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Why Man United assets were so poor as Zaha strengthens case for FPL inclusion

Man United 1-3 Crystal Palace

  • Goals: Donny van de Beek (£7.0m) | Andros Townsend (£6.0m), Wilfried Zaha x2 (£7.0m)
  • Assists: Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.5m), Jordan Ayew (£6.0m), Tyrick Mitchell (£4.0m)
  • Bonus Points: Zaha x3, A Townsend x2, Schlupp x1

Manchester United look far from ready to command Fantasy Premier League investment this season after their disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace.

Having missed the first Gameweek of the season, the Red Devils looked rusty and devoid of ideas as Roy Hodgson’s men constantly exploited their high defensive line and poor passing.

24.6% of Fantasy managers decided to go into Gameweek 2 with Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m) in their team, but their enthusiasm for the premium midfielder went unrewarded.

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Not only did the Portuguese international register a blank, but there were also very few promising signs or bad luck either. After non-stop contributions to club and country between the end of 2019/20 and beginning of the new campaign, Fernandes looked exhausted against Crystal Palace and his FPL owners may already be concerned about how much he can contribute in the coming Gameweeks.

Perhaps the most frustrating thing for Fernandes and his band of Fantasy followers was how much defending he was tasked with. As he and his Manchester United colleagues were sloppy in possession at Old Trafford, Fernandes was forced to recover the ball on multiple occasions. Ironically, he was probably one of United’s best players in this department, but anyone with a £10.5m midfielder in their Fantasy team does not want to see him fulfilling the so-called Makélélé role, no matter how well he does so.

Of even greater concern for Fernandes’ owners was the impact that new signing Donny van de Beek (£7.0m) had once he arrived on the pitch. The Dutchman came on for Paul Pogba (£8.0m) in the 67th minute, tasked with number 10 duties, pushing Fernandes back into a deeper role alongside Scott McTominay (£5.0m).

“Paul (Pogba) has been training really well since he came back and for Donny (van de Beek) it’s his first game, so that’s (why he doesn’t start) today.” – Ole Gunnar Solskajer, speaking pre-match

Crucially, van de Beek was one of only a few United assets who looked fresh and ready for the campaign, and his 80th-minute goal will surely help him work into Solskjaer’s plans for the Gameweek 3 trip to Brighton. If van de Beek does indeed start at the Amex Stadium, assessing his on-the-pitch relationship with Fernandes will be a vital monitoring exercise for Fantasy managers.

With their most creative player not at his best, Manchester United’s other attacking assets were starved of quality service and also offered very little. Marcus Rashford (£9.5m) was virtually anonymous despite facing a favourable match-up with Crystal Palace’s right-back Joel Ward (£4.5m). 

Meanwhile, Solskjaer was forced into deploying Daniel James (£6.5m) and Timothy Fosu-Mensah (£4.5m) on the right-hand side of attacking midfield and defence, in light of short pre-seasons for Mason Greenwood (£7.5m) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m), both of whom were on the bench. The second-choice pairing did not work out even remotely, perhaps no surprise considering how rarely the two players have featured together.

As a result of Fernandes, Rashford and James putting in toothless displays, Anthony Martial (£9.0m) was left to feed off scraps in an isolated lone forward’s furrow. 

Greenwood admittedly added a bit of energy on the right once he replaced James at half time but it was still not enough. The mid-priced midfielder should have scored United’s first goal of the season when he nodded a Fosu-Mensah cross wide at the far post. Despite that miss, he will almost certainly be back in the team for Gameweek 3, which might help get the Red Devils’ attacking going.

“Let’s see if we need (Greenwood). He’s always a good option to have on the bench. He’s had a shorter pre-season than what we hoped for. That’s the reason behind a few of the calls so far (including Matić and Wan-Bissaka).” – Ole Gunnar Solskajer, speaking pre-match

Either way, it was clear from Manchester United’s rusty performance that improvement is needed before they can command the same level of Fantasy power as they did during Project Restart. The fact that they missed Gameweek 1 and had a short turnaround between the end of last season and the beginning of this really showed, the number of players involved on international duty not helping either.

