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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. Roy Rovers
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Quite liking this 3-4-3....what do you think??

    Pope.
    Walker. VVD. Digne.
    Salah. KDB. Perez. McGinn.
    Kane. Wilson. Wood.

    Heaton. Taylor. Dendonker. Lundstram.

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Low risk, very spread out. Textbook decent start.

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      McGinn and Wood with no Sterling... don't fancy it...

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        No need for 4 big hitters....only C one of them.

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

      If you had sterling instead of KDB it’s be 10/10

      Can you live without sterling is the question

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers.

    4. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ooooh that’s good.

      I’d be tempted by Robbo Coleman from Merseyside but six of one half a dozen I suppose.

      Not sure I’ve seen better

      1. Roy Rovers
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers Ping...you settled on your team?

  2. mcgrejam
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Heaton
    TAA, VVD, Digne, Zinchenko
    Fraser, Perez, Sigi, Mane, Sterling
    Wilson

    Still no playing subs - GW1 will play Salah with 4.5 defender then change to the above for GW2 - any good?

    1. Stokelona
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      So you’re planning a hit for gw2?

      1. mcgrejam
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I know I know...only 4 points mind...

    2. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Rookie error planning for GW2 transfers on GW1. Not saying you are a rookie but things change fast + a -4pts gw1?!!

      Team sheets / Minutes / Injuries / Red Cards - all likely to shape your team GW2.

      1. mcgrejam
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah I know - okay any good 4.5m defenders to keep instead then?

    3. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      An early hit isn’t the worst thing. I would want Salah all season to be fair

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

    Any starting 4.0 and/or 4.5 defenders?

    Any tips?

    1. Geevious
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A bunch at 4.5, none at 4.0 is nailed though.

      1. BelgiumFTW
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Any attacking backs at 4.5?

        Looking for the new wan-bisaka

        1. Sweetboi
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Guilbert for Villa...gets forward a lot, 3 assists in pre-season.

        2. Geevious
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Guilbert is a possibility. Not sure if he or El Mohamady will start though.

          1. Geevious
            • 15 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Seems to be a lot of interest in CTaylor as well. Haven't really kept an eye on him so not sure how good he is.

      2. Gentle_Turks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Rico at 4 seems to be.

        1. Geevious
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Charlie Daniels is back in full training, isn't he? Rico may only start for a couple of GWs until Daniels is up to speed.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I'm rotating Taylor with Guilbert. Dyche organises a defence very well. They were knocked off their stride by EL last year, but Burnley should be decent at the back. Villa rotate well and this wingback sounds quite exciting. I wouldn't start any 4.5 every game.

            1. Geevious
              • 15 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Burnley and Villa fixtures rotate very well together. I'm keeping an eye on Guilbert/Elmo for now though. Hopefully it becomes clear soon who the first choice is and they don't get rotated.

  4. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any United fans here? Do you expect Martial to be nailed on? Or at least to play more than last year?

    1. b$13
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Martial will play more this season and highly likely to score more goals. Good luck!

  5. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone still with Sirgudsson or Richarlison? They're preseason hasn't been great...

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I’m waiting on Kean. Will look at getting him on early wildcard potentially

      1. noquarternt
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I’m sure he’ll be 9.0 or something silly.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Focussed on Toffee defenders myself.

  6. Chandler Bing
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Lundstram not nailed anymore?

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He never was from what I read. Rico could be better I think

    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Never was. Stand back from the hysteria that periodically swarms through this site.

  7. CDEssential
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Are there any updated views on Alonso vs Emerson at LB? The latest I read seems to be that Emerson has the edge?

  8. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I think I’ve covered every team with this team. Got to be a 10 out of 10?

    Pope (Button)
    Zinc, VVD, Coleman, (Lund, Kelly)
    Pérez, Sterling, Salah, Moura, Robinson
    Auba, King, (Greenwood)

    All seriousness opinions appreciated

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

      Actually very good!! 🙂

      As long as zinc plays

    2. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      There is no 10 out of 10 😀
      It is very spread out and you will do well for sure. Low risk team, which is a good tactic to start with.

      Me personally, I like taking risks for potential high reward scenarios 🙂

    3. marco_atk85
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Kelly and Greenwood's ownership is quite high. At some point they will be dumped by others and you may not have FT to get rid of them in order to keep your team value.

      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Tbh if they play they’ll gain value if they don’t I’ll probably be early wildcarding anyway so will ship then

    4. 3 A
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Need West Ham attacker

    5. mcgrejam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Would prefer Fraser over Moyes personally. But like this team a lot but who is Robinson?

      1. Geevious
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Calum Robinson - Sheff Utd player. Classified as mid but played central forward in preseason. Not sure how nailed he is with their new striker signing.

