game my fpl open tie is riding on them

Would you go without one of Messi or Ronaldo for the QF for Benzema or Sanchez or are they both to important for points potential and to have with the SF in mind aswell?