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The last of four Premier League matches to take place on Saturday sees Manchester United head north to face Newcastle United.

Kick-off at St James’ Park is at 20:00 BST.

We suspected there’d be changes to the visitors’ team following the 6-1 humiliation at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur a fortnight ago but not many of us would have anticipated Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting XI.

There are five changes to the line-up that started in north London, with the suspended Anthony Martial among the players dropping out.

Marcus Rashford moves up front in the Frenchman’s absence.

That tactical alteration was much-predicted but the omission of Mason Greenwood from the matchday squad was a curveball, while Solskjaer has also sprung a surprise by changing both of his holding midfielders.

Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic drop to the bench, with Scott McTominay and Fred coming into the side.

Victor Lindelof also ousts Eric Bailly at centre-half, with the hitherto peripheral Daniel James and Juan Mata given the nod to replace Martial and Greenwood.

New signing Alex Telles is only on the bench but the under-fire Harry Maguire has recovered from injury to line up in defence.

The hosts’ team news is much more straightforward.

Steve Bruce has made only one change from the team that originally lined up in the 3-1 win over Burnley, with Jamaal Lascelles replacing the injured Fabian Schar at centre-half.


Newcastle United XI: Darlow, Krafth, Fernandez, Lascelles, Lewis, Hayden, Shelvey, Hendrick, Saint-Maximin, Joelinton, Wilson.

Manchester United XI: de Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Mata, Bruno Fernandes, James, Rashford.

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  1. Kryptonite666
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    is it too soon to be talking about getting Aguero ?

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yea

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, he always takes a few games to get going.

      1. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I mean he is a great option from GW10 onwards but needs to prove his fitness first

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

      Yeah just have Kane. Better fixtures and form

  2. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    The trolls and the wums re clearly getting worse which I didn't think possible or they're all under 10 years old.

    1. Fudgy
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Trolling on here is ruining it for me.

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        LOL. Says the guy who says 'season over' every GW.

        1. Zimo
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Is that really trolling tho?

          1. Fudgy
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            He knows it's not he's just trolling me pal.

          2. diesel001
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Yep.

            Just like the comments this guy makes of 'Only casuals sold xxxx'

            This week it was Werner.

            1. Fudgy
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              That's literally a fact tho? Only a casual because they don't have a vast footballing knowledge.

              Anyone that watches multiple leagues isn't a casual. I watch about 9 leagues regularly and studied Werner a lot.

            2. George Sillett
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              People who post the repeated casuals nonsense really need to get a life.

        2. Fudgy
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          You've just proven my point you troll.

          1. MSTRKRFTSMN
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            You’re the worst troll on here

            1. Zimo
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              No that honor goes to Brosstan 😆

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

          Self deprecating comments aren't really an annoying form of trolling even if it is

          1. Brosstan
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            It's fascinating how wound up people get over nothing. Some guy told me to kill myself earlier today because I made a joke about missing the deadline

            1. Zimo
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Oh damn that's excessive

            2. Fudgy
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              That's absolutely vile pal.

            3. Supertrooper
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Hope you reported him and the poster got banned, that has no place here as we have no clue on who is on the receiving end or their mental staye.

      2. jumpinjeffflash
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Same. I barely visit any more. Someone once described it as a "cesspool", which isn't too wide of the mark at times.

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 17 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Yep

        2. Brosstan
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          They were talking about Liverpool surely

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      This place doesn’t need a members area, it needs a grown ups area :/)

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        True

      2. jumpinjeffflash
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Haha right on! Let's make sure someone sanitises it on a regular basis, though!!

  3. HollywoodXI
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I think Bruno will score the winner

    1. Dash444
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Let’s hope so - net 3points

  4. Party time
    5 years, 9 months ago

    At least no one did Kdb to Bruno

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      No one serious

  5. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Callum is the English Zidane

    1. bOttOmEdpOstrEpliEr.
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      How???

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Didn't you see that Zidane turn?

          1. Brosstan
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Do you have that bookmarked?... Lol

            1. bOttOmEdpOstrEpliEr.
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Haha yes I think Ndidi doesn't deserve to be there, should make the way for someone else.