  9. marco_atk85
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Your valuable imputs are welcomed here:

    Ryan, Button
    VVD, Zinch, Coleman, Lundstrom, Rico
    Salah, Sterling, Ayoze, Barkley, Dend
    Kane, Haller, Ings

    ITB: 0.0 m

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nearly the same as me. Means you should probably change it.

    2. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I will personally have Adams over Ings in my team. Less injury prone & can also play on flanks. Great pre-season with both goals & assists

      1. marco_atk85
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I am also thinking of it.

        What makes me Ings over Adams is, he is already proven player for some degree in PL whereas Adams was a championship player. But yeah, Ings could get injured in GW3 and can swap them 🙂

        1. Silecro
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          well, good thing is (for both of us) that both are attackers from same team and ings scoring is automatically high percent of chance for Adams assist (see last friendly) and vice versa of course 😀

  10. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Captain Salah or Sterling if you have both?

    1. fkmzcgp
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Salah

    2. marco_atk85
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      salah for me

    3. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling

  11. Net Gains
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any good?

    Fabianski
    TAA Robbo Digne Coleman
    Salah Sterling Fraser Perez Barkley
    Wilson

    Fraser and Pérez or Moura and King?

    1. marco_atk85
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      West Ham conceded a lot in preseason. That keeps me off for Fab for now.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        The reason we conceded a lot was because he wasn’t playing. May miss GW1 through injury. Roberto is real poo

  12. fkmzcgp
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Think I’m fairly settled on this SSK team...

    Pope - (Button)
    VVD - Digne - Zinchenko - Dunk - (Rico)
    Salah - Sterling - Barkley - Perez - (Dendoncker)
    Kane - Wilson - (Greenwood)

    Thoughts?

    1. The Mighty Whites
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Like it

    2. El Lobito 10
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Good

    3. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nice. I’d personally be tempted by Wilson to a 6.5 and upgrading Dunk/Barkley. See how much Kean comes into the game for...

  13. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Pope / Button

    Robertson / Digne / Zinchenko / Ake / Montoya

    Salah / Sterling / Perez / Barkley / Dendoncker

    Kane / King / Greenwood

    1. fkmzcgp
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nice team

    2. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Dont like Ake as a pick

  14. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Pope,Heaton or Ryan?

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Im going Henderson.
      Don't like Bur fix, suspect of Villa def and Brighton are just bad

  15. TOBY1
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Its taking shape.

    I wanted flexibility to have a premium striker should any do really well. I wanted KDB too but had to sacrifice him...

    Pope
    Robertson, Coleman, Zinchenko , Cathcart,
    Sterling, Salah, Perez, Moura,
    King, Kane

    Fodder Bench

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      As good as the the other Sterling Salah Kane teams

  16. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A bit different but quite like it. Thoughts?

    Henderson
    TAA Robbo Coleman Digne
    Salah KDB Perez Martial Lamela
    Kane

    Button/Rico Greenwood Wickham

    I do realize the downsides in a weak bench (2x4.5m strikers) and an Eve double up, but I think the risk may easily pay off 🙂

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lamela?

      1. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Started most of preseason, played well, Alli injured, great gw1 fix
        And can swap to one of Barkley Mount or the 5.5m mids

  17. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    -----------Mctominay---------Pogba--------
    -------------------------Eriksen--------
    --Lingard/James-----Martial------Rashford

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Eriksen?

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Possibly. Terms rumoured to be agreed. He only has 1 yr left on his contract and no rumoured buyers. Utd need a CAM and I expect Levy will sell him rather than lose him for nothing next summer.

        1. LosBlancos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Could throw a spanner in the Spurs team.. And potentially nail Lamela

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            The problem with Lamela is that he is so injury prone

  18. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How are we feeling about Mr R. Barkley?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Eternally unconvinced.

    2. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Wait and see for gw4
      Got Lamela as a placeholder 😀

      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Not a bad shout

    3. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure. Had a good preseason, not sure if he’s nailed but can see him getting a lot of mins...

      At 6.0 think he’s worth a punt, but wouldn’t have him in a team filled with other punts.

    4. KingOllie
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Good, will start the season, good fixtures, cheap to be a punt, on penalties

      1. Geevious
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I don't think Chelsea fixtures are good (mun, LEI, wol, LIV in the first 6 GWs, and Sheff Utd also have a good defence). Barkley may not be on pen as well when Willian returns.

  19. MysticMac17
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    To Kane or not to Kane, that is the question

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Auba then Kane for me

  20. Indalo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Starting off with a 352 and my last big decision is the 5th mid.

    Have 6.0 to spend but really don't know what 6.0/5.5 option to go for.

    Barkley and Trossard are the front runners atm. Then there's Robinson, Ceballos, McGinn, Grealish, JWP etc.

    What player in that price bracket are you taking a punt on?

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Barkley I think. Or Robinson...

    2. Geevious
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Would go for Trossard if I had the money. McGinn or Grealish also a good shout (I prefer McGinn and save the 0.5 for upgrades elsewhere - think he and Grealish will have the same output). Robinson and Ceballos may not start.

