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Sánchez earns start for Man United as Rashford shakes off yellow flag

Alexis Sánchez (£10.0m) has come into the Manchester United side for his first start since Gameweek 29.

The Chilean international has been in a front-three, but his position within that is yet to be confirmed with Marcus Rashford (£7.3m) also in the side.

The Englishman had been a fitness doubt ahead of Gameweek 37 but has overcome it, much to the delight of his 21.2% ownership.

Paul Pogba (£8.5m) is the only Manchester United player in more squads for Gameweek 37, so there will be plenty of interest in both of those two.

Meanwhile, his attacking partner Sánchez is one for those chasing extreme deficits in their mini-leagues and overall rankings.

He sits in just 1.2% of teams for the trip to Huddersfield and still remains a risk despite his start. The last time he featured from the beginning, Sánchez lasted just 51 minutes.

Elsewhere in the Manchester United team, there were welcome starts for those invested in their defence.

Luke Shaw (£5.1m) is the most popular, owned by 7.1%, while Victor Lindelöf (£5.2m) features alongside Phil Jones (£5.1m), who overcame a fitness doubt to start.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are also in action at the same time, with Eden Hazard (£10.9m) the most captained player of Sunday’s games.

410,000+ managers have trusted him with the armband after three double-figure hauls in his last four home matches.

He has been stationed on the left of an attacking front-three for Chelsea, with Gonzalo Higuaín (£9.0m) and Pedro (£6.2m) alongside him.

Owners of Chelsea defenders may be a little cautious given that Troy Deeney (£5.8m) is back in the Watford side.

He returns from a three-match suspension to play alongside Gerard Deulofeu (£5.7m) in a front-two, who has six goals and an assist in his last five away matches.

Chelsea XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Christensen, Alonso, Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic, Hazard, Higuain, Pedro.

Watford XI: Foster, Femenia, Mariappa, Cathcart, Holebas, Doucoure, Hughes, Chalobah, Pereyra, Deulofeu, Deeney.

Huddersfield XI: Lössl; Bacuna, Schindler, Kongolo, Durm; Mbenza, Mooy, Hogg, Löwe; Pritchard; Grant.

Man United XI: De Gea; Shaw, Jones, Lindelöf, Young; Pogba, McTominay, Matic; Rashford, A Sánchez, Mata.

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  1. Party time
      4 years, 11 months ago

      United should get an easy europa league draw atleast

    • Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      If United are stuck in 5th or 6th place, will Ole field an entire squad of academy players for the final match? I think he should.

      1. Rash
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I put Greenwood in last week for this probable eventuality

    • Richd
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Lössl 3 bonus is hilarious 😀 wtf

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yet got a YC, makes no sense

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          And conceded

        2. Richd
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          And at fault for a goal

      2. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Was a cracking game.

      3. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Utd that bad?

      4. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Got an assist right?

    • Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Damn. Just seen the result. Was it fair or did we deserve more?

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Who is We?

        1. Poseidon.
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Utd

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Dont think this is a UTD fan page where you can say we hahaha

            1. Eastman
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              No YOU didn’t

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

            They made Huddersfield look awesome

          3. Eddie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Just desserts. You were pretty dire.

      2. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        lol

      3. Pariße
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Deserved the draw

      4. FPL DONKEY
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I think you deserved more. Your opponents are pathetic. Bunch of overpaid superstars.

        1. Poseidon.
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers bro. We just cant seem to catch a break this season! Ole needs to be backed big time in the transfer window

      5. Balls of Steel
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        It was a pathetic effort from United. Completely disinterested in qualifying for CL next year, Pogba swanning around like a pre-madona as usual... Some job of rebuilding that team now!!

    • SEXY SOLO SAUCE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      This week feels like a fail yet 46(-4) seems OK atm!

      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Who you got left?

