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Dugout Discussion December 20

De Gea back between the posts as Solskjaer hands James surprise recall

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The long-awaited first league meeting in 16 years between Manchester United and Leeds United takes place at Old Trafford this afternoon.

Kick-off in the north-west is at 16:30 GMT.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes to the Manchester United team that beat Sheffield United on Thursday.

David de Gea (£5.3m) is one of the players recalled, with Dean Henderson (£5.3m) dropping to the bench.

Luke Shaw (£4.8m), Fred (£5.3m), Scott McTominay (£4.9m) and Daniel James (£6.2m) are also handed recalls as Alex Telles (£5.5m), Paul Pogba (£7.7m), Nemanja Matic (£4.8m) and Mason Greenwood (£7.1m) make way.

Greenwood is among the substitutes and Edinson Cavani (£7.9m) is back on the bench after a spell out through injury.

On James’ surprise inclusion, Solskjaer said:

Sometimes it’s players who suit different opposition but also the rotation. It has to happen because of all the games we’ve played, with the physical strain and preparation times in between.

Dan’s worked really hard. We know his qualities and I think, today, his qualities will be very valuable. We’ve found a role for him to play tonight and I think it’s going to work out well. He always gives you a defensive work-rate and his pace is electric on the counter as well.

Leeds’ head coach Marcelo Bielsa has unsurprisingly named the same team that defeated Newcastle United 5-2 in midweek.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, James, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial.

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Dallas, Ayling, Cooper, Alioski, Raphinha, Rodrigo, Phillips, Klich, Harrison, Bamford.

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  1. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Bamford let's do it, let's make it happen. Let's turn it around. we need trice returns . Bruno and Dallas have done it

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  2. TRIPOS TOPPER
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks konsa - brought you in for the great fixtures and you throw me a double bagel!

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    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Guy in my ML will get Justin points for him.

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  3. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance of a cheeky Baps correction to give Bruno all 3?

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    1. Hazz
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      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't rule it out, but doubt it.

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    2. THFC4LIFE
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      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Always a chance

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    3. Weak Become Heros
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      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Winning goal? Perhaps.

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    4. ktk_interista
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      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Winning goal baps to be added .No?

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  4. Parsnips
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I feel tired myself watching this game! Been insane match. Just saw that Aston Villa are playing after this as well.

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  5. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Did Mark captain Bruno?

    Asking for a BAP.

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    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Think so yeah

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  6. Babelcopter
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    If James is injured is James to Dallas good move or is there better 4.5-5.0 priced options?

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    1. Forever In Our Shadow
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      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I upgraded him to Dias.

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    2. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd go Stones in that price range. Think he'll start next few

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  7. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Raphinha missed 2 amazing chances and now Harrison misses this to deny his assist. At least he returned this time...

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  8. Mr. Chimes
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Someone help me justify starting Mahrez over Welbeck this week. Please

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    1. Forever In Our Shadow
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      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      BecUse he is a better player.......When he starts. 😉

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    2. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Imagine not starting a striker vs the bottom club

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      1. Mr. Chimes
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You’re a nice guy

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  9. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Come oooooon Grealiiishhhh mega haul needed. More than Salah !!!!

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      wtf did you sell Salah?

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  10. Duke Silver ☑
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    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Watch FPL towers just throw a random 1bps to Bruno 3 hours after full time 😀

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    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hope so!

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  11. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Crazy. It's 6-2 but could easily be a scoreline like 9-4....

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  12. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Why is Bamford Bamford

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

      Why did Chelsea get rid of him. Ih that’s it. He needs 500k chances to score.

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  13. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So at the end... bruno doesn’t ooutscore salah

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    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      ?

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    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He does? By one point being the appearance point that he got for playing 60 mins....

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    3. aidmata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, yes he did

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    4. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes he does currently by 1

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    5. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Outscores him by 1 point.

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    6. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      17 v 16, surely?

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    7. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Go check that again

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    8. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes he does

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  14. ClassiX
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I never do this, but I just want to say I just pocketed £2,500 on a £150 bet for more than 40 shots in this game. I did mention this possibility previously
    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/12/19/the-complete-guide-to-scouts-tips-and-advice-for-fpl-gameweek-14-2/?hc_page=4&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23002538

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    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yowza. Well done

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

        Cheers

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    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wtfff

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    3. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Damn

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    4. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      £150 bet jesus christ. You must either be rich or mental

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

        Took a Xmas punt.I was very nervous until the 3rd minute of the game. 🙂

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    5. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I saw that. Who was it with? I was def tempted by the 250/1 shot on there

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

        Sky Bet

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    6. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Congrats

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

        Thanks

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    7. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      well done now retire 😀

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

        If only! 🙂

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    8. TOLV TUMS
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      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wow - seriously

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    9. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Very nice indeed.....well played sir

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

        Cheers

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    10. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Amazing

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

        Thanks

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    11. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Good man. How much money have you made from betting?

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

        I literally never bet. I saw the odds in an article on Sky and on the spur of the moment took a punt. Not sure if the cash or the Bruno (c) feels better at the moment (I was going to (R)ashford and changed my mind at the last moment).

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        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          That’s the way to do it. Take the money and run

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        2. leeboy104
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Nice! Saw your previous post about this and was trying to find it during the game.

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

            Thanks very much. I took the bet of 40+ shots at 35/2 odds. The game was on 37 shots at 84mins and then United took 4 shots between the 85th and 87th minute, which got me over the line. Total shots was 43 in the end.

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    12. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wow. Congrats!

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

        Thanks. 🙂

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  15. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    6-2 FT

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  16. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Imagine McTominay outscoring you.

    GTFO of my team Bruno

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I know ya not for real so I’ll let you off

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  17. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Remember Bruno can still score another penalty after full time. He can still get that 3 bonus...

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    1. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Its just been given.. he's coming back on to hit it.

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  18. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Very happy with that Dallas 5 pointer

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    1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Congrats!

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  19. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Meslier absolute haul in the end!

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  20. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    GIVE BRUNO THE 3 BPS

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    1. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Went well for you.
      I finished on 64 all out. With a Bruno cap it would have been a big green.

      We move.

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  21. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Game, set, match

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  22. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    71 with with 3 to go thank u brunooo

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    1. Party time
        3 years, 4 months ago

        88 with 3 to go

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    2. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bamford and Ings can eff off

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      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Bamford to posh to f off, he can intercourse off.

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    3. Avery
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Watkins hat trick please and thank you

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      1. El-Kloppico
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yes plz.. to make up for the so many past blanks

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

          If he blanks this week he is out for me

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    4. The Yorkshire Pirlo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Own Salah, Bruno, KDB, Kane.

      Captained Kane 🙂

      Just rage quit all my mini leagues. This year can go f***

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      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I feel you brother... tomorrow is another day!

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      2. TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Still a good score surely

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    5. The Senate
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      all hail the 'Bruno hat trick' - an open play goal, a penalty and an assist

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    6. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      After 2 horrible GWs.... 89 with Grealish Taylor and Mendy to play

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    7. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      enjoyed that. Leeds could have had 4 or 5 themselves.

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    8. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      kinda called it

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/12/20/fit-again-castagne-returns-to-leicester-starting-xi-as-mourinho-benches-bergwijn/?hc_page=2&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23013580

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    9. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bruno to get 3 BPS with winning goal bonus right??

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      1. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Winning goal bps is added during the game not after anymore.

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