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Rashford absent for Man United’s trip to Wolves

Marcus Rashford (£7.6m) was not named in Manchester United’s matchday squad to face Wolves on Tuesday night.

It is understood by the Manchester Evening News that the forward missed out on the Molineux encounter because of an illness.

It means that Romelu Lukaku (£10.8m) returns to the starting line-up for the first time since Gameweek 30.

The Belgian is flanked by Jesse Lingard (£6.7m) and FPL defender Diogo Dalot (£5.3m) in a front three.

Anthony Martial (£7.2m) has been named on the bench while Paul Pogba (£8.9m), Fred (£5.4m) and Scott McTominay (£4.2m) are selected as the midfield trio.

Victor Lindelöf (£5.1m) returns at centre-back after missing the Watford game, and plays in defence alongside Chris Smalling (£5.6m), Luke Shaw (£5.1m) and captain Ashley Young (£5.7m).

Meanwhile, Wolves have restored Raúl Jiménez (£6.8m) and Matt Doherty (£5.4m) to the side after they were beaten 2-0 at Burnley on Saturday.

It is certainly a much stronger looking outfit with those two back, while Ryan Bennett (£4.1m) returns from suspension.

Ruben Vinagre (£4.3m), who has shown statistical promise in his recent performances, comes in for Jonny (£4.3m) at left-back.

After much concern over rotation, Troy Deeney (£5.9m) and Gerard Deulofeu (£5.7m) both started both Double Gameweek 32 matches, the second seeing them host Fulham.

That selection comes in spite of Watford playing Wolves in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final.

In fact, Javi Gracia’s only changes to the side that lost at Manchester United on Saturday are all in defence.

Daryl Janmaat (£4.9m), Christian Kabasele (£4.4m) and Adam Masina (£4.3m) all drop the bench while Miguel Britos (£4.3m) misses out entirely.

Coming in for the quartet are José Holebas (£4.8m), Adrian Mariappa (£4.2m), Craig Cathcart (£4.5m) and Kiko Femenía (£4.2m).

After they missed out on the defeat to Manchester City, Tim Ream (£4.2m) and Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.4m) return to the Fulham side.

Watford XI: Foster; Kiko, Mariappa, Cathcart, Holebas; Hughes, Doucouré, Capoue, Pereyra; Deulofeu, Deeney.

Fulham XI: Rico; Christie, Ream, Le Marchand, Bryan; Anguissa, Chambers; Babel, Cairney, Sessegnon; Mitrovic.

Wolves XI: Rui Patrício; Bennett, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Dendoncker, Rúben Neves, João Moutinho, Rúben Vinagre; Jiménez, Diogo Jota.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Shaw, Lindelöf, Smalling, Young; Pogba, Fred, McTominay; Lingard, Lukaku, Dalot.

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  1. RealSocialDads
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 23 days ago

    Jiminez owner who thinks he will get nada from that goal...

    1. Wetdream
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 23 days ago

      Cant see him getting it now.Why take so long ?

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Own him as well. Not seen him actually touch the ball.

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        He touches it ok. Not sure that's the issue.

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Really? If he touches it it surely should be at least an assist as he aims for the goal.

          1. Duke Silver ☑
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Yeah, Jones heads it down onto Jimi's leg and then Smalling touches it last.

            1. Royal5
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 22 days ago

              So, Raul goal then as on target. So inconsistent these rules.

          2. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            I'm not sure I know the rules these days. Definitely touches it though.

  2. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 23 days ago

    To be able to afford a Aguero-Kane-Jimenez frontline I need to downgrade Anderson. Which out of these two would you plump for after this next GW?

    A) Jota
    B) Redmond

    Or I could downgrade Salah > Mane?

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Jota
      Salah to mane anyways

    2. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      B for 35 double

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Everyone should have plenty of cash for that with Salah, Haz, Pog etc getting transferred out asap.

  3. firetog
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 23 days ago

    No scout cast today ?

    1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 23 days ago

      Thursday

      1. firetog
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Thanks

        1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Welcome

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      The scouts are sick of the GW scores probably 😉

  4. FER FUSCH AKE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 23 days ago

    was mad at myself earlier for ditching rasher for jimmy. Not so mad right now.

  5. Numb
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 23 days ago

    I think Jiménez will get that assist for the same reason why Salah got his - to keep the non-FH managers, those who used it earlier in the season, interested.

    1. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      I think it should be a Jiminez goal given he touched it towards goal (on target) and Smalling then pushed it over the line.

      1. Party time
          5 years, 22 days ago

          This

        • Numb
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Maybe but that’s not up to FPL.

          1. HollywoodXI
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Surely OPTA have eyes?

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Never an assist

      1. Vinyl78LP
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Applying a goalbound touch that the defender helps in - assist all day.

      2. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Having a tough GW?

        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          62 with 8 to go!

          1. Royal5
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Could be worse.

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      BPS & points for todays games look final.

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        That was quick

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Brush the controversy under the carpet pronto.

