Dugout Discussion

Unchanged line-ups for Man United and Southampton as FPL bosses eye Fernandes

Fantasy Premier League managers can take increased encouragement from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he 2019/20 season winds to a close.

The Manchester United boss has named an unchanged side yet again, allowing the likes of Bruno Fernandes (£9.0m), Mason Greenwood (£4.9m), Anthony Martial (£8.3m) and Marcus Rashford (£9.0m) to retain their Fantasy appeal.

“We’ve had a decent amount of recovery days in between, which we won’t have the rest of the season now. We picked the short straw in that respect, but we picked the long straw at the start of this period. Didn’t feel we needed to change.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

All eyes will be on the Portuguese international tonight, as he was chosen as the overwhelming favourite for the Gameweek 35+ captaincy by this season’s current top 10,000 Fantasy managers.

56.3% of them made the decision to hand Fernandes the armband this week, at least 41.4 percentage points more than any other option.

It was Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) who finished a distant second, backed by just 14.9% of managers at that level before his blank against Burnley.

At the very least, those who captained Fernandes will be feeling somewhat protected, as he goes into this Southampton match with an effective ownership in the top 10k of 151.7%.

Meanwhile, Danny Ings (£7.4m) remains a key player on the Fantasy scene, still sitting in 28.6% of squads worldwide.

His owners can probably feel more encouraged ahead of tonight’s trip to Old Trafford than they realise, considering Ings’ and Southampton’s away record this season.

The forward has netted in every single road trip since the Premier League’s restart while the Saints have the fifth-best away record this season (27 points from 17 such matches).

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Lindelöf, Wan-Bissaka; Matić, Pogba; Rashford, B Fernandes, Greenwood; Martial.

Southampton XI: McCarthy; Bertrand, Bednarek, J Stephens, Walker-Peters; Redmond, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong; Ings, Adams.

2,097 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FPL_WILDCARD
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Robertson or Doherty for this week?

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Doherty.

    2. Ziyech on the Bench
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Trent

  2. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Lets gooooo Rashwood

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rashford is due a monster haul!

    2. Liber
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      It is time to get the long straw finally!

    3. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      let him play first

    4. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      This, C?

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        No, Sterling (c) 😉

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Rash will outscore him

  3. Alberto Tomba
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is Jimenez -> Ings a sideways move?
    Ings is motivated for Golden Boot, but Southampton otherwise have little motivation.
    Wolves are motivated for European spots (a team motivation for me is likely to triumph a personal one).

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nah I like it. Jimenez is annoying to own, it's like he's capped at 1 goal max.

      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ta

      2. JELLYFISH
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Agree-I’m holding

        1. Alberto Tomba
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          You agree Jimenez is frustrating to own, so you're holding?! - eh? 🙂

    2. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah. To the side of green.

      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        🙂 I'll take 1 goal a game from Jimenez through the season, that would be 6*38 = 228 points.

    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Southampton seemed plenty motivated vs City

      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Interesting, would you make the swap then Bubz?

        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah I would

  4. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Man United Penalty Bingo!

    Who wins it?
    What minute?

    Bonus Point:

    Which corner does Rashford put the penalty?

    *This only refers to the 1st penalty of the night*

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bruno will two foot someone and get a penalty.

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      JWP wins it, Ings takes it (Ralf doesn't like the person winning it taking it)

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Don’t be ridiculous, that would be overturned.

  5. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Really can't see Martial getting any returns tonight. He has lost his appetite for goals since the hat-trick

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looked pretty upset and irritated when he didn't get a goal against Bournemouth. So not sure about your assessment.

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looked pissed last game being subbed, SOU going to get ravaged.

  6. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I think I have a rough idea about the minutes the following players will play in the next GW.

    Player Likely/Unlikely
    KdB 30/60
    Sterling 60/30
    Mahrez 30/0
    Jesus 60/90
    Silva 60/90
    Bernardo 90/60
    Foden 90/60

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Unlikely bar the last 3

      https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-team-news-bournemouth-18583023.amp

      Unless defenders are more likely to be rested than the key attacking assets?

      1. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He could very well change his backline.

    2. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      -----------------Fernandinho
      -------------KDB-------------Dilva----------
      Bernardo------ Sterling--------- Foden

      1. Forcella Boys
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        You not think Gundogan will play instead of KDB? Otherwise I’d agree with that.

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      what does even those numbers mean? 90% unlikely 60% likely? Makes no sense.

      1. Dion D's Solo Shower
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Think it's the minutes...

  7. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Unchanged lineup suggests some rotation Thursday?

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Don't think they can afford to. Tonight was the easier game of the two anyway IMO so if he was prioritising FA cup tonight would've been ideal time.

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Isn’t UCL qualification more important than losing to City in the final?

    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No

  8. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Looking forward to this, huge game.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bring it on!

  9. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Article picture game has been on point this game week. Bruno hattie confirmed

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I disagree. As a non owner I find him to have an extremely irritating face and would much prefer the beauty of Marcus Rashford up there.

  10. Dion D's Solo Shower
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Got 2 FTs going in to next GW, who do I use it on?
    Need to get some Chelsea/City players in!

    Pope
    TAA* - Boly - Doherty
    Salah* - KDB* - Martial - Bruno
    DCL* - Greenwood - Jimmy

    A) TAA + Salah --> Alonso (if confirmed starter) + Sterling
    B) KDB + DCL --> Willian/Pulisic + Jesus
    C) Salah + DCL --> Sterling + Ings
    D) Any other?

    Let me know what you think - any thoughts much appreciated!

