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The impact Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had on United’s Fantasy assets

The jury is still out on Manchester United’s Fantasy assets going into the new campaign.

The new manager bounce that the club experienced after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s appointment in December gave way to some middling form in the final nine Gameweeks of the season.

Their pre-season results (five wins from six) have been quietly encouraging, at least, with Inter Milan and Spurs among the teams already beaten in July.

This latest Numbers Game piece differs from the usual format as we focus on the impact Solskjaer had on United’s assets in the second half of last season.

The Norwegian first took charge of the Red Devils in Gameweek 18, so we will examine United’s stats before and after the departure of Jose Mourinho.

Members can read on for our analysis but those wishing to subscribe can do so by clicking here.

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  1. Regin
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    zinchenko or maguire?

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

      Maguire plays more this season

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Zinc to start

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Why's that?

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Plays in a better defence currently. Wait and see with Maguire. United kept their fewest ever Premier League cleansheets last season so work still to be done and a couple of early fixtures where they could concede.

        2. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Mendy injury and Utd fixtures.

    3. avfc82
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      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I'd prefer Zinchenko.

  2. fish66
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Pope
    TAA Coleman Robertson Zinchenko
    Salah Sterling Siggy Perez
    Jimenez King

    Button Greenwood Kelly Dendoncker

    Thoughts?

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

      Jimenez flagged

  3. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Morning.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Good morning to you, Sir!!! 😀

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Good morning, horzie 🙂

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Nice twist, my rapper name,

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Hallo Horse 🙂

  4. mcgrejam
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Please rate my team...

    Heaton,
    VVD, Digne, Zinchenko
    Perez, Fraser, McGinn, Salah, Sterling
    Wilson, Vardy

    No playing subs - good enough?

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      V. good but I really would downgrade McGinn to Dendoncker and get a couple of 4.5 playing defenders. Be realistic: how much is a 5.5 mid going to score, let alone one from a promoted side? You really are better off having Dunk, Lowton/Taylor and Denoncker than McGinn. Just add up how many points those three got last season compared to McArthur or Moutinho (who were both 5.0)

  5. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all, thoughts on the best 5m defender and 5m midfielder? Currently on KWP but he's risky. On Hayden as my 5th mid but hes there for the sake of it at the mo

    Cheers

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      5.0m mid I'd go either Capoue, March or Shelveg

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      5m mids pretty poor, jorginho and norwood I suppose

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Boly and Norwood, imo.

    4. Regin
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      see below. i just asked about zouma if he is nailed

    5. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Unpopular opinion - but I'd risk it on Wilshere, looks in fine fettle

    6. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks everyone

  6. Rotation's Alter Ego
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    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Getting close to the start of the season now!

    Which keeper strategy are you going with, which keeper(s) will you use and most importantly – why?

    A- Premium + Fodder
    B- Mid-Priced + Fodder
    C- 4.5 + Fodder
    D- Rotating 4.5s

    1. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      4.5 + fodder. I don't like trying to rotate keepers - too hard to predict when they'll score and I'd rather use budget further up the field where I think you get more extra points for the money.

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Which one?

        I hate trying to predict which 4.5 will work as set and forget, so I tend to view the rotating 4.5s as just two bites at the cherry whilst making use of good fixtures whilst I decide. No doubt I'll switch to 4.5 + fodder after first WC.

    2. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Either C or D

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      C looks good to me 🙂 Fabianski also an option, but injury doubt 🙁

  7. TheBallersClub
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    KDB or B Silva and save 1.5m ?

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Not a fan of B Silva for FPL honestly, so out of the two KDB.

      Comes down to what you would use the extra money for, but KDB has the advantage of coming in at a lovely price bracket full of alternate options, plus showed excellent form in the CS.

    2. avfc82
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      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      KDB for me.

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

        Missed you x

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

      I’m on Bilva and it is purely out of hope. The alternative is King over Wilson which I think will have a far greater disparity in points

  8. Regin
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    is zouma nailed with ruediger out ?

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Nailed? No. Christensen a big threat.

      Plus, Chelsea have looked poor defensively and it won't be too long before Rudiger is back.

      1. Regin
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        ruediger not expected back till mid september according to premierinjuries

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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          • 12 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          He's starting training with the team this week. Wouldn't listen to them, they tend to have some pretty wild predictions, but must be based on something I suppose

          1. Markus
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Any update on willian do you know?

            1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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              • 12 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Not really. Sounds like he won't make it for United now, but might be on the bench. Only heard rumours and guesses though, nothing concrete yet.

