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With Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) 2024/25 nearing, we’re welcoming back our team of Hall of Famers and guest writers. Here, two-time Indian FPL champion and Manchester United fan Lateriser discusses Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes.

FPL 2024/25 first draft team reveals: Haaland, Salah or both? 2

So my club Manchester United have been a bit Jekyll and Hyde under Erik ten Hag and their options have almost been alternating between being good and not so good. In this article, I will be talking about our prospects in attack, mainly focusing on whether Marcus Rashford (£7.0m) and Bruno Fernandes (£8.5m) will be options to consider in FPL this season.

Let us first look at United’s underlying numbers in the last two seasons. In all the images used below, we will have the 2022/23 data on the left and the 2023/24 data on the right.

While we scored the same amount of goals as we did in the first season under ten Hag, the expected goals (xG) data actually reduced drastically which was visible in a very underwhelming season. We were 10th for goals and xG in 2023/24. The season before that (ten Hag’s first) wasn’t that bad as we were 6th for xG and 8th for goals. We did have a huge chunk of injuries last year, however, and Casemiro (£5.0m) pretty much lost his legs (was unfit) which affected our play. I think it is crucial that we find a new midfield partner for Kobbie Mainoo (£5.5m) this season otherwise I’d be wary of investing in our defence.

MARCUS RASHFORD



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  1. Heavy Cream
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts on this line up welcome

    Flekken
    Tsimikas Konsa Livra/Burn
    Johnson Odegaard Son Nkunku
    Watkins Isak Haaland

    Valdi, Rogers, Barco, Harwood-B

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Don't like the Tsimikas pick. Rest looks good.

      1. Heavy Cream
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        How come?

        1. I Member
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Surely won't be the first choice LB at Liverpool?

          1. Bushwhacker
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Probably GW1 maybe 2 depending on Robbo recovery.

  2. Ser Davos
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    I think 3-4-3 is the way to go now with Solanke's move. Not too enamoured with Muniz etc. (can quickly change), but the 7.5s of Mateta/Solanke etc. look a an excellent pool/bracket to easily tap into

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Move?

      1. polis
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Rumour is he's off to Spurs

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Think he’ll be no 1 fwd?

          1. Mother Farke
            • 1 Year
            1 year, 4 months ago

            If the reported £65m fee is to be believed, I'd imagine so.

            1. Bushwhacker
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 4 months ago

              Can Spurs really justify 65m for Solanke? Liverpool would be happy!

        2. El_Matador
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Ooo that changes things. Wow

    2. The Abyss
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Surely there’s no way they’re going to pay the £65m for him.

      1. Tomerick
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        I think they’re pretty desperate for a striker in this window so maybe.

    3. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Solanke hasn’t moved yet, far from done deal

  3. RohanVaswani
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    A) Salah Saka Son Murphy Wood Muniz

    B) Son Saka Jota Isak Wood Nkunku

    C) Havertz Salah Isak Kulus Gibbs Nkunku

    1. balint84
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      C

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      A

    3. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      B) but with Gordon instead of Jota..

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        this

  4. balint84
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    3-4-3 1.5itb
    Flekk-Hendo
    Gvardiol-Myko-Pau-Martinez-4.0
    Palmer-Bailey-Kudus-Semenyo -4.5
    Haaland-Isak(C)-Watkins

    Gtg?

    1. One Man
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Good bud. Potent strike force, strike force alone could get you 40 points each week.

  5. Wounded Prophets
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    My attempt at a Salah & Haaland draft,

    Flekken
    Givardiol, Robinson, Saliba, Porro
    Odegaard, Kulusevski, Salah, Eze
    Haaland, Muniz

    Turner, Armstrong, Faes, Winks

    1. balint84
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Perfect. Start Armstrong instead of Robinson or Gvardiol in gw1

    2. balint84
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      And defo start Winksy against Spurs

      1. Wounded Prophets
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Thank you, had those swapped around earlier.

        Was contemplating downgrading Gvardiol and even Saliba and spreading that in the mids

        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Gvardiol to Munoz?

          1. Wounded Prophets
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Will have a look at him

    3. El_Matador
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      U happy with no Isak?

      1. Wounded Prophets
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        At the moment yes, but that may change per the next few days

    4. One Man
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Pretty faultless, would drop Turner for another 4m tho.

    5. One Man
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      On second thoughts I’d want either Isak or Watkins, preferably both.

    6. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Isak over Odegaard for sure

      1. Wounded Prophets
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Will have a play and see if o can get Isak in

        1. Wounded Prophets
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Need a 6m mid to fill the gap

  6. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Before last night's game: Salah is much cheaper and has better fixtures I'll go for him instead of Haaland

    After last night's game: OK I'll go for Haaland instead of Watkins now let me downgrade Salah to a 6.5

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Salah was super sharp last night. Only issue is no real obvious captaincy until GW5

  7. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Wow noah lyles

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Not yet convinced he won

  8. El_Matador
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Currently my only Arsenal player is Raya. Starting to think about switching to Pope (most nailed at back for Toon as things stand) which will allow me to upgrade Porro to Gabriel/Saliba.

