Dugout Discussion

Greenwood absent and Pogba benched as Solskjaer names surprise starting XI

The last of four Premier League matches to take place on Saturday sees Manchester United head north to face Newcastle United.

Kick-off at St James’ Park is at 20:00 BST.

We suspected there’d be changes to the visitors’ team following the 6-1 humiliation at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur a fortnight ago but not many of us would have anticipated Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting XI.

There are five changes to the line-up that started in north London, with the suspended Anthony Martial among the players dropping out.

Marcus Rashford moves up front in the Frenchman’s absence.

That tactical alteration was much-predicted but the omission of Mason Greenwood from the matchday squad was a curveball, while Solskjaer has also sprung a surprise by changing both of his holding midfielders.

Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic drop to the bench, with Scott McTominay and Fred coming into the side.

Victor Lindelof also ousts Eric Bailly at centre-half, with the hitherto peripheral Daniel James and Juan Mata given the nod to replace Martial and Greenwood.

New signing Alex Telles is only on the bench but the under-fire Harry Maguire has recovered from injury to line up in defence.

The hosts’ team news is much more straightforward.

Steve Bruce has made only one change from the team that originally lined up in the 3-1 win over Burnley, with Jamaal Lascelles replacing the injured Fabian Schar at centre-half.


Newcastle United XI: Darlow, Krafth, Fernandez, Lascelles, Lewis, Hayden, Shelvey, Hendrick, Saint-Maximin, Joelinton, Wilson.

Manchester United XI: de Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Mata, Bruno Fernandes, James, Rashford.

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  1. Kryptonite666
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    is it too soon to be talking about getting Aguero ?

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

      Yea

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, he always takes a few games to get going.

      1. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I mean he is a great option from GW10 onwards but needs to prove his fitness first

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

      Yeah just have Kane. Better fixtures and form

  2. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    The trolls and the wums re clearly getting worse which I didn't think possible or they're all under 10 years old.

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Trolling on here is ruining it for me.

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        LOL. Says the guy who says 'season over' every GW.

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

          Is that really trolling tho?

          1. Fudgy
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            He knows it's not he's just trolling me pal.

          2. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Yep.

            Just like the comments this guy makes of 'Only casuals sold xxxx'

            This week it was Werner.

            1. Fudgy
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              That's literally a fact tho? Only a casual because they don't have a vast footballing knowledge.

              Anyone that watches multiple leagues isn't a casual. I watch about 9 leagues regularly and studied Werner a lot.

            2. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              People who post the repeated casuals nonsense really need to get a life.

        2. Fudgy
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          You've just proven my point you troll.

          1. MSTRKRFTSMN
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            You’re the worst troll on here

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

              No that honor goes to Brosstan 😆

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

          Self deprecating comments aren't really an annoying form of trolling even if it is

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

            It's fascinating how wound up people get over nothing. Some guy told me to kill myself earlier today because I made a joke about missing the deadline

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

              Oh damn that's excessive

            2. Fudgy
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              That's absolutely vile pal.

            3. Supertrooper
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Hope you reported him and the poster got banned, that has no place here as we have no clue on who is on the receiving end or their mental staye.

      2. jumpinjeffflash
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Same. I barely visit any more. Someone once described it as a "cesspool", which isn't too wide of the mark at times.

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yep

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

          They were talking about Liverpool surely

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This place doesn’t need a members area, it needs a grown ups area :/)

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        True

      2. jumpinjeffflash
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Haha right on! Let's make sure someone sanitises it on a regular basis, though!!

  3. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I think Bruno will score the winner

    1. Dash444
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Let’s hope so - net 3points

  4. Party time
      3 years, 5 months ago

      At least no one did Kdb to Bruno

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

        No one serious

    • Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Callum is the English Zidane

      1. bOttOmEdpOstrEpliEr.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        How???

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

          Didn't you see that Zidane turn?

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

              Do you have that bookmarked?... Lol

              1. bOttOmEdpOstrEpliEr.
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Haha yes I think Ndidi doesn't deserve to be there, should make the way for someone else.

