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Rashford benched as Fernandes owners hope for return to away-day form

A benching for Marcus Rashford (£9.6m) is the key Fantasy Premier League talking point ahead of Manchester United’s trip to Fulham.

The England international put in a gut-busting shift full of running against Liverpool at Anfield and has now been handed a rest at Craven Cottage.

Mason Greenwood (£7.0m) comes in for Rashford while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has selected Anthony Martial (£8.8m) on the flanks of his attacking midfield so he can deploy Edinson Cavani (£7.8m) up-front.

Bruno Fernandes (£11.3m) is to shoulder the main Fantasy responsibility as far as Manchester United’s goals are concerned although he is on a perplexing run of form.

Despite favouring away matches at the start of the season, the Portuguese international has blanked in three of his last four road trips.

Meanwhile, Fulham have gone with the usual back-three of Tosin Adarabioyo (£4.5m), Joachim Andersen (£4.5m) and Ola Aina (£4.5m) that has conceded one or fewer goals in each of their last six matches.

Aleksandar Mitrovic (£5.5m) is fit enough only for the bench so Scott Parker has to make do with a front-three of Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£5.9m), Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) and Ivan Cavaleiro (£5.3m) in light of Bobby De Cordova-Reid‘s (£5.3m) one-match suspension.

Fulham XI: Areola; Adarabioyo, Andersen, Aina; Bryan, Reed, Zambo Anguissa, Tete; Loftus-Cheek, Lookman; Cavaleiro.

Manchester United XI: De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Bailly, Wan-Bissaka; Fred, Pogba; Martial, B Fernandes, Greenwood; Cavani.

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  1. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Pogba sleeping there

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty sure AWB messed that offside line up, not Pogba.

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Tuu hi us

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          This*

          My iPhone autocorrect is very interesting sometimes...

  2. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Think those who played no chips will be the real winners this week

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Indeed, I’m pleased

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      TC Stones?

      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Fair enough. Congrats all 400 of those guys

    3. SM001
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How do you know your chips will go well?

      1. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Erm - they haven't.

        Bench boosted this week for + 11 points. But I wish I hadn't and bet plenty wish they hadn't either.

    4. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, quite happy I didn't use BB or TC, since no Stones.

    5. SINGH
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Damn right. Wildcard BB and FH all to come in next few weeks and then TC whenever

    6. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I triple captained Sterling and very happy. I only got 3 points with that chip last 2 seasons

    7. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Doesn't feel like it right now.

    8. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Why? Depends theirs a lot of no chippers with 30/40 pts gap inregards to many who BB...

      I think you might be right re TC... KDB fail... let's see what happens with Bruno and Salah though...

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        There's

    9. jammie26
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Indeed 104 so far, salah (c) and TAA plus bruno and grealish, watkins on Saturday with no chips. Happy with that.

  3. Party time
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lookman is absolutely essential at that price

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nah

      2. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nope, no he is not. Saka/Soucek/ESR all better options

        1. jammie26
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Gundo?

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Pen check

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ballpoint here

        1. kennethrhcp
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Quality!

        2. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Laugh too much at this

      2. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Felt tipped

    • Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Fulham please switch to 10-0-0 and protect my Areola CS

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      That’s a pen to united

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

        Give me a break

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Varchester is blue

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

        United desperate already??

    • Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1351988572371488770?s=19

      ESR-wagon about to be derailed? 😆

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nah

      2. Homer21
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hardly

      3. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        It’s Arsenal, so they’ll drag it out til March then realise it’s too late.

    • Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How is that not a pen lol.

    • ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How's this for a midfield 5: Saka, Pereira, Soucek, Gundogan, Lookman

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Smith-Rowe to save some money?

      2. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Power.

      3. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Vomit

      4. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I don't think you could spend the remaining funds xD

    • Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How isnt Rashford on yet? Ole clueless, Lookman will rip them apart

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        You want a unforced 10th min attacking sub?

        Not sure you quite get this whole football thing...

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

          Yes I genuinely think Ole should make a sub to cater to my FPL team.

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            I’ve heard of talking to hear your own voice, but....

        2. Homer21
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Give him a break, he's only learning

    • jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Just finishing up the City-Villa game. Why would that be considered offside? Mings played the ball, then had it stolen. A deliberate play on the ball by the defender, no? If it's a deliberate play, then there's no advantage by the attacking player. Am I misinterpreting (or missing) something?

      (legitimately asking, not trying to troll)

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        For me it was 100% offside, but apprently it was looked as a "new phase of play" immediately after Mings touches the ball.

        1. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          ...which is a peculiar imterpretation

          1. El Presidente
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Which is a BS interpretation

      2. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        He benefited from coming back from an offside position

        1. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I can understand that, but the rule was changed to be "deliberate play," so even if offside -- regardless of how far, I assume -- I thought the rule reads the attacking player is not considered to have gained an advantage. Just my interpretation, I suppose. Could very well be wrong.

