Rank Manchester United's best FPL players, including Bruno Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo, Dorgu, Amad, Maguire and Lammens.
Last updated: 31 July 2026
Manchester United begin Michael Carrick's first full season with the most attractive opening two fixtures in the Premier League.
They visit promoted Hull City before hosting Ipswich Town.
That makes Bruno Fernandes one of the leading Gameweek 1 captains and creates a legitimate case for owning two or three United players.
| Gameweek | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hull City | Away |
| 2 | Ipswich Town | Home |
| 3 | Everton | Away |
| 4 | Manchester City | Home |
| 5 | Fulham |
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| 6 | Tottenham Hotspur | Home |
The first two matches are excellent. The schedule becomes more mixed from Gameweek 3.
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A possible 4-2-3-1 is:
Lammens
Dalot - Maguire - Martinez - Shaw
Tielemans - Mainoo
Mbeumo - Bruno Fernandes - Cunha
Sesko
This is not a confirmed Gameweek 1 lineup.
Dorgu, Amad, Ugarte, De Ligt, Yoro and other squad members can change the shape and starting places during pre-season.
| Rank | Player | Price | Main appeal | Main risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Fernandes | £12.0m | Penalties, set pieces, assists, goals and captaincy | Premium price |
| 2 | Matheus Cunha | £8.0m | Advanced role and strong end to last season | Exact position |
| 3 | Bryan Mbeumo | £8.0m | Proven output and multiple attacking roles | Competition for central involvement |
| 4 | Harry Maguire | £5.0m | Clean sheets, set pieces and defensive contributions | Centre-back competition |
| 5 | Patrick Dorgu | £6.0m | Possible left-wing role | Midfielder classification and minutes |
| 6 | Amad | £6.0m | Direct attacking upside | Rotation |
| 7 | Lammens | £5.0m | Goalkeeper route into the defence | First-choice status must remain clear |
| 8 | Benjamin Sesko | Check live price | Central-forward goal threat | Fitness and striker competition |
| 9 | Diogo Dalot | Check live price | Attacking full-back potential | Position and rotation |
| 10 | Youri Tielemans | £6.0m | Passing, set pieces and central security | Could play too deep for FPL |
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Bruno begins at £12.0m after scoring 235 FPL points last season.
He recorded nine goals and 24 assists, finishing only four points behind Haaland.
After Carrick took charge in Gameweek 22, Bruno became the highest-scoring FPL player across the final 17 Gameweeks, producing 129 points at 7.6 per match.
Bruno is expensive, but the opening fixtures and captaincy reduce the need for immediate value comparison.
Verdict: Best Manchester United asset and a leading Gameweek 1 captain.
Cunha costs £8.0m.
Official early analysis prefers him to Mbeumo because he produced four goals and one assist over United's final seven league matches, while Mbeumo scored twice.
Will Cunha play as the central striker, left attacker or number 10?
His value rises when he receives touches inside the box rather than creating from deeper areas.
Verdict: Best second United attacker at the current stage.
Mbeumo also costs £8.0m.
His longer Premier League record provides confidence, but the exact United role matters.
He can play:
Mbeumo may also share some free kicks and corners when Bruno is unavailable.
Verdict: Strong alternative to Cunha and a viable aggressive double-up.
Maguire is priced at £5.0m.
He was United's leading defender for defensive contributions last season and remains a major target at attacking set pieces.
The opening matches against Hull and Ipswich provide:
The only issue is competition from Martinez, De Ligt, Yoro and other centre-backs.
Verdict: Best United defender when confirmed in the starting XI.
Dorgu is now classified as a midfielder after playing as a left winger under Carrick.
He scored in all three league starts after Carrick arrived.
The classification removes defender clean-sheet points and reduces his points per goal from six to five. However, it reflects a much more attacking real-life position.
Verdict: High-upside differential if he starts on the left against Hull.
Amad costs £6.0m.
He offers direct running and can play on the right, as a number 10 or in a more flexible attacking role.
His value depends on whether Mbeumo and Cunha occupy two of the three positions behind the striker.
Verdict: Watchlist until final-friendly starts confirm his place.
Lammens costs £5.0m after scoring 109 points last season.
He provides a potentially secure route into the United defence.
The goalkeeper offers:
Verdict: Useful option when first-choice status is completely secure.
| Responsibility | Leading option |
|---|---|
| Penalties | Bruno Fernandes |
| Direct free kicks | Bruno Fernandes, Mbeumo |
| Corners | Bruno Fernandes, Mbeumo, Amad |
| Attacking set-piece targets | Maguire, Martinez, De Ligt and Sesko |
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The safest approach.
It preserves club slots and avoids uncertain supporting roles.
The best balanced attack.
It covers penalties, creativity and central goal threat.
The best current triple-up when Maguire starts.
It spreads exposure across attack and defence.
The aggressive option.
It can produce a major start but concentrates £28.0m in one club's midfield.
The Manchester City fixture in Gameweek 4 creates a natural reassessment point.
A reasonable plan is:
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| Category | Pick |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Bruno Fernandes |
| Best second attacker | Cunha |
| Best alternative attacker | Mbeumo |
| Best defender | Maguire |
| Best differential | Dorgu |
| Best goalkeeper | Lammens, if first choice |
| Best double-up | Bruno and Cunha |
| Best triple-up | Bruno, Cunha and Maguire |
No player is literally essential, but his points, penalties and opening fixtures make him one of the strongest initial picks.
Cunha currently ranks higher because of his end-of-season form and possible central role.
It is reasonable for Gameweeks 1 and 2 when every selected player has secure minutes.
Maguire at £5.0m when he starts.
Yes, when the left-wing role is secure. The new classification lowers some scoring benefits.
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