  21. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I feel I might be a bit unbalanced now after pushing KDB into the side?

    Pope, Heaton
    TAA, VVD, Zinc, Lundstram, Masuaku
    KDB, Sterling, Salah, Perez, Dendoncker
    Wilson, Adams, Greenwood

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Its a good team

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Who is Adams, how much he is and is he an good?

      1. Silecro
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        New Southampton striker. 6.0. Yes he is.

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Naaah. SoT and goals in same sentence doesn't seem right for me

      2. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        6m Sou striker.
        He came off a good Championship season.

        Ings should still be better but much more injury prone

      3. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Bit of a punt but the wanted to add a bit of risk to my team 🙂

  22. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How likely is it that Martial will be a regular starter?

    Tempted to take a punt on a 7.5mid, him or Pulisic look tasty to me.

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Looks safe to nail his place with good games

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Pulisic should be a bargain. I am starting with Fraser with plan to swap him for Pulisic

    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      See what United do in the market, if they get a striker Rashford might take his place/switch with him.
      Wait and see for me

    3. Soo many times before it seems he should be nailed, but then somehow ends up not nailed. Is a great option though if he is actually nailed this time.

  23. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Guys please advise.

    Triple Liverpool defense and no Salah or double defence with Salah and no KDB. I am very fond on KDB this season, he seems like a bargain.

    Bottom line:

    KDB Robbo and Dedoncker (on the bench) or

    Salah Kelly (starting) and no playing bench.

    Please advise

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone to help me ? I understand it's difficult question.... I helped plenty of lads on this page

      1. Kante Touch This
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Salah gw1 looks too tasty imo, do respect the decision to go against the grain for KDB though, he looked quality against Liverpool

    2. Indalo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Double defense and Salah without a doubt.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        thanks Indalo. I might go against the crowd and start without Salah so be it.

  24. timmyotool
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What's all the fuss with Perez? Everyone seems to have him.
    Is he a cert to start?

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

      Played OOP in pre season

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Ended strong last season. He reminds me of Cristiano Ronaldo little bit

        1. LosBlancos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          He is nothing like CR 😆

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            He has the vibe... CR7 from aliexpres hahahah

            1. LosBlancos
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              In that sense, maybe 😀

    2. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      They just spaffed a load of cash for him. 6.5 as a mid and could be playing just off Vardy in a pretty exciting attacking line up.

      1. timmyotool
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Better than zaha for the extra 0.5?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Perez is part of a far superior attacking team, so yes, for me.

  25. as33
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Should i double up Liv defence VVD and TAA or should i swap VVD to Walker?

    1. JohnBlack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Double up

  26. KingOllie
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    My plan is Wilson -> Haller in gwk3.

    Is it worth saving my FT and just starting with Haller? Or is that too risky

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Think both are good, fixtures would suggest you’re making a good move.

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Haller? Isn't he unproven ? Who is he, why you want to have him ?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Morning, Daniel. He is a sh1t hot German striker, with an excellent record in his last three Seasons. He is 6'3", and built like the proverbial outhouse. He is going to terrify some Premiership defences.

    3. Taff1952
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      The risk is in assuming nothing will,happen to your players in the first two weeks. Set your team up for a few weeks not just week one. Things happen

  27. TheBallersClub
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this ?

    Alisson

    Coleman Laporte Wan Bissaka

    KDB Salah Perez Pulisic

    Kane King Wesley

    Subs Button Lundstram Diop Dendoncker

  28. falafel
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What do you guys think?

    Pope (Button)
    Van Dijk, TAA, Walker, Dunk (Rico)
    Salah, Sterling, Bilva, Moura, Perez
    Wilson (Nketiah) (Greenwood)

  29. Hitmonlee
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Pope
    TAA | VVD | *5.5 | Digne
    Salah | KDB | Sterling | Pérez
    King | Deulofeu

    Thoughts on the 5.5 slot?

    I’m thinking No city defence with AWB or Zinc/Stones?

    Alternatively, delete KDB, swap for Moura/Martial and put Laporte in?

  30. Randell
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Aubameyang or Kane for first 2/3 Gameweeks ?

    Keeping in mind that :
    - Alli is injured, Eriksen is not in best form, Kane usually struggles in August
    - Lacazette might have a minor injury so Auba will probably start in front

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A transfer is worth 4 pts roughly, youll have other concerns too.
      Keep that in mind

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      you have somewhat led the question but yes Auba to start and then move to Kane GW3

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Plus Son is suspended, and spurs have city away GW2. I would say Auba

    4. OFord
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I would say Auba, especially with his record against poor teams and Kane August voodoo

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Kane scored 2 last August against Man Utd and Fulham. I'd suggest this voodoo is no longer a problem

        1. Randell
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          that was on the back of an excellent full season and world cup