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22 December 2018 1368 comments
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Paul Pogba (£7.8m) returns to the Manchester United line-up as the Red Devils travel to Cardiff City on Saturday evening.

The Frenchman has been absent for the last three Premier League Gameweeks under Jose Mourinho, but new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shown faith in him.

There are also starts for Marcus Rashford (£7.0m) and Anthony Martial (£7.3m) with Jesse Lingard (£6.7m) joining them in thr forward line.

Meanwhile, Solskjaer has gone with Luke Shaw (£4.9m), Phil Jones (£5.1m), Victor Lindelöf (£4.8m) and Ashley Young (£5.7m) for his back-four.

Neil Warnock made no surprise selections for Cardiff as Callum Paterson (£5.3m) continues to lead the line, with Victor Camarasa (£4.6m) operating just behind him, Josh Murphy (£4.8m) and Junior Hoilett (£5.0m) on the wings.

Cardiff City XI: Etheridge; Cunningham, Bamba, Morrison, Ecuele Manga; Arter, Gunnarsson; Murphy, Camarasa, Hoilett; Paterson.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Shaw, Jones, Lindelof, Young; Herrera, Matic, Pogba; Martial, Rashford, Lingard.

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

    United mascot even coming on.

  2. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Can someone please give OGS the job full time on the back of beating the mighty Cardiff so poch is left alone.

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

      Poch is made for United, imo.

      He'll be great with a bit of money to spend.

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah. Plenty more Sissokos.

      2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        United let Poch slip through their hands twice. Would just feel wrong for MU to buy him off Spurs. There should be rules against this. Shouldn't be allowed to throw money to fix your mistakes time after time after time.

        1. Yank Revolution
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Spurs can always refuse to let him go or take the money

    2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Crazy how much disrespect Tottenham gets

      1. Fantastisk
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Middling club that wins nothing, not much to respect.

        1. how now brown cow
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Says the arsenal fan:)

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

    FredisRed

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Villa actually.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Fred's dead, baby.

      1. Zilla
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        pure blood

  4. Tsparkes10
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Ffs... rash denied a good chance before his sub. Guessing that means he starts midweek though 🙂

  5. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Sorry if it has been asked a trillion times but...

    Pogba or Martial to bring in?

    1. MTPockets
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Pogba probably most nailed going by Solskjaer's previous comments.

        1. You've got red on you.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks for the reply. I know the United hype is probably up to 11 right now.

          1. MTPockets
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Yeah it's nauseating

      • diesel001
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Rashford saved for Boxing Day

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

          When the knee settles are you gonna make the move?

          1. diesel001
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Think so. Too much choice though!

            I like Pereyra, Martial, Anderson, Richarlison, Salah, Sterling and Hazard in midfield.
            I like Kane, Auba, Rashford, Aguero and Ings up front!

            Which to choose?

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

              Time for a 2nd team I think 😉

        2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Wow

      • Rainer
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Fred on Rashford off

        Rashford's place in the Scout Picks lock in.

      • waitinginthelonggrass
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Repost

        Sterling to Salah and Alonso to Luiz (to facilitate the first transfer)?

        No hit.

        Thanks

      • JWade
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Felipe A ==> Martial on WC?

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Even if not on WC.

      • Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Who's most at risk when Lukaku returns?

        1. how now brown cow
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          United?

          1. Fantastisk
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Oof

          2. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            😀

          3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            😆

        2. Danstoke82
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Surely Rashford who will be moved out on the wing?

        3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Rashford or lingard

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

          Solskjaer

        5. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          The striker 😉

        6. Alex_thekid
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Lukaku

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

          Lukaku with how fluid this front 4 look.

          Maybe the one of Rashford/Martial that doesn't start on the left.

        8. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          The guy in row z

        9. dvdguy
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          The kitchen staff?

      • diesel001
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Other than Auba - Scout Picks have had a bit of a shocker.

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Haven’t we all?

          1. diesel001
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Pereyra and Auba saved my GW. Hope Rich and Kane can do something tomorrow

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

          I'm happy with Fraser's haul!

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

          Couldn't understand why Salah or Liverpool defender was not in scout picks this week?

      • The Train Driver
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Keep Sane or Sterling and why?

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          One blank and your ready to sell?

          Where is your patience?

        2. Regin
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Sane to save 2m.nailed till Mendy returns.

          1. JELLYFISH
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            When is Mendy expected back?

        3. sambyy
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Both?

