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FPL midfielder Oliver Burke (£4.5m) earns a second consecutive out-of-position start for Sheffield United in Sunday afternoon’s Yorkshire derby.

The Blades’ new signing keeps £5.9m men Billy Sharp and Oli McBurnie on Chris Wilder’s bench.

John Fleck (£5.9m) – who has a slight knock – and Oliver Norwood (£4.9m) are also among the substitutes, while Jack O’Connell (£5.0m) is a notable absentee from the matchday squad.

On O’Connell’s injury, Wilder told BT Sport:

Really bad news from our point of view. Jack’s possibly going to be out for the season.

He needs an operation on a knee that he injured last year.

With O’Connell sidelined, Jack Robinson (£4.4m) lines up alongside loanee Ethan Ampadu (£4.5m), who is deputising in the heart of the Blades’ defence for the suspended John Egan (£4.9m). Robinson could now be set for an extended run of games in Wilder’s back-three system.

The visitors make one enforced change from their 4-3 win against Fulham in Gameweek 2.

Tyler Roberts (£5.0m) replaces the injured Pablo Hernandez (£5.9m) in midfield.

Forward Rodrigo (£5.9m) did come into the Leeds XI in GW2 after Hernandez pulled up in the pre-match warm-up, though Marcelo Bielsa signalled that Roberts could be favoured in his press conference ahead of Gameweek 3.

The Leeds United boss also put a two-week timescale on Hernandez’ return.

FPL bosses who have invested in players such as Patrick Bamford (£5.7m), Mateusz Klich (£5.6m) and Helder Costa (£5.6m) will be hoping Leeds’ goalscoring exploits can continue against a makeshift Blades defence.

New defensive signing Diego Llorente (£4.5m) is not part of the Leeds squad after joining on Thursday.

Sheffield United XI (3-5-2): Ramsdale; Robinson, Ampadu, Basham; Stevens, Osborn, Berge, Lundstram, Baldock; McGoldrick, Burke.

Leeds United XI (4-1-4-1): Meslier; Dallas, Cooper, Koch, Ayling; Phillips; Harrison, Roberts, Klich, Costa; Bamford.

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  1. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    6 years, 20 days ago

    I Iove being called a casual.

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      6 years, 20 days ago

      If it works why not.

    2. La Roja
      6 years, 20 days ago

      But you’re a filthy one...

    3. Tcheco
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Casuals are better FPL players anyway.

      1. Pedram
        6 years, 20 days ago

        This

    4. GOTHAM City F.C.
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Gets top of the page, casually.

    5. have you seen cyan
      6 years, 20 days ago

      You got Bamford because you wanted Bamford, or because he was the only one who fitted that hole?

      1. Tcheco
        6 years, 20 days ago

        Who cares? He picked him & got rewarded. What's wrong with this place?

        1. have you seen cyan
          6 years, 20 days ago

          Im just playing devils advocate, I didnt say anyones a casual. Thats the kinda point they would make though

      2. The Sociologist
        6 years, 20 days ago

        Wanted Leeds attacking cover.

      3. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 20 days ago

        Pretty sure that exact sentence has appeared in Michaela Ireland's Whatsapp messages...

      4. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        6 years, 20 days ago

        Both. I knew Leeds would come into the League as an attacking outfit and he was underpriced.

  2. thegaffer82
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Still not getting Bamford.

    Don't care!

    1. DandyDon
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Goals will dry up like pukki last season

  3. Chucky
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Stevens f off from my team

  4. Brosstan
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Bamford this season's Pukki. Lucky owners

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      6 years, 20 days ago

      They got their points and good value and they can ship if they want, they win

    2. Tcheco
      6 years, 20 days ago

      "Lucky"

      1. Brosstan
        6 years, 20 days ago

        Yes and add jammy as well

        1. Tcheco
          6 years, 20 days ago

          No such thing my friend. He's scoring points so he's a good pick..

          1. Brosstan
            6 years, 20 days ago

            Brainlet take. Of course you are lucky when a player massively overperforms

            1. Tcheco
              6 years, 20 days ago

              Too bad for you that this fantasy game is football related. Because basing everything on stats & XG is obviously not working for you.

              FYI I don't own Bamford. Wish I did though, my rank would be much better than what it is now

  5. TAT
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Got to laugh. Had Bamford in my draft until I decided I couldn't go without Werner. Reverse transfer incoming!

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Look at the fixtures

      1. TAT
        6 years, 20 days ago

        And? City tricky of course, but Leeds could score in any game it seems.

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
          6 years, 20 days ago

          Good luck

          1. TAT
            6 years, 20 days ago

            You obviously have to look at Bamford as an enabler too. With the funds saved by doing Werner>Bamford (I already own Jimi and DCL, by the way), I can strengthen the midfield, getting Son for example.

