FPL managers debate holding Manchester United players after gameweek one
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:22 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Heading into gameweek two of the Fantasy Premier League, managers face tough choices regarding their rosters, particularly with Manchester United players. After a surprising 2-0 loss to Hull, there is hesitation to sell Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo, who are expected to perform better in their upcoming home match against Ipswich. BBC Sport's FPL expert Pras advises patience, indicating that rushing into transfers based on one game's performance may not be wise. He recommends waiting to see how players perform in the next match before making any decisions.
- •Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull in gameweek one.
- •Bruno Fernandes and Mbeumo are advised to be held for the Ipswich match.
- •Pras encourages patience before making transfers after just one week.
- •Fantasy managers consider captain options between Haaland and Fernandes.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Sell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas
- 5:21 AMBBC Sport — Sell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas
"BBC Sport FPL expert Pras looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek two, including whether to captain Erling Haaland or Bruno Fernandes.
"BBC Sport FPL expert Pras looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek two, including whether to captain Erling Haaland or Bruno Fernandes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 5:22 AMSell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas
BBC Sport FPL expert Pras looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek two, including whether to captain Erling Haaland or Bruno Fernandes.
- BBC SportAug 28, 2026, 5:21 AMSell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas
BBC Sport FPL expert Pras looks at some of the biggest dilemmas facing FPL managers heading into gameweek two, including whether to captain Erling Haaland or Bruno Fernandes.
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