        4. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Such a knee jerk to remove either imo.

        5. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          If you're looking to get rid of one, keep Sane, ditch Sterling:

          - Sterling easily switchable to Hazard, within upgrade range of Salah, or can downgrade to KDB to free up funds...options!
          - Sane's been matching Sterling for 2m less recently
          - Sane looked much better today, Sterling was hardly involved
          - Sterling has Mahrez breathing down his neck, he's more likely to rotate out the Sane, who doesn't really have any direct replacement

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

            Good analysis

      • sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I'd really appreciate some help, lads. Here's my team, with 2 ft:

        Fabianski / Patricio

        Alonso / Robertson / Doherty / Duffy / Balbuena

        Sterling / Sané / Felipe Anderson / Richarlison / Fraser

        Aubameyang / Lacazette / Success

        A. Laca, Success - Rashford, Jimenez, 1.1 itb (for free)
        B. FAnderson, Alonso, Success - Snodgrass, Digne, Rashford, 1.4 itb (for a hit)
        C. Something else

        Plus, Salah essential or probably resting in the upcoming GW?

        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          The main issue is Laca and Success. The rest are fine.
          Rashford looks good from what we've seen so far under OGS. Jimenez is good value and had some decent form of late.
          A for me.

          1. sirmorbach
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            That is some great insight. Thank you so very much!

      • Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Which one to lose to bring back Salah?

        A) Auba
        B) Sterling (already own Sane)

        1. Fantastisk
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Sterling

        2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Lol everyone’s been doing sterling to Salah.

          One week of Salah hauling and sterling blanking and everyone’s swapping back round.

          Will probably be sterling’s go next, then what will you do?

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

          Easily b

        4. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Thinking same and going B I think

        5. Guru Mediation
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Why bring back Salah now?

          1. Danstoke82
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            If I drop both Sterling and Auba it allows me Salah and Hazard alongside Sane.

            Prob is my forward line would be Kane-Ings-Wilson.

            Too lightweight upfront?

          2. dunas_dog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Can you stretch to Rashford over Wilson?

      • MysticMac17
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Mane or KDB? Can't decide

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

        Guys which one? 2fts

        Out- Sterling & Rondon
        In - Rashford & Pogba or Martial?

        1. The Cisco Kid
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Honestly? Get Lingard.

      • FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        25 pts 🙁 all time low 🙁

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Rough week

        2. Not again Shirley
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I have 27 minus 4 with just Kane and rich to come. Also transferred out Auba and Siggy for rash and hazard. That worked out well!

          Onwards and upwards though.

      • Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        The template is well and truly dead!

      • Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Elbows.

        1. JustPark
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Shoulder knee and toe

      • JustPark
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Why is James Maddison playing for Cardiff?

      • Don Kloppeone
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Anyone worse that 22 (-4) with only Kane to play?

        OR fallen from 50k to 111k. Absolutely awful

        1. Maddi Son
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Close 28(-8)

        2. grumpyman
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          That's a horrific drop. Commiserations sir.

        3. MTPockets
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Too hasty with Auba

            1. Don Kloppeone
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              So it seems mate. You win some you lose some. this time I lost lol

          • Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Worst score in the game.

          • Don Kloppeone
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Dear lord. GW rank 5,906,254. Delete account time:-(

        4. Fernando Torres
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Sterling + PEA + Fraser

          To

          KDB + Rashford + Hazard (-4)

        5. Mishon
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Worst decision ever. Had 2 FT, did Salah & Chilwell to Sterling & Alonso. I am such a donkey.

          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Lukaku, is that you?

          2. ChelseaGuy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Those were good moves in hindsight

        6. The 12th Man
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Fraser,Snodgrass,Kane > Alli,Martial,Rashford -4?

          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Noooo. Such kneejerkery. This is not a good time to be making transfers. Wait till the dust has settled on the gameweek first.

            1. The 12th Man
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Of course. Nothing will be done until after Spurs play.

        7. Halftime
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Wilson to Rashford for free?

          1. thomashl
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            I would. Early sub suggests he plays

          2. Weasel Boy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Yes

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

          JLingzzzz

        9. bialk
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Lingard show!

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

          All aboard!!!

        11. Meinhoff
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          YESSS Pogba 3 assists get innn

        12. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Sterling to Salah for free? I will captain Hazard if I don't do that.

          My downhil started since I sold Salah to Sterling.

          I might admit the mistake and do it