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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.

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  1. Joggers Nipple
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    1st pre season post so please be gentle.

    Pope
    Walker vvd coleman ???
    Salah sterling perez ????
    Kane King
    Button Diop Hayden greenwood

    A dunk and zaha/mili
    B Robertson and dendonker
    Leaning towards b with Robertson being my ‘bank’ to cash in if a Chelsea forward does well.

    Any A/B’s really welcome as well as general thoughts. Thanks.

    1. AceKn1ght
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

    2. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Having Dendoncker as a starter just seems completely wrong to me - so that would mean A

      Zaha could be Tielmans if you can handle a Leicester double up

    3. Garth Marenghi
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B

    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      You won't get much out of dendoncker though, probably a bunch of 2 pointers.

    5. Distinctly Average
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Looks nice, but three big hitters is affecting your balance imo.

      Not sure I’d be keen on Dendoncker as a 4th mid.

      Also be aware walker may well have some competition for his spot come deadline

      1. Distinctly Average
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Also Liverpool defence EO was around 140% last time I heard, so going with just one will hurt you if they start banking the points

      2. Unliklinho
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I don't see how 3 premium defenders, 2 premium mids, 1 premium forward is out of balance?

        1. AndyCook
          6 years, 11 months ago

          A balanced squad would show a normal distribution around a middle price point, this squad is skewed slightly at either end

        2. AndyCook
          6 years, 11 months ago

          In other words there’s too many very cheap players and too many very expensive players, the issue with balance isn’t just total spend by position it’s discretionary spend by player

    6. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers all, dendonker could switch to the 4.5 def if fixtures allow. Normally wild card around week 5

    7. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Guys thanks for the input

      1. TheDragon
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        A man with a ‘10’ next to his name and a top of the page post deserves quality replies 🙂

  2. AceKn1ght
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Hi guys,

    Would very much appreciate a little bit of feedback on my team!

    Ryan (Button)
    TAA, VVD, Digne, (Diop, Kelly)
    Salah, Sterling, Moura, Perez, (Hayden)
    Wilson, King, Adams

    My biggest dilmemna is;

    A) 442 with Zinchenko
    B) 352 with Barkley
    C) 343 with Adams (which I am currently on!)

    Cheers!

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I might go b personally

    2. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      All 3 kind of wait and see, well Zinchenko good from the start but a question mark for the season. I'd go A

    3. AceKn1ght
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers both!

  3. Punty
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Too much United with Rashford and DeGea?

    DeGea

    VVD Digne Holebas
    Salah Sterling Sigurdsson Barkley Zaha
    Rashford King

    Button Greenwood Lundstrom Kelly

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Wouldn’t trust degea yet

    2. AceKn1ght
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Not too keen on De Gea!

      Started with him last year and it was a nightmare...

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

  4. Garth Marenghi
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    A) king and zinchenko
    B) Wilson and 4.0 defender rotation

    1. AceKn1ght
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No such thing as 4.0 defender rotation.

      4.0 defender = 3rd on the bench

      1. Garth Marenghi
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        If I were to do it, I’d have 3 defenders at 4.0, so I’d just play the one who I thought had the best game, then hope they play, if not hope one of the two on the bench played. This scenario assumes there 3 4.0 defenders starting generally.

    4. Carlton_Goal
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

    5. Garth Marenghi
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Thx all

  5. UptheBlues
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Which option do you guys prefer?

    A) Fraser and Dendoncker

    B) Barkley and Trossard

    Bearing in mind I do have Wilson up front and Perez in midfield

    1. footballcandy
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I have no idea, so i ask: Trossard nailed?

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Brighton bought another striker today (Maupay). Getting a bit crowded up top.

      2. Ask Yourself
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Yes. Playing on wing next to two of murray, maupay and Locadia

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B, dendoncker should be bench only.

  6. footballcandy
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Brighton 3 x first GWs: watford/WHU/SOTON

    Only team with 2 x good home games in a row. Worth thinking about when it comes to 4,5 keeper/defenders?

    Norwich and Wolves also with 2 x hg in a row, but vs. better teams imo overall.

  7. Fuddled FC
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Would you?

    a) Luiz(6.0) & Lundtram(4.0)
    b) Wan Bissaka (5.5) & Taylor (4.5)

    Basically i'm thinking of downgrading Luiz to upgrade Lundstram

    1. footballcandy
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Luiz not the best 6.0 defender pick, IMO. Digne better

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Lundstram is not close to nailed. A is fine assuming you can stick him bottom of the bench

  8. Taniban
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on the team below:

    Ryan (Button)
    TAA, VVD, Laporte, Dunk, (Kelly)
    Salah, Sterling, McGinn, Tielemans, (Dendoncker)
    King, Kane, (Wickham)

  9. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Sky Sports: Man City are closing in on Juventus "leftback" Cancelo

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He's a rb.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      It just shows how pathetic of a source sky is becoming. Just copy whatever they read

    3. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      And they are getting a very good deal

    4. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      £27.5 million plus Danilo...... steal

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        It is. See ya Walker, dammit.

