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23 April 2017 1297 comments
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Following Middlesbrough’s failings, two more double Gameweek sides are on show on Sunday afternoon, with Manchester United first to make their bow.

They travel to Turf Moor to take on a Burnley side who have been formidable on home turf – indeed, 32 of their 36 points have been gained in front of their own fans. With both Hull City and Swansea City earning victories, Sean Dyche’s combative side will also have every motivation to earn a result in today’s encounter.

For United, there is no doubt that the main Fantasy interest surrounds striker Marcus Rashford who it is presumed will accept the responsibility of scoring their goals with Zlatan Ibrahimovic now sidelined.

However, having attracted more than 457,000 new owners ahead of Saturday’s deadline, the 19-year-old is only selected for the bench as Jose Mourinho is mindful of preserving Rashford ahead of Thursday’s Manchester derby with City. Over 279,000 of his owners handed the starlet the armband for Gameweek 34, including 20 of the top 100 FPL managers.

Wayne Rooney takes Rashford’s spot in the United starting line-up, leaving Fantasy managers looking to their defence for potential returns.

Eric Bailly was the top transfer target, finding his way into 102,000 new squads, while Antonio Valencia was snapped up by another 99,000+ FPL managers. However, the Ecuadorian is again omitted as Mourinho continues to spare the right-back from burn-out.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Clear peno, wooney wobbed

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Hardly touched him more a case of Rooney looking for it after he felt the slightest of touches

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        No bias there

  2. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney giving Lingard directions to chase the ball as he plods along.

    1. Sims
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      That guy is cancer for man utd

      1. Zikry
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        is he now?

      2. x.jim.x
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Timing

  3. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Come on ref, book people.

  4. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    United CS locked in!

    Great start to the DGW for those who have starters.

    1. drughi
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      why I went gibson over bailly is a mystery, shocking decision

  5. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Sane or Jesus for City attacking cover on WC?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sane unless Jesus starts on Thursday.

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'd get both. Amazing fixtures. I have Aguero and Sane, thinking of tripling

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Not a bad idea that WR.

      2. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Kun is bad value now, never mind when Jesus is back!

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I'm rich

    4. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sane looks nailed. It still pains me I got sterling over him for their dgw.

      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        This 🙁

    5. tm245
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Both for me.

    6. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Def Jesus for me

  6. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    RP as new option added.
    DDG, Jaku
    Alonso, Davies, Fernandez, Evans, Holgate
    Sanchez, Alli, Coutinho, Siggy, Fletcher
    Kane, Lukaku, Negredo

    A) Siggy, Negredo > King, Benteke
    B) Siggy, Fletcher > King, Sane (3-5-2)
    C) Siggy, Negredo > King, Gabbiadini

    WC in GW36

  7. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Fellaini with his 143rd foul

  8. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Jesus not even om bench for city

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Resting up for the dgw

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I know thays dial up but just wondering if cools interest in him on people's WCs this week

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I think Gabbi 36 Jesus 37 is the way to go, even with fixtures. Not sure either is ready to start.

  9. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Fellaini the most anti football player I've seen play for man utd

  10. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Can see Utd conceding in this game

  11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    OMG Rooney

    Heaton asssit

  12. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney

  13. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney goal
    Martial assist

  14. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    GOAL ROONEY
    ASSIST MARTIAL

  15. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Wow.

  16. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney G
    Martial A

  17. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Roooooooooooooooooooooooooooooney

  18. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Wow... Heaton save point though?

  19. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Go on Wazza never doubted ya

    1. Ziro
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      looooooooooooooool

  20. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Rashford nailed to the bench now 🙁

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      10 min cameo IMO. And will probably get an assist

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I'll take the 10 minutes as a capper 😀

  21. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Martial A!

  22. Mark-O
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney suddenly becomes an attractive proposition

  23. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Pogba assisting the assister.

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Useless. I'll have to sell for a hit.

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I couldn't resist. Rooney up front ruins him.

  24. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    No need for Rashford now this one is wrapped up

  25. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Looks an OG.

    1. Sting in the Tail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Could be

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Nah was on target

  26. Fred54
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Lessens Rashford's appearance....

  27. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    own goal

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No

      1. Turd
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Yes. But won't be given.

  28. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Crap defending

  29. Here's Tom with the We…
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Keane og?

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      No

  30. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Own goal, was off target 😉