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Wan-Bissaka benched as Solskjaer makes more tweaks to United defence

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made another tweak to his defence, which bodes well for managers playing the Free Hit chip in Gameweek 38+.

His latest changes to the Manchester United side look to have confirmed Brandon Williams (£3.8m) can be a starting defender on the final day of the season, costing less than £4.0m.

The young left-back missed a recent trip to Crystal Palace with a head injury but has recovered to deputise for the also sidelined Luke Shaw (£5.4m) against West Ham.

Williams return to the team has also impacted on Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m), who drops out of the starting XI to join the substitutes for the first time since Project Restart began.

Timothy Fosu-Mensah (£4.5m) was the man tasked with United’s left-back role at Selhurst Park but, rather than immediately return him to the bench, Solskjaer has switched him onto the right, preferring him to Wan-Bissaka.

That decision could cause deep frustration throughout the Fantasy community with the £5.5m still owned by 19.5% of managers worldwide.

There is much less consternation elsewhere in Wednesday’s first round of team sheets with Bruno Fernandes (£9.1m) and Anthony Martial (£8.5m), the top 10k’s most popular Gameweek 37+ captains both starting for Manchester United.

Marcus Rashford (£8.9m) and Mason Greenwood (£4.8m) are the men either side of Martial, while Michail Antonio (£7.1m) leads the West Ham line once again with Sebastien Haller (£6.8m) still on the bench.

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; B Williams, Maguire, Lindelöf, Fosu-Mensah; Matić, Pogba; Rashford, B Fernandes, Greenwood; Martial.

West Ham United XI (4-5-1): Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Diop, Johnson; Fornals, Rice, Noble, Soucek, Bowen; Antonio.

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  1. Party time
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Salty Pogba non owners everywhere

    • Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think Gary is being a little unfair on Pogba. Taking that shot to the head could do some serious damage

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Duck.

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

        F..king duck then ...
        😀

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

        Everyone who has ever played football has taken a few of those to the face. How many times do you hear about people having serious damage?

        1. Forza Papac
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Have you heard most ex-footballers talk? I suspect CTE is more prevalent than spoken about

          1. Says
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            have you ever heard current footballers talk?

    • milanista10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      AWB on!
      2 assists please..

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        2 own goals would be great

    • Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      AWB coming on, only 15 minute stoppage time needed for CS!

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

        Does that stoppage time count?

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

        It doesn't count

    • DandyDon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Come on Martial you’ve scored in your last 5 home games. Just once more please!

    • DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Awb 1 pointer locked in

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        It's not tho. He'll get booked.

    • SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      AWB on. 🙂

    • Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yup
      F*** off Ole

    • Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bissaka on

    • The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Oh that shot of Pogba watching Antonio talk about his handball!!! Lmfao

    • Party time
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Awb on as expected

      • Citytilidie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thoughts on this lot for FH?

        Martinez (Button)
        VVD, Bardsley, Aurier (Williams, Tanganga)
        Raz, KDB, DSilva, Mo (Guendouzi)
        Rash, Ings, Kane.

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

          Like rash pick. Does better away against attacking teams. I’d go mane over Salah because Salah isn’t the same away from home. Mane looks more clinical and sharp too

          1. Citytilidie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Don't necessarily disagree with the Mane over Mo choice, but Mo on pens, super selfish and if he gets 1 or 2 tonight will be chasing GB.

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

          Very, very strong team if they all perform as expected. Best FH team I have seen by a country mile.

      • Big_Bear
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Who would you want for last GW
        A) Martial
        B) Jesus
        C) Vardy
        D) Lacazette

        1. Hog Roast Junkie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          B if you think he will play, C otherwise

          1. Big_Bear
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            My gut feeling is he might be benched with Sterling as false 9. Not sure what's this based on though.

      • Hog Roast Junkie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        A) Martial and Jesus
        Or
        B) DSilva and Auba

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

          B

          1. Big_Bear
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            B

      • Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Antonio MotM just for this 😆
        https://twitter.com/footballdaily/status/1285999211117449217

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          This!! Lol

      • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Terrible by bruno

      • Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Foden, Vardy to Dilva,Ings?

      • Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Awb assist greenwood goal please

      • DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        SoT Bruno

      • Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Bruno too clever for Tone there

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

        Really need a goal Wan mate

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

        Greenwood g martial a

      • goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Greenwood GOAL

      • Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        My first Greenwood goal at lastttt

      • Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Greenwood G
        Martial A

      • g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Woody G

      • SuperMane Returns
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Martial to Greenwood 🙂

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

        FA cup tiredness for ManUtd, expecting same for Chelsea. Liverpool huge win incoming.

      • The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Martial assist

      • g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Martial A