Dugout Discussion

Jimenez starts but Traore benched as Santo reverts to a 3-5-2 for Norwich clash

There are two matches kicking off simultaneously at 14:00 GMT this afternoon.

Both of the host teams were in UEFA Europa League action on Thursday night, with Manchester United facing Watford at Old Trafford and Wolverhampton Wanderers entertaining Norwich City at Molineux.

The headline team news comes from the West Midlands, with Adama Traore (£5.9m) suffering his second successive benching in the Premier League.

Nuno Espirito Santo has reverted to a 3-5-2 for this clash with the bottom-of-the-table Canaries, making only one change from Gameweek 26: surplus winger Pedro Neto (£5.0m) replaced by Joao Moutinho (£5.4m), who is part of a three-man central midfield.

There are starts for Raul Jimenez (£7.8m), the most-bought FPL asset of Gameweek 27, and Diogo Jota (£6.1m), who scored a hat-trick against Espanyol on Thursday evening.

Norwich’s two alterations are both enforced, with the injured Christoph Zimmermann and Sam Byram replaced by Ben Godfrey and Jamal Lewis (all £4.4m) at centre-half and left-back respectively.

Todd Cantwell (£4.8m) keeps up his ever-present record in 2020, while Emiliano Buendia (£6.0m) is again only a substitute.

Over at Old Trafford, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made two changes to the Manchester United side that beat Chelsea 2-0 on Monday.

Victor Lindelof (£5.3m) comes in for Eric Bailly (£4.9m) in a straight swap, while Brandon Williams (£4.1m) is replaced by Mason Greenwood (£4.4m) in a move that signals a change in formation from 3-4-1-2 to 4-2-3-1.

Odion Ighalo (£6.5m) is on the bench, as is Scott McTominay (£4.9m), who returns following a two-month lay-off.

Nigel Pearson’s only change from the 1-1 draw with Brighton a fortnight ago comes at right-back, with Adrian Mariappa (£4.2m replaced by Craig Dawson (£4.8m).

Ismaila Sarr (£6.2m) is only fit enough for a place among the substitutes.


Manchester United XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Fernandes, Fred, James, Martial, Greenwood.

Watford XI: Foster, Masina, Cathcart, Dawson, Kabasele, Capoue, Doucoure, Hughes, Deulofeu, Pereyra, Deeney.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Patricio, Doherty, Boly, Coady, Saiss, Jonny, Dendoncker, Moutinho, Neves, Jota, Jimenez.

Norwich City XI: Krul, Aarons, Hanley, Godfrey, Lewis, McLean, Tettey, Cantwell, Duda, Rupp, Pukki.

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  1. MrZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Maybe Lampard need to play 3 in the back more often. That way he can utilize both R.James & Azpi in the right side.
    He can play with either 532, 523, 5221 or 5212

  2. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Martial on zero points.

    Did he get booked?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      he needs to do certain number of passes before FPL gives him 1 pt 🙂 😉 🙂 😛 (joking)

  3. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Come oooooon Jimmy, time for that long due brace !!!

  4. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Jimi close to YC

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

      xYCi?

  5. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Traore and Barnes in my starting 11 this week. Fantastic.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      in my team too. Barnes will start next one for sure, it was tactical against City. Barnes will deliver next week too. I am worried about Traore long-term.

      I might get Jota instead.

      1. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I just brought Traore back in this week - went for the popular choice instead of McNeil/Armstrong types. Immediate regret and need to make another transfer next week to get 11 out. Rough times. Jota could be good but also might have the same problem a few weeks down the line.

    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Just wait till deadline and fpl rockstar.

    3. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Traore, Aurier, Lundy

    4. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I can raise you

      Lundstram
      Williams
      Wood
      Son
      Aurier

      ........

