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The final fixture of Gameweek 34+ sees Aston Villa take on Manchester United.

Kick-off at Villa Park is at 20:15 BST.

There is little in the way of seismic team news, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named an unchanged starting XI for the fourth league game in a row.

Mason Greenwood (£4.7m) gets another start down the right flank, then, with Bruno Fernandes (£8.9m), Paul Pogba (£8.3m), Marcus Rashford (£9.1m) and Anthony Martial (£8.3m) supporting the budget FPL forward in attack.

There is only one change for Aston Villa, meanwhile, as Mbwana Samatta (£5.3m) comes into Dean Smith’s line-up to replace Keinan Davis (£4.3m).

Rashford, Martial and Greenwood are all owned between 46% and 51% of the top 10k, with Fernandes sitting in more than nine in ten Fantasy squads among this elite bunch.

Just under 20% of the top 10,000 FPL managers have captained the Portuguese midfielder.

Fernandes has averaged 8.9 points per match since he joined the Red Devils in January.


Aston Villa XI: Reina, Konsa, Hause, Mings, Taylor, Grealish, Luiz, McGinn, El Ghazi, Trezeguet, Samatta.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Pogba, Greenwood, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial.

FPL Lessons Learned From Gameweek 34+

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  1. Aussie Rules
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    At this stage is Rashford to Greenwood a no brainer?

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Not to everyone but to me it is

    2. J to the T
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Is it?

    3. Uncle Gamst
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Seems to be, please can you advise on my following post?

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      depends what you do with the money. i am doing it part of 2 ft dcl and rashford to vardy and greenwood. otherwise probably would have kept rashford

      1. hoganzo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        Same moves here. Considering Vardy(c)...

    5. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Yes. Extremely unlikely that Rashford will start outperforming Greenwood to such an extent that the price difference is justified.

    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      I have Kane so no, I'm not doing that move.

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        Kane not looking great ATM, was thinking of bringing him in for tonight

    7. michaelington
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Seems sideways to me. No other fires to put out?

    8. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      I think so. Even before this. Rashford does not looking to be getting central. Stays too far out wide for my liking. He's going out for Vardy in my team. Could yet bite me.

    9. Party time
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Ofcourse! 😆 Greenwood is more clinical. Rashford very unlucky today but so much flexibility having Greenwood & using the cash elsewhere

  2. FPL_DON
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Rashford on the goals imminent table, how??

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      He had a ton of good opportunities that game. xGI is very high.

      1. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        i must have missed them, looked like he was hugging the touchline the parts i watched

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 26 days ago

          He had a sitter at the end, a goal disallowed and a blatant assist to AWB that was missed.

          If it were any other striker, it would be encouraging and worth keeping. But because Greenwood is so much cheaper, people are considering ditching.

          1. FPL_DON
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 26 days ago

            Have you got him? I'm contemplating the below moves as I have 2 FT's, any help hugely appreciated 🙂

            A) DDG, Jimi > Ederson, Greenwood
            B) Jimi, Rashford > Greenwood, Vardy
            C) DDG, Mahrez > Ederson, Martia

            1. J to the T
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 26 days ago

              Also tempted by the rash and Jimi to greenwood and Vardy switch. Not sure worth a hit but

            2. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              6 years, 26 days ago

              Fix the guys who aren't performing. Jimi has to be one of the people to remove. So B I guess.

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Got the next pen and Bruno is better than Tom Daley in the box

      1. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        this is literally the only thing stopping me get rid

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      cos i sell him

      1. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        please do if that would help

    4. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Plenty of chances.

      1. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        I must have missed them, really not keen on having him any longer

        1. Simon69
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 26 days ago

          Sell him so. Easy.

    5. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      he is over due now to be honest. Great pick for anyone chasing csuse once he's scores he'll go on a run of goals in this utd team

      1. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        Im now chasing and finding it hard to hold with greenwood far better value

      2. Utopsis
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        It's not the man's ability that's worrying, it's the tactical setup he's being deployed in

    6. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      He's been really unlucky not to have an extra couple of goals/assists.

  3. Mr. Mystic
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Player Aurier or Lascelles next week?

    1. Aussie Rules
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Aurier - assist and bonus potential

  4. One More Hit
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    DCL to Ings (a week early) and Martinez to 3.9 for a -4?

    Means having to play Pope against Liverpool.

  5. michaelington
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Rashford could have bagged a goal and a couple of assists this evening. Showed enough to keep hold for me for now.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      GL with that one

    2. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      He’s probably the 5th best option on United currently. Bruno..greenwood..martial..pogba...

    3. FPL_DON
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      I've been saying that every GW since the restart though

  6. ã…¤Rising
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    I have no idea what to do with 2 FT. Possible moves Jimenez to Vardy or Jesus with the downgrade in GK . Toughts?

    Patricio
    TAA Doherty Aurier
    Salah KDB Mahrez Fernandes Matrial
    Jimenez Greenwood

    3.9 Holgate Taylor Nketia 1.0 ITB

  7. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Jim -> Jesus worth a go?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      not for me

    2. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      its a nice punt if chasing

  8. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    What's all this talk of people selling Salah and other people getting in Mane? Do you all know something I don't?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      fools 🙂

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      I think the thinking is that with Firmino rested one week and Mane the next it's Salah's turn to be in line for a benching.

