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27 August 2018 5411 comments
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A large portion of Fantasy managers are backing the key Spurs’ men for their Monday night trip to Manchester United.

Harry Kane (£12.5m) comes into the match as the most popular player and captained by just under 500,000+ managers.

Only Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) and Sergio Aguero (£11.2m) were backed by more in Gameweek 3, and the England captain needs two goal involvements to outshine them both.

Kieran Trippier (£6.0m) is the next most fashionable member of the Spurs squad, 24 percent of Fantasy managers hoping for a repeat of recent free-kicks scored against Croatia at the World Cup and Fulham in Gameweek 2.

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea (£6.0m) remains owned by just over a quarter of managers, despite not yet keeping a clean sheet in 2018/19. Although with Spurs bringing plenty of attacking talent to Old Trafford, this match is unlikely to be the last straw for him.

The Spaniard is one of just two United players with double-figure ownership. The other one is Paul Pogba (£8.1m), currently backed by 18 percent following back-to-back converted penalties.

There will be some interest Christian Eriksen (£9.4m) and Dele Alli (£9.1m) with the Dane still just ahead of his English team-mate’s ownership, inspite of losing some set pieces duties to Trippier. Eriksen sits in 11 percent of squads with Alli in 7.6.

The secondary defenders (in terms of popularity) for each side are Luke Shaw (£5.1m) and Jan Vertonghen (£6.0m). The United man is in 8.7 percent of teams with Vertonghen in 10 percent.

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  1. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Many going with Pereyra on WC?

    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Might have missed that boat. Watford tough fixtures now. However, he's got class.

      1. waitinginthelonggrass
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Ty. Yeah that’s my thinking

      2. LarryDuff
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Looks a key player in a good team

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      GW8

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

    Chances that Mourinho is still manager for the game against Burnley?

    1. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Doubtful

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

      For it? Good. After? Who knows 😉

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      80% I reckon. They did finish second last season. Remember the patience with Moyes.

    4. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      United won’t sack him, he might walk, but I predict he’ll still be around for at least another ten games

      1. Prison Mike
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He’s never walked before, not likely to walk now.

        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          True.
          I don’t think he’s going anywhere.

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

        He won't walk with a golden payout due

  3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Not sure who to bench right now... Bench one:

    A) AWB (SOU)
    B) Robbo (lei)
    C) Tarkowski (MUN)
    D) Bilva (NEW)

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      C

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      C

    3. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Bilva?! LOL

  4. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Ed Woodward is far more to blame than Mourinho.

    Nobody can deny that United were good tonight until Kane scored. They were the better team but didn't take their chances. Mourinho identified his defence has being an utter shambles and tasked Mr Woodward to sign him some defenders. He failed with every single target. Mourinho's defence is constantly letting him down. The system was fine. The defenders are subpar.

    Jones loses Kane for the goal from the corner.
    Jones is about 20 yards behind the play for no good reason and doesn't track Eriksen for the second goal.
    Smalling gets mugged by Moura for the third goal.

    I don't support United - Fulham fan - but Woodward is far more to blame than Mourinho imo. No excuse for a team with the financial firepower and international allure of United to be unable to purchase any established defenders in a whole summer.

    1. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Jose has spent over £400 million

      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        This is the comment of somebody with an agenda. United were far weaker than City last season and Jose wasn't backed in the transfer market. Stop talking about the money he spent 3 whole years ago, that's irrelevant. What matters is the fact that United had a weak team in the summer and for some reason wasn't allowed to improve that squad. That's on Woodward.

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          There's a completely fair argument that ManU's squad wasn't a tad weaker than City's. Their tactics and particularly use of the great attacking players was for sure.

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

      Probably, the problems at United have been there since Ferguson left, or rather were there the whole time but only reared their head once he'd left, the club just doesn't have the right strategy in place for the longterm but they're supposedly trying to rectify that by looking to appoint a DoF.

