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15 September 2018 1474 comments
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Luke Shaw (£5.1m) missed out on a place in the Manchester United squad to face Watford in Gameweek 5.

The left-back has reportedly recovered from the concussion he suffered playing for England last week but manager Jose Mourinho has refused to take any risks with him.

Former Hornet Ashley Young (£5.8m) takes his place in the United back-line alongside Chris Smalling (£5.8m), Victor Lindelof (£4.9m) and Antonio Valencia (£6.5m).

Watford are unchanged from the side that beat Spurs in Gameweek 4.

There will be plenty of attention around Jose Holebas (£4.8m) and Roberto Pereyra (£6.3m) who have both made excellent starts to the season.

WATFORD XI: Foster; Holebas, Kabasele, Cathcart, Janmaat; Pereyra, Capoue, Doucouré, Hughes; Deeney, Gray

MAN UNITED XI: De Gea, Valencia, Lindelof, Smalling, Young, Matic, Fellaini, Pogba, Lingard, Sanchez, Lukaku.

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

    Is it time for Aguero > Lukaku?

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not really, unfortunately it means add him to aguero

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

      I dont have the stones for that, much as it might work out well

    3. TyroneGAA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I’m shipping aguero for Kane

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Kane not really showing form my concern about that. Lukaku looks better.

    4. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I have both but I would like an Arsenal attacker

    5. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Time to decimate your midfield and defense to get both

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

    People are saying “let’s not get carried away with this Utd performance” etc.

    Let’s remember they’re playing Watford. Undefeated Champions League contenders.

    It’s nit like they’re playing some Sunday league Arsenal side here.

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

      The underdogs are showing their teeth here and might walk away with something if Watford don't wake up in the 2nd half.

  3. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mkhi, Ings > Fraser, Zaha/Mitro -4 no brainer?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah. Pull the trigger

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah do it

    3. Ross From Friends
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Yes do it hurry up

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        chill bro

        1. Ross From Friends
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          no bro you gotta do it asap before the transfer window is closed

  4. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Wtf. Aguero flagged? Subbing him was tactical not due to injury.

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Ankle injury

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

      clearly it was

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

      Apparently hurt his ankle towards the end of the 1st.

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

      Ankle

    5. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Well Pep said that he didn't want to risk Kun as he felt something in the end of first half and was not comfortable in the beginning of second half. Sounds like precautionary

  5. F_Ivanovic
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Had (C) on Hazard then bottled it at 25 past and switched to Aguero. I also put in W-B ahead of Robertson at the same time but that good decision failed to matter as Robertson is coming on anyway.

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Atleast you have haz unlike 77% of fpl players.

      14 points from captain isn't that baf

  6. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How come Ings red flagged as not able to play next week but Richarlison who can play has not had red flag removed!

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

      Because the 3rd game of Richarlison's suspension hasn't been played.

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

      Everton game hasn't been played.

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

      Because Richarlison isn't currently available to play, because he's still technically suspended.

    4. MTPockets
        7 years, 7 months ago

        If Sou game cancelled Ings still can't play vs Liv, if Eve game cancelled Rich can't play vs Ars.
        But agree that I thought they only changed flags after games.

      • SweeSwee
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Was Ings sold or is he on loan? If on loan that’ll be why?

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

          Loan.

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

          He's on loan

    5. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Last Man Standing

      Over 3400 teams through to GW5.
      Scores needed as a minimum after hits are 57, 54, 35 and 39 for GWs 1-4

      988-578 is the code.

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/07/20/the-last-man-standing-competition-4/ for details.

      Will close entries at full time then reopen at the update.

    6. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Apparently Alonso assisted today but I can’t see it, any ideas?

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

        He didn't.

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

        Fake assist.

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

        Not even Alexis would get it.

      4. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Fair enough, thanks all

      5. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        If he has assisted the points would be beside his name

        No points means it wasn't an assist

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          You give FPL too much credit there. 😀

          1. Syd.
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            It certainly was not my intention 😉

    7. Man Getting Hit By Football
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mkhi & Kenedy -> Hazard & 4.5 mid (-4)

      Midfield of Salah, Richarlison & Fraser.

      No brainer right?

