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Dugout Discussion April 21

Pogba and Rashford start in United’s Double Gameweek 35 opener

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Everton v Manchester United is the first of three Premier League matches to take place on Sunday afternoon. Kick-off at Goodison Park is at 13:30 BST.

There were few shocks upon the release of the two teamsheets, with Ashley Young and Jesse Lingard demoted to the United bench after less-than-impressive performances against Barcelona in midweek.

Paul Pogba starts his 17th Premier League match in a row under Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, with Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku forming the visitors’ front three.

We’ll likely see one of Victor Lindelof or Phil Jones at full-back again given that Young is among the substitutes and Luke Shaw is suspended.

Alexis Sanchez is also on the bench for the Red Devils.

Everton’s two changes were widely expected, with Michael Keane returning at centre-half in place of Phil Jagielka and the fit-again Morgan Schneiderlin stepping in for the suspended Andre Gomes in midfield.

Richarlison, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Bernard will once again be providing support for Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack.

Manchester United are without a clean sheet since Gameweek 27, while Everton have five in that time. Manchester City are the only Premier League side to have registered more shut-outs than the Toffees this calendar year.

United were 2-1 winners in the reverse fixture of today’s match.

Pogba bagged a goal and assist but also saw a penalty saved by Jordan Pickford, who walked away with three bonus points despite conceding on two occasions.

Richarlison and Sigurdsson combined for Everton’s goal that day and those two FPL midfielders, who were each sold by over 100,000 managers in the run-up to Gameweek 35, have 30 attacking returns between them in 2018/19.

Everton XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Zouma, Digne, Schneiderlin, Gueye, Sigurdsson, Bernard, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin.

Manchester United XI (4-3-3): De Gea, Lindelof, Smalling, Jones, Dalot, Matic, Fred, Pogba, Rashford, Lukaku, Martial.

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  1. 1zverGGadeM
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    That Arsenal defence and midfield...

    No much signs for optimism even after United's flop :/

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  2. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    https://youtu.be/jSu2vsh4rFQ

    Brilliant.

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  3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    Play 2 out of:
    A) Valery (BOU)
    B) Dunk (NEW)
    C) Doherty ( Wat)
    D) Cathcart (WOL)

    Thanks

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    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      AC, tough

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    2. Superflymonk
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Lol toss a coin they all suck for cleansheets. At least doherty canscore a goal

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  4. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    Any chance Trippier doesn't play against Brighton? Never bench Digne..

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    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      I think he will start tbh. Sorry

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  5. Punty McPuntface
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    So how do we think OGS will react to that? Wholesale changes incoming?

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    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Want Rashford for 37-38 but now reconsidering

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    2. Licky
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      I think United need to blow it up and start again. Get rid of a lot of those players and focus on using some of the younger lads to build for the future (Rashford, Dalot, Lindelof, McTominay, maybe these guys). There aren't a lot of players I'd really want to keep around other than de Gea to be honest.

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  6. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    The thing about Ole is he's not going to be disheartened and give it a halfhearted approach after this game. He's going to go again and try to fix the wheels of the bus and try to hold it together. He's going to stay on the wheel until the f***ing wheels fall off, like the captain of the titanic. Cant see him hooding his hands uo and giving up.

    I still say he *probably* is the righr man. Sure, he come with faults, but he will always give 100% for United. Problems lie further inside united than him; player power, salary inequality etc.

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    1. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      No he needs to go enoughs is enough

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      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 12 months ago

        Sacking him will only feed the player power issue in United. Sacking Mou and keeping Pogba, while for footballing reason was the right call, was a double edged sword as it sent oit the wrong message. Players are superior to the manager.

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      2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 12 months ago

        ??

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        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 12 months ago

          How is it enough. He has done a decent job

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          1. Licky
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 12 months ago

            This. I don't think he was the right man for the job but he steadied the ship initially and they have to back him now that he's been made permanent.

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    2. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Hairdryers, knives and the kitchen sink is currently being thrown around that dressing room.

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      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 12 months ago

        As it should. Despite injures/suspensions, this is Man United. You cannot be losing 4-0, Ole couldn't have improved the XI he put out. Players should be ashamed.

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        1. DeathoftheParty
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 12 months ago

          The more I look at that Utd team the more I see how poorly Ed Woodward spends money.

          Lukaku, Fred, Pogba, Lindelof, Martial... To an extent Matic (purely on age)

          Lot of questions should be raised.