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Kun (C)

      2. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        That’s a massive score this week

        1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers, 49 if Hazard gets 3 BAPs

          1. soumyeah
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            he got them

            1. soumyeah
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              actually, strike that. 2 bonus - sorry

    • Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Why are people saying Hazard gets 2 baps?? He is 6 in the clear

      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Luiz 1 ahead after deductions

      2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Luiz 41
        Haz 40
        RLC 38

        1. FPL DONKEY
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Where can I see this?

          1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Matches section of Members area

            bps+

            Then order by highest

            1. FPL DONKEY
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              Cheers!

          2. mixology
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Would also like to know. Which area of members section?

        2. mixology
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Ah man- so close

        3. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          🙁

        4. acidicleo
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          oh so close cant they make it 41 each..:(

      3. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Probably dispossessions, which only take effect after full time.

    • TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Who do think wins LMS?

      a) 27 + Ryan + Sterling
      b) 22 + Ryan + Laporte + Aguero
      c) 19 + Laporte + Sterling(c)
      d) 12 + Ryan + Kolanisac(Duffy) + Laporte + Sterling + Aguero

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        C

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Not D

      3. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        B

      4. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        e) me, if you'll ignore my GW 33 and 36 results for £10. 😉

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          2 fails = more money needed.

          1. Forza
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            😯 Mod brutality!

      5. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        All to play for still. Couldn't pick between, A B or C.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Agreed. Monday night with combos for at least 3 to win.
          d) needs a miracle atm.

          1. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Brighton cleanie with Duffy goal

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              Kola to sub on in that case.

    • One More Hit
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      No Shaw, no Pogba, no Rashford.

      No problem.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Nearly got all 3, only got Shaw.

      2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Not owned any United for weeks, not looked back since!

      3. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        This

    • WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Happy Luiz owner, 49 with Sterling(c) and Ederson to go. Into top 10k.

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Nice, used WC early on I take?

    • VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      After that first goal I assumed floodgates and as a non owner decided to just go for a run. Just got back. Goodness.

    • Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Suppose it's all I deserve trying to block my ml rival bringing in Rashford he swapped him to zahah now I'm stuck with the waste of space!

    • SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Oh how the mighty have fallen, United are an embarrassment, credit Jose for getting 2nd with this woeful team!

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        He said it was his greatest ever achievement. He was right.

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          A lot of what he said is proving to be true. Spot on in regards to Pogba too.

          1. Dr Van Nostrand
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            He was the one who convinced the board to spunk 100m on him. Jose wanted to build the team around him.

            Just because United appointed yet another turkey as manager doesn't absolve how awful Jose was

            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              I'm not defending him by any means. He had an open cheque book so shouldn't have any complaints. He was right about the mentality, culture and structure within the club though.

              1. Dr Van Nostrand
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 11 months ago

                Sure but they were fine under LVG. Jose needs to take some blame for the current awful mentality and culture of the club.

                There is a reason they initially performed very well after they were clear of him.

                Mourinho always leaves a wreckage behind.

        2. Dr Van Nostrand
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Mourinho talks a lot of rubbish. All in the name of satisfying his misplaced enormous ego

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

        He did well with what he had.

    • LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I mean the Son thing was purely unluckily, but idk what to say for those who brought in any Utd players. Illogical given their performances

      1. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        *unlucky

      2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        This!

      3. money face bandwagon
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Fixture over form. No one to blame

      4. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        You know they were playing Huddersfield ??

      5. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Son was averaging less than 3 points a game in the last ten anyway. He was a poor pick

    • Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      One of the Golden Rules of FPL

      Never go fixtures over form

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        But fixtures are just opposition form.

        An opponent in bad form is a good fixture.

      2. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        This. Some still don't get it. Thank you!

      3. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I term it 'Fixture chasing'

      4. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        This just isn’t true unless your sample size is just the United game vs Huddersfield

        What about Moura vs Huddersfield for his hattrick which everyone said was a superb pick - what was his form?

