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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
    10 years, 2 months ago

    His price is going up

    1. thepeen555
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yep I reckon so

  2. thepeen555
    10 years, 2 months ago

    No ibra blank then

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

    So early transfers are horrible but....

  4. SpaceCadet
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Roo addict???

  5. Bubz
    10 years, 2 months ago

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

  6. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Lol @ Zlatan doubters

    1. thattreblefeeling
      10 years, 2 months ago

      That were warned

    2. George Sillett
      10 years, 2 months ago

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

  7. gera.bostock
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Amazing header.

    1. devils advocate
      10 years, 2 months ago

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

  8. brianutd-why always we? 20
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy you are walking a tightrope now son

    1. Tuchap - Lurker
      10 years, 2 months ago

      This

  9. cyclopropane
    10 years, 2 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, 2 months ago

    He is an animal!

  11. For Fuchs Sake
    10 years, 2 months ago

    2FT, Vardy out Ibra in???

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

      Seems likely

    2. super zlatan
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yup

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

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

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

      "Kane is yet to play" I said

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

        Kane hattrick incoming!

  13. Bullet Eder
    10 years, 2 months ago

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

    1. Mr Flibble
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yup. Feeling happy for now

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

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

  15. ThunderPants
    10 years, 2 months ago

    should have captained zlatan, shouldn't i

  16. The Chosen One...
    10 years, 2 months ago

    keeps proving the doubters wrong

  17. Stats Don\'t Lie
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney looking good.

    1. Mull
      10 years, 2 months ago

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

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

        He has been everywhere, not just on the wing

  18. GoonerByron
    10 years, 2 months ago

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

  19. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Il Capitano

  20. Acquafresca
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Buying him tonight. lol.

    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ditto

    2. Tuchap - Lurker
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Serious?

  21. Donnie Brasco´s
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ibraaaaaaaaaaaa (C)!!!!

  22. Oooof
    10 years, 2 months ago

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

  23. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    10 years, 2 months ago

    arse biscuits

  24. Costa in Wengerland
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks Rooney's Assist

  25. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Time to stop fighting it i think.. ibra time

  26. Back on the horse
    10 years, 2 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
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Getting him in tonight. Whatever.

    1. Sad Pablo Arsecobar
      10 years, 2 months ago

      What if he breaks his leg?

  28. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Dare to Zlat? 😀

  29. Mark-O
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Dullard template: Ibra Kun xxx

    1. The 12th Man
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kunbroo

  30. Make United Great Again
    10 years, 2 months ago

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