      1. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        😐 that's rough

  6. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Norwich better team so far

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Hoping they win

  7. Dont give a fuchs
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What about McNeil? He can be a good replacement for grealish

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Who he plays for?/

      1. Dont give a fuchs
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Burnley

    2. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Two tough fixtures after the next one

      1. Dont give a fuchs
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yes but I have fleck to cover him in those 2 weeks

        1. Jullepuu
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Could be good but I think that Barnes is still a better option

          1. Dont give a fuchs
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            I already have Perez from Leicester. You think double mid and vardy isnt too much?

            1. Jullepuu
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Might be. Traore could be a good option still. Before the last match McNeil had quite many games without goals or assists

  8. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I really hate Jimenez. So called consistent player yet Ive never had a goal from him last season or this season.

    1. CFC1990
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Same here mate. Always seem to sell him after a few.blanks, he then goes on a run, get him in again and he starts blanking. Nightmare!

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yea last time was selling before the SOU game...

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Have you tried owning him?

    3. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Get rid then..

      1. CFC1990
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        If I get rid he will start scoring haha. Got to ride it out with him

    4. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Happened to me this season but will buy him

    5. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      So far he hasn't gone more than 3-4 matches without scoring, unlike a lot of other options.

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Just makes it more amazing...

    6. Am sorry to say again it�…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Cuz you're bringing him in at the wrong time

      1. CFC1990
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Hes hard to predict. Hes one of those players you just keep a bit like Hazard

      2. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Lol, funny. Scored against City, scored twice away to SOU when everyone was saying their defense had tightened up, scored against Liverpool. Then blanks against Newcastle, Watford and Norwich.

  9. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Zaha anyone?

    1. Dont give a fuchs
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not for me. Had him for a long time this season.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        interesting fixtures and he always raises his game when playing for a transfer

        1. Dont give a fuchs
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          True but still the points are not there. Frustrating to own

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            He played good against Norwich and against Everton and produced. he keeps playing 90 mins too. Who is better at that price?

            1. Dont give a fuchs
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Barnes is better and cheaper. Plays for a good team and favourable fixtures

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not even as the 117th pick in a draft.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        He will want to impress new suitors

        Fixtures:

        bha WAT bou liv BUR

  10. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Think I’m going to do DeBruyne/Stevens —->Pereira/Richarlison...

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

    Wolves should score there. Jota could have squared for an easy Jiminez goal.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I might do a double up and switch Traore to Jota

      1. Brehmeren
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        The only Jota you can get instead of Traore plays for Aston Villa

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          not with double FT at my disposal.

  12. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    a lot of misplace passes from Wolves

  13. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Must not overreact and ditch Traore. Must save transfer for first time in ages. Argh... 🙂

  14. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Wan Bissaka useless in attack as usual

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

      Yet will probably get max baps.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        He is not that useless. He is on my watch list. Pls see above's conversation. Not logging in during games, how much he is now?

  15. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Just realised I have an astonishing 8 out 11 starters from FFS Scout team.

    Naturally McCarthy and Stephens with most of my points.

    FFS indeed. 🙁

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      you are doomed. I went the scout team Hendo and it was a disastrous. Should have gone Pope

  16. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Jota goal

    1. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Told ya

  17. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Goal Wolves!

  18. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Looks like Bruno Fernandes is to tame.

  19. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Boly A?

  20. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Jiminez assist?

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Doherty

  21. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Doherty assit

  22. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Matt Doherty assist

  23. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Every goal this weekend from players no one owns!

    1. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Plenty own stevens

    2. dansmusen
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Got Doherty a couple of weeks ago for nice fixtures...starting to pay off

  24. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ughhh nearly got doherty

  25. dansmusen
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Doherty assist sweeeet

  26. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Yay hit for Jota pays

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

    Doherty 🙂

  28. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Twitterati were really talking up Doherty for this and there he is...

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

      *for this run

  29. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Doherty juuuhuuuuuuuuuu 😀 🙂

  30. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Got in Doherty this week. A ray of sunshine in a sesspit of a season