              1. Brosstan
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 9 months ago

                😀

  6. Bruno Commando
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    With TAA looking set to have his price fall while Robbo is going to have his price rise, how many of you are still waiting for the later matches to be played first before pulling the trigger? Would make sense to wait for UCL games as well but feel kinda pressured by the inevitable price changes..

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Since I have no big problems in team I might do it. Very sideways but could come handy that extra cash since annoying pricechanges

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Owning Robbo isnt even a priority with the shambles defense they have right now

      1. Zimo
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        He has been getting an attacking return almost every game since the restart tho

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Wait on the midweek games and COVID-19 situation
      Ignore the price changes
      Making a transfer on the first day of the GW is peak casual
      Like the tens of thousands who have brought in Son for next GW before he had even played for the current GW!

  7. Henning
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Have 1.9 m in the bank so TAA out for Robertson?

    1. Dash444
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      You don’t need anything itb to transfer TAA to Robbo?

      1. Henning
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Sorry, should be van Dijk out for Robertson : )

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty sure that can’t be your most pressing need.

      1. Henning
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        My fault should be van Dijk out for Robertson.

  8. Stoic
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Ings owners? Fixtures look kind of mixed..
    Tempted to do Ings to Kane for free. If Kane looks good..
    Thoughts ?

    1. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Considered it, but Ings is pretty consistent. Good value.

      Got Son so no great need to double up on Spurs at the moment.

      1. Stoic
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I think he was good value when he was around 6-7..
        8.5 seems premium..

        1. Carcetti
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          He's scoring pretty much everyweek..

    2. Stoic
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Have son also

    3. F_Ivanovic
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He's scored 4 in 5 and is a proven asset season long based on year.... why on earth would you get rid?

      1. F_Ivanovic
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        to expand on that... Kane might be a better choice over the next 4 but Spurs fixtures get a little tougher after that with 4 of the top 6 in 5 mixed in with a hectic schedule of 2 games a week. It's not worth spending a transfer on someone that is already performing. Find another way to get Kane in or go without.

        1. Stoic
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Come to think of it, Ings can certainly score at home to United and away to Wolves, keeping.. James is a priority now

      2. Stoic
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Fair

    4. Carcetti
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Keep - Ings is so overlooked on here.

  9. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Can Shaw Play as RB?

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Can’t be worse than LB

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Don't think so.

      Brandon Williams is a RB though. Was just covering LB last season out of necessity. Right-footed.

      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        thanks

    3. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He’s never played RB in his life, don’t think he can... Has been LB since forever

      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        thanks makes sense

  10. have you seen cyan
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    This is what I mean about the new match schedules being rubbish, the lack of 3pm games sucks. So I had 2 players at 1230, then Bruno tonight. I wait all day fantasy wiseto watch Bruno miss a pen, great fun

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I hate waiting for Wolves to play. I think they haven't played before Sunday this season.

    2. Sharkytect
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Accumulators are rubbish as well, now. No point if games aren't played simulataneously.

  11. My Name Is Prince
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    How did Pulisic look today? He’s cheap

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Decent first half. Not so decent second half.

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Bit rusty tbh but that attack is going to be potent.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Made a couple of nice dribbles, and I saw him making some dangerous runs into the box but the crosses didn't quite find him. But in general he was quite deep, with Havertz playing ahead of him much of the time.

      Hopefully that changes when Ziyech is starting and Pulisic is up to full fitness.

      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        tbf I can see rotation in this Chelsea team

        esp between Pulisic Ziyech and Mount

  12. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Why does Fraser not start?

  13. Galza
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Home Alone coming on...

  14. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Is Robbo still good option despite luserpool is shete ?

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      yes.. he plays like a LW every game

    2. MSTRKRFTSMN
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Look at his next 2 fixtures

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

      Liverpool were fine. Robbo looks as dangerous as ever.

    4. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, loves assisting Mane

    5. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Conceded two, lucky not to get sent off and yet ended up on 6 points. Now that’s pure genius.

  15. The Big Larsbowski
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Donny van de Beek must really be regretting his move to United.

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Barca weren’t allowed to sign him, no other option.

