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Two sides in woeful defensive form meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this evening.

Spurs v Manchester United kicks off at 17:30 BST.

The Lilywhites and the Red Devils didn’t keep a clean sheet between them in the six Gameweeks preceding this one, each conceding 13 goals in the process.

Ole Gunner Solskjaer has responded to the thrashing by Liverpool by opting for a more defensive set-up, bringing in a third centre-half in the shape of Raphael Varane alongside Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire.

Edinson Cavani is also recalled to the side, so United seem to be lining up in a 3-4-1-2 as both Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood have dropped to the bench.

Paul Pogba serves the first match of a three-game suspension after his sending off last week.

After naming an unchanged team for three matches in a row, Nuno Espirito Santo has made two alterations for the teatime visit of Solskjaer’s troops.

Ben Davies is in for Sergio Reguilon at left-back, while Giovani Lo Celso replaces Tanguy Ndombele in midfield.

GAMEWEEK 10 LINE-UPS

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Varane, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Bruno Fernandes, Ronaldo, Cavani.

Subs: Henderson, Bailly, Dalot, Matic, Van de Beek, Sancho, Lingard, Rashford, Greenwood.

Tottenham XI: Lloris, Emerson Royal, Romero, Dier, Davies, Hojbjerg, Skipp, Moura, Lo Celso, Son, Kane.

Subs: Gollini, Doherty, Reguilon, Sanchez, Rodon, Tanganga, Alli, Ndombele, Bergwijn.

  1. ANGRY PERSON
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Ronaldo saving ole's job yet again. Hopefully spurs will sack Nuno soon

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Where is Kane?

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

      In London?

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Sauce?

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

          No ketchup

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

    Ronaldo back on the menu!

    1. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Before City? Mmmm…

      I’ll hold on I think!

  4. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Ronaldo is getting a hatty today

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      But I’d take a brace too

  5. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Kane to Ronaldo on the cards if it continues like this

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Absolutely no faith in your hero or team

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Very surprised after the Liverpool mauling last week

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

          Surprised at what? Both teams have been awful.

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Spurs looked good at Newcastle

      2. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Spurs fans were all Arsenal fans previously and only moved over to support Spurs due to their previous few good seasons

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

    If Raphinha doesn't show up tomorrow and Kane stays on the bench here I might get those Gallagher points off the bench 😉

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Nice

      • WVA
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        First time I've benched Gallagher in 6 weeks and he hauls away to City, first on my bench and I won't get him, I'm not that lucky

    2. Superflymonk
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Wowsers! No home team has won in this gameweek yet! Ominous signs for villa norwich and wolves. Plus I benched reece james! *bursts into tears and flames*

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Burnley??

      2. GROBARI
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Burnely choked 3-1 lead?

      3. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        You played that def and benched James?

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

          actually wrong link you have

      4. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        That’s tough.
        I’d love to say WTF are you doing benching him, but popular consensus was that he’d be benched, so I can see what you were going for…

      5. yousunkmybattleship
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Why would you bench Reece James

        1. Superflymonk
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          TAA, Chilwell, Cancelo. Was afraid of bench cameo. It's that Azpilicueta fit news that did me in. Thought he would take James's place. I was already prepared to take 6 pts benching if he started did not think the damage would be this devastating. My bench currently outscoring my starting 11.

      6. Superflymonk
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry missed burnely.

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

      Ronaldo essential 😀

    4. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Shaw an option again if United keep playing 352?

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

        Shaw too much ££ with James, Chilly, Cancelo, TAA around.

      2. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, if you don't like points

        1. FPLtfs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          You misread my question, then. Do you think Shaw could bring in some points and be gold value if they keep playing 352? Been solid this first half, and he’s still on set pieces.

          1. jack88
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Bissaka seems lively

      3. No Salah
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Lol, been there. While we’re at it why not Digne too?

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

          Shaw was over-rated, because of his Euro displays. I was never convinced.

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

        With this garbage?

    5. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      United only 3p behind City now lol

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Back in the race, Ole at the wheel!

        1. Fish up a tree
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          What could possibly go wrong

        2. Paqueta Rice
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          You really want him to stay so bad

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

        Spurs can go 4th with a win.

        Lots of over reaction on here sometimes and in the media generally.

        1. yousunkmybattleship
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          But they won’t win

      3. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        SACK BEP

    6. Paqueta Rice
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Was praying before the line ups were announced that Cavani would start alongside Ronaldo. Posted a few comments on here too. The man has such a positive effect on the team. Presses everything and it rubs off on the others around him.

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

        He's pure quality

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

        Both teams utter garbage

    7. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Ronaldo + Gray to Foden + Vardy going great so far. Going to cement those knees

    8. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Levy really should have taken £130m for Kane..

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah. Won't get such a deal again imo.

      2. TomSaints
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I think the money men sometimes forget that players and people and not machines.

        Performance etc drops off when a player is pissed off (broken promises at spurs) and mind is checked out

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          It’s like trying to keep a relationship going when the other partner has made it clear they don’t love you and don’t want to be with you anymore.

      3. Fish up a tree
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Madness that he didn’t.

        Is Kane just going through the motions so Levy will have no choice but to sell for knockdown price in Jan?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          But who's going to want him and his salary? Not City.

      4. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I said this as soon as it was announced he was staying it was the wrong call by Levy. Most on here accused me of being biased.

        He's past his peak and will only reduce in value now, nevermind his motivation clearly being hit now.

        Levy should have taken the money and ran. Never get such a good deal again.

