22 hilarious Man Utd and Man City fantasy football team names as Fantasy Premier League game launches

Manchester United and Manchester City fans have under a month to finalise their Fantasy Premier League teams ahead of the start of the new season.

Some experienced fantasy football managers will spend hours agonising over their 15-man squad while others will end up in an auto-pick rush as the deadline rolls in on Friday, August 11.

The official Fantasy Premier League game is played by over 11 million users with managers entering public and private leagues, as well as taking part in cup events halfway through the season.

Players have until 6:30 pm on August 11 to pick their teams with the deadline coming 90 minutes before Champions Manchester City kick off away at newly promoted Burnley.

Part of the fantasy football fun is selecting a witty team name and Red Devils and Cityzen fans will want a catchy option linked to the club. ManchesterWorld is on hand to list some of the best team names circulating the internet.

Who are the best Manchester United players to pick in fantasy football?

Over 40% of fantasy football managers have elected for Marcus Rashford so far in pre-season after his outstanding form under Erik ten Hag last season. The Englishman is the most expensive option at £9.0 but home visits of Wolves and Nottingham Forest in the first three Gameweeks could prove bountiful.

Bruno Fernandes is an intriguing option having had his price slashed to £8.5 and Mason Mount at £7.0 could be tempting depending on how ten Hag employs the former Chelsea plan.

In defence, Luke Shaw is the obvious option at £5.5 but should Andre Onana complete his move to Old Trafford and be priced at £5.0 then many will opt for the shot-stopper over the full-back.

Who are the best Manchester City players to pick in fantasy football?

You'd be very brave to play the Fantasy Premier League game without picking Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland. The Norweigan's £14.0 price tag is the most expensive in the game but over 85% of managers currently have the star after his 36 goals and nine assists last season.

There's a wealth of options in Pep Guardiola's midfield with Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish very generously priced at £7.5. There's no cheap way into the Manchester City backline but goalkeeper Ederson is the most assured of starts at £5.5.

Manchester United and Manchester City related team names

• All the Smallings
• Ayew Shaw
• Backstreet Moyes
• Bruno Dos Tres
• Earth, Wind and Maguire
• Fred Again..
• Hanging by a Fred
• Neville Wears Prada
• Obi Wan-Bissaka
• One Flew Over Lukaku’s Nest
• Shaw and Order
• We Don't Talk About Bruno
• Who Ate All Depays?

• Ake Breaky Heart
• Bad Kompany
• Balotelli-Tubbies
• Cancelo Culture
• Haalandaise Sauce
• Lads on Toure
• Luke KyleWalker
• Pain in Dias
• Two's Kompany