      1. The Big Larsbowski
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        When you are behind Fred, McTominay and James in the pecking order, Staying in Ajax would be a dream

        1. Bushwhacker
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Clearly he overestimated Ole’s football brain.

  16. Wag the Drog
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    RMWCT

    McCarthy
    Chillwell-Robbo-Targett (Dallas, Mitchell)
    Salah-Son-James-Grealish-ASM
    DCL-Kane (Brewster)

    1. Wag the Drog
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Also could do
      Robbo, ASM to Saiss and Grealish

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Grealish brothers?

        1. Wag the Drog
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Haha I meant Zaha

      2. MSTRKRFTSMN
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Are you joking

        1. Wag the Drog
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I’m having a bad year. I’m lost

  17. Cojiro
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Got 2FT

    Worth doing TAA as no other issues, to avoid price drop? I know he can easily punish, but can't see Liverpool being solid without Alison and VVD

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Sheffield Utd next.

      1. Cojiro
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Sorry, meant to say Downgrade to Robbo

        1. Sharkytect
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I just did that move. Need the money in the bank to get KDB back

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          but can't see Liverpool being solid without Alison and VVD

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      why on earth will u sell TAA before SHU

      if they are to keep CS.. this is the game

      with or without VVD

      1. Gobigorgohome
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        to Robo then .. it is ok move

      2. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Brewster will be raring to go

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Stupid backward looking transfer

    4. Cojiro
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Ha ha, thanks guys. Knew this would be controversial. Gotta do what you think is best at the end of the day

    5. Pied Mee Ince Silva
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A few great saves from Pickford is the only reason he isn't a double-digit haul sitting in your team this week. 🙂

  18. Oggle22
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Sickner what could have been a Bruno 13 point haul has turned into a nightmare! Hope my luck swings tomorrow!

  19. JURGENAUT
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone expecting Zaha & Lamptey to start tomorrow?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Zaha should, Lamptey idk

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      nah

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

      Yes

    4. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I have them both so think neither will play

      1. JURGENAUT
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        As do i which is why i was hoping for some optimism! aha

  20. Sharkytect
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    A penalty miss should be worse than -2 points in my opinion. It's so rubbish. Probably 1/20 penalties missed - as close as you can get to being awarded a goal.

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      why? Bruno is on 0.... thats punishment enough

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A player should also get points for winning a penalty even if it's missed

  21. Vazza
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Wilson, where are you?

  22. Party time
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Now I get why fpl priced Darlow at 5.0

  23. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    That penalty miss is brutal .

    10 points -> 0

    Or for my head to head rival, 20-> 0

    You hate to see it =D

  24. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Richarlison is perfect fit for Everton. Awful human being.

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      LOL. I can think of plenty of pretty despicable Liverpool players over the years.

  25. Tinkermania
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Why don't Newcastle sub the keeper?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Inexperienced back-up

  26. Hulk Smash
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Long term do you think it will be viable to go without any Chelsea attack because the points are shared between 4-5 players or will one or two emerge as key picks?

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      This is why I didn’t get Pulisic. Possibly Werner but he only looks good against high lines

    2. TomSaints
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I have no Chelsea atm. I’m certain at some point they’re going to hit form as just too much talent.

      GW 30 to season end looks particularly good

  27. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Best 4.5 replacement for James?

    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Dallas

    2. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Defenders just seem pointless this season.

      God knows.

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yea but I still need one

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Masuaku

      I'd wait until after Champion's League though.

      I'm personally keeping James for now. I think he'll start when Ziyech starts. But just an opinion.

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Why GB?

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Chill well/Azpi look nailed now??

            1. HVT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              Cheers for opinion mate

  28. OverTinker
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    can anyone watching please tell me how much time to united penalty?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      they had it, Bruno aint getting jack this game

      1. OverTinker
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        ofcourse i mean the second penalty

    2. Kip
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I’m steering clear for now. If Werner keeps CF spot instead of playing as a winger i might get him back

      1. OverTinker
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        hard to make calculations from that

  29. JONALDINHO
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Easy Save FT?

    Martinez
    Robertson • Semedo • Dallas
    Salah • Son • James • Grealish
    Kane • DCL • Maupay
    (4.0 / KWP / Masuaku / 4.5)

    1. JURGENAUT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Team looks on point, save i guess.

  30. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Bruno
    VDV
    Pogba

    all are influential players in National team