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Varane and Sancho start as Man Utd visit Wolves in Gameweek 3

Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) most popular player Bruno Fernandes (£12.1m) starts as Manchester United visit Wolverhampton Wanderers in the final match of Gameweek 3.

For the home team, Bruno Lage sticks with the same XI that featured against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.

That means another start for Adama Traore (£6.0m), who has taken 10 shots so far this season without scoring.

Long-term injury victims Jonny (£4.5m) and Pedro Neto (£6.5m) remain sidelined, but Willy Boly (£4.9m) and Daniel Podence (£5.5m) have returned as substitutes.

As for Man Utd, Raphael Varane (£5.5m) and Jadon Sancho (£9.3m) both start as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes three changes, with Daniel James (£6.0m) returning as Victor Lindelof (£5.0m), Nemanja Matic (£4.5m) and Anthony Martial (£7.8m) drop out.

As a result, Paul Pogba (£7.7m) could revert to a deeper midfield role alongside Fred (£5.0m).

Dean Henderson (£4.9m), Alex Telles (£5.0m), Scott McTominay (£5.5m)  and Marcus Rashford (£9.4m) are all absent, as expected.

Kick-off at Molineux is at 16.30 BST.

GAMEWEEK 3 LINE-UPS

Wolves XI: Sa, Kilman, Coady, Saiss, Semedo, Moutinho, Neves, Marcal, Trincao, Traore, Jimenez

Subs: Gibbs-White, Cundle, Podence, Ait-Nouri, Boly, Silva, Ruddy, Hoever, Dendoncker

Man Utd XI: de Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, Pogba, James, Fernandes, Sancho, Greenwood

Subs: Lindelof, Dalot, Matic, Heaton, Martial, Lingard, Cavani, Mata, van de Beek

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  1. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Neves attempted road kill.

    +xRK

  2. jack88
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Now that firmino is injured, and jota looks good is he a viable option or always a rotation risk?

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Jota def tempting now

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Depends if Firmino's injury is real and not just to skip International duty

  3. ‘Tis the Season
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    lol Bruno down…again

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Fair enough this time for a change

  4. THAT'S LIFE
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Those long incisors always vunerable

  5. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Two games ago everyone was mocking BruNOs. Not so much now. How quickly things change.

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Been mocking him far longer than just two games 😛

    2. The Bad Seed
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      I was mocking BruNOs 2 weeks ago. Loved the initial haul
      I'm mocking BruYesses now - sold him just last week for Son

    3. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Hes on 22 points across 3 games, that's just over 7 per game which isn't too bad in fairness.

  6. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Does 50 year old Roy Keane start for this United team?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      This is a great watch if you haven’t seen it.

      https://youtu.be/_1FqQwgMZtg

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 23 days ago

        Long enough though

  7. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Barnes dropping again?

  8. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    How much did United pay to get Sancho? Also heard they paid a decent amount to get VDB last year!

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      ~70m ~300k a week
      ~40m for VDB

      Some Diallo kid too for ~35m.

      Glazers out though, awful owners!

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 23 days ago

        Wow! Frivolous.

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 23 days ago

        The Glazers didn't pay for any of it. In fact during the pandemic they took a £100m bond out of the club stating that is was to 'secure their family's legacy'. United's revenue is extremely high because of all the massive support from the fans, but over £1billion of it has been taken by the Glazers. The stadium and facilities needs so much work, it's been neglected.

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 23 days ago

          Thank you finally. It's an absolute disgrace what they are doing to your club. Yet it seems as long as they throw galactico signings in each year the fans cheer it on

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Man U just by who they like, and is available, not who they actually need. Weird transfer strategy they have, Ill thought out

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 23 days ago

        Fan pleasers and jersey sellers! Good for the stock price too. Proper business.

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 23 days ago

          Pity no business on the pitch where it counts

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 23 days ago

            Won't win a trophy.

        2. have you seen cyan
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 23 days ago

          true, but theres still a right way to do it. Look at Son for example, what a buy for Spurs. Not only one of the best in the PL, but the shirt sales is mind boggling, b4 any Spurs game if you go to the spurs youtube channel they have a pre match video. The chat is literally 90% South Korean

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 23 days ago

            That's Levy. Can't expect United to be smart in both aspects.

  9. Fish up a tree
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Is Torres nailed, seems like Pep is nurturing him into the striker role

    1. The Bad Seed
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      he is. until he isn't.

      And yes he is nurturing him into the striker role. Also until he he isn't

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      There was a lot of praise from Pep post-match, but that usually results in a benching

  10. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    How’s James still on the pitch is beyond me

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Didn’t know he was playing

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Mid table winger at best. Serving just a back up for United though.

    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Same reasons as Sancho

  11. dark91
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Wondering why a team like Burnley isn't relegated yet. Have been saying for 2 seasons now that they are super boring and playing mainly physical by kicking opponent players

    A couple of current Championship teams would definitely be more entertaining than them

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Prem needs teams like Burnley

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 23 days ago

        If PL refereeing was half decent, it would have been a different story for them this season. Could have easily seen a red or 2 against Liverpool and Leeds today

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 23 days ago

          For what? They dont commit reckless fouls

          1. dark91
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 23 days ago

            Sure about that? Have you watched today's game against Leeds?

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 23 days ago

              Yes

              1. dark91
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 23 days ago

                Ok no point in discussing then 🙂

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Because of their manager. I rate ginger Mourinho much higher than someone like an Ole.

    3. The Bad Seed
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      seeing big boys choke playing them IS ENTERTAINMENT

    4. Ruud vom Mistelroum
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      If they win enough games they stay up, doesn't matter how

      1. dark91
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 23 days ago

        Good for them indeed. I am talking as a spectator though. The reason they stayed up last season was the fact only 3 other teams lost more than them and got relegated

    5. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Which Championship teams you thinking of? The current top two were there last season and failed massively.

  12. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Im waiting for my Shaw almost assist, clean sheet loss and yellow card.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      And 2 BAPs

      1. Free Hat
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 23 days ago

        Forgot about those!

  13. THAT'S LIFE
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Cavani on Greenwood wide James or Sancho off

    1. THAT'S LIFE
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Spot on

  14. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Varane. Is. Good.

    1. ZeBestee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Yeah great CB

  15. Pointless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Who's the better option out of Benrahma or Raphinha?

    1. Rainer
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Buying now I'd go Raph. GW4 fixtures are annoying though.

    2. Fish up a tree
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Nothing in it so go with your gut

    3. jack88
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Both are value picks

  16. Hairy Potter
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Pogba reminiscent of Juan Veron. No doubting the strengths and talent, but not necessarily the easiest to harness and fit into a premier league central midfield.

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      I know what you mean the team has to be built around him.

  17. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Why on earth is James on the pitch for MUN, thought that they have got too many attackers?

  18. LT10
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Fair play. Wolves look like a decent team. Just need a bit more in the final third.

  19. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    No idea what to do with Fernandes now. I don't need another premium for next 3 fixtures as Salah is perfectly captainable & Lukaku has difficult fixtures. Not convinced by Ronaldo either. Inclining towards just keeping Bruno till GW7.

  20. _Ninja_
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    James off for Cavani

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Yes!

  21. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Ok Varane is actually such a good defender. Walker level recovery speed

    1. Isco Disco
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      I’m surprised you didn’t know this fact all these years.
      Guess you never watched him at Real Madrid

  22. ‘Tis the Season
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    EC7 on

    1. TKC07
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Does that mean we don't see CR getting #7 this season?

      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 23 days ago

        Can't be no. 7 unless Cavani sold or they get special league approval

      2. ‘Tis the Season
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 23 days ago

        Commercially they will give the no. 7 to CR. Shirt sales, That’s all United have…

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 23 days ago

          They literally can’t now Cavani has played in the number 7 shirt

      3. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 23 days ago

        Correct. Cavani already registered with that number.

  23. Rainer
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Harsh on James with Sancho left on.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Yes. Played better than Sancho.

  24. bOttOmEdpOstrEpliEr.
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Buying a player from Dortmund (same as youtube, everyone looks amazing there) is a gamble, Sancho looks like a flop, hope he isn't.

  25. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Sancho looks more likely to be hooked than James - never thought I would say that!

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      Timing!

  26. Flair
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Wolves going to get serious points when the fixtures turn, hope they can get the win here.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 23 days ago

      They need to score though. All the possession in the world is great but you need to score.

  27. Twisted Saltergater
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Why does Bruno always play as a striker? United need him to drop a little deeper to give them another passing option.

  28. Andy_Social
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Shaw's gonna wake up and lay on an assist for Cavani.

  29. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Cavani going to bang a brace here

  30. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 23 days ago

    Gameweek gone that badly I can’t even build a WC draft I’m happy with