        Unless you’ve got data to back it up you are just cherry picking with no clue

    • Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      No champions league next year for Man U then.

      De Gea probably leaving, Pogba probably leaving. Gonna have to pay for Sanchez to leave. Mata and Herrera leaving on freebies.

      Don't have a manager that players are going to be attracted to playing for. Doubt they have a strategy in place to fit a certain style of play.

      They're really going to struggle next season and I don't say that with any glee it's just bizarre considering how much money they've spent how far they've fallen in such a short amount of time.

      1. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        It's ok I think most everyone else is reading the comment with glee

      2. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Ole’s at the wheel

        Why they appointed him on a long term deal mid way through the season I’ll never know

      3. Retro
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        International sport is almost entirely about money. So long as Man Utd remain wealthy, they'll have no problem attracting a decent enough team in some shape or form. I mean, the other recently rich teams like Man City all started buying good players before they actually achieved success....

        1. Dr Van Nostrand
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          But you still need good management. City and Pool have the best managers currently with strong structures above them. That largely explains why they both are on top.

          Until ManU sorts out their structure and hires an actual good manager they will go nowhere

        2. Dr Van Nostrand
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          The financial gap between ManU and the rest of the top 6 has closed substantially percentage-wise from the glory years. Their prestige has also fallen. If they keep consistently falling out of the UCL climbing back up the greasy pole will get harder and harder.

    • FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Least Eriksen to Hazard worked out ok. My transfers recently have been overwhelming so nice to finally make a bit of progress.

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Have not been* 😀

    • Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      United you shambles.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Very sad 🙁

    • JWilson3
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard is my TC, is he on for 2 or 3 bonus?

      1. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Why is the first part of your sentence relevant?

        2 I believe

        1. JWilson3
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Just because I wouldn't be so bothered otherwise haha

      2. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Same... TM said looks like 2

      3. mixology
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Expect 2 , hope for 3

        1. ppv
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Haz 2 on fpl now

    • Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I can do Pogba Son to Sterling 5.0....

      Barring any injuries, is there any reason not to? Son out obviously and was thinking BSilva straight swap, but Pogba and United are awful...

    • TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Second season in a row my ranks been ruined in the last 2 weeks - it’s the worst possible way for the season to go! 🙁

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        dracarys

      2. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Any city?

        1. TheDragon
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Captain aguero and sterling

          Everything possible has gone wrong this game week

          Fully expect Aguero first blank of the season at home and a Laporte 9-15 pointer

    • Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      So... No chance Razz or Bilva are rested tomorrow, is there?

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        .......

      2. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        No

      3. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        There’s always a chance with Pep

        1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          My luck, either could get rested and make a five-minute cameo.

    • Londongeezaa
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Live rank just jumped from 140k to 59k. Biggest jump of the season.

      92 so far.

      1. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks for the update

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Very nice, who’s your high scoring players? Any chips?

        1. Londongeezaa
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Hazard captain.

          Bench boost with Pickford and McTominay.

          Luiz, Doherty and TAA.

      3. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Massive. Congratulations. Hope you make it into the Top 50k.

      4. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Very good score for this low scoring age as far.

    • DR0GBA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard (c) and Luiz saving me against my rival!

      Can't wait for Aguero and Lacazette to ruin me though

    • Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      36 with Aguero Laporte and Ryan left

      Very happy considering Son TC fail

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Son TC for real? So unlucky ...

      2. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        That is really heart wrenching Son (TC) 🙁

    • GREEN IS GOOD
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Where's all the manu fans who were tugging each other off on here a few months ago?

      Glory hunters get their just desserts.

      1. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Glory hunter = current Man City fans not united.

        United haven’t won anything for several years

        Or do you not understand what a glory hunter is?

        1. Poseidon.
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          This. Current Utd fans have stuck by the club through thick and thin

        2. GREEN IS GOOD
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          They started supporting Man Utd in the Fergie years and are now in a permanent state of discombobulation due to the club's demise.

