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Martial benched as Matic named at centre-back for Man United

Jose Mourinho has named an interesting Manchester United side to face Southampton this evening.

The biggest Fantasy story from the team news was that Anthony Martial (£7.6m) was named on the bench.

After a run of six goals in five games going into Gameweek 13, he blanked against Crystal Palace and has now lost his place. Both Marcus Rashford (£6.7m) and Romelu Lukaku (£10.7m) were named in the side.

Central midfielder Nemanja Matic (£5.0m) has been deployed at centre-back as the problems continue in that area of the pitch.

Chris Smalling (£5.7m) and Eric Bailly (£5.1m) have been ruled out through injury, joining Victor Lindelöf in the physio room.

Meanwhile, Marcos Rojo (£4.9m) was declared fit but could only make the bench. He returned to training this week and was not considered in the right state to start the match.

“Chris Smalling has a pain in his foot so he is not available to play. Eric Bailly has a pain in his back so he is not available to play. Marcos Rojo trained yesterday for the first time with the group after a long absence and he is not ready to play. He’s ready to help but he is not ready to start.” – Jose Mourinho

After impressing in cameos so far this season, Michael Obafemi (£5.0m) comes into the Southampton side for the first time. He starts up front as Manolo Gabbiadini (£5.6m) drops to the bench.

There is also a Premier League debut for right-back Yan Valery, who is not yet on Fantasy Premier League.

After scoring a brace against Fulham, Stuart Armstrong (£5.1m) gets his third start in a row.

Southampton XI: McCarthy, Cedric, Yoshida, Vestergaard, Stephens, Lemina, Valery, Redmond, Højbjerg, Armstrong, Obafemi

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Shaw, Matic, Jones, Young, McTominay, Fellaini, Herrera, Pogba, Rashford, Lukaku

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  1. Samwise the Brave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Any sign of Martial warming up?

  2. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Button or Steele?

    Who is Brighton second keeper?

    Steele was on the bench today..

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      anyone knows?

  3. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    My deliveroo is still being made and is due here in 5 mins, not happening is it 🙁

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      2 minutes Turkish

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Doner on the way actually funny you say

        1. Fantastisk
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          It happened to me once and ayran then up and they sorted it no problem.

      2. danishdynamite
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        🙂

    2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Call them up and complain. Got free credit once. Order was about 45 mins late though.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Had that before and f all happened put me off ordering for a while but really could not be bothered to get to the shops today was desperate. Sane assist depressing me x

  4. Fantastisk
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Another poor showing from Pogba. Is he still struggling with being eliminated from the Apprentice two weeks ago?

    1. The_FF_King
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Lol....shout

  5. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Sane got assist for that goal ?

    means did he got 2 assists ?

  6. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Whens Shaws goal getting added?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      You got a CS last GW. Don't be greedy.

    2. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Same time as Sane assist

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Shaw G
      Sane A

      Enjoy.

  7. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    wth fpl just give sane the assist

    1. Fantastisk
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He has the assist already.

    2. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He got a legit assist for the 3rd goal. He won't get the first

  8. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Have BAPs updated for earlier games yet?

    Thanks

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      yes

  9. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    BPS seem to be final.

    Error on FFS' end listing Gundogan on 37 BPS, instead of 38, as he has no post match deductions.

    Could all change though if Sane is given an assist/goal.

    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      So Sterling and Gundogan both 3?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        If FFS are correct, yes.

        1. Longlatini
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          But you don’t think FFS are correct?

          1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            He must have give the ball away/foul at least once surely

    2. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      what goal

  10. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Sané is going to get the second assist ... why else would they not have processed BPS deductions yet for only the City - Bournemouth game?

    1. Fantastisk
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Disgraceful if it happens. I thought Mark didn't own him?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I'm Mark and I own him 😀

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      They are officially reviewing it so that everyone thinks they have properly considered the decision before not awarding the assist as they were planning to not award it.

      I hear the intern is making a run for doughnuts so they cant process any updates anyway atm.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Hope they get the latte's in, it's going to be a long night!

  11. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    I can’t remember an FPL season for quite a while where the bench has come into play as much

    1. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      The Man city affect

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      You haven't seen anything yet

  12. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    A) Aguero + Murphy to Kane (c) + Gunnarsson for -4
    B) Aguero to Aubameyang

    Can’t afford straight switch to Kane

  13. BenDavies
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    It wasn't an assist by Sane. Just accept it you salty Sane owners.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Relax!

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        easy for you Torres since you have him

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          FPL will sort either way. No point worrying about it.

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            I'm on my second packet of valium over here!

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      😆

      I own both Sterling and Sané. Just want as many points as possible!

    3. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      How? He shot and it was saved, fell to Bernardo and he scored. That's a 'fantasy' assist.

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        He didn't shoot thats the thing.

