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Vinagre and Jota benched as Lundstram reclaims Sheff Utd midfield berth

Fantasy Premier League managers have been denied a £4.5m route into Wolves defence for their opening match of the season.

Ruben Vinagre (£4.5m) has been named on the bench for the Gameweek 1 trip to Sheffield United, joined there by Oskar Buur (£4.0m).

Despite Nuno Espirito Santo declaring in his Friday press conference that new signing Fernando Marçal (£5.0m) needed time to adapt to Wolves’ style of playing, the manager has started him at left wing-back anyway.

With Matt Doherty (£6.0m) having left the club for Spurs, Adama Traoré (£6.5m) has been trusted with the wing-back position on the other side of the pitch, rather than 22-year-old Buur.

Also on the Wolves bench is recently reclassified FPL midfielder Diogo Jota (£6.5m), beaten to a place in the front-three by Daniel Podence (£5.5m) and Pedro Neto (£5.5m).

The two wide-men flank Raúl Jiménez (£8.5m) who comes into Gameweek 1 with 18.5% worldwide ownership.

John Egan (£5.0m) and John Lundstram (£5.5m) are the most fashionable Sheffield United assets for tonight’s game, sat in 16.6% and 12.7% of teams respectively.

Both feature in the Blades’ starting line-up, which also includes Jack O’Connell (£5.0m), who missed every pre-season game, while the summer’s top-scorer Billy Sharp (£6.0m) features alongside Oli McBurnie (£6.0m).

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (3-4-3): Patrício; Saïss, Coady, Boly; Marçal, Dendoncker, Moutinho, Traoré; Podence, Jiménez, Neto.

Sheffield United XI (3-5-2): Ramsdale; O’Connell, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Fleck, Norwood, Lundstram, Baldock; McBurnie, Sharp.

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  1. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling Vs Traore next gw imagine...

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A mini cooper vs a bmw x7? Incomparable.

      1. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        This

  2. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Where does Dendo line up?

    Have half an eye on him. He has a goal in him after all. Still bitter about GW1 last time 🙂

    1. Andre W
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would imagine in midfield next to Moutinho. In the long run it will probably be Neves there unless they play a 352

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Oh no Neves. Didn’t spot that. Crocked?

        1. Andre W
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Benched

  3. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Dont understand why Vinagre would be picked in FPL first place when was not guaranteed of starting..

    1. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nuno comments and also read Wolves supporters comments that in fact Marcal shouldn't start for now. Easy.

    2. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Exaclty such a strange pick

    3. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think it was down to Wolves' defensive record, but I agree, I fell into the trap as well

    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I didn't go with him in the end but at 4.5 for Wolves and with Nuno's comments I can't really blame anyone

      • Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Needed for 1 week only before a GW3 WC. Didn't fancy the Saints defence.

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Same but not before a WC , have 4 x4.5s so he can rot

    5. Avo24
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What do u think of getting coleman instead of Digne?
      Digne is absolutely better but you can save 1m by getting coleman
      He is not that bad either in term of attacking point and look quite nailed in the starting 11

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Digne is the gold standard for Everton defence, no getting around that

        1. Avo24
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I really want to transfer out TAA + ASM
          if I choose digne, there is no 7.0m Mid that catch my attention
          I know it is a bit risky to remove TAA but i think I can do better if I have 2 quality player compare to just rely on TAA

      2. DRIZ ✅
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Digne on set pieces def worth extra 1m

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

        Coleman isn't nailed, Jonjoe will provide competition an Ancelotti stated that

      4. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Digne always gets those baps when they keep cleanies, along with his set piece duties which he is really good at.

    6. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ryan | Walton
      Digne | Saiss | Ayling | Lewis | Ferguson
      Auba | Bruno | Hamez | Klich | Bissouma
      Martial | Werner | Richarlison

      What do you guys make of this wildcard, it leaves 1 in the bank to play with too. Vinagre not starting is tipping me over the edge.

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No Salah?

        1. Jonesfromthere
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Nope

      2. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Need a space for a Chelsea mid imo

        Could just shift Rich back. Too much Everton anyway. After 45 mins not sure triple Everton was looking that clever.

        Note too my regular stat about Palace away. It’s not a good fixture. 13 cs and 17 goals conceded in last 22 matches against non top 8 oppo. Doesn’t improve much if you look at bottom 16 and not bottom 12.

      3. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        City assets?

      4. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Also don’t fancy Newcastle defence too much. They won’t face WH every week and no Dub is a huge loss.

      5. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Triple Everton. That's not for me.

    7. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      My GW1 squad has become a complete mess then...lots of problem to solve.

      Johnstone Button
      TAA Dallas Vinagre KWP Mitchell
      Auba Pulisic Alli Diangana Reed
      Kane Ings Martial

      Be patient and do Alli to James only?

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        🙂

        Not dissimilar line up but I squeezed Vardy and VVD in. Soucek over Alli 🙂 Holding Kane here. Think next week could be ok against Southampton high line

        You could swap Kane for differential Bruno this week and get DCL.

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

      Will KDB still be on pens this season? That would sway me in the Sterling v KDB debate.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Probably

      2. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Has he taken one with Kun on the pitch?

        1. Russell
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not sure, but Kun doesn't exactly have an amazing scoring record from pens.

      3. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not if Kun is on the pitch.

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          U can't say that. I think he probably will take them over aguero now. He's much better at them than him

      4. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes he will be.

    9. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Well I know Man United supporters are in the majority wherever one looks. But besides their opener I dont see them offering a Cpt option in the next 7 gws. 1 United is enough surely

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Coming to similar conclusion. They have some middle of the road fixtures after the next 2

      2. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, Martial the only player I need

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah Ings to Martial , enough

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

        Can't captain Havertz, Puli and Werner so why do people triple up? Doubling up on Utd isn't all about captaining

        1. Russell
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Has anyone tripled up on Chelsea?! Pretty mad to do that when they haven't played a competitive game together yet and have Liverpool next week.

