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19 August 2016 4503 comments
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The first of 10 Friday night kick-offs of the 2016/17 season gets underway as Man United play host to Southampton at 8pm.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic carries the armband hopes of many heading into Gameweek 2. Second only to Sergio Aguero in this week’s captain poll, another big display from the Swede this evening should continue the bandwagon that’s already earned him in excess of 45% ownership.

There’s also the small matter of Paul Pogba to consider. Having served a one-match ban last weekend, the Frenchman is poised for a second debut and has been named in the hosts’ first XI.

Having emerged victorious from Old Trafford in each of the last two seasons, the Saints will be hoping to take up the role of part poopers once again as Jose Mourinho prepares for his first home match in charge of the Red Devils.

Claude Puel’s side stuttered to a 1-1 home draw against Watford last time out, though produced more attempts on goal that any side in Gameweek 1.

Dusan Tadic created more chances than any other player in the opening round of fixtures, whilst Nathan Redmond’s 75,000 new owners will be looking for a repeat of last week’s goal and subsequent two-point haul against the Hornets.

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  1. Krul Runnings
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Aside from tonight's game being shockingly bad for me, the fact it was a Friday night match makes it 10x worse. Reason being its forcing me to make moves without seeing 9 of my team play.

    I'm gonna go against the masses on here and eat these price drops and ignore the rises.

    Night gents

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Thankfully only 9 more Friday night games this season

  2. Ramok
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Ok gents and ladies i need some help here.

    Schmeichel (jaku)
    Valencia - Stones - Morgan (amat/parades)
    Firminho - townsend - Hazard - Redmond (Capoue)
    Ibra - Aguero -Gray

    And now my question is

    A) Morgan/Townsend to Baines/Lamela

    B) Gray to benteke?

    Obviously gotta rid Morgan or Schmeichel as double up for Hull didnt work. 1m ITB

  3. DAV087
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone planning to Wildcard? So many players I want going up and tadic dropping. Could sell tadic then get him cheaper

    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Tadic won't drop again so no you won't be able to get him cheaper...

  4. COYS Down Under
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Ibra, Shaw & Tadic - only 900k rank. Crazy stuff.

    Anybody keeping Tadic given the impending price drop? He looked really good and has easy fixtures coming up.

  5. 1-1 at Newcastle
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Alli or eriksen