“We had a long season last season and we didn’t finish until August 16 and we have not had enough preparation time to be sharper. We’ve worked hard with the ones who’ve been here, there have been a few players away on internationals.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

By comparison, Palace managed to spend pre-season playing four friendlies, getting their first league match out of the way last weekend. 

As a result, the difference between the two sides at Old Trafford could not have been more obvious. It was the Eagles who spent the majority of the game on the front foot and asking difficult questions of their opponents, beating their illustrious hosts for shots in the box and efforts on target.

As already mentioned, a combination of a high defensive line and the immobility of Harry Maguire (£5.5m) and Victor Lindelöf (£5.0m) enabled Palace’s rapid front-men to spend nearly all afternoon bearing down on David de Gea (£5.5m) in sweeping counter-attacking moves.

That first paid dividends for Hodgson’s men in the seventh minute when Fosu-Mensah got caught in possession high up the pitch, allowing Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.5m) to press into the vacated right-back space and drag Lindelöf over. Unsurprisingly, the former Leicester man got behind the centre-back easily, flashing a ball across Maguire and Luke Shaw (£5.0m), which was turned in by an unmarked Townsend at the far post.

Just before half time, Palace embarked on another dangerous counter. Zaha powered through the middle, rode the challenge of Fernandes and played Ayew in on the left, who cut inside and saw his ferocious shot tipped over the bar by de Gea.

After the resulting corner progressed to the second phase, Zaha harried possession back on the left-hand side, cutting inside himself and rippling the side-netting.

Ayew and Townsend doubled-up on McTominay in the middle shortly after half-time, catching him out and bearing down on de Gea once more. This time the former Swansea man burst through the middle, had the chance to play it wide to Zaha, but elected to blast an effort straight at the goalkeeper.

Maguire was at fault in the 66th minute when he lost possession in a dangerous area, allowing Ayew to play Zaha into a one-on-one. The Ivorian international fired into De Gea’s net but the goal was overturned for offside.

Two minutes later, Palace had a penalty after a lovely dummy from Townsend had sent Ayew through on goal, his shot blocked by Lindelöf, supposedly with his hand, according to VAR. The forward initially had his penalty saved but it was ordered to be retaken as De Gea was off his line. Zaha stood up to dispatch the re-take. There was plenty of controversy about the goal, but United deserved to be 2-0 down, there was no debate about that.

Where this leaves the penalty situation at Palace is somewhat unclear. Hodgson admitted after the game that the decision to let Zaha take the second one was because he did not want the risk of Ayew having to re-take it. However, penalty expert of recent years Luka Milivojevic (£6.0m) made a second successive substitute’s appearance so could be back in the starting line-up next time.

“I don’t think it’s good for a player to miss a penalty and immediately take another one. His confidence is affected by the miss, it wasn’t a good penalty, it was a fairly comfortable save for De Gea. And I’m sure, if I had allowed him to take (the second) penalty, he might well have scored it. But I didn’t think it was a good idea to take that chance.” – Roy Hodgson

Zaha then added the Eagles’ third as United overstretched to find a late equaliser. He recovered an intended pass from Tyrick Mitchell (£4.0m) to finish United off in the 85th minute.

“You can see we are short and they deserved the points. They were sharper than us in challenges, tackles. We started off slowly and that had a knock-on effect for the rest of the game when they got the first goal.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Zaha now has three goals in his first two league games of the campaign, recorded after impressing in pre-season too. His centre-forward role is combining well with a midfield classification and the fixtures are appealing too.

Palace host an in-form Everton in Gameweek 3, but Saturday afternoon highlighted just how many issues remain among Carlo Ancelotti’s defenders. After that, Hodgson’s men face Brighton (home), Fulham (away) and Leeds (home) between Gameweeks 5 and 8.

The Gameweek 4 trip to Chelsea looks tough on paper, but it turns out that Palace are arguably one of the most trustworthy sides when facing so-called bigger clubs. Since May 2015, they have now won nine matches away from home against the Premier League’s big-six, Manchester City the only outfit with more road victories against such opposition (10).

