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The third of four Premier League matches to take place on Sunday sees Arsenal play host to Leeds United at the Emirates.

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

The visitors are without influential midfielder Kalvin Phillips (£4.9m) for this encounter, with the England international missing out with a calf injury.

Jamie Shackleton (£4.8m) comes in for Phillips in Marcelo Bielsa’s only change from Gameweek 23.

That alteration prompts a wider tactical reshuffle, however, with the Leeds boss confirming ahead of kick-off that Pascal Struijk (£3.9m) would fill in for Phillips in midfield.

Luke Ayling (£4.4m) will move across to centre-half as a result, with Shackleton deployed at right-back.

The Arsenal team news is no less interesting as captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.3m) returns to the starting XI for the first time since Gameweek 19.

Real Madrid loanee Martin Odegaard (£6.0m) is also promoted to Mikel Arteta’s line-up and makes his first start for the Gunners.

David Luiz (£5.4m) and Bernd Leno (£5.0m) are back after suspension, with Dani Ceballos (£4.7m) replacing the injured Thomas Partey (£4.9m) in midfield.

Mat Ryan (£4.2m), Alexandre Lacazette (£8.3m), Nicolas Pepe (£7.6m) and Rob Holding (£4.6m) all drop to the bench.


Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Luiz, Gabriel, Cedric, Xhaka, Ceballos, Saka, Smith-Rowe, Odegaard, Aubameyang.

Leeds United XI: Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Struijk, Alioski, Dallas, Klich, Shackleton, Harrison, Raphinha, Bamford.

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  1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Auba punt pays off!!!

    1. Fudgy
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Wow nice

      1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        ......For anyone that did it that is....

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      When did you bring him in?

  2. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Auba was someone we used to own

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      In GW 1 & 2

    2. Royal5
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      GW 1

  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    No Kalvin, no Leeds

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      this

  4. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Dallas/Meslier CS wipeout!

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Who buys Leeds for c/s ... they’ve conceded more goals than anyone but WBA

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        True

    2. DycheDycheBaby
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Expected no less!

  5. Bushwhacker
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Standard Leeds defending then.

  6. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Bertrand would have saved that

    1. toerag
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      lol

  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Leeds struggling to keep pace here. This could be a mailing

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Mauling

      1. toerag
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        get that dog out of the post box

    2. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Replying by post

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

      Auba has already delivered

  8. Royal5
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    So the Cavani punt failed hard. Got no service at all today. People keeping?

    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Not an owner but see if he plays on Thursday, if he's rested you could keep v Newcastle.

      I went Ings over Cavani.

      1. Royal5
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Yh. True. Feels wrong to sell before Newcastle at OT I guess.

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

      Had him as a one off punt for DCL despite telling everyone here United would struggle to breakdown WBA. Need to listen to myself more ... he’s gone.

      1. Royal5
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        If only United took the early lead it would've been a different story I think.

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

    Leeds are so inconsistent

    1. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      We can rely on your consistent entertainment value at least.

      1. Fudgy
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Uncle Gamst
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      At least they are consistent, in their inconsistency 😉

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

      They consistently let in goals

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

    Is Philips available for 25 does anyone know ?

    1. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Amazing the difference with and without.

  11. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Not sure when to use my FH. Think 29 is worth it ?

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Most are- you have an alternative based on your question?

  12. mgilbert86
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Grealish -> Raphina
    or
    Barnes -> Raphina?

    1. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      G has more DGWs incoming. But G is worse

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Someone else -> Raphina

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Grealish, easy

  13. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Why are Leeds allergic to London?

    I've pretty much given up hope here already.

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Did they not just bend Crystal Palace over for a jolly good bumming down in London earlier in the week

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Wasn't in London was it

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Ah you’re right

          Fair enough there’s something in the London water allright

      2. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        No.

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      We can't all be lucky enough to live in God's own county.

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Cornwall?

        1. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Cornwall's his holiday home , Yorkshire the main residence.

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      They got the draw at Brentford in the last 12!

      Leeds service crew.