      As for bringing in Mane, it's the same logic. Last one to be benched, most certain to start.

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Stupidity.

      He'll start. And so will Mane.

      1. Bartowski
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        I'd assume so as well. Burnley are tough.

    4. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      even if he starts on the bench. From what I say yday if he gets 20-30 mins he could easiky score 1 or more

  9. jtaylor500
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    A) Hold auba and sarr
    B) Giroud and sterling -4
    C) Jesus and Willian -4

  10. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Bench look correct for this week? cheers

    Martinez
    TAA Doherty Aurier
    KDB Salah Mahrez Martial Bruno
    Vardy Greenwood
    Pope DCL Diop Fernandez

    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Awesome team, wish I could WC to that!

      1. Rinseboy
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        thanks mate!

  11. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Taken a -4 to get rid of KDB

    KDB + Nketiah -> Foden + Vardy (-4)

    Think KDB get rested played 120 minutes of the last 180 compared to Fodens 90

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      foden could get rested too though

    2. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Good luck. Foden expected to be on the bench though

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        what makes you say that

    3. Tempestic
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Bold... think most are expecting a Foden benching no?

    4. Rider on the Storm
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Last time kdb didnt play mci lost

      1. Tempestic
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        won 5-0 the time b4 tho tbf

    5. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      trying to guess Pep is the worst mistake poeple make. Get city assest and stick is always the best approach

  12. HD7
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Son, Kane, Rash to Mane/Salah, Vardy, Greenwood

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      -4 or -8

      1. HD7
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        -8 but I cant stay with these guys

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      -4 yes

  13. JURGENAUT
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Guys when does the FPL game reset for next season? My ML season is done, no chance. Looking forward to next one

    1. Gomolon
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Prices usually come out in July I think so people can get hyped and start planning during pre season. However given we still haven't finished the league, and there is cup games and Champions League/Europa League to go, it's yet to be seen I think. Look out for when next season is meant to start and work backwards, regarding pre season/summer break to get an idea

  14. Rider on the Storm
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Transfer made :
    Dcl+ddg -> greenwood + ederson

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      for free ?

  15. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    A) Keep Jimenez (EVE) one more (sell to Ings next GW) - captain Bruno/Martial (SOU)

    B) Jimenez to Vardy (bou) captain for -4

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      I don't think - 4 is worth it

    2. Rider on the Storm
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Im with A

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      a

    4. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Same position. Leaning towards A at the moment as I'd want to do Vardy->Ings next gw anyway, seems a bit luxury for -4

      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        Thinking same

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Depends if chasing, but if you have a good rank/ahead in your ML (A)

      Bruno's effective ownership will be massive next GW, so if Vardy blanks and Bruno hauls it will destroy your rank

      Vardy fixture is only really one good game too, so I'd prefer bringing in Ings the following GW with an extra FT

      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        Backed against Bruno last 2 weeks (KDB & Salah) and it's been painful but still tempted to do it again 😀

  16. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Look good for this GW? Anything to change?

    Patricio
    AWB VVD Doherty
    KDB Salah Fernandes(c) Pulisic Willian
    Rashford Vardy

    Button; Nketiah, Lascelles, Simpson

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Great team

    2. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      looks excellent

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Very nice

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      awesome

    5. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Perhaps Nketiah out as he is banned for 3 games

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        Got no Fts left. I would if I could.

    6. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Cheers all!

  17. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Anyone have an idea of how City will set up next? Thinking about getting Mahrez.

    1. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      wouldn't get in this week. Would try and move for Sterling

    2. ã…¤Rising
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Im not sure but Im guessing front three Sterling Jesus Mahrez. But Mahrez and Jesus started last 4 games I believe

  18. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Do you think that Greenwood will start vs Southampton?

    1. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      yes 100%

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Yes.

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Yes

    4. _Gunner
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Yes

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Ole basically said he will!

    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      And play Daniel James? He's a lock to start.

    7. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      cheers

    8. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Yes

  19. Jones Kusi
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Bottomed.
    Chasing in ML and i’ve got free hit left.
    Should I roll transfer or try to get in Vardy and captain him for a hit or anything else?
    1 FT 0.7 ITB

    Martinez Martin
    Doherty Taa Awb Lascelles Simpson
    Martial Pulisic Son Kdb Salah
    Jimenez Greenwood Nketiah

  20. htfcbrad
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Fernandes this season:

    - Penalty against Watford despite minimal contact
    - Goal against Everton that Pickford should've saved
    - Assist against City that Ederson should've saved
    - Penalty against Spurs
    - Deflected goal vs Brighton
    - Assist against Bournemouth for Greenwood which went past Ramsdale's paper wrists
    - FK vs Bournemouth that Ramsdale should've done better with
    - Penalty against Villa that was never a pen
    - Assist for Pogba vs Villa that was terribly defended

    There's no doubt in my mind that he's a world class player and clearly at the forefront of all of United's attacks, but few people seem to be seeing how incredibly lucky he's been to rack up the numbers that he has already. Maybe I'm a little biased because I've owned Martial since restart instead, but it's so frustrating to see a huge proportion of players jump on the hype and get such ridiculous luck every game

    1. JM11
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      easy to look at the luck factor, but just as easy to look how unlucky he's been, could have scored a few more goals as well as had a few more assists.

