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Martial comes through injury doubt to start for Man United

Anthony Martial (£7.6m) has come through his pre-match injury doubts to start for Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted that he wasn’t sure if the Frenchman could feature from the beginning in Gameweek 16 but it looks as if he might have been playing mind-games ahead of such an important match.

Martial’s presence means that Manchester United’s attack is largely at full-strength for their trip across the city, Marcus Rashford (£8.8m) and Daniel James (£6.1m) either side of him.

However, the main Fantasy focus of this match is naturally going to be on the hosts and, thankfully, there are very few shocks and surprises.

Raheem Sterling (£11.9m) and Gabriel Jesus (£9.6m) form two-thirds of the front-three with Bernardo Silva (£7.9m) also included in the starting line-up.

Kevin de Bruyne (£10.3m) and David Silva (£7.6m) are both present in central midfield while Angeliño (£4.7m) gets a second start in a row at left-back.

Manchester City XI: Ederson; Angeliño, Fernandinho, Stones, Walker; de Bruyne, D Silva, Rodrigo; Sterling, Jesus, B Silva.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Lindelöf, Wan-Bissaka; Fred, McTominay; Rashford, Lingard, D James; Martial.

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  1. iL PiStOlErO
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    At the end only Rico to Kelly and saving ft was a great decision. CP going on a run and I hope it will bring more fruits, at least untill Ward is out.

    1. Karhumies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Wish I had done that

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Vardys EO goes from 138.94% to 151.11%.

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      A blank would be super sweet.

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Due!

  3. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    31 from 3!!! 🙂

  4. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Thanks TAA n Lovren for blocking Kelly pts

  5. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Extirpate bps system.

  6. Turns
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    G2G next GW chaps? (i know its early)

    Hendo
    TAA - Aurier - Soy
    Mane - KDB - Son - Alli - Perez
    Vardy - Tammy
    -----
    4.5 - Lund - Kelly - 4.5

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Kelly first on the team sheet

    2. Karhumies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Play Kelly

    3. Turns
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers chaps. Over Soy?

  7. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Surprised Guaita is so lowly owned...

    1. Pinturicchio10
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Shshsh

      • Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Overpriced & no fit defenders was the word on here during the week.

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I still think it's true. But fair enough, two nice clean sheets since most people brought him in.

        2. BNMC
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I wouldn't call him overpriced. He's a long-term pick - has good fixtures all the way until roughly GW30.

      • Manani
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        why get him when there's a 4.2m defender who will probably get same points?

      • Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Kelly and Cahill also good value, so doubled up that way.

    2. Jones Kusi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Who to own going forwards.
      Son or Alli?

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Both.

        1. Jones Kusi
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Would you rather have Alli/Son instead of Kdb

      2. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        didnt know so got them both 🙂

      3. Turns
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Both

    3. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Will Mousset be able to match Kane this week? 😛

      1. BNMC
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Hopefully. /s

      2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah 😉

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Mane cappers must be fuming!

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Why?

      2. BNMC
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Why would they? They'll get their VC, which is likely Vardy.

      3. Spoox777
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Not really.
        Vardy (VC)

        1. 4-4-who?
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          VArdy rested - fuming

      4. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Well most have vardy vc..so will most likely get jammy..only be fuming if he came on for 2 mins cameo

      5. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        There'll some out there with Son VC & Kelly coming in.

      6. XabiAlonso
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        For being stupid? 😉

      7. iL PiStOlErO
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Guy in our league had Mane(C) and Kane(VC) so everyone else are fuming.

    5. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Kelly 3CS in a row on our benches

      1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Bench fodder.

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Your*
        😉

      3. iL PiStOlErO
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Kelly and CP going on a run and solid at the back even without half od defence. Imo he should be starter now and upgrade elsewhere.

        1. 4-4-who?
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          No no no. CP were lucky today

          1. iL PiStOlErO
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            I wouldnt say so, they had 5cs before against smaller teams so I think they will bring more during the run. Defensivly solid side.

      4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks to Mané it is not

    6. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      OFC Kelly rised last night, now i cant afford him...

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        rose*

        1. Another Hoops
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah man I'm also struggling to find the 4.2 to get him in...

    7. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      If ever I needed a KDB masterclass and haul it’s now.

