Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Manchester United vs Chelsea

After Roberto Firmino earned Liverpool the points at West Brom, our attentions now turn to Old Trafford as Manchester United entertain Chelsea in the 4.00pm kick-off.

The big news is that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named amongst the substitutes for the home side, with Jose Mourinho conceding that the veteran is “very tired” as he juggles his options ahead of the upcoming Europa League clash with Anderlecht.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is also on the bench, though Antonio Valencia’s 15.7% owners can breathe a sigh of relief – he’s handed a first league start since Gameweek 30.

With a double Gameweek 34 against Burnley and neighbours City just around the corner, this afternoon’s match affords Fantasy managers the chance to cast an eye over Mourinho’s side.

Certainly, Ibrahimovic owners will be desperate for more than just a late cameo – he’s the second most captained player for Gameweek 33, with more than 621,000 handing him the armband.

Chelsea pair Diego Costa (7.9%) and Eden Hazard (4.3%) could emerge as differential captaincy picks, though United have been solid in front of their own supporters, conceding just twice in their last five at Old Trafford.

Indeed, that resilient record – allied with two goals in his previous nine appearances – goes some way to explaining why Costa was the most transferred out player last week, with over 121,000 owners looking elsewhere.

Marcos Alonso’s 15.9% owners are left cursing their luck, though, after the top-scoring defender in FPL was forced to withdraw prior to kick-off after picking up a knock in the warm-up.

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  1. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Lindgard is very underrated

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Reported

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Should be on 200k a week!

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He's on £100k.

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Sold Son last GW, only 10 playing this GW, he's losing his touch 😉

  3. Guvnor
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Rashford doing really well

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He's a striker not a winger. Same as Martial. Like putting Vardy on the wing - why do it?

  4. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Herrera doing very well so far

  5. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Unfortunate, that hat and suit combo.

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      *cap

  6. Laurel and Vardy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Alonso's no-show means Lovren's 6-7 points in the bag 🙂

  7. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Listening on the radio.....sounds like a cracking game?

    1. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Fouls everywhere. Best game till now

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Game of the day!

  8. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Begovic has been atrocious any time he has been pressed into service for Chelsea tbf

  9. Fowler23
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    United playing really well. No sign of pogba

    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Took them on in the midfield two minutes ago, did very well and played a lovely ball to Rashford.

      Adjust your tv set.

  10. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Rojo 1 - Costa 0

  11. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Do I want

    A) TCarroll 1 pointer
    B) Ibra 1 pointer cameo

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully B + a goal

  12. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What scenario would make Ibra play? Surely he doesn't need more game minutes.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      1-1

      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I'm fine with 1-1 soon especially Valencia scoring it.

    2. tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sub Valencia at 65, Chelsea equalize, Ibra on for the game winner.

  13. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Rojo & Costa reds would be splendid!

  14. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Alonso injured in warm-up??

    1. Cojiro
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Dunno, hasn't been mentioned on here... not once...

    2. FrankieTheGent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Commentator said he was ill and thought he'd shake it off but wasn't feeling the best during warm up

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. Hamstring

      1. michudagawd
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        It was illness actually.

    4. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Alonso + Grant + Llorente >>> Rojo + Valdes + Tekkers for -8 good move?

  15. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Ibra to Rashford?

    LoL

  16. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    De Gea's haircut looks rank......

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      You should stop watching then.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Listening on the radio Dingo.....

  17. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    This is such a good game, from a physical and an intensity front!

  18. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Conte with nice black suit and €4 baseball cap

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Shabby chic......

    2. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Lmao

    3. Bazzalona
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Have to keep the 30k hair weave safe and dry.

  19. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Rojo and Costa tho lol

  20. Sims
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    mourinho haters silenced

  21. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    At this rate, Spurs will catch up with Chelsea

  22. Deus
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Happy for my prev transfer Alonso -> Stephens

  23. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Rashers on set pieces

  24. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hope it stays like this. Need those clean sheet points

  25. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Fouls, fouls everywhere

  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Pogba is having a really good game so far

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No Mkhi or Mata to get in his way. He can't play the deep role.

  27. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Class chasing back from Pogba.

  28. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Pogba awesome tackle on the non fast breaking costa

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      non fast = slow

  29. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Costa back to his old self. Its like when you enter a new relationship and the girl wants you to change. You can only pretend for so long until you show your true colors again.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Deep bro

      1. KUN+10
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        hahaha...very touching init