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Bruno Fernandes (£8.8m) and Paul Pogba (£8.3m) both start for Manchester United as Bournemouth come to Old Trafford.

The pair were subject of an injury rumour circling around some quarters of the media on Friday evening, but it would appear they came through the most recent training session unscathed.

In fact, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named an unchanged line-up from the side that won comfortably at Brighton, much to the delight of Fantasy managers interested in their assets.

At a time when Manchester United options are in such high-demand, it is encouraging to know that the manager has found a settled selection. This is the first time since November 2006 that an unchanged XI has been named in three successive Premier League matches.

That means Mason Greenwood (£4.4m) is on the right-hand side of attacking midfield once more, joined there by Fernandes and Marcus Rashford (£9.1m).

Meanwhile, Anthony Martial (£8.2m) starts up-front hoping to replicate his most recent Old Trafford outing, which saw the Frenchman score a hat-trick against Bournemouth.

A further boost for Manchester United backers has emerged in the form of injuries to Chris Mepham (£4.3m) and Steve Cook (£5.0m), who was reprimanded by Eddie Howe this week for publicly criticising Bournemouth.

With Simon Francis (£4.4m) still on the sidelines, a dearth of options has forced the Bournemouth manager into some tough decisions with his defence.

Left-back Lloyd Kelly (£4.4m) has tucked into centre-back alongside Nathan Aké (£4.8m) with Diego Rico (£4.2m) earning his first start since Gameweek 26.

Elsewhere, Leicester host Crystal Palace, although that fixture has considerably less Fantasy interest.

Jamie Vardy (£9.7m) remains the most popular Fox, sat in 26.2% of teams, but has just two goals since Gameweek 19.

That statistic does not particularly bode well given that Roy Hodgson’s men have four clean sheets from their last six matches.

It is also frustrating news for the 15.1% still in possession of James Maddison (£7.4m), who does not make the matchday squad while Harvey Barnes (£6.0m) is among the substitutes for the third match in a row since the Premier League returned.

Leicester City XI: Schmeichel; Chilwell, Söyüncü, Evans, Justin; Pérez, Tielemans, Ndidi, Albrighton; Iheanacho, Vardy.

Crystal Palace XI: Guaita; van Aanholt, Cahill, Sakho, J Ward; Zaha, Riedewald, Milivojevic, McArthur; Benteke, Ayew.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Lindelöf, Wan-Bissaka; Pogba, Matić; Rashford, B Fernandes, Greenwood; Martial.

Bournemouth XI: Ramsdale, Rico, Aké, L Kelly, A Smith; Stanislas, L Cook, Lerma, Brooks; J King, Solanke.

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  1. Reg83
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Ighalo u donkey. He costs me 8 points.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      10 with bonus

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Ignore 😀

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Captain on Bruno?

      1. Reg83
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah 3 pts for assist, 1 more bps . 4*2p=8 pts

  2. HNI
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Imagine if Greenwood get in the Wngland squas for Euros next year. Maybe worth a punt for Southgate

    1. HNI
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      England*

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Squats?

        He'll be in everyone's team by mid October

  3. H-SF
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    why isn't martial getting the assist???

    1. The Mighty Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yawn.

    2. Hitmonlee
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He has done?

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Double touch

    4. Tempestic
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I think it’s been interpreted that the big deflection forced the handball not him sadly

  4. Hitmonlee
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Think it’s a simple use of my 2 FTs this week..

    Maguire > Holgate
    DCL > Rashford

    I’ll then have Bruno, Tony and Rash

    Seems sensible?

    1. Budweiser
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Greenwood

    2. bialk
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Greenwood better value.

    3. FreddyP3
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes I have them also. Greenwood making a case for himself though, would leave a lot of money to enjoy

    4. HNI
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Also Greenwood looks.nailed with his early sub

    5. Whiskerz
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Greeneood over Rashford. Hes in much better form

      1. Hitmonlee
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Don’t know If it’s a problem but it would leave me with too much money in the bank! Lol

    6. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Greenwood more explosive than the Rash man.

      Money ITB or spend elsewhere.

  5. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Vardy, 1 more goal and steal all the BAPS.

    1. elchilangles
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      fair play, if you've stayed loyal to him throughout this period then you deserve 3 Baps!

  6. Feloh
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    shitgalo wasting anm Bruno assist.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Harsh

  7. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Any bonus for Martial?

    1. tucaoneo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not without 2 assist.

    3. Tempestic
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Winning goal bonus?

  8. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Bruno 11m next season?

    1. Tempestic
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      KDB was 9.5 at the start of this one remember that.. xD

      1. Tempestic
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        But yeh I’d say 10.5 for Bruno next season

  9. WVA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    No Bruno pen
    No Martial assist
    Wow

    1. Tempestic
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Feels harsh but the game could have been worse for u still, they both still got good points

    2. J âš’ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Imagine moaning about a player getting 15 points lol

  10. tucaoneo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Need to ditch DDG first to get Greenwood. Ugh.

  11. Greek Freak
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I've reached the point of the season where all rivals seem to have quadruple United attack, triple Burnley defence, triple Wolves defence and Jimenez up front and triple City attack all at the same time.

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Lol, I know the feeling. I have a good week and get convinced I'm pulling ahead, only to see them have randomers scoring all sorts of jammy points

    2. TAT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Same here. No way of keeping up with my MR rivals anymore.

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Lmao!

