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Vinagre and Jota benched as Lundstram reclaims Sheff Utd midfield berth

Fantasy Premier League managers have been denied a £4.5m route into Wolves defence for their opening match of the season.

Ruben Vinagre (£4.5m) has been named on the bench for the Gameweek 1 trip to Sheffield United, joined there by Oskar Buur (£4.0m).

Despite Nuno Espirito Santo declaring in his Friday press conference that new signing Fernando Marçal (£5.0m) needed time to adapt to Wolves’ style of playing, the manager has started him at left wing-back anyway.

With Matt Doherty (£6.0m) having left the club for Spurs, Adama Traoré (£6.5m) has been trusted with the wing-back position on the other side of the pitch, rather than 22-year-old Buur.

Also on the Wolves bench is recently reclassified FPL midfielder Diogo Jota (£6.5m), beaten to a place in the front-three by Daniel Podence (£5.5m) and Pedro Neto (£5.5m).

The two wide-men flank Raúl Jiménez (£8.5m) who comes into Gameweek 1 with 18.5% worldwide ownership.

John Egan (£5.0m) and John Lundstram (£5.5m) are the most fashionable Sheffield United assets for tonight’s game, sat in 16.6% and 12.7% of teams respectively.

Both feature in the Blades’ starting line-up, which also includes Jack O’Connell (£5.0m), who missed every pre-season game, while the summer’s top-scorer Billy Sharp (£6.0m) features alongside Oli McBurnie (£6.0m).

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (3-4-3): Patrício; Saïss, Coady, Boly; Marçal, Dendoncker, Moutinho, Traoré; Podence, Jiménez, Neto.

Sheffield United XI (3-5-2): Ramsdale; O’Connell, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Fleck, Norwood, Lundstram, Baldock; McBurnie, Sharp.

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  1. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Saiss nearly doubles tally

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He's going to be one of the best value players this season.

      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Bit early to say. Still think lack of serious investment to replace Doherty will take its toll.

      2. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Saiss who?

        1. Limbo
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Badum Klich

  2. BoomXhakaLaca1
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Teams are on LiveScore if you haven't already seen. Havertz and Werner start according to it and Pulisic not starting

    1. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No it's not out

    2. BoomXhakaLaca1
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      This is per LiveScore so don't slue me if it's wrong pls x

    3. Das Boot
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      nice one

    4. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not accurate teams.

      1. BoomXhakaLaca1
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Was just saying what LiveScore says

      2. BoomXhakaLaca1
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It was right.

    5. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      ignore .. that's predicted line-up

      1. BoomXhakaLaca1
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        We will soon see

    6. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Was always expecting him to start on the bench and come for a 15-20 minute run. So won't be surprised if it's actually the case.

  3. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Saiss is gold

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 6 months ago

        City next so should hopefully prevent the price rise

    2. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saiss so close!

    3. El Magico5
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ramsdale in serious trouble of getting dropped here. Needs a few saves under his belt.

    4. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Vinagre asleep on the bench.

      Who are owners getting as his autosub?

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        KWP

    5. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      @Chandler Bling

      Looked at your team and no I don't think you have to WC.

      Mini wildcard in GW3 to fix players like Alli and Mitrovic should be good, rest of the team looks fine. Then after SHU fixtures turn GW4 you can shift those.

      The main issue is there are so many players thats why few people had a bad GW, could be a really good GW2

      1. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Is Mitro an issue? He’s likely to start next game and has good fixtures

        1. R.C
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Fulham are just not inspiring

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

      So any of these Wolves mids at 5.5 to 6.5 nailed?

    7. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Now super embarrassed to have Ramsdale as my keeper.

      The guy jumped when the ball was already behind the post 🙄

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I know right 😆

        1. KGFC
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          That was too much.

          Absolutely diameterical opposite to show boating!!

      2. Free Hat
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        That was hilarious

    8. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saiss, the perfect Tierney replacement

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Can’t sell Tierney before SHU in GW4.

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          GW4, ugh IDK if I can wait that long.