  10. advdborg
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Hi, I need your help.
    What is the top 3 of most nailed Tottenham defenders ?

    1. footballcandy
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Alder, Vert and Walker Pieters in GW1, I guess..

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Alder was benched yesterday, vert went off with knock, Aurier and Davies nearly back, I'd say Lloris or Sanchez.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Vertongen most nailed, not too sure about the rest.

  11. Ask Yourself
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Yes yes I am as excited about wood as the rest of us but... why was he rested at half time 0-0 vs Parma in the final pre season friendlies I’m place of Barnes ?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He always rotates Wood and Barnes, now Rodriguez is in the mix too will be a nightmare.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I don’t wanna hear it lalalalalala

    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I think Wood has played the most minutes, and he and JRod have scored all the goals, with Barnesy not getting much of a look-in. I don't see anything to worry about re Wood myself.

    3. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He looks a likely starter but my guess is the third man whoever it is will get very regular minutes biting into pitch time for the starters. Given none is Kun potential 70 minutes is bothersome

  12. WVA
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Very close to perfection? Very tempted on Goalman over Digne?

    Pope
    Robbo VVD Digne Zinchenko
    Salah Sterling Moura Perez
    Wilson King
    Heaton Dendonker Lundstram Greenwood

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Robbo over Trent?

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah Robbo completely nailed, Trent more prone to rotation and substitution

      2. WVA
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Not to mention injuries

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Not keen on both bour forwards but fixtures may make it work short term

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Wouldn't be my first choice either but first two fixtures are the best possible and King is only 6.5 forward I like. May transfer him after first two games.

    3. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Double Bournemouth attack is not for me

  13. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    RMT/10 (0.5 million in the bank)

    Ederson
    TAA Robertson Zinchenko
    Salah (c) Barkley Martial Moura Perez
    Wood Deeney

    Ryan Jota Coleman Diop

    Any fixing needed?

    1. PeteMorr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      What is that bench? Leaving out a lot of value.

  14. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Best option for City...

    Walker or Zinchenko+0.5?

    1. socho
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Stones

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Really?

      2. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Correct!

      3. Pukki Blinders
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Until otamendi starts ahead of him...

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Cancelo in pipeline.. hold off..
      Ederson the only safe one.

    3. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Stones

  15. socho
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Am I wrong thinking people ignore how improved Spurs will be with Ndombele in midfield this season? He may not be a viable fpl option but is a strong asset for Tottenham this season.

    Also I would need your help on that one:

    A)KDB+ Siggy
    B)Sterling+ C.Robinson

    Really 50/50 for me...

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A.

    2. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He would definitely improve their def

    3. Lebowski85
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A will outscore B over the season. Assuming KdB plays and Siggy doesn't get dropped

    4. sw3nzor
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      You are right man. Spurs will be an even more stabile team this year. They kept everyone so far and the youngsters shine aswell.

      I'm not a fan of KDB tbh.. I don't really understand why everyone wants him in their team. I know finally he is cheap and could be a sure starter but nowadays he plays more deep and touch the ball earlier than the one who provide the assist.

  16. balint84
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is Martial predicted to start?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Ye

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      OGS hinted that the pre season squad against Milan would likely be the same team GW1.

    3. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      My problem with Martial is that OGS never started him more than 4 times in a row last time and that happened just once and was easily his longest run under him. I’d be looking for security of starts over a run of games at that price. Really high ceiling mind.

  17. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Who is better?
    A. Abraham
    B. Jota
    C. Deulofeu
    Ta

    1. socho
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Unliklinho
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Take B, monitor A

  18. dashdriver
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Monday morning and gameweek 1 starts on Friday. Life is back to normal. Think I am happy with my team now.

    Ryan
    TAA / Digne / VVD / Zinchenko
    Fraser / Salah (C) / Sterling (v) / Lamela
    Wilson / Jiménez

    Button / Wickham / Dendoncker / Rico

    One week punt on Lamela, which may become Barkley for GW2.

    Any thoughts?

    1. footballcandy
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Jimenez flagged

    2. sw3nzor
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I like the Lamela pick really. He was brilliant in pre-season, and could be an important player for Spurs at the beginning of the season, especially as Son and Alli are out.

      I would reconsider the Button pick on your bench coz as the lowest price goalkeeper with the highest number of points he became selected by 25% of FPL teams atm, even tho he won't be a starter. This way you can lose some money on him if ppl start to drop him out from their team. The only reason why you would keep him is if Ryan ruled out with injury, Button is the backup keeper there.

      1. ENZO SZN™
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I don't think people will waste a transfer on Button. And wildcard won't affect his price change.
        That being said I have Norris (4.0) because he's red flagged.