      Not so good on the inter city services into London

  14. Baron Penguin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Wait for Phillips fitness before going all in on Leeds DGW?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think I'm gonna go all-in. Two at most. I might not even do that.

      1. Baron Penguin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Have Raphinha, I might just do Antonio to Bamford and save the other FT for 26.

    2. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Dallas and Bamford is plenty

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Please don't get them i wanna finally get in the top 100k

        1. WVA
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Had them for months and im 80k now thank you!

    3. Third Eye Vision
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I’m really considering Bamford + Raphina + Harrison on WC.

      I’ll shift one and bench one after 25.

      1. WVA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Not bench boosting in 26 then?

  15. WVA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you prefer on a WC?

    A. Maddison
    B. Barnes

    1. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Maddison

      1. WVA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks guys, agree

  16. Flair
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Impossible to scout one Leeds player, every damn one of them has the same haircut...

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      They're numbered for ease of identification too

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

      Terrible haircut

  17. JONALDINHO
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Can’t believe I didn’t do Dallas to Lowton for a hit. Was WC’ing this week anyway. Terrible decision that will cost me 15+ pts

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      The guy hadn’t scored in forever, how on earth were we supposed to know, still sensible to keep Dallas imo

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Still. Dallas was always a 2 pointer. By average Lowton should’ve got 8 (1 CS). Was really just a 2 pt hit

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I guess, but to not do it you must of made a sound judgment call, don’t beat yourself up for it too much, this season is a mess casserole

        2. Coys96
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Absolutely wasn't and isn't. could easily score/assist. And Arsenal had failed to score in 2 of their 3

    2. Coys96
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Another comment in hindsight.

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Poor decision making

      That’s what separates the best

    4. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      The talking up many had for Leeds in this game was bizarre in the week. Unfortunately all those other injuries stopped many BBing with Leeds players and Son.

    5. Bushwhacker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      But then you’d want him back for next week so that’s daft

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

    Might actually just save in 25 and have 2 free’s for 26

  19. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    How's Raph doing?

    1. Coys96
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Constant threat. Looks great when he gets the ball but Arsenal are marshalling leeds well overall.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Okay. Just made a chance for Harrison, who shot it straight at the keeper.

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

      Love watching him on the ball

  20. Coys96
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Harrison wasting assist

  21. Flair
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Phillips FC need the main man back.

  22. Coys96
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Huge Ayling block. +25 bps

  23. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Which replacement option for DCL is better?

    A) Watkins
    B) Ings

    Also need to note that i dont have FH and therefore buidling towards more GW29 players

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Reckon I'm going to keep. Liverpool will be nervy and he might have a good double in 26.

      Ings if you are going to move him on.

    2. Coys96
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B surely. Just for the DGW alone...

  24. Flair
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Brilliant block, so close to a second for Auba.

  25. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    David luiz bursting into the penalty area.

    That's how well it's going for leeds

  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Leeds bubble burst? Look slow

    1. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      They’re in London, haven’t won there in 3-4 years

  27. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Let's just end this goddamn game 1-0

  28. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Ok, a Bamford and Dallas blank would ease the pain of not going for the BB this week

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      BB’d this week with Pope Antonio Dallas & Holding on it. Still glad to BB just for Pope alone and to get it out the way, useless chip

      1. Dickie1898
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        This. Martinez Watkins Soucek + KWP on the BB. I'll take the Emi haul alone all day.
        You wildcarding in 25?

    2. Bounce
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      We've got 13/15 players the same. I'm curious to know how you're going to WC, I'm fairly happy with my team. I might just bring Raphinha or Ings in on a FT.

  29. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Digne DGW vs Alonso Cresswell in my cup game. I am Alonso Cresswell.

    1. Coys96
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso Cresswell if Alonso starts.

      1. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        If Alonso doesn't feature then Soucek first on my bench.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      You win i reckon

      1. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Love you

  30. Royal5
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    People keeping Digne? Liverpool is considered a good fixture this season I guess.

    1. Coys96
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Not clean sheet wise, BUT Digne will probably play as a winger/wing back so I'd keep. DGWs coming up too.

      1. Royal5
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        True. Ty