    Two questions:

    1. Should I make the change?
    2. Who to choose between Gabriel/Saliba?

    Tia

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I'd stick. Raya / Porro looks nicer than Pope / Saliba

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Probably this and pick Newcastle 4.5m def

        1. El_Matador
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Might switch to one, once the dust has settled and we know who is likely to start

        2. Forza Napoli
          • 15 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Guehi is sitting on my bench pending a transfer for now.

      2. El_Matador
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Cheers. I wish I could afford Saka, he was so dependable last season. Might do another draft with him and see if I like it.

  9. Pilgrim62
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Kulu, MGW, Nkunku ?

    Pick one

    1. polis
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nkunku

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nkunku

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nkunku

    4. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nkunku

    5. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      kulu to start the season

    6. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nkunku

    7. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I've got Kulu and Nkunku but if I were to pick one it would be Nkunku

    8. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      It's better to go against what the majority suggest here tbh.

      I wouldn't be going Nkunku

  10. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Best max. 5.5m midfielder?

    Amad
    ESR
    Andreas
    Rogers
    CHO

    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Minteh

    2. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      cho or diaz

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Brereton... Interesting. He could be OOP too

    3. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      If he's fit to start gameweek 1, ESR.

    4. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Yeah ESR if he's ready, then I'd put CHO second

    5. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Bobb just for the Ipswich fixture

      1. I Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Might not be starting by the time we get to GW2.

  11. KenyaDigIt
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Any Villa fans out there, Bailey. How is he looking in pre season? IF he could stay fit, he is very tempting.

    1. One Man
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Not a Villa fan, but a Villa fan told me they think he will start a lot more this season.

  12. Big Mike
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Don't get why Muniz is in so many drafts. I brought him in after he started smashing it and he was pants. Surely Chris Wood is a better option?

    1. Warby84
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Fixtures are easy starting with Utd away..

    2. Flaming Flamingo
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I think Wood has more upside, but Muniz probably has more secure minutes

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        I usually go for the upside. So Wood it is!

  13. xugreatone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Am I crazy going without Haaland or Salah?

    Flekken | Turner
    Andersen |Myolenko | Saliba | Gvardiol |Burn
    Palmer | Son | Saka | Gordon | Winks
    Watkins | Isak | Muniz

    Thoughts?

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Not a bit crazy.

    2. polis
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nope

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Downgrade 5th def to 4.0m

      1. polis
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        For the purpose of? I think fully rotating back 5 is the way to go what with the rolling transfers.

        Pretty sure you'd never want to play a 4m defender unless someone like Barco becomes first choice.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Winks is essentially a dead attacking spot which is a waste imo. Use 0.5m and upgrade to Rogers/Amad/Bobb. Prefer to have 4.0m def as 3rd bench option

          1. polis
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Totally reasonable. I missed Winks.

    4. xugreatone
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I also toyed with switching

      Muniz - Jaoa Pedro
      Burn - Harwood - Bellis
      Saliba - Virgil
      Flekken - Raya

  14. RohanVaswani
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    A) Salah Kulu Gibbs Havertz
    Or
    B) Jota Son Wood Saka

    1. polis
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      B. Might need to be with someone more secure than Jota though.

  15. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Solanke Draft
    I dont hate it

    0.0 Bank
    4.5/4.0
    Gvardiol-Anderson-Barco-Faes-Harwood Bellis
    Salah-Gordon-Eze-Nikunku-Winks
    Haaland-Isak-Solanke

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Any news with rumours - if his staying at Bournemouth or possible going to Tottenham?

  16. Fat Frank
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Does anybody know why on the Sky Score Centre app some of the Friendly results show but not all?

    For example, United vs Liverpool shows on there but not the Villa game from earlier?

    1. FFS, M8
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Because Sky is less than optimal. Try Fotmob

  17. FHRITP
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Any 4.5 midfielders that will start?

    And who are now the main 4.0 defenders? I've seen some doubt over Barco.

  18. Fat Frank
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    And how did Rogers look earlier? Any good?

  19. Mother Farke
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 4 months ago

    When do the predicted line-ups get their next update?

  20. Whiskerz
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Solanke to spurs throws up some nice new draft options.

    How does this look?

    Miguel / 4.0
    Gvardiol / Porro / Munoz / Robinson / Faes
    Salah / Son / Saka / Nkunku / Rogers
    Isak / Solanke / Muniz

    Not sure I'm sold on the spurs triple up though.

    1. Whiskerz
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Perhaps son to gordon and muniz to watkins

    2. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nothing confirmed on Solanke yet tbh.

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      If this happens -might look at either replacing Isak or
      as second striker - currently have Haaland - very interesting

  21. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Maybe a slightly different one for you;

    1) Odegaard + Muniz
    2) Nkunku + Havertz

    Any why?

