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Ill Martial misses out as Fernandes aims to continue unblemished away record

Anthony Martial (£8.7m) is absent from the Manchester United squad this afternoon as the Red Devils prepare to face in-form Southampton.

Kick-off at St Mary’s is at 14:00 GMT.

Speaking ahead of kick-off, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said of Martial’s absence:

Anthony fell ill overnight so he’s in the hotel by himself, poor lad. So that’s the reason Ant isn’t playing.

A number of ‘flagged’ United assets do make Solskjaer’s starting XI, however, namely Marcus Rashford (£9.5m), Victor Lindelof (£4.9m) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.4m).

The Norwegian has made two changes from the side that squeaked past West Bromwich Albion last weekend, with Martial one of the players to make way.

Juan Mata (£5.9m) drops to the bench, with Mason Greenwood (£7.1m) and Donny van de Beek (£6.7m) promoted to Solskjaer’s line-up.

The Dutchman is making his first ever Premier League start, having had to be content with substitute roles in the first two months of the campaign.

Paul Pogba (£7.7m) and Scott McTominay (£4.9m) miss out altogether through injury, as expected.

The team news for Southampton is much more straightforward, with Ralph Hasenhuttl naming an unchanged side.

Danny Ings (£8.3m) is not part of the Saints’ matchday squad today but his manager suggested in Friday’s pre-match press conference that he could well be available for selection against Brighton in Gameweek 11.

It’s three to one in the hosts’ favour in terms of players with double-digit FPL ownership, a reflection of how the season has been going for each side.

Alex McCarthy (£4.6m), Jannik Vestergaard (£4.7m) and Kyle Walker-Peters (£4.6m) are all in more than 10% of Fantasy squads, with Bruno Fernandes (£10.8m) the only player from the Reds who can say the same.

Southampton’s defence have kept three clean sheets in a row on the south coast and haven’t been breached at St Mary’s since the 5-2 hammering by Spurs in Gameweek 2.

Fernandes, however, hasn’t blanked in any of his 10 away appearances since moving to England at the beginning of 2020.


Southampton XI: McCarthy, Walker-Peters, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Bertrand, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong, Djenepo, Walcott, Adams.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles, Fred, Matic, van de Beek, Fernandes, Rashford, Greenwood.


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  1. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Rashford 4% eo

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Should have been in the differential article. Will haul today for sure

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I messed up tbh thought he was injured and panicked, was going to (c) him and got Vardy (c) instead

      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I really do think he does haul

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Would love to have him if the diamond is used consistently.

  2. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Strange that Cavani doesnt start but good for United that lazy tony is out

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Think Cavani lacks fitness to start so few days apart.

    2. Plant Based FPLer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Is he lazy, dispirited, depressed or what, but his morale sure seems terrible.

  3. Joey Tribbiani
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    lets go soton

  4. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Can I save a transfer this week ?

    Current team : 1.3ITB
    Martinez
    Robbo, Chillwell, Coufal (Lamptey, Mitchell)
    KDB, Bruno, Grealish, Zaha (Bissouma)
    Vardy, DCL, Bamford

    GW11: save transfer
    GW12: Zaha >>> Salah
    Vardy >>> budget striker under 6.6

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

      Yes...save it

  5. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    III

  6. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ralph Hasenhüttl masterclass please

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The height of the line shall determine fates

  7. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    VDB shows your worth to FPL managers!

  8. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is going without Salah madness especially v Fulham ?

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      next week is ok but against fulham is suicide

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yep that's what I thought haha cheers 🙂

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Put it this way, ownership more than 50-60% and cap by so many with EO > 100% with any chance of hattrick. OR could easily slumps and Manchester derby unpredictable.

    3. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      His ownership might be "just" 35%~ for Fulham so rank wise you could be okay... but I'd just get him.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You sure?

        1. Flair
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          It's 30% now and he only returned 6 against Brighton, probably won't do much against Wolves so I assume it won't change that much. My understanding of the casual mind could be off though.

    4. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’m thinking of going without and just having Jota instead of it looks like he will start.

    5. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers all

  9. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Let's go Bruunoo!!

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

    I'll be amazed if we can't score against Maguire!

  11. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Why are people so certain that Man Utd are going to win this?

    Southampton are in better form, have had the week off, and play as a team.

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

      no Ings = no party

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Line high and Utd thrive on the counter

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      United supporters...

      But also Southampton's style very much favors Ole's one note ""tactical"" approach, and Ralph has shown stubbornness and naivety when facing similar sides.

  12. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    McCarthy owners are you ready for the penalty save?

  13. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Che. Let's fluke some points in this game.

  14. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2-0 Southampton - Walcott and Adams. Gut feeling

  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    come on wally

  16. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    In Southampton we trust

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

    Soton haven't beaten United in over 5 years. If you think they win today you are silly

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Anything could happen with Ole on the wheel

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Well, by this logic they'll never beat United again

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

        Guess they never will then

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Those records have been falling like flies recent years. Im surprised its that long considering Moyes and Ole.

    4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Aston Villa beat Liverpool 7-2 mate, anything can happen here...

    5. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I know its pedantic but it's less than 5 years.

      alot of draws since then

    6. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      When Leicester won the PL recently, when had they won it last?

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

        That's called a miracle, bit different is it not?

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Nope. Any one of the PL teams can beat the other 19 on the right day.

    7. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Soton have beaten Man Utd many times over the years though. Who can forget those awful grey kits when it finished 3-1 or the time they won 6-3.

      Let’s hope it’s not today though.

  18. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Just out of interest what do people prefer for the crowd noise these days ? Fake crowd noise on Sky 401 or No crowd on Sky 402.

    I didn’t like the fake crowd to start off with but have kind of got used to it as all the matches on the radio have it plus on MOTD.

    1. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      definitely fake crowd. No crowd is so flat and boring

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      With crowd noise.

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

      no crowd for me

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

      I mute the games and play music usually.

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This

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

      No crowd on Sky 402.

      I bet the same people that like the fake crowd noise have a blow up doll as their girlfriends.

    6. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Fake crowd, been using it for years watching City at Etihad.

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

      I would say with crowd noise, but after reading your question I realised I was on the other channel and hadn’t noticed so it obviously doesn’t bother me that much either way

      1. Patio Kev
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Ha Ha - me too hence my question. All the build up was on 402 which then turned into the no crowd channel.

    8. Skonto Rigga
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Fake (plastic) crowd. Five-a-side at the leisure centre vibe without it.

  19. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bruno, get some!

  20. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Send Bruno off please, he's still due from that disgraceful Everton game

  21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Greenwood miss

  22. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Oof. Greenwood almost

  23. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    gw misses an open goal, tight angle.

  24. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Vestergaard is so slow

  25. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Greenwood bad miss

  26. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    The rest of the team should follow GW's example

  27. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    GW miss open net

  28. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Greenwood wasting brilliant Telles assist

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

      Lovely build up with Maguire and Donny, and what a pass...

  29. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Pen check for united

  30. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    United pen yet?