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

                  😀

    • Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      With TAA looking set to have his price fall while Robbo is going to have his price rise, how many of you are still waiting for the later matches to be played first before pulling the trigger? Would make sense to wait for UCL games as well but feel kinda pressured by the inevitable price changes..

      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Since I have no big problems in team I might do it. Very sideways but could come handy that extra cash since annoying pricechanges

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

        Owning Robbo isnt even a priority with the shambles defense they have right now

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

          He has been getting an attacking return almost every game since the restart tho

      3. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Wait on the midweek games and COVID-19 situation
        Ignore the price changes
        Making a transfer on the first day of the GW is peak casual
        Like the tens of thousands who have brought in Son for next GW before he had even played for the current GW!

    • Henning
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Have 1.9 m in the bank so TAA out for Robertson?

      1. Dash444
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        You don’t need anything itb to transfer TAA to Robbo?

        1. Henning
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Sorry, should be van Dijk out for Robertson : )

      2. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Pretty sure that can’t be your most pressing need.

        1. Henning
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          My fault should be van Dijk out for Robertson.

    • Stoic
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ings owners? Fixtures look kind of mixed..
      Tempted to do Ings to Kane for free. If Kane looks good..
      Thoughts ?

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Considered it, but Ings is pretty consistent. Good value.

        Got Son so no great need to double up on Spurs at the moment.

        1. Stoic
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I think he was good value when he was around 6-7..
          8.5 seems premium..

          1. Carcetti
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            He's scoring pretty much everyweek..

      2. Stoic
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Have son also

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

        He's scored 4 in 5 and is a proven asset season long based on year.... why on earth would you get rid?

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

          to expand on that... Kane might be a better choice over the next 4 but Spurs fixtures get a little tougher after that with 4 of the top 6 in 5 mixed in with a hectic schedule of 2 games a week. It's not worth spending a transfer on someone that is already performing. Find another way to get Kane in or go without.

          1. Stoic
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Come to think of it, Ings can certainly score at home to United and away to Wolves, keeping.. James is a priority now

        2. Stoic
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Fair

      4. Carcetti
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Keep - Ings is so overlooked on here.

    • Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Can Shaw Play as RB?

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Can’t be worse than LB

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Don't think so.

        Brandon Williams is a RB though. Was just covering LB last season out of necessity. Right-footed.

        1. Gobigorgohome
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          thanks

      3. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He’s never played RB in his life, don’t think he can... Has been LB since forever

        1. Gobigorgohome
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          thanks makes sense

    • have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This is what I mean about the new match schedules being rubbish, the lack of 3pm games sucks. So I had 2 players at 1230, then Bruno tonight. I wait all day fantasy wiseto watch Bruno miss a pen, great fun

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I hate waiting for Wolves to play. I think they haven't played before Sunday this season.

      2. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Accumulators are rubbish as well, now. No point if games aren't played simulataneously.

    • My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      How did Pulisic look today? He’s cheap

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Decent first half. Not so decent second half.

      2. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Bit rusty tbh but that attack is going to be potent.

      3. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Made a couple of nice dribbles, and I saw him making some dangerous runs into the box but the crosses didn't quite find him. But in general he was quite deep, with Havertz playing ahead of him much of the time.

        Hopefully that changes when Ziyech is starting and Pulisic is up to full fitness.

        1. Gobigorgohome
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          tbf I can see rotation in this Chelsea team

          esp between Pulisic Ziyech and Mount

    • Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why does Fraser not start?

    • The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Home Alone coming on...

    • Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Is Robbo still good option despite luserpool is shete ?

      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        yes.. he plays like a LW every game

      2. MSTRKRFTSMN
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Look at his next 2 fixtures

      3. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Liverpool were fine. Robbo looks as dangerous as ever.

      4. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, loves assisting Mane

      5. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Conceded two, lucky not to get sent off and yet ended up on 6 points. Now that’s pure genius.

    • The Big Larsbowski
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Donny van de Beek must really be regretting his move to United.

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Barca weren’t allowed to sign him, no other option.

