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Norwich City v Manchester United brings Saturday’s Premier League action to a close, with kick-off at Carrow Road at 17:30 GMT.

The team news is nice and simple for the visitors as Ralf Rangnick names an unchanged team from last weekend’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Cristiano Ronaldo was transferred in by just under 450,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers ahead of Friday’s deadline and is the second most-captained player of Gameweek 16.

Diogo Dalot and David de Gea also featured in the top 10 most transferred-in players of this current Gameweek.

Dean Smith has made five changes from Sunday’s defeat at Spurs, with Lukas Rupp, Dimitris Giannoulis, Ozan Kabak, Przemyslaw Placheta and Josh Sargent coming into the side.

Budget FPL defender Brandon Williams misses out as he is ineligible to face his parent club, while Ben Gibson, Pierre Lees-Melou, Adam Idah and Andrew Omobamidele also drop out of the side.

Dean Smith reported injury and illness issues concerning four unnamed players in his pre-match presser, and Gibson and Omobamidele are indeed not part of the matchday squad.

GAMEWEEK 16 LINE-UPS

Norwich City XI: Krul, Aarons, Hanley, Kabak, Giannoulis Rupp, Gilmour, Placheta, McLean, Sargent, Pukki.

Subs: Gunn, Byram, Dowell, Cantwell, Sorensen, Lees-Melou, Mumba, Idah, Tomkinson.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles, McTominay, Fred, Bruno Fernandes, Sancho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rashford.

Subs: Heaton, Henderson, Bailly, Jones, Greenwood, Lingard, Shaw, Van de Beek, Elanga

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  1. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Viva Ronaldo

  2. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Reece James

    GW9 - GW12: 53 points
    GW13 - GW16: 1 point

    🙂

    1. SINGH
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      That's happens. He want going to keep those numbers up all the time

      1. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Wasn't*

        1. Flynny
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Still one of the best long term picks in the game tho

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      As soon as Andy brought him in: 1, 0, 0, 0

  3. Free Hat
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    So frustrating watching Jota. Could should have scored (more than once).

    Surely Would have eased the 7p from raphinha first bench

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I know the feeling, Mbeumo first on my bench 🙁

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

      yeah that miss at the end was really bad, at least he should be starting vs New

      1. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        No chance. Firmino back. Jota is average at best, don't let couple of goals make you think he is good

        1. Spg76
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Work in progress. He’s 25. Relatively young.

          1. SINGH
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Pretty sure strikers peak between 24 and 29? Not saying he won't bring value to the team but he isn't a starter. Wasn't one at Wolves either .

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

          don't agree tbh, Jota been as good as Mane this season as well.

        3. Yank Revolution
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          A couple? You may want to recheck his goals this season.

  4. SINGH
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Watkins against Nor? Yes or no?

    1. Forgetmeknot
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I’m looking at him as my vardy replacement

      1. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks me too!

    2. Babit1967
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Brought him in this week on wc but benched for pool, looking forward to seeing what he can do with this decent run Villa have

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

    I brought him in in 13 to double up with Rudi, then sold Rudi in 15 for Reguilon....

  6. tinear
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Kane James Gallagher to Ronaldo White Mount for -8 worth it?

    1. SINGH
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I am considering a -8 too. Not sure about Ronaldo though

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

    Ok Broja not great, Pukki audition time

  8. badgerboy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Broja came off injured I'm assuming? What was it?

  9. Will Kane
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Might swallow my pride and get Dennis in this week as an upgrade for Broja. Already got Josh 'The Statmeister' King. It's either that or Livra to Dalot....

  10. FredUpAlready
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Used WC and took out Rudiger, Mbeumo and Raphinha and also went De Gea over Ramsdale. Doubled my rank this week. It's been an L week unless my triple United (captain too) save me

    1. Free Hat
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Auwch. Unlucky

      1. FredUpAlready
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah hoping it pays off in the long term! Up and onwards from hereon

        1. Free Hat
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Indeed. understandable moves. Thats the spirit!

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

    Wait, Ramsdale only got 11 points? Thought it was more 🙁

  12. Lord of Ings
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone considering not selling raphinha?
    Arsenal home villa home Burnley away aren’t the worst lot in the next 3/5 as well

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

      Keep him now, yeah.

    2. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I would definitely hold him now if I had him.

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

      probably, not selling till now leaves only next week needing to bench like you say.

      He seems to be enjoying being the main man

    4. Free Hat
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Think so. Great value, esp with pens.
      And leeds always seem to give it a go vs stronger teams

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

      He won't get a pen every game.

  13. BeWater
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Was having a bad day but just seen my cup opponent has Jimenez.

  14. Hutchiniho
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Dalot and Mount

    Or

    James and Bowen?

