Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Burnley vs Man United

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.

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  1. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Bailly dead

  2. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Bailly down

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      and up.

  3. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Valencia... 🙁

    This could have been you....

  4. 824545201
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A freekick goal is not going to dissuade me that Sanchez has playing like crap for quite a while now and there are many much better premium midfielder options available. I wouldn't even care care if he played 4 DGW's in a row.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'm seriously considering downgrading him to Ozil to get Haz instead when I wildcard in 36.

  5. Sess!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Blind so close to 2 bonus. On 36 with just a CS. Absolute beast.

    1. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Really is a bonus magnet.

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Would have got him over Gibson but didn't have enough cash

      1. fedolefan
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Lol, this comment. Cash is always the problem mate.

  6. Jay_
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Looks ok

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        When why the complete overreaction on the last page ? .

    • Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hold Blind , hold Burnley !

    • KOKAK
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Seems like DGW is a hype this season. Anyone still trust DGW players for GW36 & GW37?

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Good grief. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water...

      2. Backup Dancer
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        You mean the top teams in the league? Yeah I trust them

        1. KOKAK
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Best wishes to you.

    • L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Kompany down

    • HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Arsenal audition for ddgw not going well

      1. b✪mber
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        People ended up with 3 Boro players - we don't need no auditions 😀

        1. Ravager
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          ^ He raises a good point.

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Daley going to get 2 BAPs

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Really?

      2. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Fingers crossed. On the cusp.

    • fedolefan
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Holding gives away a needless corner.

    • Viprin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Is Valencia injured or given a rest?

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Both

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Most likely

      3. KOKAK
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        He will not start when you play him! It is always better to see a defender play for a weaker team and give you at least 2 pts.

    • diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Daley Blind! Now get those BAPS!

      1. laGan1n1
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        hero

      2. L'Aeroplanino
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        come on get 2

    • dhamphiir
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Burnley had total 8 shot and 0 shot on target

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Some Manc Derby on the cards 🙂

    • Royal5
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Blind Cs get in

      1. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Ddg and blind here, maybe a cheeky bap as well 🙂

    • Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      So I'm happy I went with the risk of trippling up on UTD's defence. Just a shame Valencia is one of my trio.

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate..Blind and Valencia here

      2. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Nice. Bar the Valencia thing. Attacking returns vs. City maybe?

    • Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I regularly read on here that the DGWs were pretty much known therefore easy to plan for, but the way players are picking up injuries it could mess up many a well set plan - if you have already used your WC

    • pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      DDG + Bailly

      😎

      1. TOPCAT1960
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Me too 🙂

      2. BobBradleysOpportunity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        aye, last min DDG transfer to accompany bailly

    • Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      United have scored 1 more goal (49) in the Premier League, than they did in the whole of the PL last season (48).

      1. FER FUSCH AKE
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        it's actually 50

    • Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Blind and Bailly CS. get in

    • Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Starting to worry that Arsenal dgw will end up like Boro

      Disaster.

    • Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Bentekkers hattrick enroute

    • tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Pogba my highest scorer, who says DGWs are overrated?

    • Junior ⚽
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Lovely bottled Heaton to DDG for a hit

    • Sanguinista
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Any chance of Baily bonus?

      1. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Unlikely

      2. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Looks like 3. Martial 2.Blind 1. Herrerra/Rooney (35)

        Bailly behind them with 33 so very slim

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          That'll do for me!

    • TheBusDriver
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      FU RASHFORD AND MOURINHO!

      1. Mark-O
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        You didn't do enough homework so blame yourself instead

      2. Zikry
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure how you expected him to start today

      3. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Buying Rashford = good
        Captaining Rashford = bad

      4. Licious Lizard
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        If you didn't even realize there was a risk of him not starting, I have to say you only have yourself to blame....

      5. TOPCAT1960
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Only Half Time ?

      6. KOKAK
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Hard lesson learned. Never buy a 2nd striker and never captain him!

      7. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Well known that United would rest players. I captained him. It's a risk but not like facing down a pile of hungry lions or walking a tightrope after 17 pints 😉

    • Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke blank please 🙂

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        + Zaha

      2. TOPCAT1960
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Zaha + Firmino goals please

    • Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Since Utd is unbeaten, a few possible scenarios exist for Manchester derby:
      0-0, 1-1, 2-2...