    3. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Top players don't want to go to United atm.

    4. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mou got Lindeloff, Fred and a couple of other crappy signings. Mou can't utilize Sanchez. Mou plays poor football with a good team.
      Utd have spent a lot of money. This is mostly on Mou

    5. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mourinho signed those players

      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Mourinho signed Young, Valencia, Jones, Smalling, Darmian, Shaw? No... he got stuck with them. The only defenders Mourinho has signed are Bailly who is a 10/10 one week and a 1/10 the next, and Lindelof who is poor (but cost less than Mangala who was awful for City). When City make a mistake with Mangala, he was instantly replaced by spending more money, whereas Mourinho is forced to stick with the aforementioned group of subpar players.

        1. stamboy
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          He didn't sign Shaw, he did want him but he misses out to United when he was at CH

        2. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Agree with you

    6. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He got his 2 CB's for hefty prices during last 2 summers. Maybe he should have done something with them.

      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        £30m is nowhere near a hefty price. That's the price for a project, which is exactly what Bailly and Lindelof are.

        You pay £65m (Walker), £70m (Van Dijk) or more for the best defenders, which is what Woodward has failed to bring to United.

        1. stamboy
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          At the time 30m was quite big for defenders. Now since Neymar the game has changed so not a fair comparison

    7. Critical Observer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mourinho in August 2017:

      "In many ways, it is my team. In terms of the squad, this is my second transfer window. I was thinking, three transfer windows, I need that. But after two windows I have a good group and a football club much better equipped.

      "We are much better organised in the areas that support the first-team squad. We are much better organised at every level. So we will go for it this season. We are going to try to win the title."

  5. Yellin' in my Ear
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone who watched the game, were rose/trippier injured when they came off (as indicated by BBC)?

    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Rose was - didn't look too serious tho.

    2. OldBenKenobi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Rose looked like cramp and Trippier got his foot stood on by a Belgium tree.
      Both should be grand.

    3. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Rose cramp
      Trippier looked like a knock

    4. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Didn't appear to be injured

    5. RÏÉ BY
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      trippier has been carrying a knock for a while

    6. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Rose had cramp. Trippier took a knock I think but not sure

  6. Drogba Legend
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    C

    1. Drogba Legend
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Reply fail. Man United looking like hot garbage..

  7. OldBenKenobi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Can’t wait for the post match interview with Mourinho 😆

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

      😀

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

      Awaiting a resignation or a lame speech about heritage...

  8. HD7
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Do you think De Gea to Ederson for a hit is worth it?

    1. stat
        7 years, 7 months ago

        No. Taking a hit for a keeper is a very risky thing to do

      • Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        not for a hit

      • *Reformed-Character*
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        You can not be serious

      • Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        No. City didn't keep clean sheets vs. Huddersfield and Wolves, not exactly a guarantee to make up the -4.

        1. sfsfsfe
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          + united face burnley next. I seriusly doubt that they wont keep a clean in yet another "easy" game

          1. Garlana
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Yeh easy Burnley clean sheet

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Richarlison > Moura/Mkhi?

      But I do have Shaw and Mahrez too. anything worth -4?

    3. The Yorkshire Pirlo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Thoughts on Bilva > Lucas Moura?

      Hate having no Spurs and have Mendy + Aguero.

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Then just do it

      2. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        For free?

    4. michudagawd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A) Bilva + Ricky -> Lucas + Mkhi -4
      B) Ricky -> Walcott/Pedro for free.

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        A could be gold.

        1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Could also not be. Ever consider that?