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

        Yep

    8. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Still no captain blank which is quite weird

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

        Same I’ve had salah Aguero salah aguero aguero gw2 aguero was tasty

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

        Same, don't think many have had captain blanks so far.

    9. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Fraser or Maddison for the next 3 GW's??

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Fraser

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

        Both good options.

        Fraser will probably get you a price rise if you’re into that sort of thing

      3. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Depends on the money. If you get Fraser what you do with the difference? If you wouldn’t do very much with it then just go Maddison. Both solid options but I went with Fraser since gw1 so happy with so far

    10. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      All the top 6 sides have good fixtures next week.

      Perhaps a Spurs, United or Arsenal attacker will start a bandwagon

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

        3 goals in a game and a half not enough for you ?

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Who are you talking about?

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

        Ozil could be a tasty burger

      3. circusmonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Save transfer week

      4. gergin
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        You mean Everton a top6 side?

    11. Demel
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Pogba & Kun > Rich & Kane?

      1. MTPockets
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Doesn't appeal to me after watching Kane today, but maybe.

        • BrockLanders
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Goodness no

        • Sweetboi
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          No.

        • SweeSwee
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          He’ll no

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

        would you buy fraser if already you own king?

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Having King wouldn't form part of my decision.

          1. Syd.
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            But it is not your decision

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

            This. As shown today, they can both get points at the same time.

          3. Bavarian
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            can you afford it if BOU blanks?

            1. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              They won't blank every week. It only matters for head to heads.

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

          Not for me

      3. Earn your Spurs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Just got in and saw Mendy didn't play. Any news on why?

        1. Demel
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Rested

          1. Earn your Spurs
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks. luckily have wbissaka off the bench

          2. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah classic Pep-rotation. Not surprised.

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

          was apparently in a club at 2 this morning, must have known he had a day off

      4. manu4life99
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Mikhi dropping tonight. Any reason not to sell now for Fraser?

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Mkhi might start and tear it up next GW.

          1. MTPockets
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Good one

          2. MTPockets
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Another in squad gets injured in CL/Europa games?

            • Rainer
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              European games, plenty of flags... you won't be priced out.

          3. Tornado
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Ok folks i need one of bennett walcott or jimenez not to play for fraser to come in...

          4. Freshy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Was my Arno to Vardy move stupid or unlucky. No TV in the USA

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

              Unlucky, could easily have scored

          5. Fassy
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Anyone know what the point average is this GW?

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

              52

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

                Thanks

            2. Old Man
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              too bloody big

            3. Syd.
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Top 10k - 45.2
              Overall - 38.1

            4. Podge
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              38, 45 top 10k

          6. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            How did Vardy play? Was planning him in this week

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

              He played well I thought, both him and Maddison. Scoreline was a bit unfair imo.

              1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Cool cheers

          7. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Crazy to sacrifice Salah before Southampton at home to fund Ings> Lukaku for free?

          8. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            When are 3pm baps finalised and added, please?

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

              They look finalised.

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

                Okay, thanks. They'll just add them later then?

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

              final now, added later

          9. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            My firmino to vardy move was.a bit of a disaster ...why was vardy subbed early ? Thanks 🙂

          10. PB-THE-VET
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Very happy with hazard captain

            1. FPLtfs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              nice, I went Kun, but brought Hazard in at least.

            2. rdpx
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              I went with Aguero like everyone else. But I'm very happy I brought Haz in for Salah last night!

          11. 1justlookin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Not having Hazard & Fraser killed me today.

            I feel like Fraser is essential now.... who comes out?

            Bernardo Silva

            or

            Theo

            1. conew
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              silva

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

              Theo

          12. BrockLanders
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Davies & PVA have been my 2 worst buys this season..

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

              PVA has got a 11 pointer and a 6 pointer in 5 games.

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

                His 4m team mate has matched him with one less game played.

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

              Pva hardly anywhere near "worst buy" bracket

          13. conew
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            please any help a cant chose between this 2
            1. King
            1. Wilson

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

              Wilson more attacking. King on penalties. I prefer Wilson.

          14. Iceball
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Terrible week if not for AWB and Tomkins(1st bench for Mendy)

          15. Regin
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            How did Vardy look tonight? Did he have any chances?

          16. Please Help I Don't Kn…
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Thoughts on Auba to Lukaku?