That could also mean good things for Townsend, who has offered value over the first two matches of the campaign. He now has an attacking return in each outing so far this season, and at £6.0m might be slightly easier to fit into a Fantasy team than Zaha.

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Lindelöf, Fosu-Mensah (Ighalo 81′); Pogba (van de Beek 67′), McTominay; Rashford, B Fernandes, D James (Greenwood 46′); Martial.

Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; Mitchell, Sakho, Kouyaté, J Ward; Schlupp (Eze 75′), McCarthy (Milivojevic 88′), McArthur, Townsend; Zaha, Ayew (Batshuayi 81′).

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  1. Cpthavoc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone know the link for fpl mods and cons league? Thanks in advance

  2. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Will AWB start next Game?

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

      I would have thought so

    2. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think we will see AWB in for FM

      Fred in for McTominay
      Greenwood in for James
      Bailly in for Lindelof

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You’d assume so

  3. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I think this season is going to need bold transfers and not playing safe with the long game of waiting. Everton looked good in GW1 and you surely had to back them against WBA in the way you also surely have to back Chelsea against WBA next week ... we can’t pass up on 7 goal thrillers for the sake of a -4 .... the time of the dullard is over an and it’s time to chase the sunlit upside

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

      Isn't it same though. Targeting sh.t Defense teams ?

      Asking for a friend 😀

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        not if you sit around wringing your hands saying ‘oh, but I have .2 in player x so can’t possibly sell him even though he is playing City & Liverpool next 😉

        I the meantime player y hauls against Fulham or Villa and rises .2 anyway 🙂

        Line up the mismatch, take the hit and ride that FPL roller coaster as if it’s your last ride in life 🙂

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

          Dont throw Villa into the shambolic defences just yet, they could suprise people

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

      #UpsideChasing

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

      Finally someone smart

    4. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Most already have Werner, Everton clearly had 3 solid choices to pick from. Who will you get from Chelsea?

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Werner and a mid - not sure which yet and will decided at the end of the week

    5. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Early season vs late season
      Little info for planning vs lots of info for planning

      Same every year.

      The key is knowing your framework

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

    First WC attempt - thoughts?

    Martinez
    Ferguson, Robbo, Justin, Saiss, Mitchell
    Sterling, Podence, Zaha, Salah, 4.5m
    Jesus, DCL, Werner

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      will you get 11 starters each week ?

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

        got 13 starters inc my keeper

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not sure these will start every week with new signings and players coming back from injury or suspension ... Ferguson, Justin, Mitchell
          Podence, 4.5m

    2. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jimi over jesus

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

      good, basically what I've fallen on but I have Jime & rotating 4.5s in defence.

      Guess the double palace 4.0s could become a concern?

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

        By time Mitchell falls out the team, then Ferguson should be back is my thinking. So I'll have at least one of them the whole time

        1. circusmonkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Don't assume Mitchell is dropped, he's done well.

    4. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Handy

      Defence will need a transfer fairly shortly I'd think. Started last season with kelly ward to guarantee 4.25 defender.

      Same option open this time with Ward Ferguson. (Got laughed at this preseason 🙂 )

      Think Rodriuez not DCL is the one to be on if a choice is being made. Also would have Jim and Jesus Werner as an either or

  5. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Lots of penalties so far

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

      Except for United and Arsenal :/

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Still not consistent though.

      Blatant anti-southwest Manchester bias yesterday (as always).

      (joke)

  6. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do I re ally need Hamez or Jimi? Get have them all, but it’s playing on my mind!

    McCarthy
    Taa, Holding, Taylor/Lascelles
    Salah, Kdb, Bruno, Soucek
    Werner, DCL, Wilson

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

      It’s just about impossible with Bruno in there and decent strikers. I’m still trying to find a balance I like.

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

    45k OR.

    *plays wildcard*

    This is akin to the US space shuttle dumping its boosters after escaping earth’s gravity.

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      or crashing like a Led Zeppelin 😉

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

        which is much more likely, tbh 😀

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      3.8 mil, also playing wc!
      How's yours looking?

