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  "id": 3898709,
  "title": "Sell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/sell-man-utd-players-already-fpl-gameweek-two-dilemmas-3898709",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T05:21:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2l8914lk77o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "account": "As the Fantasy Premier League season kicks off, Manchester United and Liverpool have underperformed, leaving managers with tough decisions for gameweek two. Pras, a BBC Sport FPL expert, advises patience over hasty moves. He points out that a single underwhelming performance doesn't define a player's value.\n\nManchester United's loss to Hull was surprising, and many managers may hold onto United players, but Pras suggests waiting to see if Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo can bounce back in their upcoming fixtures. If they fail to impress, he recommends trading them for cheaper options like Cole Palmer and Antoine Semenyo.\n\nBrentford's Mamadou Sangare shows promise with his defensive contributions and assists, but Pras cautions against buying him just yet. He advises waiting for a later opportunity. Joao Pedro, heavily owned due to Chelsea's attacking strength, is a viable option, but Pras suggests waiting for week four to acquire him.\n\nNewcastle's Alexander Isak's home game against Nottingham Forest is seen as a chance for the young player to prove himself. Liverpool, likely to sign attacking players like Bradley Barcola, may improve in the coming weeks, making his performances more valuable.\n\nThe biggest decision for managers this week is who to select as captain. Pras favors Bruno Fernandes over Manchester City's Erling Haaland, citing the easier fixture and Fernandes' potential for goals, clean sheets, and defensive contributions.",
  "summary": "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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        "title": "Sell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/sell-man-utd-players-already-fpl-gameweek-two-dilemmas",
        "published": "2026-08-28T05:21:58.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Sell Man Utd players already? FPL gameweek two dilemmas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/sell-man-utd-players-already-fpl-gameweek-two-dilemmas-3898759",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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