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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. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I don't think I've seen a team that forces the opposing team to be part of the exciting football they play like Leeds do. Other teams dominate, Leeds make you take risks and be part of their manic football! Love it

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      It’s a great watch I just admit! Even Newcastle scored two!!

  2. Bruce Lee
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    When will people understand that the fixture ticker is in reverse for Vardy?

    The top 6 is when you keep/get him in.

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

      Pen merchant

  3. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Why’s Bruno dropping deep?

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

      Relax man 75 minutes left

      1. GROBARI
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Guy has high expectations after 2 goals in 3 minutes

    2. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Mctominay up top

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

      Because McTomminey is on a hat trick.

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

    When I saw the score was 2-0 I thought Bruno had at least a brace

  5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bruno not really that involved

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

      Do you ever stop? Take a break from negativity

      1. GROBARI
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly bro

  6. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Rival doubled up in United defence.

    CS confirmed

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

      United's centre backs are utter dross

  7. BenDavies
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Cruel humour from the FPL gods to have Kane and Son blank in 90 and then Bruno returns in just over a minute played

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Mctominay and Fred pushing forward like maniacs whilst Bruno drops deep

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

      And again

      1. GROBARI
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        you have to understand him, yet he endured those racist insults at the PSG Basahsehir match,its not easy to be positive after that

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah just said the same. Strange

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

    When will Bruno get his inevitable pen?

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

      36th minute

    2. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hasn't scored from penalty in pl for a month now actually.

    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He will give it to mctomany at this rate

  10. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Salah>Scott McTominay?

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

      No KDB to McTominay is the move to make.

    2. CBonci
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Just did that move

    3. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Lets wait for a brace in 10 minutes for the next match..

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

        3 mins 😉

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

    United are playing SO fast, quick passing. Pogba slows them down

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

    Bruno deep, Fred and Mctominay attacking, makes sense....

  13. People in Preston
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    It's at times like these, when the drivel hits new heights, that I know it's sensible to sign off from FFS and watch the game chatting to a few mates on Whatsapp.

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

      we get it you have friends

  14. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Just a Bruno goal and I'll be happy

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

      Or even just 1 more assist and its a double digit haul

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

      This

  15. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Been no goals since I turned this on.

    Shall I do us a favour and turn it off again?

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

      Please lol

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

      please do

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

      If you don’t mind hehe

    4. 272MK
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes pls

    5. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Did you?

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

        😉

        Nah actually, Bruno doesn't care about superstition.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Hahaha! Thankfully. Went for him as my C. Even though everyone here insisted I go for Kane.

  16. 272MK
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Wheres my Bruno hattrick??

  17. lordkippe
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Doesnt look like Bruno will bring home more than an assist from this. Typical. But still not a blank at least

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

      My God...

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

      70 minutes left

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

      Jesus..............

    4. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Context .70 minutes to go .

    5. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Timing!

    6. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Log off

    7. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Idiocy your strong point ?

    8. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Moronic statement

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

    McTominay fails to break Mane’s record

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

    Maguire is so stupid/sh*t

  20. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bam offside goal

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

      Sigh

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

      No!

  21. ivantys
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bamford lazy to keep himself onside

  22. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bam 🙁

  23. BeWater
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Great. Finish like Aguero when offside.

  24. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bamford seems able to hat trick in every away game

  25. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fernandes goal!

  26. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bruno G

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

    Bruno!!!!!!!!

  28. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bruno Goal

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

    Fernandes G

  30. GROBARI
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    3-0