      2. Greek Freak
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Lol, Michael Jordan, exactly!

  12. Skout
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Rashford and DCL to Greenwood and Kane? Exact same cost, 2 FT

    1. jdogg
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      think im gonna do those exact transfers.x

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        for free yes

  13. jdogg
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Whats the best price change site?x

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Fplstatistics

      1. jdogg
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers.x

  14. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Can't believe Martial hasn't been given the assist.

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Surprising seeing as it wasn't an assist

  15. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    first hit of the season:

    dcl and rashford for kane and greenwood for -4 ?

  16. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Rashford to Greenwood?

    Worth it or not? 🙂

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      If you're using the cash to upgrade elsewhere then go for it

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers 🙂

    2. BobbyV
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      All day everyday

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers bobby

  17. elchilangles
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Vardy for golden boot!!!!

  18. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Wouldn't normally be feeling disappointed with ~25-27 from two with 9 to play, yet somehow I am.

    1. Dacra
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      26 from 3 here, would normally be good, but red arrow expected.

      United defence was a trap. It wasn't even a hidden trap, it was out in the open, and I stood on it.

    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Same. Rashford Captain. That second goal I needed

    3. Superflymonk
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Does that include your captain? I've got only Bruno as my it'd player and I'm pretty happy. 32 from 2 so far

  19. davies
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Would you drop anyone in this midfield for Martial or just do DCL > Rashford?

    Salah KDB Bruno Mahrez Pulisic

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Wow phenomenal team, get Rashford

  20. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Can't ignore Greenwood but need to let AWB go ... worth it?

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Im doing it with 2ft

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I have maguire martial and bruno plus 2ft.

        I'm likely to pass on greenwood.

        Prob lose salah and get kane....

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I am doing this myself ... loosing Salah and onboard Kane

    2. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Want to do it but not sure if worth the -ve 4

    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Same situation. Still feel greenwood may have his minutes managed. But it's tempting

  21. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Zaha clown

  22. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Painful to wait for Salah(C)

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      i expect him to do Salah things

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Hat-trick imminent

  23. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Rashford owners so unlucky and also lucky. That offside goal is so so close. Fernandes free kick offside

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Lucky Bruno gave him the ball for the peno 😉

      He looked a lot brighter today.

  24. mattk lfc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Take out Adama and now he starts up front. Cool

    1. TAT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Same here – in a move to get Mahrez.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not really that surprising since he always plays vs. the 'big' teams.

  25. Dr Van Nostrand
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    What happened to Pepe? - not even made the bench

    1. TAT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      "Nicolas Pepe misses today’s match against Wolves as his partner has gone into labour."

      1. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers bugger bad timing

        1. TAT
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Indeed! I don't own him, but I think Arsenal will miss him today.

          1. Dr Van Nostrand
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            I have him in TFF guess time to shift then

            1. TAT
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              If you've not done the United triple-up, then that's an option. I haven't, and I'm really getting punished by them today…

              1. Dr Van Nostrand
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                I have 3 for FPL but TFF allows unlimited players from same team and moves can be made within a gameweek. Shame United played first or I'd be all over that

                1. TAT
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  What' TFF?

                  1. Dr Van Nostrand
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    6 years, 1 month ago

                    Telegraph Fantasy Football - much different beast but entertaining

                    1. TAT
                      • 8 Years
                      6 years, 1 month ago

                      Thanks. Never even heard of that game; will be checking it out next season! 🙂

  26. Vinyl78LP
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I thought you could only make your 5 subs in 3 stages - United have made their 5 in 4 stages, ??

  27. FleckyT
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Will martial get the assist?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Doubt it

    2. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      NO

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not betting on it. Would love it though.

  28. Ronny Sandstone
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Aubamayang to Kane for rest of season makes sense right?

    1. bialk
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No

      1. Ronny Sandstone
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Probably right actually

  29. Gobigorgohome
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Brunon is same level as KDB if not better

    1. Stimps
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He's definitely not better

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Don’t do drugs.

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Mm'kay

    3. Niho992
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      HAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

    4. Bring the Cavalry
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Haha, getting excited here. He looks quality but to say he’s better than KDB already is going over the top

    5. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Needs to continue doing it like this for longer if he's to reach that level.

      In FPL terms, now? Sure.

    6. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      OMG KEEP SMOKING THAT WEEEEEEEEDDDD

  30. fusen
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Here is the Bournemouth handball deflection

    https://www.anewpla.net/files/martial-no-assist.gif

    I think that is why the assist doesn't get given to Martial. Martial doesn't direct the ball towards the hand, the Bournemouth deflection directs it at the hand.

    1. Party time
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Nonsense! Defintely an assist

    2. Bring the Cavalry
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers mate, that’s obviously not a assist don’t know what everyone is annoyed about

    3. Coys96
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm a martial owner. That should not be an assist

    4. FantasyHero
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      BS

    5. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Will be added

    6. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not an assist

      1. Burger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Mark has him, it'll be an assist.

    7. StayoutheSpiceZone
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I would be very disappointed if that was not given - the ball barely deviated

      1. fusen
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        It substantially changed direction. Take off the specs and look at it neutrally.

        1. badgerboy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Timing.