      2. Pigsinblankets
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Am considering the exact same and looking at A

    5. RÏÉ BY
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      maybe maureen will fall on his sword.. that wandering about after the whistle was most odd

    6. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Just to calm Moura bandwagon a little bit...
      - next they play Watford away who are in phenomenal form and currently 1st
      - after int break: man city
      - son will probably be back also at that time

      1. MTPockets
          7 years, 7 months ago

          But Moura

        • *Reformed-Character*
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Man City ?....No

        • Concrete
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          They usually wallop Watford

        • THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Liverpool after the break at Wembley and then 3 favourable fixtures

      2. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Thinking of going:

        Fabianski
        Robertson Mendy Alonso Trippier AWB
        Salah DSilva Mhki Kante Stephens
        Aguero Zaha Mitrovic

        But Stephens Mitro or Walcott Kamara??

      3. Iwobi
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Bernardo Silva or Lucas?

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Bilva for me.

      4. Carlton P
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        On WC. Help needed
        Have I spread the funds around too much? 0.1 ITB
        Ederson l Hamer
        Alonso l Robbo l Mendy l TAA l AWB
        Haz l Mane l Pedro l Mhki l Wally
        Kun l Wilson l Jimenez.

      5. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I was only joking about an hour ago when I suggested a load of posts with "Richarlison -> Moura????" Instead of for Walcott. But here they are. I wonder what it's like not to be able to make a decision on your own. May as well outsource the picking of the team....

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Most will need ahit

        2. Chenku╰☆╮
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          That’s how it works here. Get used to it

      6. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        last week all we heard about was mkhi
        this week prepare for everyone taking hits for moura

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Nah

        2. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          They're both really good picks for now, Mkhi longer-term than Lucas. Can't have them all.

      7. JRO093
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Pedro rising tonight?

      8. Begbie.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Lukaku should be about 6.0 next year.

        1. Limbo
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          He's a flat track bully. Was same at Everton. Can't do it in the big games.

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

          That’s his IRL transfer value

      9. Lord_Bendtner
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        PVA+Rich -> Azpi+Moura -4

        Defence is Mendy, Robbo, PVA, AWB and Boly

        1. Lord_Bendtner
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Or just rich to Moura? Got 1.0 itb

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

          double crystal defense and jump straight on the bandwagon...?

      10. EgyptianKing
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Patricio
        Alonso; Robertson; Mendy; Bissaka
        Mane; Salah; Walcott; Mkhi; Pedro
        Kun

        Think I'm G2G for GW4 mates?

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yes

          1. EgyptianKing
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers!

        2. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Looks all good.

          1. EgyptianKing
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Thank you mate.

            Playing Bissaka over King seems better for next GW, right?

            1. Rotation's Alter Ego
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              I would, but I'm a heavily biased Chelsea fan.

              You have no other Palace defenders so yeah I would. Not a bad backup to have on the bench this week though (King that is)

              1. EgyptianKing
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Precisely my thought.

                After the game against Chelsea he has a good run of fixtures also. If he does not deliver at that point, then Mitro will probably come in my team.

                Anyway, thank you for your contribution mate

      11. rp84457
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Members area stats not updated yet for United-Spurs? When is this happening please?

      12. Kingtekkerz
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Is Walcott expected to rise tonight?

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Likely

        2. waitinginthelonggrass
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yes, I believe so

      13. OldBenKenobi
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        “Tactically and strategically we didn’t lose”

        Lmfao 😆

        He’s gone (tactically and strategically) 😆

        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Individual errors.

      14. waitinginthelonggrass
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Best 4.5 keeper combo?

      15. jaybradlights
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Is Jose off his nut

        1. OldBenKenobi
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yes. See above

      16. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Now that Moura is essential, should I sell Mane for him for a hit?

        1. Chenku╰☆╮
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah you should.. imo

        2. Begbie.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I've already dumped Salah for him.

          1. Rotation's Alter Ego
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            TC him as well duh 🙄

      17. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        "Man U fans don't watch TV or read papers." Hahah. Deluded.

        1. Bragazeti
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          They are intelligent

          1. stamboy
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            LOL

      18. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Shaw is Jose's new love!

        1. Ziyech on the Bench
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          What do you mean?

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

          Yes desperate times call for desperate measures along with praising the amazing fans. Tick tick....