      Thinking of something like the below but 0.2 short!
      Martinez button
      James coady saiss ctaylor Mitchell
      Salah auba Bruno soucek bissouma
      Werner dcl jimmy

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

        Needs more City attack. They play Leeds in GW4...

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

          Could be Bruno to greenwood, and soucek to foden?

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

            Foden does not count as City attack, I doubt he's even nailed.

            Sterling, KDB, Jesus

      2. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Very brave to go without TAA

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

        I haven’t really decided yet. I’ve earmarked these so far.

        Martinez Button
        James Saiss Keane/Digne Mitchell
        Salah KdB James Traore/Podence/Klich
        DCL Werner Jimenez

        I’d be dropping Wilson which I’m not happy with so more tweaking for sure.

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          No Zaha?
          No Jesus?

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

            I’m lukewarm on Zaha. Palace only have an attacking threat if teams throw the kitchen sink at them, which is exactly what United did. I’m likely to go 5.5m there if I pick up TAA too.

            I don’t rate Jesus as a finisher. That said, he can still score well but it’s Werner or Jesus for that spot.

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Sterling/Jesus owned by less than 5%. Crazy.

              1. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Is Jrod worth 1.5m more than Digne? I dont think so

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

                  Have both

                  1. Christina.
                    • 14 Years
                    3 years, 6 months ago

                    yes, should have said dont you think you can get better value than JRod somewhere else? Worries me that JRod is not taking all the Fk's and corners. Digne could be enough.

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

                I don’t judge players on ownership until far later in the season.

                KdB without DSilva should be more advanced this season, I’d have thought.

                Jesus could be worth 1m more on Jimenez though. He was incredible against Sheff Utd in the first half but only came away with 1 goal.

                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  fine, just saying it might be an idea to get on when they are lowly owned. Play for City afteral.

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

                I want both of these in my WC!

            2. pingissimus
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Zaha record oop is excellent in fact. It's when he's wide and mid that he's an avoid. Pens too. Not sure Milli will be any more than rotation option this season.

              Also next week I'm looking at this. Last 22 home matches against non top 8 (Everton still count) have had 13 cs and 22 goals conceded,

              The double up may look good going froward but no immediate returns next time. Wind forward to GW5 and Palace top the ticker

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

                Palace may be the most organised defensive unit in the league, but I’d still fancy them to concede 1 one most games once teams are sharp and up to speed.

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

                  Most games isn't a very high benchmark 🙂

                  I'd think around 13 cs is about right. That will put them high up in pecking order. Only 3/4 will beat that by any margin.

                  Best thing about Palace defence is returns are likely very predictable. Other teams such as Brighton Southampton may do ok but where they get cs are much less predictable on past form and philosophy

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

                    Yes, very good point. They could keep a clean sheets vs United then concede to Brighton.

                    It will depend on injuries too. They have no depth to their squad. I can’t see McArthur keeping those energy levels for every game and somehow Andros is still turning it on when needed.

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

                      The have Eze to come in if needed. Could be a different beast this year, Palace

                    2. pingissimus
                      • 5 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Actually decent depth now bar full backs where only Kelly is on standby pending injuries.

                      MacArthur is interesting call. Options there are Milli and RiedeWald (star in preseason) and my secret - and non selected - differential in Schlupp who played there last season and not wide often as not iirc.

                      Arguable whether Andros fits into first choice team now. He Ayew Eze and Bats for two spots really. Benrahma rumoured in too by itk who has got most things right.

            3. pingissimus
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Also check Palace goal count in 2018/19 - matched Fraser Wilson Bournemouth season overall. Lack of goals isn't a constant there. Strong counter teams can score well.

              RH tactics made Southampton throw the sink in too. The problem will come when Palace don't get the first goal imo

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

                Roy has tweaked his tactics this season though. It’s now 2 banks of 4 rather than a 451. It’s old fashioned but still incredibly effective and difficult to breakdown when everyone knows their role.

                Zaha + Ayew/Batshuayi could be interesting on the break, but I’m not convinced yet.

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

                  Preseason I was looking into make up of successful Roy teams. This set up best matches the good ones he's had I suspect.

