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Dugout Discussion – Man United vs Newcastle

Saturday’s events conclude at Old Trafford where Manchester United host Newcastle under lights.

From a Fantasy perspective, there is huge interest in this final game with Romelu Lukaku once again the most popular captain pick for a tenth Gameweek in 12.

Almost 1.4 million (26.4%) back the Belgian with the armband, despite the striker suffering significant sales ahead of today’s deadline. More than 122,000 will be hoping that their decision to sell goes unpunished against the Magpies.

But Paul Pogba’s return is expected to boost Lukaku’s prospects: the Frenchman is fit and back in the United starting line-up. He scored two goals and picked up three assists in four starts prior to his injury.

Meanwhile, Zlatan Ibrahimovic also makes his return and is named among the United substitutes.

Phil Jones misses out, with Victor Lindelof earning his first Premier League start as Eric Bailly is another absentee through injury. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is notably missing from the United teamsheet, with Jose Mourinho confirming that his absence is for tactical reasons.

Skipper Jamaal Lascelles is sidelined for the visitors, while goalkeeper Rob Elliot is Newcastle’s most popular player on show, though 82% of his 1.4 million owners have him on their bench in expectation of United goals.

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

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  1. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Lukaku(C)

  2. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Nobody in this game, gonna be a tough watch. Go Toon!

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I have Lascelles and Jones

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Only Elliot here.

      I think id prefer to have no one

    3. Thiga
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Same here. Luk and DDG will probably deal the major blows. Let's brace ourselves

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, they are the only two I’m worried about

  3. goonerdoz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Here's hoping for a Newcastle CS haha.

  4. Podge
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Blank plz lukaku

  5. Fanta sea
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Rival had christensen. Is he becoming an option?

    1. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'd say so

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

    Elliot CS added.

  7. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A. Carroll - > RLC (benching Gross next week away to Man U)

    B. Save

    If I haven't raged quit after a Lukaku hattrick, what should I do?.

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

      CL midweek.

  8. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    My logic for dropping Kane vs Kun:

    Kun plays for a much better offensive team, also, when he fails, it's likely he gets 0 pts from not playing, so your vice captain choice pays off. When Kane fails, he fails. And he doesn't have talent around him like Kun.

    1. Pumpkinhead
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      *logic?

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Also your name must come into it

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Eh maybe 😉

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Aguero can easily fail by getting 1 point or 2 points. You're justifying it post hoc with the evidence from this one game.

      Also, why justify it with the fact he gets 0 points. That's a lot of money on 0 points. Better to have that money on Kane and not captain him!

  9. fedolefan
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Please Kaku. Keep my head above water lad.

  10. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Mbemba
    Ritchie
    Sterling
    Eriksen
    maybe Kane
    Abraham

    Probably worth a wildcard innit

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yep. Running out of time to use it anyway so why not

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      sterling was ok actually

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Might keep him, only 8m after all

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

    Come on Lukaku (C), time to punish the doubters.

  12. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Lindelof and Smalling eh? Hopeful of a Newcastle goal

  13. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Kane to Kaku out of fear of ownership anyone?

  14. andymck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone know Lukaku's effective ownership?

    1. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      72% in top 10k

  15. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    That Newcastle midfield 😆

  16. VFORVANDETA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Ibra start ?

    1. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      On bench.

    2. Thiga
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Off the bench at 70 minutes 😉

  17. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Kaku. Let's do this kid. 21 points

  18. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Jesus(c) worked out ok if he keeps his two BAPS.

  19. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Out of topic.
    Is it normal for HDMi cable from your TV to give a bit of shock? Not deadly but enough to reflex.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No 😆

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Depends where you put the other end

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Plugged it to the laptop and turned the thing into Tesla coil.

    3. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      No but seriously go To hospital and get checked out mate. Even a slight shock warrants an ambulance call if you ring 1 1 1. You need to get checked for heart arythmia

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        8 hours earlier. Let's hope that's out of the list.

  20. Blanka
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    73 - two to play. Now just need blankaku to show up.

  21. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Come on big Romelu

  22. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.6m defender other than Mee? Moreno?

  23. CFC96
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    been patient with lukaku since gw1, started off very well, but a blank today and i might get triggered

  24. Patch
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Goalless Game Please!!!

    I know its unlikely but if anything just don't let Lukaku score!!!

    Newcastle pls don't score either!!!

  25. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    so vardys gonna drop tonight and i'm excact on atsu vardy to coutinho niasse (-4). Should I do it, despite a suspension looming for Niasse (Have RLC for next week). Would only be a 1game suspension, aye?
    Why was Cout taken off so early?

    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      dont have salah and need to make up ground in my ML

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I would pull the trigger. Cou was fine when taken off

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Mind you, Niasse could get banned

    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      It would be a 2 game ban

  26. KAPO KANE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Decent week so far. Nothing too pressing atm for next week in terms of changes....so thinking Abraham to Wilson, or is that too kneejerk central?

    Foster
    Alonso | Mee | Daniels
    Salah | Alli | Richarlison | Groß | RLC
    Kane | Aguero

    Elliot | Abraham | Jones | Mariappa

    1FT 1.2ITB

    Thanks

  27. Sailboats
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku 2 goals minimum

  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku close

  29. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Phew

    1. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      This

  30. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Kaku close