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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. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Dallas coming off the bench for Lewis!!

  2. BIG TONES
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fair play Dallas owners. Little reward after a horrid performance

  3. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    OMG DALLAS YOU BEAUTY!!!!!!!!!!

  4. Galza
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Another Raphinha assist 😉

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      5th mid time i think

      1. Galza
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Fills the spot perfectly.

  5. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Dallas turns that minus 1 around.

  6. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bruno captain making up for not having Salah, thank god

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

    Better team losing.

    1. Brehmeren
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Man Utd are winning

  8. Sanchit
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Dallas coming in for Lamptey

    1. Salan
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Same here. Can't blame anymore.

    2. Silecro
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Same!

    3. Lazaretti
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Dallas coming in for Mendy, James and Lamptey

  9. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Need that Bamford goal NOW

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ha

  10. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Would love a Bamford goal out of this.

  11. Fudgy
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Grealish needs to bail me out this Ings and Bamford disasterclass

  12. Capocannonieri
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Stuart Dallas !

    Sir Stuart

    The Big D

    Duke Dallas

    Baron Stuart

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

    Having an absolute stinker of a gw while everyone else gets 100 points, but that Dallas goal is so sweet.

    1. dimo_fpl
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Indeed

  14. WVA
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    FFS ML rival getting Dallas off bench for Lamptey, I have NEVER had a bench goal FML

  15. dimo_fpl
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Forget my crappy 2mil rank, I’ve had Dallas from gw1. Who’s the real winner now huh?

    1. FPL Alaska
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I feel dirty with that Dallas goal. Second on my bench and both Lamptey and Lewis don't play.

  16. Cok3y5murf
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Started Dallas like a pro

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Same with Bruno Captain!

  17. Sanchit
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    So Cap switch from Salah to Bruno last minute turned out okay!

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

    Bruno is glorious

  19. aborg
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    McTominay just need a yc now

    1. FPL Alaska
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Show him the yello!

  20. It's Fergie Time
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Leeds give up 6 goals, but Dallas has 5 pts! YES

  21. Messien
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Had the (C) choice of Salah, Bruno and Kane.. went Kane kill me

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kane (C), Son and no Bruno. Awful day for me.

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

      Better days ahead, head up

  22. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    FPL absolute piece of shite luck based game. 6 attacking returns and of course my captain got zilch. Whats the bloody point

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Chasing points after last GW.
      Bruno was obvious.

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

        Not "15 points swing" obvious any way you spin it. Pathetic luck based crap game

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Scout Pick on penalties vs non Scout Pick.

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        This so much

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

        Easy to say after he hauls

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I feel for you bro

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

      Mate, never have I not come on to this site and not seen you moaning. Grow up and live with decisions, it's a game...

  23. WVA
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Dallas owners luckier than Vardy owners

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Auto sub for Lewis here and I’m loving it.

      1. FPL Alaska
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Was my second sub, with both Lamptey and Lewis getting benched. Feeling dirty.

  24. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hate those jammy Dallas autosubs as a starter ;(

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      🙂

    2. One More Hit
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He's second on my bench two weeks in a row. Can't see Moutinho not playing.

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

    3 BPS for Bruno please

  26. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I'll be getting 0 minutes from defenders this gameweek. I've really screwed this season up.

  27. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    McTomminay YC needed.

    Don’t score now like Dallas!

  28. NULL-X-VOID
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Guys isn't there a rumor that James has a injury concern and might not Start, pls someone help me with this Dallas is first sub

  29. The Senate
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Can we play you every week?