    3. Wood1
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      similar to my team im having a 1 week punt on lamela (looks likely to start and poch loves him). plan to put barkley in gw2 assuming that looks ok from gw1. I have wilson and PEA up front and have a.smith and gomez in defence, and perez for fraser. like the lamela punt

  19. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    At what price would you be interested in at Moise Kean?

    1. Lebowski85
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      7.0 would grab my attention

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No more than 6.0

    3. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      6.5-7.0max

      cant see him playing every match

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      6.5 but he will be 7 or 7.5

  20. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Liverpool set to sign Adrian as a replacement for Mignolet.

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Wish West Ham would sign him as a Roberto replacement

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I've heard he has been awful this pre season for you guys

  21. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What are people’s thoughts on KDB? Alongside sterling in a 4-4-2?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Am still considering it as he is at an explosive price point with Pepe and Son to emerge soon.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      In isolation, fine. Depends on rest of squad though.

    3. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I’d prefer Kane / Auba as my 3 rd premium (alongside sterling and Salah) but KDB is the next best thing in my opinion

    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      With Salah?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Pope
        Coleman TAA AWB Zink/Stones
        Salah Sterling KDB Pérez
        Wilson Jota
        (Button, Dendoncker, GW, Lundstram)

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Similar to my team. I just have Kane instead of Sterling but not 100% on the idea

  22. Roys Peak
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Pope / Button
    VVD Walker Digne Ake / Kelly Holding
    Moura KDB Salah Pulisic/ Guendouzi
    Auba Wood/ Wickham
    cheers

    1. sw3nzor
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Why you wasting money on Holding who is injured? Makes no sense for me.

    2. PeteMorr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I like it personally

  23. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Cancelo price prediction? 6.5 most likely?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Same as Walker, 6m

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      5.5 would be lovely

      1. Robson-Canoe
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Not gonna happen

      2. Ask Yourself
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Lol

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      6.5 yeah. Actually contributes to attacking play

    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Wouldn't be an option anyway, Walker is too big of a threat

  24. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I am done! How do you rate this team ?

    Heaton
    VVD Digne Guilbert
    Sterling Salah Moura Perez Mcginn
    Aubameyang Wood

    Button Taylor Lundstram Greenwood

    (Taylor / Guilbert rotation)

    Thanks

    1. Lebowski85
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Did you post this earlier? I saw the exact same team...down to the third sub.

      It's good for 3 premiums..double villa defence seems a little risky

    2. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      7.5

    3. Net Gains
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      7/10

    4. balint84
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      start with Taylor

  25. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Can’t decide whether to start with Kane or Aubameyang. Can anyone talk me into either one? Currently on Kane

    1. NUFCAndrew
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I’m not starting with either but Auba could be a good differential for the first 2, then switch to Kane

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I think Auba first tow and then bring in Kane is a fair strategy but it can be risky bookmarking an early transfer. Depends on what you think Kane is capable of at the Etihad.

    3. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If I get one I’ll go Kane - just think after last seasons injuries and frustrations he will want to make amends this year

  26. NUFCAndrew
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    If you already have Wilson, which do you prefer:

    A: TAA + Fraser

    B: VVD + Sig/Rich

    1. Kizza_10
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

  27. Kizza_10
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Any advice on how to improve this team is welcome. I know I’ve gone strong with my defence but I’m willing to take the gamble in the early weeks.

    Heaton
    Azpi VVD Walker Robertson Digne
    Fraser Sterling Salah Tielemans
    Wilson

    Subs: Button, Greenwood, Dendoncker, Wickham

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      It’s a great team of you are set on playing 5-4-1. Just will be a real nightmare restructuring if premium strikers start firing

      8.5/10 from me

    2. Lebowski85
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I like it

  28. menunited
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Hey, Iv'e put together my first provisional team...
    anything obvious that I am missing?

    GW1
    Zinc, VVD, Cathcart
    Robinson, Salah, Ster, Bark, Perez
    Aub, Wood

    Bench
    Pope, Bissaka, Lascelles, Greenwood

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A goalkeeper

    2. Goujon82
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A goalkeeper

    3. menunited
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      *Pope in goal
      *Henderson bench

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Good team mate I like it

        1. menunited
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers mate.

  29. Legohair
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Which team???

    A.
    Ryan
    TAA-VvD-Digne-Zinchenko
    Salah-KdB-Maddison-Perez
    Kane-King

    Button, Ibe, Greenwood, Kelly

    B.
    Ryan
    TAA-VvD-Zinchenko-KWP
    Salah-Sterling-Perez-Barkley
    Kane-King

    Button, Dendoncker, Greenwood, Kelly

  30. Ninja Škrtel
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Lloris
    TAA, Robbo, Coleman
    Salah, Siggy, Fraser, Zaha
    Kane, Jota

    thoughts? no city i know.

    1. TheDragon
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No city is going to be everyone’s thoughts

      Can’t see how you can make any case for having no
      City - they are pretty good at football!

    2. Kristobal
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Downgrade TAA to VVD and uppgrade Fraser to Bilva?

    3. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      really don't like the Zaha pick