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1 December 2018 1210 comments
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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. Delph & Safety
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Why does it takes so long to award an assist

    1. Majestic Chanka
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Because it’s not happening?

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

      The last assist, Wilshere, was added at the same time as Anderson got his goal.

      What are you expecting?

      1. Delph & Safety
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Another assist for my captain!!

    3. Nascimento
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      It won’t be. They’re very clear on the rules and it’ll make a mockery of them if they were to give it.

      1. Delph & Safety
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Non sane owner?

        1. Nascimento
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I own him

          1. Delph & Safety
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Ahhh come on surely they have given much more controversial assists before?

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

      It looked like he was going to lob a goalie, not sure why not.

  2. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any ideas what Vardy's projected BAP's with winning goal bonus will be?

  3. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    This has all the makings of a dour game.

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Those words from pep don't help at all. Is there a presser early next week?

    1. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      They help a lot actually aguero out

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This. I reckon I'll sell but only because of the comment

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

      He's gone for me!

    3. Lemongrab
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What did he say?

  5. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Martial salah
    To
    Sterling sane (-4)?

    1. Soapy
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't take Mo out before Burnley tbh. Can't downgrade anyone else to fund just Martial to Sane?

      1. The Red Devil
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Hazard & martial to
        Sane & Dilva (-4)?

  6. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Over/under on how many times the Sane "assist" will be mentioned on here tonight?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      170.5

      I'm backing over.

    2. Kragbaek
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      32.5

    3. Majestic Chanka
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      OVER 9000!!!!!!!!!!!

    4. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      All can be solved by a correct decision. If it is a fair decision there wouldn’t be this issue

    5. Delph & Safety
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      All you non owners will get annoyed.

      If you were in our position, where he is some people’s captain, you’d feel the same mate.

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Id mention it once, maybe twice. Certain people on here have already whined 10+ times.

        1. Delph & Safety
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I get what you mean.

  7. AandyzZ
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is there any chance Martial stays on the bench?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, but small

    2. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Good if Utd take the lead

  8. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Arnie off at 70 means he should start in midweek 🙂

    1. Kragbaek
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yup, real nice.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yep same with fraser

  9. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A) Salah + Mitro/Wilson
    B) Kane + Richarlison/Anderson for the next few weeks..
    Going to WC after

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero and Deulofu out with my 2 fts for the above.

    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B with rich I think

  10. Dont choose VW. Pickford
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A Aguero and Hazard to Sterling and Kane
    B Aguero, Hazard and Gray to Sterling, Lacazette and Son for -4

  11. XabiAlonso
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How does this look with a few transfers for midweek

    Fab
    Robbo Alonso laporte
    Salah sterling alli rich Anderson
    Arnie Wilson

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

      Hope you havve two decent subs for Laporte & Sterling 😛

  12. Delph & Safety
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Felipe Anderson is unlikely to be rested midweek, right?

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

      Cannot rule it out with Antonio in waiting

    2. Eytexi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Unlikely. Im starting.

    3. LSK
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No chance. Fans will be demanding a win.

  13. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Obafemi top speed 99. Memories.

  14. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Southampton punish these idiots.

  15. Rash
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling winning goal bps been added?

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

      I heard they'll be given to Sane as a form of compensation.

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

        No sane’s 3 points have been given to sterling as baps after a poor performance

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

    Worth wildcard this (have 2.FT):

    Fabianski
    Alonso / Robertson / Laporte / AWB
    Salah / Hazard / Richalison / Fraser
    Aguero / Wilson

    Patricio // Barkely / Doherty / Success

    To this:

    Fabianski
    Alonso / Robertson / Laporte
    Salah / Mané / Anderson / Brooks
    Kane / Arnautovic / Wilson

    Hamer // AWB / Camarasa / Doherty

    - Have 5.6m for the spot Brooks is taking up, but don't see many other scoring better next week

    - Mané is short term with the uncertainty around City's next to fixtures (Watford could be rotation; Chelsea ia tough). Plus he has Burnley next who are AWFUL.

    - Kane for relative nailed-ness.

    - Two mid price foeards allows flexibility should I want Lacazette

    1. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Seems like an incredible waste

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

        I just don't know when to use it. My scores are beginning to stagger of late.

  17. Monkey Hanger
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    The dreaded Cantona chant has begun. FFS!

  18. Richd
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Salah to Sterling feels so good.

    Unless Salah hauls tomorrow. But double digits unlikely. If Salah blanks no brainer for all

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

      Will Sterling start at Watford?

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I dunno !

      2. jtreble
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        No. Owner.

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

      He plays Burnely next match, who conceded three to goal-shy Palace.

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He does

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

        Let's see if salah even plays vs Burnley

    3. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      the spare 1.5 to spend elsewhere will also feel good

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yep. Kane coming in

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    OMG armstrong

  20. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Best short term move to raise funds for Kun > Kane?

    a) Shaq > Brooks
    b) Jiminez > Success

    1. Tempestic
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A 100%

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

      Not A.Shaq is a captain option.B surely

    3. Eytexi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not Brooks but A.

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

    ARMSTRONG G
    Obafemi A

  22. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Yesssss Southampton!!!

  23. Teror
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Worth getting rid of Haz to avoid tonight's price drop? I'm losing nuff dough on this geezer.

    1. Eytexi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping here.

    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Can afford the drop won’t change selling price for me.

  24. ‘Tis the Season
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    lol united

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hahaha

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

      I'm a utd fan, this team just makes me laugh at how poor they play

  25. Monkey Hanger
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    STUART WHO AGAIN.

  26. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Armstrong wagon

  27. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How much is Armstrong?

    1. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      5.1

  28. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    lol

  29. TAT
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hahahahahahahah!