                  Key is Zaha. Decent finisher and much more of a handful when not parked wide.

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

                    Agree on that, mate. He’s on the shortlist 🙂

        2. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I'd pop DCL into midfield.

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

          Like it. That front 3 just looks so good right?!

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

            I’m not totally comfortable with Jimenez unless I see a Wolves beat teams 2/3 nil.

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Playing a wildcard is like making love to a beautiful lady... no points for dumping your rocket fuel only a few seconds in

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

        Depends how long your countdown was.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          fnarr fnarr

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

    Where have the fixtures gone? https://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/h2h/fixtures/2020/2/

    Am I being stupid? I am still drunk... (sorry TM)

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

      Not sure what link that is.
      Is this what you are looking for?
      https://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/season-ticker/

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

        No, looking for H2H fixtures.

  9. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I'm fascinated by City Wolves

    City preseason has been as disrupted as United one with internationals and COVID - added wrinkle that Pep got stuck in Barcelona to iirc.

    Thinking similar result very much on cards with no Laporte as well. What might that do to KdB choice for those bailing on Bruno?

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

      Would you believe i got Saiss for a hit and played him ? 😀

      I think he can nick a goal vs City.

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

        Agree. Especially if Garcia is playing!

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

          Garcia is quality.

          I'd be more concerned if Stones were playing.

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

            Aerial threat is what I'm referring to!

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

      Yes agree, this should be a very interesting game to scout.

    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Both sides probably happy with 0-0

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

      I hate to say it but City are in another stratosphere compared to United. Dripping with quality. I still expect them to beat Wolves.

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

        Depends on Wolves defence a bit imo. They were under the cosh against the might of SU so omens not all positive.

        City are up on United yes but that preseason. I expect United to look way better against Brighton even if away.

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

          I wish I had your optimism.

          I expect a Brighton win...

          1. Eat my goal!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Ha, there was nothing in the performance to inspire hope

          2. pingissimus
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Think loads of teams will look bad after/if they go one down to Palace this season. Nothing particularly wrong with Southampton either imo. First goal key there. Palace will quite likely struggle if one down in the same way.

            Brighton won't play that way at all and United almost matched Palace second half once James was off

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

            Don’t say my deepest fears... just hope we can at least get a draw. United looked super tired last night 🙁

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

    Ramsdale
    Taa Robbo Reece kwp
    Auba Salah son asm
    Werner che

    4 0 bissouma Davies Ferguson.. 2 Ft 0 itb which looks better

    A Taa + Auba + asm to Saiss + kdb + 8.5 mid (-4 hit)
    B Auba + Asm to kdb + Podence/klich
    C any other?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A seems to offer so much more

  11. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What a great feeling not to have and not to will have any utd players

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

      What a nightmare was in WC and somehow I avoided all United cover!!! Thank god

      1. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nice one!

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Positive outcomes = skill
      Negative outcomes = bad luck

      1. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/09/19/the-complete-guide-to-scouts-tips-and-advice-for-fpl-gameweek-2/?hc_page=4&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_22454730

        Yesterdays comment and not after the game.

        The reason I am going without is that Fernandes dried up in the end it was the same pattern with pogba 1 year ago
        I also have ings and I wanted to give chance to jump into Martial but maybe even better on Jimenez which I am happy I hod him and I can go to Jimenz now

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Only joking Peter. Well played.

          1. Peter Ouch
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            No mate I take your point, I am not offended by any comment!
            I just didn't feel it was the time for them.
            As the lad below says I might regret it next week!

    3. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      keep that energy for next week vs brigton where bruno got 2 goals not long ago .

      1. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Maybe mate, that's fantasy and that's why we love it!

  12. el polako
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can I have my WC back please ?
    Was tricked into thinking that United are serious club with serious players.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I've still got one, got anything to swap?

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        As someone who TC'd Sane and Mane in last two seasons, I'm quite happy to offer my triple captain chip in exchange - I can live without extra 1 or 2 points I would make of it.

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

      Was just saying this above hate to have 9 m plus with that performance
      Actually VandeBeek I think he was promising only that

    3. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      its one game , theyll get better . remember chelsea got pumped early last season .