        2. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          That's what she said

      2. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        ok

    4. Football Heaven
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      To look at AWB probable 8 pointer rotting away on my bench while Ashley young is in the xi with -1 (in a DGW ffs) is painful, but the stats suggested to go for him and swings and roundabouts eh?

    5. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Smalling yah pile of crap

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        My last transfer on FH, Smalling to Azpi 🙂

        1. Vinyl78LP
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Whereas I went Lindelof to Smalling. 🙁

          Was feeling smug at 4.44pm on Saturday, not now.

    6. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Lets just move past this week pls... and talk about WC

      Front 3: Kane Aguero Jimi or Rashford?
      Mane/Salah in WC teams despite only having Cardiff Away?
      Pogba worth considering?
      City Defenders with those 2 fixtures probably not a must
      Sterling for sure has to be an option
      Arsenal 2 DGW fixtures great- Auba/Lacca rotational worry? Ozil/Ramsey an option with kola/Leno?
      How many Brighton if WC in 34- GK + Duffy + Murray and then Murray to Rasford?

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Kane Lacazette Jimenez
        Mane
        No Pogba
        No City defenders
        Sterling in
        Laca Kola Leno all in
        Ryan Duffy - not sure yet on Murray

        1. gaurava1216
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          so 1 City only?

          1. gaurava1216
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            No united?

            1. Magic Zico
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 22 days ago

              Planned for Martial and Shaw, but now it disarrays so replan

          2. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Yes. Aguero comes later to replace Kane.

    7. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Need big tings from my remaining players, if they're all nice enough to start (bar Aguero(c), obviously...)

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Need a new "h" on your keyboard.

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        No expectation here, 8 players to go incl. Aguero capt. So tough of a game this year!

    8. HNI
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      I just cant understand till when can Manutd keep up this charade of good revenue. The director stinks and takes panicky immature decisions in both transfer market and managerial decisions. I mean do people really still like to spend on their merchandise ?! Even I am a manutd fan but couldnt make myself to buy jersey of any player since Rooney. Wish they could go all in or all out instead of this pathetic mediocrity. A decade back Manutd used to have 50-50 chance against best sides like Barca. Now we wonder will switch off after first 30 mins or 20...Maybe Fergie days may well be just remembered like busby days for next few decades. If only there was a third like them....

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        He’s lost what? 2 PL games?

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Yeah , but United are naturally entitled to win everything.

    9. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Pre-FH team doing well this GW. 6 points ahead of my FH team 😎 Great success!

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Is there an easy way to check or just adding up scores manually?

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Go to my team
          Select grid view

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Cheers

            Well at least my FH is still outscoring that team lol

            1. Amey
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 22 days ago

              Ha ha
              Same here.
              Not by much though. 20 points

              1. Don Kloppeone
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 22 days ago

                Mine’s even less. 17!
                57 vs 40

                1. Amey
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 22 days ago

                  Still we've relatively nailed the FH
                  Need better luck tomorrow i guess

      2. moment
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Ditto mine. But I have 7 players yet to go tomorrow so hoping it all works out for the best.

      3. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Uff, FH team is only 10 points ahead ... 8 to go so as long as all are not doing a ‘Young’ performance then it should be alright!

    10. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      What an anticlimax of a FH DGW. Lindelof only 1pt, Hazard and Son benched in first game. Now no Rashford and Aguero (C) definitely out of 2nd game. That annoying fecker Jimenez also adding salt to the wound. Luck plays such a big part in this game.

    11. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      I could have picked nearly any defender in the game on FH and I chose Ashley Young ffs

      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Ask yourself: how does picking a scout pick usually go? 😉

      2. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Same. Had so much cash to spare so went with him over loads of other options!

      3. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        He had created 11 chances in his previous 6 matches and United had the 3rd best CS chances - no regrets!

    12. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      LOVE ole's accent

    13. aborg
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      If Jiménez awarded the goal, it will take of the minus points for Smalling own goal. So it would be good news for Smalling owners.
      If you own both it’s quite sideways really 🙂

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Whatever happens he wont get the goal.

      2. Rash
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        I own both so would be amazing.

    14. RealSocialDads
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Thoughts on Arsenal assets for GW33?

      Poor away form but slim pickings across the gameweek

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Yeah different team away from home and the worry of Europa rotation with Emery too.

        Probably will avoid and then regret it on Sunday.

        1. RealSocialDads
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Thinking the same

      2. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Well impressed last night. Getting Laca

      3. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Will get them in on WC and for DGW

    15. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Barca conceded 4now

    16. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Own Goals
      If a player shoots or passes the ball and forces an opposing player to put the ball in his own net, then an assist is awarded.

      1. RealSocialDads
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        It just hit Jimmy though, did he shoot/pass?

        1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Not for me. Gets hit onto him.

      2. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        For the avoidance of doubt, points awarded in-game are subject to change up until one hour after the final whistle of the last match of any given day. Once the points have all been updated on that day, no further adjustments to points will be made.

