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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. Bartowski
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Be great if Vardy gets at least a brace tomorrow.

    People will be scrambling all over the place on here...

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    1. O Fenomeno
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra still the better option

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      1. Bartowski
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I have both (and Aguero)

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        1. O Fenomeno
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Nice

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        2. MrZ
          10 years, 2 months ago

          My first template before i ditch kun

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  2. nkhoughton
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Which is better both with Valencia

    A) Rooney and Martial

    B) Ibrahimovic

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    1. Ron_Swanson
      10 years, 2 months ago

      BBB

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    2. Fi_fpl addict
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Now ibra on pens on only one option

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  3. GuyIncognito
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Going to have to get Ibra in otherwise I'll just start bleeding team value.

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    1. Fi_fpl addict
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes will rise at least twice , is an extra day due to Friday KO , lost the points but get the value. Prefer not to have ibra and Aguero cos of huge chunk but needs must for a while

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  4. Davido989
    10 years, 2 months ago

    LFC rumoured XI

    Mignolet Clyne Lovren Klavan Milner Henderson Lallana Wijnaldum Coutinho Firmino Sturridge

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    1. Mark-O
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not Origi?

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      1. Davido989
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Rumoured XI.

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    2. JIM BOB
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd love to be able to punt on Sturridge again. Can't resist

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      1. Yank Revolution
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He is something when healthy for sure

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    3. mattk lfc
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Still no Can?

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      1. Davido989
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He said himself he's not 100% fit.

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    4. Tatty Bojangles
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Poor Alberto

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      1. E25
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Did it to himself.

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    5. BLANKET DEFENCE
      10 years, 2 months ago

      And your source??

      http://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/jay-rodriguezs-dad-puts-wannabe-itk-in-his-place/91964

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      1. Davido989
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I don't post sources because they are thieves who back-stab.

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  5. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Had Martial's first touch been like Zlatan's, Ibra would've had an assist with his brace.

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  6. Mull
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Kane should be good for a goal tomorrow. 4 point loss to Zlatan won't be that bad of a result.

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd still call that bad.

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    2. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He must also manage 3 baps.

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  7. Jay_
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ibra 54
    Blind Shaw 29
    Pogba 24
    DDG Targett 21

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    1. John Nerdelbaum
      10 years, 2 months ago

      did you go for the pizza or the chinese?

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      1. Jay_
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Chinese 🙂

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    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Valencia needs some BAPS

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  8. S.Kuqi
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Might need to get Manu midfielder first time in few years

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    1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Martial? Pogs? Mata?

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      1. HellasLEAF
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Think Martial worth a shout.

        Looks dangerous. In good positions.

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    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Martial an option, great positions, just poor touch here and there

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  9. FF Dirtbag
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Think I might get it in early and do:

    Tadic and Vardy -> Redmond and Ibrahimovic

    With 2FTs. Thoughts?

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    1. The Donald
      10 years, 2 months ago

      makes sense

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    2. 420king
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm 90% doing the same.

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    3. ktongue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm currently thinking the same thing but I don't want to get rid of Tadic. It's a huge risk though considering Ibrahimovic is on penalties. How's the rest of you team looking?

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      1. mattk lfc
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I don't wanna ditch Tadic but don't see where else I can make 1.5m

        Foster - Heaton
        Valencia - Fuchs - Friend - Stones - Amat
        Hazard - Firmino - Tadic - Townsend - Capoue
        Aguero - Vardy - Gray

        Maybe Fuchs to a 4.0m? Bit risky having 2x 4.0 defenders though

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        1. Ha.
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yes, Fuchs out IMO

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          1. mattk lfc
            10 years, 2 months ago

            May do that, Valencia and Stones will be in every week and Friend is has decent enough fixtures and can easily swap to another 4.5m if necessary

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        2. ktongue
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I don't know mate. Your team is so close to mine I have no answers. Downgrading the defense is probably your best bet. There's that swansey one you could bring in.

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      2. The Tinkerman
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'm concerned too. My other option is drop Firmino though. Tadic to Redmond makes most sense to me. Possibly Firm > Lamela.

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    4. S.Agueroooooo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      This

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    5. The Tinkerman
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Waiting till after the game obv but likely to do the same.

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    6. Fi_fpl addict
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good choice and both may rise tonight also

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  10. LouieM97
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Never really been concerned watching a game in terms of FPL but this is worrying...Only have myself to blame!

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  11. ★Kuntheman★
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Of course Ibra screws up the Valencia cross *sigh*

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    1. dcarlito
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Raging.

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      1. HellasLEAF
        10 years, 2 months ago

        this.

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  12. Ron_Swanson
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Valencia and Shaw are the best defensive options in the game

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    1. super zlatan
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Agreed. See my question below

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    2. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm a Shaw owner and must say Valencia has impressed far more over two games.

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      1. The Tinkerman
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I've plunged 0.5m places due to Ibra so far. Would be 1.0m probably if it wasn't for Shaw, at least he is collecting the points.

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  13. aehii
    10 years, 2 months ago

    United look more attacking. The most in years.

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    1. Yank Revolution
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Reinvigorated! We finally got some good players in

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  14. schlupptheweek
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Martial 6pts (Captain) is annoying given he's played well. Forced into a risky -4 hit and getting Lamela and Ibrahimovic to atleast have money as a blow softener.

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    1. HellasLEAF
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Martial probably should be on a goal about now. Looks quality.