    9. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If they are thinking of selling Vinagre would they risk bringing him on? Or am I just clutching at straws? Got a sweet 6 points from Mitchell on the bench!

    10. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Havertz, Werner, Mount, James all start.

      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Pulisic?

        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I imagine he will be on the bench after his injury

        2. BenDavies
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          not in squad

      2. Pedram
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yess

    11. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is Son likely to drop this gameweek?

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes

      2. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I dropped him at FT. 🙂

      3. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You’d have to think so - was a make way for Bruno in a lot of RMTs

    12. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wasn't too impressed by Ramsdale last season and can't understand how Sheff Utd couldn't have found a better Kepper. Not expecting many clean sheets from them this year.

      1. Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Shocked they didn’t get Emi for cheaper, he’s world class

      2. Captain Fozzy
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ye not sold on Ramsdale either, but Bournemouth defence has a lot left to be desired. Now he has a strong defence in front of him, it will be interesting to see how Sheffield do for clean sheets this season and how reliant they may have been with Henderson in goal

    13. Captain Fozzy
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Only just been able to start watching the game, how have Neto and Podence been, see they have an assist a piece

    14. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Comn SHU score one damn it!

    15. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner & Kai start!

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Whooo-oooo!

      2. KGFC
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Wohooo...
        Expecting something good from Kai... Hoping he has the pens!

      3. BoomXhakaLaca1
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'll take my apology there thanks

    16. ace3.1415
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Should I get Saiss in for either KWP or Taylor?

    17. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pulisic not in squad?

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nah. Another horrible punt by me xD

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

          Are you seriously wildcarding?

          1. Fudgy
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yes 100%

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

              I'm tempted

      2. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes

      3. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        As expected. Not fit.

    18. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      ⚽ Team News 📰
      BHA: Ryan, Webster, Dunk, White, Lallana, Lamptey, March, Alzate, Bissouma, Trossard, Maupay
      Subs: Jason Steele, Veltman, Burn, Stephens, Groß, Connolly, Jahanbakhsh

      CHE: Arrizabalaga, Zouma, Christensen, James, Alonso, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Kanté, Werner, Havertz, Mount
      Subs: Caballero, Rüdiger, Azpilicueta, Barkley, Hudson-Odoi, Abraham, Giroud

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        James over Azpi. Value town.

      2. Captain Fozzy
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Interesting that Azpi isn't starting

      3. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks Sim.

        Come on you Seagulls!

      4. Andy'81
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Mount Alonso Kepa, come on.

    19. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Predicted line up was correct ; no Pulisic.

    20. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pulisic not in squad. Havertz, Werner,James all start.

    21. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      CHELSEA TEAM NEWS
      Team to play Brighton: Kepa, Alonso, Christensen, Zouma, James, Jorginho, Kante, Loftus-Cheek, Mount, Havertz, Werner.
      Subs: Caballero, Rudiger, Barkley, Abraham, Giroud, Hudson-Odoi, Azpilicueta.

      BRIGHTON TEAM NEWS
      Team to play Chelsea: Ryan, Webster, Dunk, White, Lamptey, Bissouma, Alzate, March, Lallana, Trossard, Maupay.
      Subs: Steele, Stephens, Connolly, Gross, Jahanbakhsh, Burn, Veltman.

    22. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice early line up costacoffee!

    23. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Frank you lying little tinker

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        What'd he say?

        1. Limbo
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Pulisic recovered

          1. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Oh he's not even on bench!

      2. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No he isn't . He said that Pulisic was fit again to be involved in training. Very different.

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not you again! 😆

    24. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Uhoh jorginho starts. No werner pens then for today

      1. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nah bet Werner is now 1st choice

        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I secretly hope its havertz 😛

    25. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pulisic is not in the squad. Still recovering from injury.

    26. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hello Reece James!!!

    27. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wow. Lots of Mods put in Pulisic

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Surely not the professional ones?

    28. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Kepa, James, Christensen, Zouma, Alonso, Jorg, Kante, Mount, RLC, Havertz, Werner