  6. Total Slotball
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Sheffield United can't attack and can't defend at the moment. Recipe for disaster

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Needs some Brewster

  7. Pompel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Went with Taylor over Leeds defender to partner Lamptey 🙁 Hope it still pays off long term, Leeds fixtures turn for the worse

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Same

  8. Differentiator
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Bamfraud

  9. F_Ivanovic
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Benched Ayling this week for Harrison so that assist was very welcome.

  10. Debauchy
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Meslier you Rock

    1. FPL Theorist
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Yes HAUL!

  11. The Sociologist
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Phew, had me worried there Pat!

  12. MagicMessi
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Benched James Rodriguez played Bamford Yaaaaaas 😀

    1. ZeBestee
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Your OR last 3 seasons?

      1. MagicMessi
        6 years, 20 days ago

        Don't remember to be honest but not in 10k anyways

  13. jason_ni
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Dropped ramsdale on the wc, was starting to regret it!
    4 pts is still pretty respectable from a keeper.. may come back to him once sheff get their cbs back!

  14. Dr. Rog
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Sunday starts now.

    KdB, KdB, Foden, Semedo, Saiss, Jimmy

    come on lads!

    1. sunzip14
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Kane, Kane, KDB, Son, Foden, Davies, Barnes

    2. sunzip14
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Go to sleep for another 2 hrs mate...your Sunday could start bad with no Spurs

    3. jason_ni
      6 years, 20 days ago

      kdb kdb, foden, son, saiss, coady, jimi.

      Wolves cs would be lovely!

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 20 days ago

        This could be the day when Soucek upsets us all.

  15. Niho992
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Sheffield is going to fall into Championship where they belong. Awful side.

    1. George Sillett
      6 years, 20 days ago

      No team belongs in any league

  16. ZeBestee
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Bamford is that type of a player that will do well til you bring him in your team. Pass.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      6 years, 20 days ago

      That's how I feel with DCL. Can see myself finishing around 1m OR this season.

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 20 days ago

        Wow - that high!? Last night I was OR #5.2million

  17. DA Minnion (Former great)
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Have to say watching Bamford last season couldn't have hoped for these returns. Delighted for him.

  18. Old Bull
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Played Bamford every week so far. Next week he’s up against Ciity.

  19. KGFC
    6 years, 20 days ago

    This result will probably make Wilder more desperate to sign Brewster

    1. thegaffer82
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Fingers crossed!!!

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 20 days ago

      I don't know if I want Brewster playing for Sheffield, or for Palace. Less competition at the former but would think if he becomes nailed, Palace are better.

      1. All de Gea no iDier
        6 years, 20 days ago

        If he goes with Woy it could push Zaha out onto the wing so I'm hoping Wilder will get him. Either way, I'm holding Brewster until after the transfer window closes.

  20. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Now time to find a huge couch to hide behind.

    #noson

  21. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Big test for Bamford next week against Man City...already done it against Liverpool, can he continue the streak

    1. Bartowski
      6 years, 20 days ago

      In FPL terms though that's the point of having a uber cheap third striker though, he'll be on my bench.

    2. Old Bull
      6 years, 20 days ago

      And Wolves the following week. Might put off some buyers which is fine by me

  22. SpaceCadet
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Dump Egan or Davies?

  23. Niho992
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Come on Ayling grab some bonus !

    1. TomSaints
      6 years, 20 days ago

      I think we’re out of luck. I’m just happy for a clean sheet!

  24. Bubz
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Ayling on my bench... SIGH

    1. Debauchy
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Started over Kwp , no big deal but enjoyed that

  25. Andy_Social
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Very nice. Almost - ALMOST makes up for my Werner cap disaster.

  26. Debauchy
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Yessssss a Leeds cleanie lol

  27. Hazard_18
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Nice, assist by Harrison. Before the deadline still unsure of playing him or Neto. Guess my decision is correct this time haha

  28. DAZZ
    6 years, 20 days ago

    I think Sheffield United will go down

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Definite relegation candidates. 0 goals in 3 is dreadful. Their attack has always been dreadful and with 4 of their next 5 very tough fixtures they are in trouble

      1. DAZZ
        6 years, 20 days ago

        Yep and let’s be honest. They were dominated there by Leeds. Shots, possession the lot. Sharpe wont score more than 5, McGoldrick and McBurnie are championship strikers at best. Ramsdale is an incredible downgrade on Henderson.

    2. thegaffer82
      6 years, 20 days ago

      A laughable proposition going into the season. But, actually, not beyond the realms of possibility right now

    3. DandyDon
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Surely will try and sign a striker, Brewster?

  29. TheSteel
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Ramsdale bonus?

    1. Debauchy
      6 years, 20 days ago

      nope

  30. Rolls-Royce
    6 years, 20 days ago

    Sheffield look like they will be in a dog fight for relegation

    1. Dr. Rog
      6 years, 20 days ago

      sheff, wba, ful.

      lack firepower, lack defence, losing mentality.

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      6 years, 20 days ago

      Been saying it since Project Restart, bereft of ideas going forward and defence not as solid