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

      Sarr > zaha is quite tempting, they have a good run now of 6-8 games, is he nailed though?

      1. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Zaha is nailed.

      2. GROBARI
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Zaha is always nailed if fit

      3. F4L
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        if Zaha goes back to playing on the touchline I'd rather Trossard, he'll keep playing centrally

      4. TheBiffas
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Zaha is as nailed as it gets pal

    10. Total Slotball
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Nuno stinks of cat p*ss. Back to Portugal you go

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

        What does Klopp smell like throwing away 2 points?

        1. Ibralicious
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I love how he's racist towards everyone else but Klopp gets a pass for saving his horrendous Liverpool 😀

          1. Al
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            racist? haha are you kidding

        2. el polako
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Lager.

        3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Boom! Headshot

          Mic dropped & shattered into a million pieces on the floor

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

          Although I do imagine Klopp has a rather Earthy/Musty odour - kind of like an old person's house that is all damp & hasn't been properly cleaned for years

          1. el polako
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Piss, sherry and cheap ready meals then.

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

              That + Old out of date German sausages doused in stale lager with cigarette butts - the big bratwurst ones that have been left out in the sun for a few days

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

      Imagine one of the best players of all time playing in the Prem and then you go and bin him from your squads. Shame, Ronaldo will keep on delivering, what a beast. 😉

      1. Zilla
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Except last week.. and the week before. Oh and the 2 weeks before them.

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I knew he would as soon as I sold him.

      3. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Prefer Antonio at 7.5m

      4. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thierry Henry retired back in 2014

    12. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Nuno will get flak for dropping Reggie

    13. el polako
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Kane sucks.
      It must be hard for mouthbreather.

      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        It’s hard to play footy when you are constantly thirsty due to mouth breathing. Cut the guy some slack!

    14. Weeb Kakashi
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Best replacement for Sarr? Gallagher OR ESR?

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

        Looking to get rid of Sarr too. ESR looking the better option.

      2. TKC07
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Cornet

    15. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Looking at this realistically - is there anyone that can stop Man Utd winning the league this season?

      1. el polako
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Ole.

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Lol

      2. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Only God themselves...

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

      Best set & forget goalie up to 4.6M?

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Ramsdalinho

      2. shiraz
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        guaita

      3. Fish up a tree
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Is it worth keeping Kane for the good run as he looks totally busted!

    17. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Ffssssssssssss Transferred out an ill White which meant I put my highest scoring player Gallagher first on my bench and of bloody course I won't be getting him!!!!!!!!

      How can my horrific luck continue so relentlessly, I mean Gallagher has blanked in the last five games I've started him in and he does this away at City and none of my players miss out!

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

        😆 clockwork

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

          It's actually ridiculous though

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

            It's a conspiracy mate - I'd watch your back if I was you

            Disconnect all phone lines into your house/internet/electricity - all that stuff is all just spying on you & wrecking your FPL team

      2. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        We’re cursed mate, there’s no other possible explanation

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

        I've got him 3rd sub!

        Also benched Livramento and played Foster over Ramsdales 10pts.

        Ouch.

        I have Ronaldo though and hoping he can salvage something for me.

      4. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Last week Armstrong blocked my ESR points. But getting his points this week. Will balance out over the season.

        1. Scapegoat Salah
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          It doesn’t lol.
          Soucek a prime example of that last season

    18. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Hoping for a Gray and Jimi benching so I get AArmstrong & Gallagher off my benchm

    19. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      All my transfers from wc8 to a few weeks from now have been geared towards getting Son in and now I'm now having serious doubts because Nuno is a waste man.

    20. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Let's go Bruno!

      1. TheBiffas
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Oh dear

    21. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Captain ESR next week to make up for 2 weeks of double-figure bench hauls?

      1. Zilla
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        No way you benched him this GW! Learnt from last one.

        1. Deulofail
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          What's to learn? He's second on my bench.

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

      Early to look at this, but price changes a factor.

      Sanchez
      TAA / Cancelo / Chilwell
      Salah / Jota / Raphinha / Mbeumo
      Vardy / Antonio / Toney

      Steele // White / Livramento / Bissouma

      A) Raphinha/White > Foden/R. James
      B) Raphinha/Bissouma > Foden/ESR
      C) Jota/White > Foden/R. James
      D) Raphinha > Foden (Roll 1 FT)
      E) Jota > Foden (Roll 1 FT)
      F) Other?

      I wasn't even looking at James before today, and White hasn't necessarily done much wrong either - but his potential is ridiculous. Fixtures are BUR, LEI, MUN etc so mixed.

      Although Jota is annoying, he's still a good option IMO. Firmino was quite poor again today.

      1. shiraz
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        C, while E look pretty decent too

    23. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      What happened to Kane?

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

        Ronny offside goal.

    24. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I feel torn as a Utd fan. Obviously I want us to win, I loved the Ronnie goal and it’s nice to see us playing better than Spurs.

      But, on the other hand, is this the direction we are headed?
      5 DFers on the pitch, McFred ‘running’ the MF? No room for our Academy players Rash & Greenwood? Our 70 million signing warming the bench?

      A part of me wanted Spurs to give us a pasting and force the boards hand to put Ole out of his moseryv

      1. Amsterhammer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        It's not radically different from the Chelsea system. And that won the European Cup. I think utd fans need to give up on this 4-4-2 United DNA fallacy. It's holding united back.

      2. Shultan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Never want utd to lose but do feel another battering isn't too far away

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

      Son close