    1. Dexters Laboratory
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      James & Bowen

      1. Hutchiniho
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for the reply D-Lab

  15. jack88
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    68 with 2 to go. Should have played white ahead of jota. Rank 36 k

  16. Top 210 Club
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    71-4, Capt Ronny to go

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Jeez...congrats

      1. Top 210 Club
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, took risk with sterling in for jota! Was lucky with Rudi too

    2. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      What! How? I'm on 27

      1. Top 210 Club
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/1441/event/16
        +11 BAPS and 1 from Livra on bench

      2. Top 210 Club
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Crap week last week, just lucky this week

    3. Dexters Laboratory
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I could do with a week like that haha

      1. Top 210 Club
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Save your transfers! ESR will start next gw. I have him too

  17. Original Sin
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    MAN U to keep CS? bought him over Ramsdale this GW.

    1. Original Sin
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Bought De Gea*

    2. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Probably

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

    Second consecutive week in the high 30s unless Ronaldo pulls his finger out here

  19. maff
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    53 but with -12(ouch) hit. however I still have 5 players to go so fairly content

    1. Original Sin
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      You had Ragsdale?

      1. Original Sin
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Ramsdale*

  20. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Wilson to Watkins for free? Opinions.

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

    39 with only four to play.
    Vardy, Antonio, Bowen, DDG... I'm on my knees.

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      37 with 1(c) to go!

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      44(-4) with CR(C),Bowen,Guaita&Wilson to go *_*

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

        You haven't played (C) so you're fine?

        1. AzzaroMax99
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          We'll see in two hours 😀

  22. Dexters Laboratory
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Canc James Alonso Liv
    Salah Foden Gundo Jota ESR
    CR7 King Davis
    2ft 0.2ITB

    At a bit of a loss here so need advice from the Greater minds of FF

    Alonso to
    1.Dalot
    2.Davis

    A. Gundo to Mount/BSilva
    B. ESR to Bowen
    C. Wait until next week and do Gundo/Davis to Brownhill/Antonio

    1. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't move out Alonso, Gundo or ESR. Would save. You will need the 2 FT with the hectic xmas schedule!

      1. Dexters Laboratory
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Already have 2ft is the issue.. need to use it or lose it. Obviously the way your week is gone I'll take advice from the master haha

      2. Dexters Laboratory
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Downgrading Alonso gives me the funds to upgrade my attack

    2. huwwilliams_
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Pep said gundo was having issues with his back so i would do gundo to bilva even though bilva didnt look as impressive today

      1. Top 210 Club
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah if Gundo is inj, would move him out. Won't be long until Chelsea get that double CS for you.
        Can move out Alonso next if you can make some cash as will prob get a rest in a week or two

    3. Hutchiniho
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Would leave Gundo in, he was brought off early for a mini rest. Sidewides move to BSilva also.
      ESR to Bowen from those options.

  23. huwwilliams_
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Worth a -4 to get Bowen in for Mbeumo (MU)? Going to do it for GW18 if not. Mbeumo was going to be on the bench but in the starting xi now after cancelos suspension

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

    Ronaldo red card wishers unite!

    1. AzzaroMax99
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      CR hatty incoming *_*

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

        Yeah, OG and a couple of YCs 😛

    2. SINGH
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      And DDG to concede too!

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

        Icing on the cake

    3. FPL_ UP_Down
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Hat-trick!!! Will do and my

  25. Team Bobcat
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Guys is the spurs vs Leicester game a doubt next week? Does anyone know the exact protocol. Vardy owner..

    1. Dexters Laboratory
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely a doubt.. but should go ahead

      1. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Will we know before the GW starts?

        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Possibly not as not playing until Thursday

          1. SINGH
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Damn. Scared to take out Vardy know because if the Spurs game goes ahead and they have to field 8 reserves then it is a feast for Vardy

  26. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Cant believe I now have no players left to play. Depressing. 66 all out for me. Meh.

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

      Not the worst score still

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

      always take the points over the potential, 66 good this week

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

    Ramsdale doing a Martinez season, what a legend in the making

    1. SINGH
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Greatest ever English goalkeeper behind Seaman of course.

    2. Miniboss
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      All the praise is fully deserved as well. Did you see that clip of him when he had his first cap for England? Wholesome, what a great lad. And I’m not even English.

      1. SINGH
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Neither am I but he is a good keeper who was unfairly criticised.

        1. Miniboss
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Is he beibg critisised? Honest question cause I thought everyone is rooting for the guy.

          1. SINGH
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Yes lots on here saying he is keeping clean sheets because all the shots are towards him otherwise he isn't great. Yet he has pulled out some fantastic saves.

            1. Miniboss
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Part of it must be he’s playing for Arsenal and people just love to mock them whenever there’s a chance (not a fan myself)

  28. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Another shocker of a week. Cannot catch a break this season.

  29. The Final Boss
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    41 with cr7 Antonio Gallagher to play. No keeper for me. Seems to be bad right?

  30. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you keep and play next week?

    1. Raph
    2. Mbeumo