      1. Simon69
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        This

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      He's the penalty taker for the side who probably win more penalties than any other, largely due to the nature of their attack. It's not luck to then get those points.

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      He's been involved though and also missed a number of chances that could have seen him get an even higher score.

    4. OneDennisBergkamp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Clutching. At. Straws.

    5. Gomolon
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      If you don't want him in your team don't get him in. Simple.

    6. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Not. Salty. Much?

    7. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      I’m sure I’ve seen him hit the woodwork a few times, go close a few times, and miss a couple of sitters (e.g. the header tonight)

      Not to mention the chances he’s created that others have fluffed or been unlucky with (e.g. Martial’s stunner onto the bar and then post tonight)

      You’re really only showing one side of the coin up there ^^^

      It’s just a type of bias - but we are all each of us biased anyways - as the old saying goes - if you have a brain you are biased 🙂

      He’s not going to continue at 10 PPG. But he is going to continue to score FPL points

  21. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Move I was thinking (Nketiah to Greenwood ) would give me this front 8. Which one would you bench ? Could of course get rid of Kane for Greenwood and have pile of cash!

    KDB Mahrez Foden Bruno Martial
    Jiménez Kane Greenwood

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Jimenez

    2. OneDennisBergkamp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Jimi

    3. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Do Kane to Vardy -4 and bench Foden

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        Thing is to get Greenwood means -4 as would also need to do Maguire to Digne. So not sure worth further hit for Kane to Vardy

        How did your week go and plan next week?I managed to claw back some ground tonight on ML leader despite poor week.

        1. Rinseboy
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 26 days ago

          ah I see. Thats tough even though its a -8 overall. With Vardys ownership this week and his stats he could defo outscore Kane. But then you are looking for differentials and not many will hold Kane now so maybe wait a week.

          Week went really well. 88 and stretched the lead again on rival as he got 50 odd. Taken a -4 for this team this week. Not sure on bench!

          Martinez
          TAA Doherty Aurier
          Salah KDB Martial Bruno Mahrez
          Vardy Greenwood
          Pope DCL Diop Fernandez

          1. dunas_dog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 26 days ago

            Well done.Team looks really good. West Ham defender I think ok with fixtures and fact they are fighting for something. I am 25 points behind ML leader but still hopeful- held trophy last 4 years so not going to let go without a fight!

            1. Rinseboy
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 26 days ago

              cheers mate.

              25 is nothing mate! Decent captain gets that back someone like Martial this week!

              1. dunas_dog
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 26 days ago

                Exactly my thinking and by look of it will be in mood for it!

  22. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    I am chasing , so going against the crowd for captaincy
    I will captain one of sterling or salah

    1. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Thanks for the info

  23. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Time for me to ditch Son & Jimi?

    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Yes

  24. Simon69
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    G2G?

    Ederson

    Maguire, Saiss, Justin

    Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Martial, Pulisic

    Vardy, Ings

    Subs: Martin, Egan, Baldock, Eddie

  25. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    A. Jimi to Vardy
    B. DCL to Ings

    1. Zen_Master
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Both

  26. Uncle Gamst
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Nketiah > Ings GW36 with an enabler for -4?

    Thinking Dunk to cheaper Brighton defender or Saints/Everton, up to 4.5.

    Rashford & Jimenez > Vardy & Greenwood GW35

    Any thoughts please, guys?

  27. Krafty Werks
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    For the next 2 GW's only which do you prefer?

    A - Azpilicueta (vs Sheff Utd & Norwich)

    B - Digne (vs Wolves & Villa)

    Thanks.

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Azpi on paper I suppose.

      Are you planning to WC 37? If not, just get Digne and play until the end.

      1. Krafty Werks
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        Happy to play Newcastle defender vs Brighton in 37 and free-hitting 38 anyway and kinda feel Azpi could be the better shout next 2?

    2. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      I guess with the fixtures A although Chelsea's defence is a mess.

  28. thobe230
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Son > Martial
    Rashford -> Vardy for -4 worth it?

    Or leave Rashford and go Jiminez to Vardy for free?

    1. OneDennisBergkamp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Jimi > Vardy for free all day long

    2. Party time
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Yes. Keep Jimmy

    3. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      I would take the hit

  29. noquarternt
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Benteke starting his trademark end of season blitz?

    #differential

    😀

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Love it !!!

  30. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 26 days ago

    Thoughts on these moves?

    Kane to Vardy
    Son to Mane
    TAA to VVD
    for -8

    Alternative could just do Kane to Ings and keep TAA for -4

    1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      Former would leave me with:

      McCarthy
      VVD | Saiss | Kiko
      Salah | Mane | KdB | Bruno | Martial
      Vardy | Greenwood

      Button | Connolly | Lascelles | El Mohamady