          1. TheDragon
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Then you accept they still support a club who aren’t winning so by definition aren’t glory supporters.

            If you hate united fans that’s weird but fine, but they aren’t glory supporters no more

      2. ppv
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Liverpool fans just as big glory hunters

        1. Mysterion
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          😆 are you stuck in the 80s?

          1. ppv
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Glory hunter bu definition is someone from outside area who supports club thinking they are a good bet to win. Most GH Pool fans started following 70s and 80s.

      3. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Knickerbocker Glories?

        With extra...cream?????

        I’m sorry but this is the greatest reply ever. You are all truly welcome.

        1. Marvin Moon
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Glory holes.

      4. MTPockets
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Probably on youtube watching 90s highlights

        • Party time
            4 years, 11 months ago

            They are hiding in a bunker somewhere

          • Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            As always ABUs make up stories about united fans. Liverpool have more glory hunter fans right now than United

        • Yoshioka
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I brought Moura in against Huds despite Spurs losing to Southampton a week or so before and Moura generally having done nothing for a while. It was pure fixture over form. He scored a hattrick (against one of the worst sides this league has seen). All these hindsight shouts are rubbish - united players were fair enough picks this GW. (I held Rashford but brought no united players in btw.)

          1. MTPockets
              4 years, 11 months ago

              It's all about form. Unless it's all about fixtures, and people claim hindsight brilliance on that too.

              1. Yoshioka
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 11 months ago

                For the most part I'd agree, but for a while against Fulham's defence earlier this season anyone was a good pick - and then the same could be said against Huddersfield this past couple of months. Pogba and Shaw were picks for today I reckon and though I'm relieved I didn't go with either, I'm not about to pretend they were obviously daft transfers.

                1. MTPockets
                    4 years, 11 months ago

                    I think there's a lot to be said for fixtures making form, and fwd planning in general. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't.

            • ZeBestee
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              Pogba owners very unlucky, on another day could have had 2 goals and 3 bonus points. Goes to show again luck plays a big role in this game.

              1. FPL DONKEY
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 11 months ago

                Yeah I'm still tempted to get him in for Son

                1. Yoshioka
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 11 months ago

                  That's probably the move I'm doing. Makes sense price and fixture-wise. I'm hoping he'll look to show United fans a glimpse of what they're gonna be missing before he leaves in the summer.

              2. Party time
                  4 years, 11 months ago

                  They should atleast be grateful for 2 points

                • pingissimus
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 11 months ago

                  Then again he’s just gone almost a third of the season only scoring from 2 pens so it was a long shot anyway.

              3. pingissimus
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 11 months ago

                Lloris to Pickford next week is my move I hope

              4. Gudjohnsen
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 11 months ago

                The worst side in premier league history and United couldn't keep a clean sheet

                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 14 Years
                  4 years, 11 months ago

                  There have been worse.

                  1. Marvin Moon
                    • 7 Years
                    4 years, 11 months ago

                    Everton circa Mark Pembridge/Scott Gemill comes to mind.

                    1. TorresMagic™
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 14 Years
                      4 years, 11 months ago

                      Derby only managed 20 goals 11 seasons ago.

                      1. Marvin Moon
                        • 7 Years
                        4 years, 11 months ago

                        I'm sticking to my guns.

                2. Poseidon.
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 11 months ago

                  Huddersfield upped there game for Utd tbf

                  1. pingissimus
                    • 5 Years
                    4 years, 11 months ago

                    You know that how? Thought you just came in and saw the result

              5. Mo Mané Mo Problems
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 11 months ago

                46 (-4) Sterling (c), Kun and Bilva to go.

                Should smash 50. What a week.

                1. DR0GBA
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 11 months ago

                  59 (-4) with Sterling and Ederson left

                  GL with City scoring big, hope they don't though 😀