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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. SilkySkills
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    His price is going up

    1. thepeen555
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yep I reckon so

  2. thepeen555
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    No ibra blank then

  3. StalkingDwarf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    So early transfers are horrible but....

  4. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Roo addict???

  5. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    If he only scores one, it wasn't worth a hit anyway. *clutches*

  6. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Lol @ Zlatan doubters

    1. thattreblefeeling
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      That were warned

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Need a bigger sofa tonight .......... til Costa's hattie at Watford.

  7. gera.bostock
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Amazing header.

    1. devils advocate
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      It will be called 'lucky' all week though, lol.

  8. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Vardy you are walking a tightrope now son

    1. Tuchap - Lurker
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      This

  9. cyclopropane
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ibra looking essential, wishing I'd stuck with first draft with him and kun. Oh well.

  10. Sheeeit
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    He is an animal!

  11. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    2FT, Vardy out Ibra in???

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Seems likely

    2. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yup

  12. Bucket_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    "I'll keep Kane", he said. "It'll be fine", he said.

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      "Kane is yet to play" I said

      1. Bucket_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Kane hattrick incoming!

  13. Bullet Eder
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Thank goodness. Vardy out vindicated. For now....

    1. Mr Flibble
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yup. Feeling happy for now

  14. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Now keep that CS Shaw! and I will be off to a good start!

  15. ThunderPants
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    should have captained zlatan, shouldn't i

  16. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    keeps proving the doubters wrong

  17. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Rooney looking good.

    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Out on the wing near the corner flag is not a good thing.

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        He has been everywhere, not just on the wing

  18. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Martial, outscore this fool for the 2nd game in a row 😉

  19. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Il Capitano

  20. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Buying him tonight. lol.

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ditto

    2. Tuchap - Lurker
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Serious?

  21. Donnie Brasco´s
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ibraaaaaaaaaaaa (C)!!!!

  22. Oooof
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Tadic at the heart of all Soton's good work.

  23. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    arse biscuits

  24. Costa in Wengerland
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Thanks Rooney's Assist

  25. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Time to stop fighting it i think.. ibra time

  26. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Don't have him but had £10 on betfair exchange +50% bonus and £10 on betfair sportsbook (+ free in play bet). both on ibra to score

  27. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Getting him in tonight. Whatever.

    1. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      What if he breaks his leg?

  28. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Dare to Zlat? 😀

  29. Mark-O
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Dullard template: Ibra Kun xxx

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Kunbroo

  30. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Of course Zlatan will score goals!!! It's Zlatan