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11 February 2018 1350 comments
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After Huddersfield ended Bournemouth’s seven-match unbeaten run in style, we make our way to Tyneside as Newcastle United take on Manchester United at 2.15pm.

Up against a Magpies side with just four goals in their last eight home matches, the Red Devils look well-placed to deliver a sixteenth clean sheet of the campaign.

Such resilience means that David De Gea is the third most popular player in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), with over 43% owning the United keeper.

Meanwhile, interest in Antonio Valencia is on the rise – acquired by over 113,000 last week, the raiding right-back has climbed to fourth among defenders.

Despite scoring just a single away goal since Gameweek 6, Romelu Lukaku is the fourth top captain pick for this round of fixtures and earns 10.9% backing.

Meanwhile, only 1.4% have handed the armband to Alexis Sanchez, who fired more shots (six) than any player in Gameweek 26 on the way to scoring his first league goal for Jose Mourinho’s side since arriving from Arsenal.

Elsewhere, Paul Pogba, Phil Jones and Anthony Martial all return to the teamsheet after being dropped at home to Huddersfield – the former two were transferred out by 99,000 and 97,000 FPL managers respectively ahead of Gameweek 27.

Jesse Lingard – subject to 169,000 sales last week – retains his spot in the visitors’ XI despite a run of one goal in his previous six league outings.

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  1. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    How much do you think the day rate is for Sanchez to play the piano at private functions?

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He’s a pianist alright.

  2. olidooley
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    David de Lol
    Valencilol Smallol Jololens Youlolng
    Matilol Poglol
    Martilol Lolgard Alexlol
    Lukaklol

  3. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Jones time

  4. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    If u thought yesterday Granville was a bit off wait till this finishes 1-0

  5. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Safe to say City should win the title from here?

    1. Nascimento
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      You can never write off Utd

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Except for the past 5 years.

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. Could have said that a Christmas. Now, for sure. Which means we can now all get to play... PEP ROULETTE!

  6. Jaok
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    If you have Kun do you keep? And if you dont do you get Kun in?

    1. Ahtikullervo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm keeping him. yeah.

    3. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      As a Kun owner, its a :smokes cigar: nice problem to have.

    4. Jaok
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Worth get him now? Feels alittle too late? Or?

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        It’s too late, CL and Jesus factor now.

    5. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Haven't got kun and probably not getting as happy with sterling kdb and Kane

    6. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm swapping back to Kane as planned. Would be nice to have both.

      1. Jaok
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        The eagle!

  7. Debauchy
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Spanish waiter serves another cold dish to the grumpy one

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      He must love the taste by now.

  8. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Corner again 😎

  9. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    What do we think;

    TAA for Prem
    Gomez for CL?

    1. GAMBIT
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Don't give yourself that headache

      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I'm debating WCing lol

  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Lollllll

  11. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Well played Newcastle....

  12. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    TOON ARMY!!!

  13. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Its over.

  14. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Ota, Adrian, Lingard -> ?
    A. Robertson, Fab, Walcott
    B. Naughton, Adrian stay, Mkhi
    C. Bavies/VVD, Pope/Pickford, Shaqiri
    D. Others.
    Thanks.

  15. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    That keeper should be MOTM

    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah

    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Shelvey has been incredible

  16. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Wouldn't surprise me if united finish outside top 4 if they go on a deepish run in ucl and after Chelsea go out early. No Europa to save them either

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      They will be out in the cl soon

  17. OldBenKenobi
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Fair play Newcastle! Well deserved!

  18. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Thought McTomonay was Big Phil making a late charge for a sec

  19. drughi
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    hahaha united are so bad

  20. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Well done Newcastle

  21. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Well played Toon, great debut for keeper.

    RIP Darlow and Elliot

    1. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, he was great.

  22. Infamy, Infamy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    The Special One ??!! Hahaha.

  23. Eddie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Well done Newcastle.

  24. Punty McPuntface
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Had Richie when I first did my team...should have kept him!

  25. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Oh Rafa Benitezzzzzzzzzzz

  26. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Bye Lingard

  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Shelvey was incredible

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I wish he could reach his potential for England’s sake

    2. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Really was the hidden hero

  28. Pariße
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Dubravka!

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I want to look that guy up, but chances are he shares his name with Eastern European adult model, so better not.

  29. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    On paper I was really excited for my team to do well this week. Absolutely shocking in the end. Typical.

  30. yakirh
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Wildcard time???

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Aye, go on then.