  9. Tinker Nat
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Good day guys,

    your input is appreciated

    Pope (Heaton)
    Robertson, VVD, Walker, Walker-Peters, (Lund)
    Salah, Sterling, Perez (McGill, Dendo)
    Wilson, Haller, Ings

    Cheers in advance and good luck.

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Lovely forward line if you stay injury free, but I'd be worried about replacing them easily myself (i.e. only one other good 7.5/8 striker)

  10. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Alli out - Lamela or Moura most certain starter the first GWs?

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

      Both should start I think. Lamela a card magnet and injury risk but probably only there as long as Son is suspended. Looked crazy good in pre season thi

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

        Although poch has been testing about a 41212 that either features eriksen OR Lamela not both. In conclusion spurs hard to predict except Kane, Lucas and ndombele

        Kane Lucas
        Erik/Lamela
        Ndombele Sissoko
        Winks
        LB CB CB RB
        Lloris

    2. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Both until Son is back. After that think it's harder to tell.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Alec Guiness avatar. Ledge.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Latest gossip linking Spuds with a loan deal for Coutinho. That would be a game changer!

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

    When is team news going to be updated x

  12. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Gonna play the fixtures, how's she looking? 1m in the bank

    Henderson
    TAA Digne Zinchenko
    Salah Sterling Moura Perez
    Wilson Jota Welsey

    GW2 - Wilson -> Haller
    GW3 - Moura -> Son

  13. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    If Dunk goes to Leicester (very likely because Brighton bought a new 20M CB already), will you get him?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Who doesn't?

    3. Unliklinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Looking at any cheap regular starter at Leicester, absolutely

    4. fantasyfog
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      100%

  14. Firmino
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this team?

    Heaton
    Robbo VvD Digne Rico
    Salah Sterling KdB Moura Perez
    King

    Button, Dunk, Greenwood, Wickham

  15. Konstaapeli
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    There's rumors Leicester are after Tarkowski. Pope out if that were to happen?

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Not really. Still going to get the saves and Gibson is an incredible player when fit so I don't think they'd miss him that much. Definitely a loss regardless though.

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

        They could of course still buy a replacement. Would be awesome if Gibson was nailed.

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

      I’d avoid Pope from the start personally and see how the defence settles with long/Gibson filling in. We know long is more than good enough to keep the CSs coming. Gibson we shall see if he is first choice. Heaton is a good placeholder until Burnley look ridiculous at the back again

      1. fantasyfog
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        bad defences dont mean bad keeper points (in the 4.5 bracket) lots of relegated teams have keepers scoring around the 150 mark

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I'd be switching to Heaton myself (already 50-50)

    4. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Latest is their #1 target Ake has been priced out by Bou.
      #2 target Tarks here is also priced too highly by Burnley, but I wonder if Lei might compromise.
      Currently they're looking abroad for someone cheaper.

  16. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Best midfielder 6.5 or under? (got Perez)

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

      Might be Tielemans

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

        This

        1. CelticBhoy1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Good shout but with Vardy up front I dont want a triple Leicester attack

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

            I’ve gone Tielemans over Perez actually. Bit of a punt as Perez more popular choice on here it seems.
            I also have Vardy, but I agree, 2 from Leicester is more than enough

    2. Regin
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      lanzini?

    3. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Tielemans, Barkley

    4. Scheffert
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Might be Perez

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

      Trossard, Tielemans and Lanzini

    6. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Slimmest of slim pickings

      Better off with a striker or def for that money until this season’s Fraser/jimmy emerges imo

      Robinson at SU looks intruiging

      As do Yarmo & JWP

      CHO could become a factor, as could Barkley

      But there’s no one of the potential calibre of Pérez, and a Perez/Tielemans may be too rich for some (although could work well)

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Forgot Lanzini - but he’s even more injury prone than Ings

    7. Old Bull
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Redmond could be worth a shout.

    8. fantasyfog
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      max is on it, downgrade the mid upgrade def

  17. Attaka
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    How much are we expecting Kean to come in at?... and are you getting him?!

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

      7.5-8
      No

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      7.0-7.5

  18. Pia06rc
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Is Martial nailed? Looks like he's had great PPM last few seasons. Thoughts on him as an option?