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          1. Differential C (Mark)
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 12 months ago

            Lindelof is alright. Kaku was banging them jn for Everton, understandable signing. The rest are not United class imo.

            Only players who are safe in the XI is DeGea, Lindelof, Shaw, Dalot, Rashford, maybe McTominay .Rest need to be asked question, how much are they dedicated to the badge.

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            1. DeathoftheParty
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 12 months ago

              Kaku has been called out for being a troll on he for years... How can we work out he's poor but Man Utd can't work it out?

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              1. Licky
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 12 months ago

                He's not bad, he just isn't a good player, poor first touch, poor decision making. He's a flat track bully that doesn't really show up against good opposition, the problem is they looked at his goalscoring record and thought that meant he was a good player.

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                1. DeathoftheParty
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 12 months ago

                  Can't remember a striker worth £70m that couldn't make decision and had a touch like Jimmy Saville.

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            2. DeathoftheParty
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 12 months ago

              Luke Shaw is a funny one. Had so much trouble in previous years it's nice to see him playing at the level he should be. Had a great year.

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  7. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    Any chance Valery won't start next game?

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    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      JWP was terrible at RB, I think they will look to get him out there

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    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Unlikely

      Only didn’t play as he fell ill

      Should be fine hopefully

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    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      I hope not! Need those 2 points.

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  8. FPL_Hazards
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    Dont worry Utd fans, Ole’s at the wheel

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    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      .. That's tumbling down the hill

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    2. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Have you captained Kun this gw?

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    3. Differential C (Mark)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Having Sanchez, Paul Pogba and Fred doesnt sound like something to be proud of xD

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      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 12 months ago

        Blimey

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  9. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    I have a feeling fpl managers across the world will be scampering to fit Salah in their teams for gw36 after today

    ...nervous non-owner!

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    1. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      trying to workout whether i made a mistake holding him 🙂

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      1. DeathoftheParty
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 12 months ago

        This, let's find out...

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    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      He's my TC for next week. Playing for title and for golden boot.

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    3. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Hope so! As an owner I've got a lot invested, having him over Mane has meant I've missed out on sterling and vardy etc...

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    4. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Mane Robbo TAA for me

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  10. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    How come Sterling and Bilva are nominated for best young players in PL. Lads are 25 lol.

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    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Insert Lingard joke here

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    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Heard Glen Murray is also in for the Young player of the year

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    3. Marvin Moon
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      They're 24. It's 24 and under I think. Still crazy, they should definitely reduce the age.

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      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 12 months ago

        25 this year. Age should be U23.

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        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 12 months ago

          U21 imo.

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    4. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      I think the criteria is 23 at the start of season

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  11. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    Has Jurgen been to Bobbys dentist?

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    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Yeah there is a YouTube video of it

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  12. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone else thinking of Sterling (c) instead of one of the liverpool boys

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    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Not me

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    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Son maybe

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  13. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    Zero leadership on that pitch today. With Herrera out there is no natural leader. It’s easy to blame OGS but this problem has been brewing since Carrick quit.

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    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Oh. Didnt know Carrick quit.
      How Herrera your main man,when you have the likes of Pogba, Kaku and Smalling

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      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 12 months ago

        How? Leadership on the pitch. None of the players you mention are captain material.

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  14. Fitzy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    NEW ARTICLE POSTED

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2019/04/21/aubameyang-and-lacazette-paired-up-front-as-ozil-returns/

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  15. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    I know the gameweek is not over yet, but I love tinkering.

    GW36: Which two defenders would you bench out of the following bunch?

    A) Kola (lei)
    B) Doherty (wat)
    C) Duffy (NEW)
    D) Valery (SOU)

    I guess Valery is an obvious pick if he is benched next game as well. But if it was just a rest I am then considering A and B.

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  16. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    I dont think there’s a gaffer on earth that can sort the Man United mess out. Names at the top have to go.

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    1. Licky
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Klopp.

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  17. DR0GBA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    Come on Palace! Get Arsenal away from the top 4

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  18. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    I think some players prefer the Europa league. I mean, when else are you going to have time to go to Azerbaijan?

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  19. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    LUKA with the assist as well 🙂

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  20. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    Finally something!
    Lacassist

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    1. AccountAnt80
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 12 months ago

      Yay!

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  21. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    Wilf goal!:D

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  22. All For One
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 12 months ago

    :d

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