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Everton v Manchester United is the first of three Premier League matches to take place on Sunday afternoon. Kick-off at Goodison Park is at 13:30 BST.

There were few shocks upon the release of the two teamsheets, with Ashley Young and Jesse Lingard demoted to the United bench after less-than-impressive performances against Barcelona in midweek.

Paul Pogba starts his 17th Premier League match in a row under Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, with Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku forming the visitors’ front three.

We’ll likely see one of Victor Lindelof or Phil Jones at full-back again given that Young is among the substitutes and Luke Shaw is suspended.

Alexis Sanchez is also on the bench for the Red Devils.

Everton’s two changes were widely expected, with Michael Keane returning at centre-half in place of Phil Jagielka and the fit-again Morgan Schneiderlin stepping in for the suspended Andre Gomes in midfield.

Richarlison, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Bernard will once again be providing support for Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack.

Manchester United are without a clean sheet since Gameweek 27, while Everton have five in that time. Manchester City are the only Premier League side to have registered more shut-outs than the Toffees this calendar year.

United were 2-1 winners in the reverse fixture of today’s match.

Pogba bagged a goal and assist but also saw a penalty saved by Jordan Pickford, who walked away with three bonus points despite conceding on two occasions.

Richarlison and Sigurdsson combined for Everton’s goal that day and those two FPL midfielders, who were each sold by over 100,000 managers in the run-up to Gameweek 35, have 30 attacking returns between them in 2018/19.

Everton XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Zouma, Digne, Schneiderlin, Gueye, Sigurdsson, Bernard, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin.

Manchester United XI (4-3-3): De Gea, Lindelof, Smalling, Jones, Dalot, Matic, Fred, Pogba, Rashford, Lukaku, Martial.

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  1. Ode
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bournemouth score 5 past Brighton away, lose to Fulham at home next week

    Everton lose 2-0 to Fulham, then 2-0 up against United at half time

    Got to love PL

    1. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      & hate FPL 😀

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      It's certainly never boring!

    3. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thats the main differwnce between othwr leagues.
      In some leagues, you can align a second team against some and still win.

    4. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Overrated teams tbh. Can't beat Fulham but goes on to score 2 easy goals against United.

      City and Pool the only 2 teams who showed consistency.

  2. Jay_
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Get Uncle Albert in at the wheel.

  3. IRBOX ⚽
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    The hype of a DGW seems to have hurt a lot of managers. People (myself included) who removed BHA defenders for hits have been punished. Likewise taking big hits to remove players like Siggy, Vardy etc. is always dangerous. Lesson is to remain patient despite a poor previous GW. Mark Sutherns preaches this

    1. Party time
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I agree

    2. Party time
      7 years, 3 months ago

      This is why I still have fh & wc to play + a non dgw captain this week

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Wow.. in for a good final few GW’s hopefully!

        1. Party time
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks bud, hopefully 🙂

    3. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Spot on. DGW's have been absolutely trash this season, at least for me. Have done way better in SGW's.

    4. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Hope Mark can do scoutcast again.

    5. McEwan
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Easy to analyse it after it happens. Been times it has paid off. Certainly been a disaster for me this week but pre deadline, I was reasonably happy. Always happier regretting changes I did decide than regret moves I never.

  4. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Imagine getting 97 points and still not winning the league, that must hurt. Do you guys think City will fall in any of the upcoming matches? On paper they all look possible to win.

    1. Jay_
      7 years, 3 months ago

      The way the last few weeks have gone, United will beat them Wednesday

      1. El-Kloppico
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Utd cant even rival the likes of Watford and Everton.. let alone City

        1. Jay_
          7 years, 3 months ago

          But Brighton conceded 7 To Bournemouth and Cardiff, then tamed Wolves. Funny old season.

          1. El-Kloppico
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Wolves had nothing to lose. Cant really compare Wolves mentality to City.

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Already hurting.. coz I know City wont slip. I wanted then to qualify for CL to get distracted.

    3. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      With the team City have, they should win all remaining games

    4. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      They could still have all 19 teams to play and they would all look possible to win.

    5. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Only the Utd game looks dangerous IMO. Looks easy on paper, especially watching Utd today, but motivation is a big thing and there will be motivation to stop City on Wednesday.

  5. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What a turnaround Marco Silva had had at Everton in the second half of this season.

    (... bar Fulham.)

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      For a complete spoofer he's done well

  6. Epic Fail
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Young on for Jones. The comeback is on.

  7. the german
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I am just having a laugh at myself for owning smalling in GW32.

  8. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    McTominay and Young on
    Fred and Jones off

  9. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    If Arsenal or Chelsea win Europa and finish top 4 does that mean 5th get a CL spot too?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I don't think so.

    2. The Senate
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      nope. unless Spurs win CL and finish 5th!

    3. Mysterion
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

    4. the german
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No. Unless spurs win CL

  10. Alexis Nonsense
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Fed --> McTominay I can get behind

    Phil Jones --> Young (WHAT???)

    1. The Senate
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Jones crocked, need Lindelof at CB so Young at full back

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Jones is injured. I would have taken off Matic though instead of Fred.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This

    3. Alexis Nonsense
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Now people finally start see that Mourinho was right...