          1. Pukki Party
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            The "deliberately play" is only used when the player in an offside position "receives" the ball from the defender. And in this situation he tackled it from him.

            1. jdp219
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Honestly didn't know or think that mattered. But fair enough.

      3. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They say it’s a new phase of play when mings chests it

        Terrible call

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Agree.

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

        Imo he could have cleared it.
        If he controls and then loses it, I get why they consider it a new phase.

        More a mistake. He could and should have cleared it.

        But found it also fishy first watching it, dont know what the rules are.

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Even if he controls it it shouldn't make a difference, as Rodri didn't recieve the ball from him, he tackled him.

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

            Yeah I can understand why.
            Offside rule advantage isnt clear at all. Not the first case.

            But still, not very smart from Mings. I think he know he was there, wasnt worth the risk.

      5. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        If that’s the rule then it makes a mockery of offside. Could be exploited in several ways. 100% offside for me. Also how does he not gain an advantage by coming from offside on blind side of the defender?

      6. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Because he came back from an offside position to challenge for the ball.

        1. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Right, but Mings had the ball and played it. I'm guessing that's why they made the ruling -- and whatever new phase of play is...?

          Again, just my interpretation of the rule. I don't know. That's why I'm asking.

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

        Because they dont understand the rules and/or own Martinez

      8. jammie26
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Mings miscontrolled it because of the man who was coming back from 10 yards offside FFS

        1. TOPCAT1960
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Suspect Mings thought in his mind that he had time to chest it down and then pass or clear, in the knowledge that Rodri was not a threat. This is more about Mings not understanding the rules in my opinion.

    • svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Here's a graph of all the people who actually stop playing FPL after writing I QUIT on FFS:

      Pretty accurate IMHO.

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No axes?

    • JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      VAR always heLPs MU... Yeah right.

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

        Nice to see them right for once. A first today.

    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      City have bought VAR from United.

    • Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How did Chelsea manage to beat this Fulham team?

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Red card.

        1. Sandy Ravage
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Ah, that's why

    • Silecro
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      So now the "clearing BB junk" mode begins..what to do here?

      Martinez, Johnstone*
      Stones, Dias, Dallas, Coufal, Bednarek
      Salah, Son, Bruno, Grealish, Soucek*
      Vardy, Bamford, Adams*

      * the ones I wish to get rid of
      1ft
      Absolutely nothing itb

      Please give some advice. Maybe Antonio or Gundo for a hit? (Johnstone to make way)
      Cheers!

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        How much did the BB players gain you in total?

        If you're taking a hit it could negate the benefit you gained.

        1. Silecro
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Ashamed to admit...let's say its somewhere between 5 and 7 points. Very wasted BB.

      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Wait until the weekend games are over. If Southampton lose to Arsenal that can change everything because they are likely to have a DGW in 23.

      3. Davros
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Areola Watkins ERS

    • Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Boy who cried wolf situation with united now with all their pathetic diving all season

      1. Podge
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Pool fan

        1. Nightcrawler
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Everton

    • Londongeezaa
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Fulham no longer whooping boys.

      Well organised team of late.

      1. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Looking solid.

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

        Shifted to their West London neighbours 🙁

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

        There's much worse teams. I would like them to stay up

      4. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Don't think they were ever whooping boys. Whipping boys maybe.

    • Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Anguissa yellow. Well done.

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Rollercoaster.

    • FPL_Motty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Can anyone tell me what Targetts injury looked like / was? Cheers!

    • Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Anywhere else on the pitch that's a foul all day. Clear pen.

    • Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Klopp comments stopping the officials awarding United another penalty 😉

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

        VAR check got lost in mail?

    • Im New Here
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Argh my precious AWB cleanie

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone c Bruno?

      1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Here

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

        Delusional utd fans

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

        Mostly ghost teams I'd assume

      4. RedAlpha10
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        My 2 Mini League Rivals

    • Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Best way to use third City spot along Cancelo and KDB ?

      1) Stones
      2) Gundo

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Stones

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Pebbles essential!

      3. JBG
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        By getting rid of Kdb.

    • Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Can somebody update me on the KDB injury, what happened?

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        He heard people TCd him, so the pressure got to him, mental damage.

      2. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nothing really; slight muscle

        1. Weak Become Heros
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks.

      3. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Took a kick from Grealish, went off not long after.

        Pep update needed.

        1. Weak Become Heros
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks

    • Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any chance of areola saves or are they completely dominant ?

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Let’s hope for cs instead

      2. JBG
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        There's your save.

    • CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Genuinely won't have a clue who to captain next week if Bruno picks up his 5th yellow here...

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Or gets his rest...

        1. CheesyZoot
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yep, or this

      2. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Possible Bruno rest next GW IMO given he will play at the weekend and Rashford has been rested tonight

    • Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Anybody else think city looked better once kdb went off

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        The last time they were without him they won the title

      2. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah he was tired and in need of a rest. What's the point in having him when Gundogan is only 5.5m and possibly on pens?