    8. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Put guaita in for Pope last week and Kelly in as bench fodder this week who's coming in for mane. Gotta love crystal f*@#ng palace

    9. Regin
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I assume those that have son don't have kdb.
      So hope kdb scores today esp as he is my only player in the Manchester derby

      1. HNI
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Manutd play exceptionally well in big games, But the way they set Rodri is going to rule that midfield and score long shot from.cutbacks when Manutd defends deep. Kdb should get the assists as its mediocre Fred marking him not tenacious Mctominay

    10. HNI
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Watford missed 2 absolute sitter big chances and CPL again got a cleanie. Will the luck continue? History says as soon as you pull trigger it runs out 😉

    11. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Scoutcast crew need to take full credit for Kane's haul

      1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        What did they say?

        1. BENOIT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Basically slated him and called him a defensive midfielder

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Jonty knew!

      3. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Trap.

      4. elchilangles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        so a really good one this week, enjoyed it very much

      5. HNI
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        RmT needs to be improved and especially updated more frequently. It doesnt give most recent matches as much imp as it should. Example Kelly is in Scoutpicks but so low in RMT even though projection should be higher with Ward injury.

    12. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      29 with Lundstram, Baldock, Söyüncü, Maddison and Vardy. Ok or no?

      1. elchilangles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        im on something similar, I think it all depends on Vardy as so many people captained him!

      2. Vamos Los Celeste
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        no

    13. Richd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      KANE!!!!

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        (c) 3>

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Lovely 😉

        1. Richd
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Straight outta 2016

      3. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Nice 🙂

    14. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I have zero spurs..
      Worth shifting salah on? He looked good today, or look at some other way to get spurs coverage?

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        From GW18 I’d say. I wanna double up but only danger is rises

        Also Burnley are woefuk

        1. Richd
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Woeful. Or that

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        WAT >>>>>>>>> wol

      3. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Wait for midweek games. If Salah starts then probably sell.

      4. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Seems a weird time to move Salah after a double return and Watford at home up next.

      5. Darlo
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Keep for one more week, ditch in the blank

    15. elchilangles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      how many more blanks until we should ship Pulisic????

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        He’s my chelsea cover. I dunno.

        He has the potential to be essential, but so many options

      2. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Only player to have from CHE is Tammy...

      3. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        No idea,but check his next fixture 😉

      4. Soto Ayam
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Next gw home to Bournemouth, then he's out

      5. Another Hoops
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Im actually holding for a few weeks until at least Spurs when I either trade Zaha or him for Alli

    16. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      After bonus 52 points with Soy, Dunk, Vardy, Mousset and Traore autosub for Mane to come.

      Lundstram 2nd on bench. Hope he does not punish me...

      1. Vamos Los Celeste
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        53 with 7 to go here

    17. KINGS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      50pts with 4 players so far. Can’t remember when was the last time with such good start

      1. BNMC
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Who are your players? I thought my 30 was good...

        1. KINGS
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Kane Son Kelly TAA

      2. Vamos Los Celeste
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        53 with 4 too cheers

    18. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I did say earlier to play Kelly, we are so much better when he is playing (no matter if RB/CB)

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        The scenes if there's a cleanie vs Newcastle!!!

      2. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Why was Schlupp substituted? Return date for Van Aanholt?

    19. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I have a smooth for this week's Scout Cast!

      Because Mané didn't get a cameo I got 12 points for Son VC and 8 points for Kelly first sub! Pheew

    20. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      What to do with Tomori?

      1. Lumberjack
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I’m selling, easy upgrade to Soyuncu if I can find the cash!

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Difficult for Soy owners 🙁 And I cannot afford Aurier.

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I was just about to ask the same question with 0.0 itb...

    21. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Rashford + Alli or Mousset + Son + £££ for Dendo to Grealish?

      1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Alli + Son.

    22. One Wheels Enough
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Mini league leader: vc son and kelly first in bench, gets 21pts from mane no show..

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        That’s jam

      2. Boomerang V
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        me too 🙂

    23. cescpistols111
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Which is the better pair of moves?

      A. Mount + Jota -> Grealish + Rashford
      B. Mount + Jota -> Martial + Ings + 0.9 ITB

      Heaton McGovern
      Robbo Lundstram Tomori Kelly Rico
      Mane KDB Alli Mount Dendoncker
      Abraham Vardy Jota

    24. Lumberjack
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Which pair would you rather have:

      A - KDB and Grealish
      B - Son and Mount

      Thinking B. Have KDB and Mount at the moment but need to swap one so I can afford Tomori to Soyuncu.

      Cheers