  11. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bruno blank,own goal and red card to punish the cappers.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      😮

      Cruel Chuck

      1. Crouching Tiger
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I've got ManU holy trinity (Martial, Bruno, Greenwood), but I captained Salah.. so I'm hoping for 1-0 Greenwood.

      2. Chucky
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        😀

    2. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Don't be harsh mate.. OG and Yellow would do. After Che Adams wipes out the United CS

    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Please please please

    4. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      would be the dream

    5. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Season over

  12. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bertrand or Doherty for this gameweek?

  13. Crouching Tiger
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Salah to Willian?

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't

  14. FPL_WILDCARD
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Tempted to go something along the lines of this for FH, too much money on the bench but not sure where else id put the money!

    Pickford
    TAA, AWB, Doherty, Azpi, Tanganga
    Sterling (c), Foden, Willian, Pulisic, Bruno
    Jesus, Greenwood, Ings

  15. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Don’t own Greenwood

    But absolutely buzzing to see him play again tonight - how good can this kid get

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He ended up on my bench 🙁

  16. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Abraham or Giourd? Who starts against Norwich

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Abraham is terrible so surely Giroud.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This

  17. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I'm certainly no fan of all that business side of the money behind city, but have to say that I'll be sorry to see Silva leave the premier League. Proper professional, highly talented, no drama and seems to enjoy playing for the team and not just himself. He can hold his head high imo

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      hear hear

  18. TwiggsJameson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    So, who's begging for a Fernandez blank

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      This guy here, this guy

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Well a Fernandes blank , Fernandez got 3

    3. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I DO

    4. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I do

    5. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Theres one guy whos been spamming the last 10 pages about it.. annoying fella

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        😀

  19. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Would you do Mahrez to David Silva for free for gameweek 36?

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Absolutely

    2. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      thinking of this myself. Mahrez + Vardy -> Dilva and Ings... thoughts?

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        For å hit?

        1. JBG
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          A* damn you Norwegian autocorrect.

          1. Thomas M.
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Yes

            1. JBG
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              No. Vardy can get a goal.

    3. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cant decide between that move or Mahrez to Willian/Pulisic

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Only if it involved a -12 😉

  20. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hey everyone! Very confused!

    Have only Sterling & no Chelsea!

    A. DSilva & Giroud
    B. Pulisic & Jesus

    Thanks in advance!

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B if Pul starts

    2. Nimby
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B, probably. Jesus got subbed nice and early the other day so should start. Then again, it's Pep.

    3. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers both

  21. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Reckon 16.0 might get Ings & Greenwood next season - lots of points right there

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      24.0 might even cover Ings, Greenwood & TAA

    2. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If Sancho says hello?

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Honestly don’t think Sancho is realistic - he has 17G & 17A in just 32 Bundesliga games, with no penalties (he’s not even 21 until next March!)

        To put that in context, Sanè at that age playing in the Bundy was in single figures of G & A

        Definitely wouldn’t say no to him being signed obviously, but I’ll believe it when I see it

    3. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sancho will not help Greenwood's case!

  22. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bottomed...a Wildcard FAIL this gw!!! 18pt so far..

    Team:
    Schmeichel
    TAA Azpi Aurier
    Bruno KDB Willian Foden
    Vardy Ings Greenwood

    Martin Souchek Egan Digne

    What should I do? 1 FT & 1mil ITB

  23. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Rash > Greenwood
    DCL > Jesus

    -4pts

    Worth doing yes or no?

  24. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Lads, Please, I'd really appreciate if you share your thoughts here with me. What would you do with this lot and 2 ft?

    Patricio
    TAA / Doherty / Aurier/ Holgate / Lascelles
    Salah / KDB / Bruno / Mahrez / Pulisic
    Jiménez / DCL / Greenwood

    A. Salah, DCL  out / Martial, Ings in
    B. Mahrez, DCL out / Foden/Antonio, Ings in
    C. Mahrez, Jimmy out / Martial, Ings in
    D. Salah, Mahrez, DCL out / Martial, Foden/Antonio, Ings in (-4)
    E. Something else?

  25. Apwilkin
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Dreadful week... Not sure what to do this week. Leading in my league by very slim margin. 10points going into this match.
    1 FT, 0.4 in the bank, and FH still available.
    Current squad:
    Pope (martinez)
    TAA Doherty Soyuncu Aurier Holgate
    Martial Pulisic KDB Salah Guendozi
    Rash Vardy Greenwood

    Not much I can do to address the issues for this week without taking a hit. Was originally going to FH in 38, but think I need to drop the FH now then hold 37, and double transfer in 38.

  26. Lucy2019
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Don't punish me too much for putting the C on that fraud Salah, Bruno.

  27. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone feels its Pogba's day?

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I feel it's Rashford's day! He is due!

    2. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He will probably get a lot of assists before the assists.

    3. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No, this is Rashfords night

      1. OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        it seems as i have moved him out

  28. Rt505
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Captain Foden or Dilva GW36?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Both good shouts

      Bournemouth have just turned a corner though

      Bet they’ll beat city to wreck everyone’s plans

  29. Pinturicchio10
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rare selection headaches...

      A) Pope
      B) Patricio

      1) Greenwood
      2) Jimenez

      Will start Boly, Fernandes, Martial

      Thoughts?

      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        A1

    • Ha.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A. TAA, Digne, Dilva, Dendoncker
      B. VVD, Lamperty, KDB, Antonio (-4)
      C. TAA, Lamperty, KDB, Trossard
      D. TAA, Digne, Dilva, Antonio (-4)