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GW17 Differentials: Bruno Fernandes

By The Scout 20 Dec 2022
Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd

The Scout says Portuguese has schedule to make big impact for Man Utd

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The Scout is tipping four low-owned players who could be set for a breakout Gameweek in Fantasy Premier League

Bruno Fernandes (MUN) £9.8m

The midfielder is owned by a mere 2.4 per cent of managers for Manchester United’s home encounter with Nottingham Forest.

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Fernandes returns to domestic action as a standout performer for Portugal during FIFA World Cup 2022.

He scored twice and supplied three assists over his five outings in Qatar.

See: All you need to know on the Second Chance league

The playmaker's displays during the winter tournament were in stark contrast to his output in 2022/23 Fantasy so far.

Fernandes managed only two goals and two assists in the first 16 Gameweeks.

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However, the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, combined with a kind run of opponents, can bring him back to the attention of managers in Fantasy.

According to the Fixture Difficulty Ratings (FDR), five of Man Utd’s next seven matches score only two.

Major influence

The underlying numbers also suggest Fernandes will be a major figure for the Red Devils during that run.

His total of 26 shots and nine shots on target both sit second among team-mates this season.

Meanwhile, his 33 key passes and eight big chances created are both among the top four players overall. 

Fernandes can be a low-owned gem for the return of Fantasy, offering goals and assists for a number of matches to come.

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