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Match 13 of 30 over this busy festive period sees Wolverhampton Wanderers play host to Manchester United.

This is new Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui’s first Premier League game in charge at Molineux, where the action gets underway at 12:30 GMT.

It’s one change apiece for the two teams in the West Midlands, and Erik ten Hag’s sole alteration is a seismic one.

The 32.9%-owned Marcus Rashford is only among the substitutes this lunchtime, with his place in the starting XI taken by Alejandro Garnacho.

This is no seasonal rest for Rashford – ten Hag has benched him for an unspecified misdemeanour.

“Internal disciplinary.” – Erik ten Hag two-word explanation for Marcus Rashford’s benching

Julen Lopetegui’s one change from the side that defeated Everton sees Matheus Nunes replace Joe Hodge in central midfield.

That means another start for £3.9m-rated FPL defender Hugo Bueno, who once again sees off the challenge of Rayan Ait-Nouri at left-back.

GAMEWEEK 18 TEAM NEWS

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Sa; Bueno, Kilman, Collins, Semedo; Moutinho, Neves, Nunes; Podence, Costa, Hwang.

Subs: Sarkic, Ait-Nouri, B. Traore, Jimenez, Guedes, Toti, Jonny, A. Traore, Hodge.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Shaw, Malacia; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Martial.

Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Rashford, Fred, Williams, Van de Beek, Elanga, Mainoo.



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  1. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Get that utd cleanie WIPED

    1. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wolves couldn't hit a barn door if they tried

  2. F_Ivanovic
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Went Martinez over Shaw so I can afford Mitrovic next GW and Martinez doesn't start but Shaw is on for a 9 pointer. I love this game.

    1. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Was obvious Martinez wasn’t going to play

      1. F_Ivanovic
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Was it? Almost everyone on jump the wave's hive mind seemed to think he would start. Him being benched this game though wasn't a big deal for me so much as the fact Shaw got a 9 pointer.

        1. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Only joined training the other day, what did you expect

          1. F_Ivanovic
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Why did everyone seem to think he'd start then? Anyway like I said I didn't mind if he was benched as it was a close decision on who I wanted to play anyway. Just annoying that Shaw is on a 9 pointer and everyone seems to have him

  3. FlyingWithoutIngs
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone watched the game? I haven’t and as far as I have seen on the stats bruno 4 key passes and an assist but nowhere near the bonus points?

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

    This is hilariously bad from Wolves. No need to be this reckless and panicked.

  5. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    This game's quite stretched now

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Good for MR7

  6. SpaceCoyote97
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Rashford is becoming the new Ivan Toney.

  7. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Rashford was on bonus before the YC?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      1

      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Boo

    2. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah mate.

  8. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Rashford's definitely getting another here

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Please!

    2. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yellow?

    3. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Inevitable. Wolves have no one back.

  9. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bps
    Malacia (MUN) (30)
    Shaw (MUN) (28)
    Wan-Bissaka (MUN) (28)
    Varane (MUN) (26)
    De Gea (MUN) (24)
    Sá (WOL) (22)
    Fernandes (MUN) (20)
    Bueno (WOL) (17)

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Let's go Shaw

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

        On 3 Bonus now

    2. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wtf how is Bruno so low

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      C'mon Shawdini...

  10. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Definitely another goal in this game

  11. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Malacia spotless today

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Too good

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He's back on the bench when Martinez is back. I had to learn this the hard way...

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Maybe he will play as right back... But surely Shaw isn't nailed once Dalot and Martinez are back.

  12. JBG
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Wow, Bruno got have taken the shot there instead of playing it to Rashford

  13. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Maguire coming on to bust the clean sheet?

  14. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Cancelo to Lewis or Akanji?
    Vote now

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Akanji probably safest of them.

    2. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Lol just exit the casino...

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Pep seems to like Akanji
      Probably will randomly perma bench him for the next 6 games then!

    4. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Aka

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Akanji

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

      i am not going near any city player other than kdb and haaland

    7. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      You can't believe anyone owns Foden & you want Lewis? 😆

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        (lol)

  15. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Here's Maguire to give Wolves a chance

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      F**k me, I'm actually afraid he will help them.

  16. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Well I asked for 1 return but 9 points from these 2 games is so dissapointing from Bruno

  17. Willmissudimitrypayet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How was Martial today?

    1. Supersonic_
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Poor

    2. MBK 42
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Anonymous

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Poor, not wasting my time with him any more

  18. dunts1
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Shaw might get 3 bonus here

    1. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Think Dave clinched it with that save just then

  19. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    24 from 4 not bad

  20. Ze_Austin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Man U could have killed this game since

  21. Supersonic_
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    DDG save

  22. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Raul very close

  23. MissouriMarten
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    That's an 8pt save from De Gea for me. Cheers, Dave.

  24. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    blimey, unlucky if you have Maguire

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Who has him lol

    2. Scapegoat Salah
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      That’s why they’re not conceding

  25. Supersonic_
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    90+5 Rashford goal please

  26. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bruno pen massively overdue tbf…

  27. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Darwin 5 points
    Rashford 5 points

    Better than blanking, although hoped for more

  28. jack88
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Shaw 3 bps?

  29. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Shaw and Malacia 3 baps each

  30. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Max bps for Shaw?