        1. The Big Larsbowski
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          When you are behind Fred, McTominay and James in the pecking order, Staying in Ajax would be a dream

          1. Bushwhacker
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Clearly he overestimated Ole’s football brain.

    • Wag the Drog
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      RMWCT

      McCarthy
      Chillwell-Robbo-Targett (Dallas, Mitchell)
      Salah-Son-James-Grealish-ASM
      DCL-Kane (Brewster)

      1. Wag the Drog
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Also could do
        Robbo, ASM to Saiss and Grealish

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Grealish brothers?

          1. Wag the Drog
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Haha I meant Zaha

        2. MSTRKRFTSMN
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Are you joking

          1. Wag the Drog
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I’m having a bad year. I’m lost

    • Cojiro
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Got 2FT

      Worth doing TAA as no other issues, to avoid price drop? I know he can easily punish, but can't see Liverpool being solid without Alison and VVD

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Sheffield Utd next.

        1. Cojiro
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Sorry, meant to say Downgrade to Robbo

          1. Sharkytect
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I just did that move. Need the money in the bank to get KDB back

          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            but can't see Liverpool being solid without Alison and VVD

      2. Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        why on earth will u sell TAA before SHU

        if they are to keep CS.. this is the game

        with or without VVD

        1. Gobigorgohome
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          to Robo then .. it is ok move

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

          Brewster will be raring to go

      3. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Stupid backward looking transfer

      4. Cojiro
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Ha ha, thanks guys. Knew this would be controversial. Gotta do what you think is best at the end of the day

      5. Pied Mee Ince Silva
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A few great saves from Pickford is the only reason he isn't a double-digit haul sitting in your team this week. 🙂

    • Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sickner what could have been a Bruno 13 point haul has turned into a nightmare! Hope my luck swings tomorrow!

    • JURGENAUT
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone expecting Zaha & Lamptey to start tomorrow?

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Zaha should, Lamptey idk

      2. Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        nah

      3. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yes

      4. WVA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I have them both so think neither will play

        1. JURGENAUT
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          As do i which is why i was hoping for some optimism! aha

    • Sharkytect
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A penalty miss should be worse than -2 points in my opinion. It's so rubbish. Probably 1/20 penalties missed - as close as you can get to being awarded a goal.

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        why? Bruno is on 0.... thats punishment enough

      2. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        A player should also get points for winning a penalty even if it's missed

    • Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Come on Wilson, where are you?

    • Party time
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Now I get why fpl priced Darlow at 5.0

      • TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That penalty miss is brutal .

        10 points -> 0

        Or for my head to head rival, 20-> 0

        You hate to see it =D

      • Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Richarlison is perfect fit for Everton. Awful human being.

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          LOL. I can think of plenty of pretty despicable Liverpool players over the years.

      • Tinkermania
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Why don't Newcastle sub the keeper?

        1. Revival
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Inexperienced back-up

      • Hulk Smash
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Long term do you think it will be viable to go without any Chelsea attack because the points are shared between 4-5 players or will one or two emerge as key picks?

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

          This is why I didn’t get Pulisic. Possibly Werner but he only looks good against high lines

        2. TomSaints
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I have no Chelsea atm. I’m certain at some point they’re going to hit form as just too much talent.

          GW 30 to season end looks particularly good

      • HVT
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Best 4.5 replacement for James?

        1. Jebiga
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Dallas

        2. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Defenders just seem pointless this season.

          God knows.

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Yea but I still need one

        3. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Masuaku

          I'd wait until after Champion's League though.

          I'm personally keeping James for now. I think he'll start when Ziyech starts. But just an opinion.

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Why GB?

            1. HVT
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Chill well/Azpi look nailed now??

                1. HVT
                  • 13 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Cheers for opinion mate

      • OverTinker
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        can anyone watching please tell me how much time to united penalty?

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          they had it, Bruno aint getting jack this game

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

            ofcourse i mean the second penalty

        2. Kip
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I’m steering clear for now. If Werner keeps CF spot instead of playing as a winger i might get him back

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

            hard to make calculations from that

      • JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Easy Save FT?

        Martinez
        Robertson • Semedo • Dallas
        Salah • Son • James • Grealish
        Kane • DCL • Maupay
        (4.0 / KWP / Masuaku / 4.5)

        1. JURGENAUT
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Team looks on point, save i guess.

      • Gobigorgohome
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Bruno
        VDV
        Pogba

        all are influential players in National team