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Dugout Discussion – Burnley vs Man United

Following Middlesbrough’s failings, two more double Gameweek sides are on show on Sunday afternoon, with Manchester United first to make their bow.

They travel to Turf Moor to take on a Burnley side who have been formidable on home turf – indeed, 32 of their 36 points have been gained in front of their own fans. With both Hull City and Swansea City earning victories, Sean Dyche’s combative side will also have every motivation to earn a result in today’s encounter.

For United, there is no doubt that the main Fantasy interest surrounds striker Marcus Rashford who it is presumed will accept the responsibility of scoring their goals with Zlatan Ibrahimovic now sidelined.

However, having attracted more than 457,000 new owners ahead of Saturday’s deadline, the 19-year-old is only selected for the bench as Jose Mourinho is mindful of preserving Rashford ahead of Thursday’s Manchester derby with City. Over 279,000 of his owners handed the starlet the armband for Gameweek 34, including 20 of the top 100 FPL managers.

Wayne Rooney takes Rashford’s spot in the United starting line-up, leaving Fantasy managers looking to their defence for potential returns.

Eric Bailly was the top transfer target, finding his way into 102,000 new squads, while Antonio Valencia was snapped up by another 99,000+ FPL managers. However, the Ecuadorian is again omitted as Mourinho continues to spare the right-back from burn-out.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Silva dead leg

  2. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I'm still on 1 point this GW 😆

    1. tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      -10 here

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Hitsville has made my GW this week tbh. All these hits means even though Negredo(c) was a flop it was not as bad as compared to many others.

      2. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Impressive

      3. tm245
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'd feel bad if I didn't have 15 left to play.

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

      Benteke(c) about to make your GW IMO. Not good for me though.

    3. Jay_
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Same

      • THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        11 (-8) here

      • Hakuho FPL
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        31(-4) no DGW players.

      • The Mandalorian
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        -6 with 16 points on the bench

      • Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Minus 3 and counting here

    4. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Another goal for Palermo. Comeback still on

      1. gorilla
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        can you stfu

    5. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      And to think I got shut down for mentioning martial as an option...

      Wish id gone for it now 🙁

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Always do the opposite of what people tell u here.. its what got me into top 10k after 12 teen arrows in a row

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Keep posting

        2. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Teen arrows, yeah that confirms your age.

      2. janowsc
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Always go with your gut dude, this place can help with advice but ultimately play your game.

    6. Kloppen Schloppen
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I seriously hope both Girdonkey and Welldonkey injured...

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Everyone calling Welbeck a donkey now. Remember when everyone called him Dat Guy and liked him.

        1. Kloppen Schloppen
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          67% of the time he's injured everytime

    7. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kane (C) will hopefully be my saving grace

      1. Sjaugen
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        same

    8. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      OMG BRAVO save

    9. nkhoughton
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone gonna bring rooney or martial in?

      1. thomashl
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Considering martial

        1. nkhoughton
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Tempting ain't it, if neither start vs city I wont bother

          1. thomashl
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Agree. Already being burnt by Valencia not playing

    10. Heavy Data
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      At the close of yesterday's games all the Rashford owners and captainers from my ML were taking the **** something rotten for my choice of captain Negredo. They all seem extremely quiet today. Ahhahahhaajajahahjahahahahhahaa

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Still a half to go. And another game.

        1. Jet5605
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah but Rooney and Martial have just reduced Rash's chances of game time against City

          1. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Rashford is Mourinho's man.

          2. Heavy Data
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Oh yes. I imagine he will play in the next game but 0 so far is good for me. They all also had valencia. How I laughed

    11. Wingate
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Gents!

      1) Sanchez or Ozil (money would be used to get Sane over a cheapie) ?

      2) yoshida or Stephens?

      3) Giabadini or Costa

      Thanks!

      1. nkhoughton
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Alexis definitely

        1. Wingate
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Because he's a captaincy option I suppose... Sanchez captain 36, hazard 37?

          1. Athletic Nasherbo
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Alexis, Yoshida, and Gabbiadini

        2. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Not definitely at all. Sanchez doesn't deserve our money at the moment.

          1. Wingate
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Definitely waiting to see how he gets on in next match... if he's not interested then he's too expensive,
            Also see where he's playing...

      2. Vamonos
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez
        Yoshi
        Gab

        1. Wingate
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Thinking this....

          Alonso, yoshida, Bertrand, stones,
          Hazard(c), Sanchez, alli, sane,
          Kane, Gab

          Is v possible...

      3. JÆKS ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez Yosh Gab

        1. Wingate
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Assuming Yosh is pretty nailed on now ? Great value if so

    12. tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cech clears Silva header.

    13. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      *gets more popcorn*

    14. fedolefan
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Xhaka is the boss of all.

    15. Kloppen Schloppen
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Stuff from Granite

    16. Hakuho FPL
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      F Mee

    17. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Which 2 would you pick on WC:

      A) Monreal
      B) Bailly
      C) Clichy
      D) Vertonghen

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Two those with Alonso going to be too pricey. Maybe just Clichy

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yoshida + Holgate are the other 2 so it's alright

    18. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Clichy hits a flood light

    19. tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Wasteful from Clichy.

    20. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      So rare to see Tarkowski getting an early sub on

    21. dhamphiir
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      @OfficialFPL
      After review, Opta confirm assist for the 2nd goal is Martial's - his effort was blocked & he had the final touch before Rooney scored #FPL

      1. Ziro
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        sod's law

    22. Fergietime
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If united finish 4th and win the europa, does that mean that 5th spot will become a champions league spot?

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Wrong

        2. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Right

      2. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yes

        1. Sims
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Wrong

        2. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Don't spread nonsense

          1. Woy of the Wovers
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Where are you getting that from?

            1. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Finishing 5th will NOT get you a CL spot, unless you are the winner of CL or Europa. Do some research first.

    23. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Best defenders for the incoming DGWs? Have alonso, want to switch Valencia to Bailly (have WC)

    24. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Which to go for?

      A Sane (Middlesbrough away)
      B Zaha ( Burnley at home)

      1. Vamonos
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Zaha due to less rotation risk, and the fact it's Burnley at home!

    25. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal playing poorly here. Just trying to soak up City pressure.

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        If United play this way mourihos a tactical genius

      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Need to get Wally off the naughty step

      3. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That's good defending, something Arsene has been looking to improve.

    26. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      C'mon Utd get a peno......need to have a chance of a Heaton save 😀

      1. Ziro
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I need the reverse, a DdG pen-save. 😀

    27. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling coming on

    28. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No Valencia and capt Rashford on the bench. Superb.

    29. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling coming on for Silva.

    30. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Silva injury would be perfect as a sterling owner. Dont wish bad injuries on anyone but on this occasion hopefully he's out for couple weeks.

      1. Ziro
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        lesser chance of attacking returns though when Silva is missing.

    31. Baked baines
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling on for silva. Doesn't change much!!