        1. barracuda
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          How can you say that? His leg/foot is in the kicking motion towards the goalie.

          1. Fantastisk
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Lmao

          2. Rainer
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            https://twitter.com/goals66648712/status/1068901003242684416

            IMO(!!!) the way Sane is arching his leg he's NOT trying to shoot.

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              That's the first time I've seen it. Clear fantasy assist!

              1. Deli Alli OxenFree!
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 4 months ago

                That’s what i’m Saying mate!
                Can anyone explain why it’s NOT an FPL Assist?

                1. Rainer
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 4 months ago

                  If its deemed that he didn't shoot then its not an assist as Begovic's touch was significant.

                2. Twisted Saltergater
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 4 months ago

                  With all the complaints I thought it would be a ricochet or something! Looks like he's trying to lob Begovic.

                  1. Fantastisk
                    • 6 Years
                    5 years, 4 months ago

                    Really? That's what you see?

        2. My Name Is Pepu
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Was trying to lob the keeper.

          1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            this.I am only not sure if he touches or not.If he touches surely assist

            1. My Name Is Pepu
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 4 months ago

              He did. I've seen the replay like a zillion times.

    4. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Or panicked non owners

    5. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      What's the longest it's taken for fpl towers to award an assist in the past?

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I seem to remember a Suarez one awarded on a Monday

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          13/14 season. And I think the game was on a Saturday

          1. Garlana
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 4 months ago

            Wow that's rediculous

  14. FPL FREAK
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling is on 95.7 ^ and Hazard is on 99.6

    So when Hazard was on 11.3 in my team he was 10.9 and when he fell to 11.2 still he remained at 10.9 in my team... So now he is going to fall again is he going to remain same in my team or he is going to fall..???

    If so then should I do hazard > Sterling. ..??? Can't afford later...

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He will become 10.8

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      You'll get 10.8m.

      Sterling looks the Salah of last season this year. FPL points wise, anyway.

  15. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    lol @ the idiot who captained Martial... Oh wait that's me...

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      vice?

      1. Fantastisk
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Aguero.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          ouch, that's harsh.

          I'm torn now. Want Martial to stay on my bench for Pereira's 9 points, or to come on so Bakra gets an extra 2 points at least.

          Guess it's a win-win 🙂

      2. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Sane

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          Oh, what was Fantastisk on about then lol

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He doesn't look like coming on, sadly.

      1. Samwise the Brave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Of course he will. Especially if it stays 2-2.
        I don't want it I have babulena first sub, but let's not kid ourselves

  16. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    So, my two bench subs are gonna contribute a point apiece. Sometimes I despise this game.

  17. My Name Is Pepu
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    How is that not a penalty?

    1. TAT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Ref needs to have balls to ref against United on a penalty decision.

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Hughes wants the sack it seems

    Gabbiadini on

  19. Fantastisk
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Absolute nailed on pen not given against united, typical.

  20. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero dropping tonight.

    Pp 11.0
    Sp 11.2
    Cp 11.5

    Next price drop wont affect my sp right? Years of playing and I still dont know this

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      yup dont affect

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

    3. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      It won't

    4. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      NO

    5. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      He's nowhere near dropping yet

    6. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers all

    7. Football Weekender
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think that he'll drop tonight but no, it wouldn't affect your SV anyway.

    8. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      yes

  21. Bielsa's Bucket
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    McTommy is a walking disaster waiting to happen haha

  22. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Where’s my second Sane assist?

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Tuesday

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        😉

  23. My Name Is Pepu
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Early KO BAPS yet to be finalised because of the disputed Sane assist. Sane will be awarded the assist IMO.

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      IMO....golly you're not a Sane owner are you!!??

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Hard to figure out?

    2. Patch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Goddamit these posts are really unfairly raising my hopes.

      Just pull the plaster off like brexit, hate being in limbo

      1. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        I captained sane...it's horrendous

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Im a Sane owner and don’t think it will be given, wasn’t a clear shot and it certainly wasn’t an intended pass to Bilva

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        And that ball never touched McAuley's hair.

        #WeWantJustice

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Mate it was a lob attempt over the keeper.How is that not a shot

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Watch the video

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Awww sweetie

  24. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Do I see Sane on FPL discovery with 3 bonus too or am I tired?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Dreaming 😉

  25. Patch
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    With Pogba YC surely Martial has to come on?!

  26. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Get Tony on!

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Martial not even warming up properly - taking it easy

  27. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Reckon they should give Sane the assist and then take away the Gundogan one just for a bit of fun.

  28. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Martial going straight into the bin marked Walcott/Pedro for me after this.

    1. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      ^This! Lol
      ...prob hit ‘ManUnited as a whole’ when he lands! ...lol

  29. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Shaw injured

    Dalot coming on

  30. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Shaw down. Dalot coming on, big talent!

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      This guy could be the future