    1. AndyCook
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I like him as an option at that price. If he doesn’t cut it you can swap him easily

    2. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Couple of quick questions:

      1) Is Gross nailed on? any brighton fans here

      2) Best 2x4.5m gk combo for the first 8 weeks? not convinced by just having 1 4.5m gk...i guess it will be some combo of pope, heaton, ryan, henderson?

      3A) Siggy + Wilson in a 352
      3B) 5.5m def + Kane in a 442

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      First wicket for Australia, Burns gone.

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

        Good start. Burns is poor. We aren’r A batting team anymore Anderson injury killed this test

        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Tbf he scored 133 in 1st innings

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

            Century through slip cordon alone

        2. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Was a mistake to pick him, perhaps they should have gone with Curran and let Archer and Anderson have some more time in the counties. Poor record at Lords too so could be 2-0 in the series if we can't see out this morning's session.

        3. Fitzy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          You had us 8 down for 122 without Anderson. Think Steve Smith killed the Test (for England anyway)...

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

            Anderson could have easily finished off your tail. Smith was class of course but come on having Anderson as a non player ruined the game

            1. Fitzy.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              I've enjoyed it. 🙂

      2. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Australia deserve to win it . Especially Smith!!

      3. fantasyfog
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        not good, edgebaston was supposedto be our banker

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

      What’s people’s thoughts on Laporte? Reckon he’ll be ok for GW1?

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I’m thinking of just starting with him despite the uncertainty and let a 2 pointer come off the bench for a week if necessary

        I don’t think they’ll keep CS’s without him so not really big on the Walker/Zinchenko/Stones Plan B’s

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

          Agree on the other city defenders. Laporte only one worth having IMO. And I think that’s what I’m gonna do. Have a Rico or Lundstram off the bench if he’s a no show.

    5. El Copo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Who's the best 4.5m defender to play every week?

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Hayden or Dendoncker

      2. Scheffert
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Dunk

    6. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Alli out, Lamela 2 week punt?

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

        See above for how I think they’ll line up based on pre season. There is a slight risk x

    7. Roy Rovers
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      On this at the moment....

      Team A

      Pope
      Zinc. VVD. Digne.
      Salah. KDB. Perez. McGinn
      Kane. Wilson. Wood.
      Heaton. Taylor. Dendonker. Lundstram.

      Kane > Vardy.
      KDB > Sterling.
      Digne > Coleman gives me.......

      Team B

      Pope.
      Zinc. VVD. Coleman.
      Salah. Sterling. Perez. McGinn
      Vardy. Wilson. Wood.
      Heaton. Taylor. Dendonker. Lundstram ......Team A or B?

    8. EL_FENOMENO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Calum Chambers @ 4.5 ? I know it's Arsenal's defence but surely has to be on par with Dunk or any of the other 4.5 options ?

      1. avfc82
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        If he's used in a two way rotation, so only playing home games, I think it could work - at least till Holding returns.

      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Nailed top 6 def for 4.5 is always going to be attractive, regardless of how bad arse are defensively

        I’m planning on cheaper defs post wildcard though so maybe a few weeks/months down the line

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

      A. Moura, 5 midfielder
      B. Barkley, Ayoze Perez

    10. Indalo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      If you were only going for one Liverpool defender, who would get the nod?

      TAA seems to have the best potential for attacking returns, but also the only one you could see missing the odd game with rotation (Gomez may get the odd game at RB depending on opponent maybe?)

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Vvd served me well last season. It's him again for me. Will look at TAA or Robbo as well if they are showing any signs of matching last season's numbers. Think teams may approach them differently this season though so waiting to see

      2. Unliklinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I'm starting with Trent but looking for value, possibly downgrading to VVD or whoever appears first choice in the other CB slot.

    11. Hodg55
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      To heavy on defence?

      Too weak in attack?

      Pope (Heaton)
      Digne / Laporte / Robbo (Lund / Dunk)
      Salah / Sterling / Moura / Perez / Dend
      Wilson / Murray (Greenwood)

      Suggestions please!?

      1. Unliklinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Laporte is a doubt for at least GW1

    12. Head Honcho
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Walker-Peters for Spurs! Talk to to me...

      How long is Aurier out for?

    13. tucaoneo
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Robertson locked in. A or B for £12.5?
      A. Digne + VVD
      B. Coleman + TAA

      1. Mings the Merciless
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        A

      2. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        A

      3. Firmino
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Easy A

      4. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        B 😉