      I'm not a fan of Mou, but he said for ages that this team is below average

  11. Mysterion
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Someone check on MeatPie 😛

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Too many sausage rolls

    2. Jay_
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Is he a genuine fan? I thought he was just rinsing United fans? In a clever way.

  12. Mr Arsenal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    All the pundits said Arsenal had no chance of finishing in the top 4.
    I reckon Arsenal get 3rd and Chelsea 4th..

    1. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Spurs 5th?

  13. Differential C (Mark)
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Jones out
    Young In

    Gamechanging sub. Tactical ingenuity from Ole.

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think it might be more the fact Jones got injured

      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        But did it have to be Young?

        1. Here's Tom with the We…
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Not a lot else on the bench

        2. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Shaw suspended. They don't have any other fit defenders.

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Jones is injured.

      1. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Rare occurrence, that.

    3. Eastman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Is Ole the right man for Utd? Suppose only time will tell but think the board has no choice to employ him after his run of results mainly against teams at the bottom and that last minute champions league win.

  14. Poseidon.
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I’ve stuck by Ole through thick and thin but he’s really got to go at this stage hasn’t he? 🙁

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nah. Need to sort out the squad. Young, Mata and Lukaku need to go. Sign a new RB and get Herrera fit.

      1. The Senate
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        agreed. Rojo out as well. Tuanzebe has been quality for Villa so hopefully he can make the step up to the prem

        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          This could work for Utd if they sign a new RB. Sanchez needs to either accommodate and play on the right or be left to rot in the reserves. If he wants to rot, let him and buy a new RM.

          DDG
          ???? Lindelof Smalling Shaw
          Hererra Pogba Matic
          Sanchez Rashford Martial

          1. Here's Tom with the We…
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            That is still a poor side, won’t get anywhere until they sign a top class centre back.

          2. Poseidon.
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Sancho in for Sánchez - AWB in at RB or maybe trips

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Till Christmas I bet

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely, he's been given more than enough time. Alex Ferguson would have won the league & champions league by now and would have found time to probably turn Scotland into a good team as well

      1. The Senate
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        😮

      2. Poseidon.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Don’t agree there at all mate. Sir Fergie’s the best ever and would have got a lot more out of this lot than Ole he has but he’s not a miracle worker

    4. Party time
      7 years, 3 months ago

      🙂

    5. Amey
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sacking Manager don't always help.
      United need a mass clearance first.

      1. Poseidon.
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Glaciers need to put there hands in there pockets and invest too

        1. Nomar
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Icebergs to the rescue!

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This

    6. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      😆
      Comedy gold big P.

  15. Epic Fail
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Lukaku hasn't had the fewest touches 😮

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Epic Fail 😉

  16. Amey
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Richarlison is in serious danger of getting killed this match with nasty tackle's 😀

    Great Actor !!

  17. Eastman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is Ole the right man for Utd? Suppose only time will tell but think the board has no choice to employ him after his run of results mainly against teams at the bottom and that last minute champions league win.

    1. Alexis Nonsense
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think nobody can make this lot play well, and Ole should get a chance to make transfers before judged

      1. Eastman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        True

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He's been confirmed too soon imo. Once confirmed he started deploying Mou tactics and found a way to look crap.

    3. Poseidon.
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Not for me. Think we should give Pochettino a chance

      1. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Out of your league these days ... sorry

      2. Alexis Nonsense
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I don't get why Pochettino would want Man U?

        Spurs have been a better side for 10 years now? More maybe

        Theirsquad is levels above Man U...

        1. STEP rOVERS
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Kevin de knob

  18. Mr Arsenal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I can sense a dive and a Pogba penalty.

    Will happen in the 63rd minute.

  19. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Do something Pogba you useless toad

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Massively out of form. 16 points last week was shocking good fortune

    2. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      only plays when he feels like it

    3. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He is.. jogging.

  20. Differential C (Mark)
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Phelan:"Ole, Phil is injured"
    Ole:"Chuck in a Young player, lets see how he does"

    *Young comes on*

    Ole:"I meant Pereira, Mike!"

  21. Party time
    7 years, 3 months ago

    "Preventing Richarlison for a little late samba"-- This commentator is a comedian

  22. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Richarlison down and off damn 🙁

  23. the german
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Ole winning the games temporarily was the worst possible thing that has happened to United. No way he should have been given the job. Like van gal said, he was just winning the matches with same footbal with which united were not winning with previous managers. Pochhetino was the one that should have hired after this season. Can't trust ole with the budget united are planning to spend this transfer window.

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Lol. Honeymoon over. Reality surfacing.

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Zidane was obviously being lined up. No surprise he suddenly returned to Real just after Ole got the full time role.

      Utd missed out there massively...

      1. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Should’ve just got Zidane regardless

  24. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Team sheets for 4pm KO?

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      15 min to go.

  25. DR0GBA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Digne goal 3-0

  26. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Digne G

  27. El-Kloppico
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Digne

  28. The Senate
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    play the yooths against City

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Lol. Let City win the league

  29. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Digne why did I forsake you

  30. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Digne G

    Dave is on form today!