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

    WC material or is that being to greedy?

    McCarthy
    TAA Davies Shaw Mitchell Justin
    Bowen Rashford Hamez Auba Bissouma
    DCL Werner Martial

    Would probably only keep Werner, DCL and Hamez on a WC.

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

      & trent

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

      surely not. Just auba to kdb this week

    3. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      auba to kdb/sterling and thats it

    4. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Staedy there big gun

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Davies Shaw Mitchell Justin
      Bowen Auba Bissouma could be changed - so yes maybe WC

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

      The United double up would worry me with no WC. What about Martial to Jimenez?

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

        Decent move, but think there are way more pressing issues. Martial could easily score a brace next game

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

          Fair point. I would wait on the WC

  14. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    a) Mitro + Digne
    b) DCL + Saiss

    1. Bielsa Murderball
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Easy B

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

      B

    4. Grimlock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  15. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How does this team look for GW3?
    Ryan
    Trent, Saiss, C Taylor
    Salah, KDB, James Rodriguez, Greenwood, ASM
    Werner, Mitrovic

    Walton, KWP, Mitchell, Davis

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty good

    2. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      pretty good lad . if no injuries you should be great.

      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers guys!!

  16. nadman89
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    obviously most people are gonna do Auba -> sterling/kdb

    whats the argument for kdb over sterling , gotta feel sterling will get 90 and even play some striker with aguero out , yes kdb will be on pens i get that . does someone have the sterling vs kdb stats per 90mins

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What stat per 90? There’s heaps...

      1. nadman89
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        fpl points per 90 when both playing together / without aguero

  17. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    For GW 3, would you rather have?

    A) Werner
    B) Jimenez
    C) DCL

    1. Grimlock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A
      West brom look good for a thrashing

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A) 100%

    3. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      im gonna go with the odd pick but raul

    4. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A for sure

  18. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Does this look ok? Any changes needed?

    Martinez
    TAA Lamptey KWP Mitchell
    Salah KDB Sterling Rodriguez
    Werner Mitro

    Steer Bissouma Brewster Ferguson

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

      I like it, especially the inclusion of Sterling. The bench does look a bit sparse, that would be the only worry for me.

      Nice to see other people going got 3 premium mid’s. I have Salah, KDB and Fernandes, the latter will get a bit more of run, though my fears of United not doing that great, are starting to feel founded

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. Regarding the bench I believe Brewster will get his transfer soon and will be a playing 4.5 option. Ferguson is back in training and might feature soon.

        I had Martial and Kane but moving both of them out.

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

          Ah ok, didn’t realise Ferguson was back in training. And tbf, Jota’s arrival to Liverpool has pretty much signed off Brewster’s loan/transfer, so not too bad tbh. Sterling is looking like a tasty differential

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            And Sterling can easily be downgraded to Bruno if he does not look the deal.

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

              Very true

  19. nadman89
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    dont think you really can get unlucky in normal fpl , but in draft ive had 2 hat tricks against me in 2 consecutive weeks (headtohead) what a joke

  20. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    which option:
    a. Zaha + Podence
    b. JRod + Klich

    1. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      a

  21. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How’s she looking?

    McCarthy
    TAA Bavies Egan
    Zaha Son ASM Mane
    Werner DCL Ings

    Steer Justin Mitchell Bissouma

    Already used 2 FT’s Auba Brewster ➡ Zaha DCL

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Oh and 2.4m ITB lol

    2. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      youre good if city dont go crazy

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely need a city player. Looks like you're short to to do Son to city mid

      1. MSTRKRFTSMN
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Foden

      2. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I meant to KDB or Sterling

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

    I've gone Auba to James Rodriguez

    4.5m in the bank.

    Ummmm

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I sold Auba too but fine with Zaha. Lad is simply unplayable now

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

      I did the same move. 6.5mil itb now...

      Think i’ll opt for Willian=>KDB/Sterling (-4)

  23. Mok
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who's on penalties for Everton when Siggy on bench?

    1. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      gonna assume james or digne

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think Rich may have taken a pen before when siggy wasn't on

    3. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rodriguez

    4. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Likely Hamez but could be Richa or poss even DCL?

