Fantasy Premier League

Man Utd duo becoming hard to ignore

By The Scout 15 Dec 2016
Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after the match with Paul Pogba

Kind fixtures and strong form make Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic attractive options over Christmas

Related Articles
Zlatan says United's confidence is growing External Link
Pogba and Zlatan enjoy thrilling victory External Link
Pardew Praises Palace Despite Defeat External Link

The Bonus Points

Paul Pogba (£8.2m) claimed the maximum Fantasy Premier League bonus points for the first time this season with a goal and an assist in Manchester United’s 2-1 win at Crystal Palace.

The midfielder scored 46 in the Bonus Points System (BPS) as he completed four dribbles and 84% of 93 attempted passes, creating four chances.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (£11.2m) matched his team-mate's goal and assist to collect 39 in the BPS, missing out on top spot due to being tackled on four occasions and committing two fouls.

Palace’s James McArthur (£5.0m) earned a single bonus points after his fifth goal of the campaign.

The Scout Notes

Pogba and Ibrahimovic are emerging as strong options over the Christmas period.

Ibrahimovic has five goals in as many Gameweek starts and sits on 83 points, fourth in the FPL forward standings and only four points behind Everton’s Romelu Lukaku (£9.4m) in second.

Manchester United's Paul Pogba scores their first goal against Crystal Palace
Despite his form Paul Pogba could continue to be consigned to a differential role in FLP

Pogba has provided two goals, two assists and five bonus points in his last six Gameweek starts.

However, with competition fierce for our five midfield slots, Pogba could continue to be consigned to a differential role.  

Owned by 8.8%, Pogba looks set to profit further from a run of fixtures where United face West Bromwich Albion (away), Sunderland (home) and Middlesbrough (home) over the next three Gameweeks.

Latest Videos

More Videos

Video is currently not available.

31 Oct 2024

Van Nistelrooy: My job as interim manager will be short

Man Utd interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy is asked about Ruben Amorim, his role, Erik ten Hag and more

Your details have been submitted successfully.

You have already entered this competition. Please check your email for further information.

Your details have been submitted successfully.

Create a Premier League account

Continue

You are logged in as

Enter your details