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      1

    2. Fat Frank
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      1 because both are proven to deliver.

    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      1 because you just said that you wouldn't go for Nkunku.

    4. COYS Down Under
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I'm going 1. I think Odegaard only gets better this season again and Muniz has the early fixtures.

      I'm not sold on it just yet though, Fulham aren't that reliable and Muniz was hot and cold last season so a 6.5 + Havertz could be the go.

  22. Silva Bilva Tilva Pilva
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Quick opinion please:

    A) Gvardiol + Muñoz + Winks (8th attacker)
    B) Gvardiol + Andersen + Rogers (8th attacker)
    C) Porro + Muñoz + Rogers (8th attacker)
    D) Maatsen + Muñoz + CHO or other 5.5M (8th attacker)

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      B

    2. COYS Down Under
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      C

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I'm on A. I don't believe in 8th attackers.

    4. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Porro munoz
      I don’t care about other ingredients 🙂

  23. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    How r we looking here? Thanks

    Flekken 4m
    Gvardiol munoz mykolenko
    Salah wze Gordon rogers (nkunku)
    Haaland isak muniz

    Rogers gets gw1 when nkunku plays city. Thanks

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I like it although not a fan of flekken

      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Thanks. No stand out for the 4.5 keeper .....

  24. No Kane No Gain
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Which duo to start the season

    Isak and Hudson - Odoi

    Or

    Gordon and Wood

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      You should not put isak in an option

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Why?! I don’t do riddles

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Because he should be the first man in your team

  25. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Which one only for gw1? Will WC for gw2

    A) lewis hall + pickford
    B) mykolenko + pope

    1. sirmorbach
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        You think hall will start?

        1. sirmorbach
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          One to monitor for sure, but I think he will. He's currently in my team

  26. Kristobal
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Anyone think Mateta will play GW 1 if France Olympic Team reaches the final one week before?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nope

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        That makes Eze worse opinión imo.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Edouard is fine for 1GW, Kamada and Sarr should help. Eze still the talisman with pens and set pieces

  27. RichRover
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    I see Fabianski in a few teams.
    Is he likely to play, or just a 4.0 gk that people know?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Likely picked with Areola to cover both WHU GKs.

    2. sirmorbach
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      The latter

    3. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      The latter. Or B, if my English ha serious issues. Not native writer.

  28. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Having a decent 4.5 to cover, is it actually madness to go with Timber?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Not clear he is first choice and could possible get sub apps from the bench

      1. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Good point, cameos too risky

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Yup easily could get mins at FB area which is where Arteta tends to make subs in defence

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Porro has some decent fixtures. Timber probably less upside if you rotate well. Not madness, but upside is not there.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        You're right.

        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          You answered too fast for me 😉 But do take a look at Porro and Robinson rotation. Munoz and Maatsen cost equal money also, but Porro+Robinson is more sexy with those fixtures. I also prefer 5.5 + 4.5 over 2x 5.0.

      2. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Take your risks like Lateriser (or me 😉 ) Punt on players with higher upside.

  29. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    So... who is the best 4.5 keeper? Currently on Flekken, but it's a bit meh. Miguel's fixtures are better, but is he nailed? Areola's got tougher fixtures. Don't know who'll play for Palace and I actually prefer Muñoz (or Andersen for that matter)

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I think Flekken / Valdimarsson at 8.5 is the best you can get now. Alisson, Raya and Pope are mainly for teams without Haaland and Salah. Pope at 5.0 might might be worth the money though.

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      For uncertain 4.5 you need certain 4.5 to cover. So it's either 8.5 or 9.0. If you decide to pay 9.0, you just pick best nailed 5.0 imo.

    3. Flaming Flamingo
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Miguel doesn't appear to be first choice. I like Areola, but fixtures aren't the best as you say. Henderson is the other enticing option, however there are question marks there too. Flekken could do well, but you'd be taking a bit of a leap of faith, as he was absolutely torrid last season

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        The point here is that first time "ever" we don't have decent gk punt. However, if semi early WC is in plans, we can choose. Come gw6 and we may have a clue. Before that no SH teams may afford to get likes of Pope and Raya. Raya being cheaper than likes of Saliba has gone unnoticed imo.

        1. Flaming Flamingo
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          I agree. I'm on Pickford atm and can't remember having ever spent more than 8.5 on goalkeepers to begin the season. I still expect myself to downgrade before GW1 but haven't been able to settle on anyone yet. I think most people acknowledge Raya as an option, however it's a lot to spend on a goalie when funds are scarce

  30. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Would you rather?
    A. Saka + 4.5 defender
    B. Martinelli + TAA

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      A
      But B with someone safer than Martinelli. Owning and keeping him last season was nightmare.

    2. F4L
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      A

    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      A

    4. One Man
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      B. But not with Martinelli!