    5. Hattrick Harry
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Richy takes penos

  24. The Legend Squad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think Nyland starts. Played him over McCarthy in the off chance he gets 90 mins. Wondering how hard I need to be cheering for that saints CS!

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      0%

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nyland is 4th choice keeper at Villa so you’d best be cheering pretty hard later

    3. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      martinez will likely start , he was fit and played recently too

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No chance for Nyland

      99% Martinez
      1% Steer

  25. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any hits needed here or WC? Maybe ASM to Podence

    0.4itb 0ft
    McCarthy
    TAA Robbo Justin Ayling
    KDB Salah ASM Havertz
    Werner DCL
    (Peacock Bissouma Taylor Vassilev)

    1. FPL Bond @ Twitter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good team. See how ASM does today..

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Input would be appreciated

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

    Martial>Werner for -4 too sideways?

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm betting (hoping) on Man Utd to bounce back, keeping Rash and Martial for now.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would you captain?

    3. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      was thinking doing auba + martial -> sterling + werner but whos to say werner outscores martial to warrant the -4 . id stick another week tbh , think west brom will play super defensive , while werner cant use his pace

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes with martial

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

      Werner is so much better on the eye.

  27. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    what’s the new template ... the old one is such a nostalgia pick now 🙂

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Its all about making a new one on WC.

      1. FPL Bond @ Twitter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Only for the WC to come crashing down after the transfer window and intl. break is over...

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          really? Im not interested in Bale or Brewster.
          🙄

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            besides I will have 2 FT's by the time we get to Gw 5

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Triple leeds and triple Everton in attack

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

        Penalty-takers, JRod and Zaha in the middle, 3 budget forwards who've scored the bulk of their season's allocation already.

  28. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Toying with the WC

    Martinez
    Vvd saiss Justin Lamptey 4.0
    Salah Kdb Rod puli soucek
    DCL Jesus Watkins

    Could have Werner over Watkins but puli would need to be 4.9

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

      Love the midfield.

      Have you considered dropping Soucek to 4.5m and VVD to Robbo?

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Aye, certainly something to think about. Robbo seemed to be on more set plays at the mo

    2. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Close to mine, but im not sure on Soucek after yesterday, not really allot of choice though at that price range without other moves :/

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Fulham do have reasonable fixtures so anguissa picking up an assist from time to time as 1st bench could work

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      nice, Im also playing around a bit.....amazing what a Taa less team can do. I would want Digne on a Wc. Even over Jrod.

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hmmm interesting - could be a great double up that

  29. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Have been outpriced for st max to klich. best st max replacement? podence?doucoure? thank you

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Podence or Neto but both will come with rotation

      • FPL Bond @ Twitter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Costa maybe.

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Good shout

        2. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          thanks both.

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

          Unsure but with all the games left this GW and the EFL cup/European action again midweek it's probably a decision best left for later in the week, Max may have a good game against Brighton yet.

      • Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Score predictions for today please? :

        Southampton v Spurs 1-1

        Newcastle v Brighton 2-1

        Chelsea v Liverpool 2-3

        Leicester v Burnley 2-0

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          1-4
          2-0
          1-2
          3-0

          1. Krafty Werks
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Haha, not wearing Spurs goggles at all then?!!

            1. Big boy Bowen
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              I know what’s going to happen, just looks to be one of those seasons

        2. @persecuted_by_mods
            3 years, 6 months ago

            2-2

            0-1

            2-1

            1-1

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Liverpool 2-1***

            2. Pukki Blinders
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              1-1
              1-0
              3-2
              1-0

            3. Flair
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              1-3

              2-1

              1-2

              2-0

            4. HODGE
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Spurs win 2-0 son Jane
              Newcastle win 2-1 Wilson maxim
              Chelsea 0 Liverpool 3 salah firmino mane
              Leicster 2-1 vardy Madison

            5. Old Man
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Soton 1 Spurs 2
              Newcastle 2 Brighton 1
              Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1
              Leicester 2 Burnley 2