        Clock ticking

        1. Duke Silver ☑
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          We might get a decision on Brexit before FPL work this one out.

          1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Inconceivable 😉

            1. Duke Silver ☑
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 22 days ago

              I know, that was a below the belt shot at FPL.

      3. aborg
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        This.

      4. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Didn't seem to shoot or pass. Touched it and then Smalling touched it, Jimmy was basically dispossessed. .

      5. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        So bouncing off his leg when falling over isn't a pass or a shot I guess.

      6. TallestJohn
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Hey I've been arguing this to get my Redmond assist for Digne o.g. in GW23 but because it wasn't a shot it wasn't given. Doesn't seem to account for forcing an own goal unless it's a pass or a shot

        Also if Smalling got two touches on the ball as I expect that may change things as he could be considered to have gained possession. But in any case the rules aren't comprehensive enough

        1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Unfortunately I feel like ownership plays a part in the decision. Redmond would never get that salah assist either.

          1. TallestJohn
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            They've been rubbish at applying their own rules ever since Sanchez got an assist for "forcing" a handball in GW1

        2. Vinyl78LP
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Remember that one before, difference here was Jimmys touch was heading in ?

      7. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Not a shot or a pass. Case closed.

    17. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      Barca down 4-2

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Worse than the Fulham team.

        1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          I disagree.

    18. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      70 with 6 to play.. feels like treading water

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        A green arrow is treading water?

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Indeed.. small margins

      2. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        You're treading it over my head. I'd swap.

      3. Amey
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Same score with 7 players to go.
        Need some luck tomorrow

      4. aarrgghh
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        75 and 8 to go,but with agu(c) unlikely to hit 100 mark

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          He wasn’t factored in with my remaining players

        2. grumpyman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          lol you need 25 points from 8. Great score this week and 100 points guaranteed.

      5. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Looks alright to me! I need sterling and sane to do something to save my week

      6. WVA
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        ML rival on a -8 outscoring all of us!

      7. elchilangles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        65 with 6 to go and highest scoring defender on the bench!

    19. aborg
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 22 days ago

      How many time has passed since Second Wolves goal ?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        When did the game finish?

        1. aborg
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          About 30 mins ago

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Go back a few pages and you can see when the goal was scored.

      2. Numb
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        “For the avoidance of doubt, points awarded in-game are subject to change up until one hour after the final whistle of the last match of any given day.”

        1. Party time
            5 years, 22 days ago

            wOw! it has tbc tho. Waiting for the verdict

      3. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        I've owned Smalling twice.

        He has scored an own goal on both occasions.

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Consistent

        2. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Last mins of whatever season that was. Really painful.

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Home to Bournemouth. Lost my ML because if it. 🙁

            1. how now brown cow
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 22 days ago

              Likewise

            2. Rainer
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 22 days ago

              That was a few days after GW38 thanks to a bomb scare(?), that was rough 🙁

          2. Richd
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Yeah following the Bournemouth bomb threat. That won me a ML

            Like Edersons bench YC did too

        3. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Will you use this power for good or evil?

        4. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          You could have warned us bro 😀

        5. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Can't teach that skill, Berb 😎

        6. kalmoffit
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Seem to recall another dgw og..

      4. Numb
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Just watched it
        Smalling OG
        Jones OG assist

        1. Sweetboi
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Lol. Are you blind?

          1. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            He could be, with those thick sunglasses

          2. Numb
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            What?

        2. Rash
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Jimenez non owner spotted.

          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            I do own him actually.

            1. Rash
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 22 days ago

              I think for the assists that are given in fpl, this one is as good as any imo

        3. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Finally. We habe been waiting for your verdict.

        4. aborg
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          You might be right....very hard to tell though .... but did Smalling really touch the ball to change its path ?

          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Yes, at least once! You could tell he looked guilty after

          2. Royal5
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Who cares if it was on target?

          3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            touch it? he buried it

            1. aborg
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 22 days ago

              Hehe

        5. WVA
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Agree

      5. Babit1967
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 22 days ago

        Smalling get out my team and never come back

      6. Party time
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Jimmy 2nd assist will make my bb total 30 points and 65(-4) team total. fpl please do the right thing

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Team link?

        • Richd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          History tells us what will happen. Exactly what has happened to heroes like Kane before

          It’s Tuesday night. Fpl towers wanna go home. No assist for Jiminez

          Come Friday the goals panel give it to Jiminez but it’s too late for FPL.

        • FER FUSCH AKE
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          thank God smalling only came into my team on FH.

          1. Klein
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            Essential

        • semiconductor
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 22 days ago

          Was pretty happy TCing Aguero, now I'm really think it's kind of wasted.

          1. elchilangles
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 22 days ago

            same, well 30 points is ok I suppose, just not what we would have expected. There is still hope I suppose, maybe he'll come on tomorrow and score from the bench???

            1. semiconductor
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 22 days ago

              I really hope he does. One goal would do it for me. 30 points is ok but is not what you would expect or hope for