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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. Duke Silver ☑
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Don't think that should have any assist tbh

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

      Do you want some pepper to go with that?

  2. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I did Bruno to Salah last night...

    1. jason_ni
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      So did I.. still think its a decent move, lei.will be tough!

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

    No assist

  4. CRO KLOPP
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Remember Bruno captainers,we still have penalty to come later on

  5. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Is James definitely out for tomorrow ?

    1. Dont_Win_Friends_With_Salah…
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bruno first on bench?!

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Haha no, Would just rather be plays, cresswell if not

  6. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Sell Kane or Bruno? WC in GW16.

    1. Werner Bremen
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Neither

    2. Im New Here
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      If you have to, Kane

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

    One more contribution and he outscores Salah. Take that casuals!

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

    Bruno is a season keeper and I don't care what others say about it

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

    MY CAPTAIN

  10. Party time
      5 years, 3 months ago

      We want more!

      1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        time for a rest 🙂

    • OverTinker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      bruno capitaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!!

    • Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bruno broke https://www.livefpl.net/rank

    • Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ole Out!

    • nerd_is_the_werd
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Here we go again...

      BRUNO FERRANNNEEESSSSSSSSS (C)!!!! 😀

    • DaveZubie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe my change of Captain from Salah to Bruno won't be too bad

      1. Heisenberg W. W.
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        This

    • Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Love Bruno, Ole deserves the job just for getting him.

    • Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      So annoying. Get captain wrong both of the last weeks. No more of this crap. Salah (c) every week until GW18...

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

        Rotate between Salah and Bruno depending on who faces the worse team defensively.

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

          +3

        2. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          So... Salah (c) every week.

          WBA vs lei
          new vs WOL
          sou vs AVL

          Literally think I should just cap Salah every week. Maybe 17 goes to Bruno...

    • Flair
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bruno G to outscore Salah make it happen you beautiful man

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

        Oh yes!!!!!

    • Rainer
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Anything under 16 points now would be a massive Bruno fail...

    • denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Gutted. Went kane. It ain't happening this season for me.

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

        Bizarre choice

    • Feanor
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Well captaining Kane today was a disaster.

      1. BobB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Kane is not in Bruno or Salah's league as a captaincy option

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

      I'm happy!

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

      Two counter attacking sides that are ropey at the back this was always goals. Leeds will get some too

    • Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes Bruno!!! Get me out of here!!! (Bottom)

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

      Late because of partying, but BRUNO!!!!!!!!! Gerrin captain!!!!!!

    • Flair
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Man owning Bruno makes FPL so much happier

      1. Joey Tribbiani
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        TRUE

    • Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bruno capper here, but greedy baster as I am, still sad about Vardy > Kane. Can't get over it.

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

        Recognize you made the right decision and enjoy the Bruno haul mate

      2. Bushwhacker
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Its one week.

    • Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Great fun when the snake breaks.

    • Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      For all of Bielsa’s “genius” if you don’t change your game based on your opponent you’re going to get rolled over. Embarrassing stuff this, they’re so wide open.

    • DMP
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      BRUNOOOOOO DESTROYING THOSE JAMMY SALAH CAPTAINERS.

      CMON YOU BEAAAAAUTYYYYYYY. WE WANT MOOOREEEEEE!