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Solskjaer turns to midfield diamond as Willian and Holding return for Arsenal

The penultimate Premier League match on Sunday sees Manchester United play host to Arsenal.

Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 16:30 GMT.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has seemingly jettisoned natural width in favour of a midfield diamond for this clash, having used that set-up in the Champions League in midweek.

Scott McTominay (£4.9m) returns to the centre of midfield alongside Fred (£5.3m) and Paul Pogba (£7.8m), with Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m) playing just behind a front two of Marcus Rashford (£9.6m) and Mason Greenwood (£7.2m).

Anthony Martial (£8.7m) is still suspended while Edinson Cavani (£8.0m) is only among the substitutes.

Arsenal have made 10 alterations from the win over Dundalk on Thursday, with only Mohamed Elneny (£4.4m) keeping his place.

Compared to Gameweek 6, however, there are only three changes, with Dani Ceballos (£5.0m), Granit Xhaka (£5.4m) and the injured David Luiz (£5.5m) missing out.

Rob Holding (£4.4m) makes a surprise return to the starting XI despite having initially been ruled out for three weeks with a hamstring issue, with Willian (£7.8m) also back from a calf problem.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.7m) again starts out wide for Mikel Arteta’s troops.

He has now blanked four Gameweeks in a row, which represents his worst run in FPL since moving to England over two years ago.

Fernandes, the only United player who boasts a double-digit ownership in FPL, has never blanked two games in a row since joining United earlier this year.


Manchester United XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, Pogba, McTominay; Fernandes, Rashford, Greenwood.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney, Elneny, Partey, Willian, Aubameyang, Saka, Lacazette.

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  1. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    MUN 15th on the table with -3 GD, Moyes was sacked at this rate!

    1. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      -4 now

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        They should've stick with Van Gaaal

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

          Should have stuck with Mourinho and backed him against the virus when he wanted to freeze him out of the squad

  2. teneighty
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    My defence is an absolute joke.
    4 points from 3 defenders and Ryan not starting. Can only hope for a thrashing by Spurs so Ryan gets his place back for Fulham. Otherwise I have to use a FT to get another keeper.

  3. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Dallas as first sub for Maupay. I’ll take it. Why’s he not playing?

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

    Welcome back Alexis Sanchez 😎

  5. Berkshire Hafaway-Line
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Less a midfield diamond from Manchester United, more a cubic zirconia.

    Manchester United assets downgraded to sell.

  6. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Oh no, no Maupay. Bissouma time.

    1. stu92
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why is he not even in the squad?!

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Not even in squad.

        1. stu92
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, why is he not even in the squad?!

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

    Come on Trossard!!!

  8. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Son HATTY only thing that can save my season

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      4 goals and 3 assists please

  9. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who is Robert Sanchez? Any Brighton fans on here?

    1. Hattrick Harry
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He is former latino actor, candidate for US president in no time

  10. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which player do I need to fear tomorrow?

    Bamford and Vardy?

    Anyone else?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      who ever scores points

  11. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best 1 week punt?

    Up to 7.7m striker (no DCL) or up to 5.9m midf

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Midf = midfielder

    2. GoonSquad
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Podence or JWP in mid. Wilson at forward, or really punty on Haller vs. Fulham.

  12. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    No name GK playing, Kane hattie incoming

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2 goals 2 assists imo

    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't surprise me if the keeper ends up saving 10-12 shots

  13. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    a playing bench is so over rated 😉

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mine second sub will play this GW

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Douglas and Mitchell on mine.

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The statement is subjective 😉

    4. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'll be two subs deep into my bench this week.

  14. tafrère
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    With those with Kane and Son but Salah (C), we surely hope for blanks, right ?

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, I have just that formation.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Well for football sake let the goals flow ... FPL can wait!

    3. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kane and Son EO insanely high

    4. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Points are points. Better having them than not. Still many who haven’t.

  15. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Need Son to go nuts tonight

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      RC?

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This.

  16. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Where the hell is Maupay?!

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maybe tested positive?

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      he didnt fancy it today

    3. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mate...

    4. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Checking how good his xG is.

      1. TheDragon
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I’m pretty sure he only got in to football to make my FPL life a misery

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          lol he's definitely your biggest troll.

  17. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    As a Son and Kane owner but Salah captainer, do we want them to blank?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A goal from each would be fine imo.
      Both scoring around 10 points I'm fine with.
      I need points.

    2. tafrère
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think so. Or just check your main ML to know what to hope for lol. My ML leader has Son (C) but no Kane. So I want a Kane haul and Son blank I guess.

    3. Plant Based FPLer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think it depends on what other players have scored in the gameweek. If a bunch of high ownership players scored high and u don't have them, then maybe it's best Son and Kane still haul for u.

    4. 1zverGGadeM
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Son goal with Kane assist will be sweet

  18. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I own Alzate, Maupay and Ryan, as well as TAA and Robbo. And triple wolves. Not sure how in the world I can dig myself out of this one.

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      hits

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yep, looking like plenty of those ahead!

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      WC

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I did, GW3.

  19. Plant Based FPLer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ole and Woodward > any two people with eyesight?

    1. Plant Based FPLer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'll respond. There are a lot of talented players in the squad. If they all look bad, the problem is probably the manager, for whatever reason, nuanced or obvious, like Pogba looking off and easy to read (so start VDB, who looks cool, calm and collected, for starters).

  20. WVA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    FFS Chilwell has risen .4 in 3 GW'S, price changes are a complete joke

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      nice for owners 😉

  21. Railwayman
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Thank God I sold Maupay for Bamford a few minutes before the deadline, useless french donkey...

  22. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    people arent selling Saiss are they? Dont do that, he will probably start

    1. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sold for Chilwell

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Would be hilarious if he starts next and Kilman benched

  23. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Christmas tree formation for Brighton today. Will they deliver some presents for Kane and Son today?

  24. Parsnips
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    Saiss—Robo—Chilwell
    Salah—Barkley—Zaha—Son
    Werner—DCL—Jimenez

    Ryan. Mitchell. Anguissa. Dunne

    1.1 in bank and I don’t know what to do with 2 free transfers. Any suggestions?

    1. GoonSquad
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Dunne to Phillips.
      Ryan to Steer

    2. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Hmm, well Saiss, Mitchell, Ryan and Dunne have lost their places, so you may need to focus on that, although I’d be keen to get Jimi and Robbo out too. Sorry, that’s not really much help, is it?! Seems like a good chance to get some West Ham in, one way or another

  25. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    No Son and Kane (C), this will be interesting

  26. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    United supporters still backing a clueless out of his depth platitude merchant because he scored a goal 30 years ago LOL

  27. Kaneyonero
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    It's inevitable isn't it, 0-0 borefest with Kane and Son ycs

  28. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    If ever there was a day for Bissouma and Lamptey to get their first hattricks this is it

  29. aborg
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Lol, before deadline I swapped Ryan for Martinez. I guess it remained a status quo !

  30. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hilarious that Maupay and Ryan aren't playing. Just can't make this stuff up.