      4. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You can have 2 ManU but still have two rotating big hitting captain choices. The prices are the sweet spot of premium but not 'must captain' but they are captain material.

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Hear you but no way would Cpt any of them in the next 7

          1. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Watching you boys Gnu already missing being out of Epucs ML

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Huh?

              1. Debauchy
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Been in last 4 seasons forgotten me already 🙂

                1. Gnu
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  Sorry. Thought you meant I wasn't in. 🙂

                  1. Debauchy
                    • 11 Years
                    3 years, 6 months ago

                    Ahhh ok , cheers mate

                    1. Gnu
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      It's your grammar mate.... shocking ain't it.:)

    10. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      For those thinking of wildcarding are you getting Salah in knowing he's Chelsea away.
      So, are you actively chasing last week's points rather than sticking with the reason why you didn't pick him in the first place.

      1. Bielsa's Bucket
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Stop. Please. My knee can only jerk so much.

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Apologies

      2. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Taking a hit to transfer Salah out this week actually

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not the daftest idea.

        2. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          🙂

          Neat - where are you going with him?

      3. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Im wcing salah out of my team. Will get him back for auba next week. Chasing next weeks points

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          This clearly wasn't aimed at you then. 🙂

    11. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks to everyone who warned me off Vinagre

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You're welcome

      2. Bench-Life
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes, Vinagre pick will leave a sour taste...

    12. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vinagre and Jota to come on and 1 of silva or Buur depending on the score

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Think it is likely that Vinagre comes off the bench?

    13. Pedram
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Knew Viagara would fail me

    14. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Too much football all of the time, miss those sweet 3pm Saturdays

      1. Russell
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I agree, one match at a time just isn't the same.

    15. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The only saving grace from this is if Vinagre stays on the bench and I get Mitchell cleaning

    16. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Just logged in

      Bloody vinegar

      1. Pedram
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Goes well with chips

        1. Peter Ouch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Too salty now

    17. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The way this game goes Vinny will probably get 2 assists and max bonus off the bench

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Or come on and get a red card goes just as well

    18. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tempted by Marcal

      Not sure where I'm going to find the transfer but even so

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not before the window closes.

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Good reminder. Telles could be a game changer

    19. Where dahoud at
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is this worth a - 4 at this stage

      Alli to James Rodriguez
      Ings to martial

      1. All For One
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I would hold Ings Spurs defence looks terrible.

    20. All For One
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have Werner

      A)Martial+Pulisic
      B)DCL+Bruno

      A or B guys what looks better?

      1. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Will answer after Chelsea game.

      2. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Wait and see how Chelsea do, and if Pulisic starts/comes off the bench on form..

        1. All For One
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Cool

    21. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nuno dropped the bait with his Marcal comments & caught a load 😎

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

        Dynamite fishing.

    22. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The thing with Vinagre that made me swerve was that the upside wasn't there. I'm guilty just as much as anyone of getting obsessed with value etc.

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Was him or Justin, a closer look made it a no brainer.

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Went with both Justin and Vinagre. Hey ho.

    23. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A) Salah + Antonio -> Bruno + Martial

      Worth the hit or not? I see both Salah and Antonio blanking gw2 but need some more opinions...

    24. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Who’s more nailed out of Podence and Neto?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Was really impressed with Podence when he was in the team last season, let’s see how they do, Jota is a pain though.

      2. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        None imo. Neto is a Jimi understudy while Podence would at best rotate with Diogo.

    25. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Greenwood still considerable or go for Rodriguez better?

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        May well depend on United's transfer trawling . . .

      2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        JamRod by a country IMO

    26. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      My punt for the week was Nketiah . . . .madness to stick with him again this or is hoping for a super sub a viable strategy? 🙂

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Won't start unless Laca is being sold

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Sell.

      3. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'd want my punts cheaper and starting but that's me

      4. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think I agree with all . . . Eddie will now score two from the bench.

    27. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is today Wolves starting XI the lowest amount of Portuguese players they've started in the PL under Nuno? At 4, I feel it is.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nuno Nandos

    28. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Marcal is old. He may pull a hammy after 5 mins. I’m old and do it all the time.

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        If he did not do it against City, won't do it against Sheffield.

      2. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nuno doesn't want Vinagre and Traore to play together as wingbacks

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He’ll probably tuck in allowing Traore to stay forward.

      3. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        😀

    29. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would you WC?

      Have Alli, Vinagre, Batshuayi - will sell all if WC'd
      No City or Utd
      Rest of the team in good shape: Salah, Digne, Mitchell carrying this week. Wouldn't sell Jimmy, Ings, Soucek. Might swap Dier with Davies tho.
      Heart says WC, head says hold until next gw, it's nothing 2FTs can't fix.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hold. Take a -4 if needed.

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          This

      2. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No lose Alli, trust you have back up for Vinaigre

        1. soup natsi
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          yeah plan was to bench Vinny until gw4 anyway. would hate to lose value though

          1. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Lose a .1 not a reason to make a move , hang gl

      3. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hold, you're fine....... till gw3 at least.

      4. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers all, appreciate it

    30. Tinmen
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Folks, who’s the better option?

      Richarlison
      DCL

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Too soon to say.

      2. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Think DCL will offer better value.

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yep , Richarlson will have been told to "reign in" and look to feed when its the right move DCL to benefit

      3. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Dcl

    31. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I smell a SHU cleanie tonight...

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Might want to get that checked

      2. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Still 🙂