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    2. devils advocate
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Martial looks a little rusty but that could be just a slight Euro hangover considering he's still a young lad. I expect him to only get better and sharper as the season progresses so don't worry too much.

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  15. For Fuchs Sake
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Wow United attacking for the first time in 3 years!!

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  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen and vardy to lamela and ibra?

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    1. The Donald
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think I'll do the same thing but with alli

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      1. super zlatan
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Nice trades Bemba

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    2. LǝgleSs e|even
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Convinced much mate?

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    3. JÆKS ⭐
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Only if you really need to do it today. I can do it with 0.5 itb so no need for me to do this today already for example

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    4. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      perhaps go lower than Lamela, free up as much cash has you can for owning Alexis in GW 4 and beyond.

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      1. HellasLEAF
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe wait until Vardy performance vs Gunners?

        Every possibility he will do well, unlucky not to grab points last week.

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    5. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I've just done it

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    6. chilli con kone
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Vardy has Swansea at home next week...

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  17. Canadian Football
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    As I said....When both KUN and IBRA are fit, FPL success this season will come down to nailing KUN or IBRA (C) choice and making the most of your 75.5M budget to fill the rest of your squad.The cool thing about KUN/IRBA rotation is that their home and away fixtures always align perfectly.

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Stop. Posting. The. Same. Thing.

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This

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    2. Mull
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Focusing soley on those two players is silly. This year there are so many options that could do well. Ibra might not even end up as United's best FPL player.

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  18. super zlatan
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Madness to double up with Valencia AND shaw?

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    1. nevertrustbony
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nope, although you may want two united attackers.

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    2. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Was thinking this. Prob not

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    3. Zombie
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nope

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    4. Call Me Guybrush
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Possibly. Can swap Baines out for Valencia and it's mighty tempting.

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      1. Jafoole_88
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'd do it. Valencia could easily rise tonight

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    5. Ron_Swanson
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Had it since day 1. I've just added Ibra now and thats enough

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    6. Styles_X
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Valencia and Shaw both look like very credible options. Not madness at all.
      Sticks when one of other gets an assist like today

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  19. nevertrustbony
    10 years, 2 months ago

    is ibra rising tonight?

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    1. super zlatan
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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  20. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Valencia looking pretty good. He'll do well over the season.
    Different looking United team than last season. Strong.

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  21. cruzex
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Tadic performance?? Ty

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    1. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty ok. Will do well against a lot of other teams. United looking pretty solid.

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    2. For Fuchs Sake
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not bad, against a poorer team, he would have got some points I reckon

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    3. Tatty Bojangles
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He's been impressive. Had a goal disallowed.

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    4. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Def keep

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  22. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    might be case of getting martial and ibra....martial getting in very good positions

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  23. La Roja
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Berbs Forehead, any idea if Mane travelled with the squad?

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    1. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      dunno mate, thats a rumoured team so could be wrong before someone shoots me

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      1. La Roja
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I thank you sir

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  24. the axolotl
    10 years, 2 months ago

    i hate to say it, but United are back, it seems 🙁

    pogba and zlatan filling 2 pogba and zlatan sized holes just about perfectly here

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  25. Pariße
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Valencia looks so much better than Shaw FPL wise, but Shaw has an assist for diving, while Valencia had nothing but that CS :/

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    1. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Both look good. Over the season it'll even out.

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    2. Pariße
      10 years, 2 months ago

      has*

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    3. Tuchap - Lurker
      10 years, 2 months ago

      After last week I'll take a cs

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    4. For Fuchs Sake
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not a dive

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    5. Ron_Swanson
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Looked like a legit trip to me

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    6. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A bit harsh no? Shaw has been excellent on his flank as well. And other than the penalty, created a couple of chances that could very well have ended up as an assist.

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  26. MoeZe3bi
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any Firmino captain-ers? 🙁

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    1. Andre W
      10 years, 2 months ago

      yep..

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  27. Fowler23
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Tadic to Redmond?
    vardy to Zlatan

    2FTs. Tadic has Sunderland next week and we all remember 2 seasons ago his 19 point haul?

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    1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cue Tadic goal.

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    2. Surgical Attack
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      23

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      1. Surgical Attack
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        had him captained, so I remember

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      2. Fowler23
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ahhh yes

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Tadic v Sunderland was GW8, not GW3.

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    4. S.Agueroooooo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Annoying but right now it has to be done

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    5. how now brown cow
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The impending price changes for both make it appealing.

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    6. Fowler23
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It's annoying. Hate early transfers esp when only 1 game has been played. But can't afford if I wait later this week.

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  28. Feeling_blue
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen and Vardy to Ibra and Barkley?

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    1. aehii
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Early.

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  29. Mogwai
    10 years, 2 months ago

    My best ever 1st week, Ibra(c) and Shaw; I'm having a beer! 🙂

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
      10 years, 2 months ago

      2nd week surely?

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      1. Mogwai
        10 years, 2 months ago

        no, started with 85 now this. yay!

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      2. Woy of the Wovers
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He's drunk too many beers already.

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  30. EDEN THE MAN
    10 years, 2 months ago

    For once I am actually considering a Man Utd defender(Shaw), midfielder(Martial) and attacker(Ibra)

    Ibra is Ibra

    and Martial looks so sharp

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He does. A lot of dosh up top from UTD tho

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    2. HellasLEAF
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mou has changed everything imo.

      Different atmosphere in the team. United are back

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