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30th Sep 2017

Great news for Manchester United – and fantasy managers – as Lukaku is fit to play

Well well well

JOE

Phew!

Ahead of Manchester United’s home game versus Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace, there was a lot of talk of Romelu Lukaku, and for once it was not to wax lyrical about his stunning start to the season or his potency in front of goal.

The early talk on Saturday morning was that the talented Belgian had suffered an injury in training, meaning he’d be ruled out of the game against the London team at least. The reaction was predictable downbeat, especially as there is huge reliance at Old Trafford on the 24-year-old’s goals.

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But the good news for United fans – and folk who had put him as their FFL captain – is that Lukaku has overcome any concerns and plays. Here’s the full lineup: