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The final match of Double Gameweek 25 sees Manchester United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford.

Kick-off is at 20:15 GMT.

A lot of captaincy hopes will be pinned on Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo tonight, with the Portuguese pair both installed in Ralf Rangnick’s starting XI.

Elsewhere, there are three changes for the Red Devils from the side that drew 1-1 against Southampton on Saturday, with Victor Lindelof, Fred and Anthony Elanga coming in for Raphael Varane, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford.

Varane was initially named in the line-up, but has since had to pull out due to illness.

That means Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw continue in defence, ahead of goalkeeper David de Gea, who’s ownership currently sits at 15.2%.

Graham Potter, meanwhile makes three changes for Brighton, with Yves Bissouma, Alexis Mac Allister and Leandro Trossard replacing Adam Lallana, Tariq Lamptey and Danny Welbeck.


DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 25 LINE-UPS

Manchester United XI: de Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Sancho, Fernandes, Elanga, Ronaldo

Subs: Henderson, Jones, Pogba, Mata, Rashford, Lingard, Telles, Wan-Bissaka, Heaton

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez, Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Cucurella, Bissouma, Gross, Mac Allister, Moder, Trossard, Maupay

Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Lallana, Alzate, Welbeck, March, Duffy, Caicedo, Ferguson

  1. Riverside Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Lucky, lucky Bruno owners.. .garbage in the first half and should have been substituted ( bitter Ronaldo capper)

    1. Firminooooo
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      First green arrow in 4 GWs thanks to Bruno(C). He looked much better after Pogba came on.

    2. jason_ni
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He missed an open goal, and laid on plenty of good chances.

      You can view it from either angle, lucky to get the goal in 96th min, or unlucky not to have hauled by that point.

    3. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      But Ronaldo was gash.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I captained De Gea and also own Dalot. Two guys ahead of me in 50 quod league both (c) Bruno. It has crippled me!!!

      2. Riverside Red
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        You obviously were watching Man City tonight.

    4. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Get over it

  2. Kannbury
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Of course Bernardo scores twice tonight lol

  3. Apwilkin
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bruno to Son or Saka worth a -4?

    I’ve fallen into too many DGW traps as of late, so am inclined to avoid the hit

  4. Junglist95
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    54 pts from Ddg Bruno(c) Ronaldo and Lamptey

    Up to 14k after 2 weeks of reds!

    JACKPOT DGW!!!!

    1. Junglist95
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Make that 56 boom!!!

    2. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nice. Love to see it, even if i sold Ronaldo. Bruno capper here...can't complain too much.

      We move!

      1. Junglist95
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes sir!!!

      2. Riverside Red
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Nothing to complain about?....that's a laugh..

        1. Gunneryank
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Not with my last 2 months. Gained 900k.

  5. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Good apart gift from Bruno and Ronaldo. Would Foden to Saka be worth extra hit?

    1. mox81
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm wondering about this move also, facilitating Bruno to Salah. Foden subbed 60th min tonight tho so expect him to play vs spurs who've looked v shakey recently!

  6. Nanoelektronicar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    91 points, halved my rank. 61k to 29k. I have been as high as 11k this season but completely slipped down the ranks last few weeks though.

    1. Ruinenlust
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Lucky score

      1. Nanoelektronicar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Extremely.

        1. Riverside Red
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Didn't notice you posting your drops in rank

    2. Firminooooo
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Well done.

    3. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Awesome! Love it.

      Around 120k here. Ronnie pushed me back to 140k after 5 or 6 green arrows and being 1m or so during the holidays!

      Then Bruno stepped in...

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        How’d the WC work for you, Gunner? Jumped up to 67k on this end

        1. Gunneryank
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Nice! Only the Bruno goal made it a success, and i love my team going forward (thank you Robbo!)

          He's already gone for Salah ofc, and I'm still only an 8 point gain from 100k. Considering the Cancelo and KDB benching, and forwards still being shyte, I'm right as rain.

          1. NorCal Villan
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Good to hear! Glad it worked. 15 points off 50k here

    4. Kannbury
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Gordon a great first sub 🙂

  7. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    What to do here? Bruno to Salah is locked.

    1.8 IDB with no changes yet.
    Maybe KDB to Son (-4) also? Will switch Jota to Mahrez for gw27 probably.
    Also thinking to do maybe Dennis to Weghorst if fit.
    That would give me 7 dgw players.

    Ddg
    Taa* Cancelo AitNouri*
    Bruno Kdb Jota* Bowen Coutinho
    Dennis* Edouard*

    4.0 Laporte Broja Dalot

  8. FFFoxy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Reguilon (city & bur)
    Or
    Digne (WAT)

    Who should I play?

    1. Kannbury
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Digne

    2. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Digne given Reg’s lack of nailedness?

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Reggy is a real concern. Doubt he'll start City, and if he does he will likely concede 3 or 4 with no attacking returns

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Digne

    4. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Digne
      Selling Reguilon for a hit

  9. Pariße
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    How nailed is Pieters?

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nailed for the 26 double, not sure about the 27. Taylor is recovering.

  10. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thank you Bruno. I know he created a lot of chances but feels like I got away with one with his late goal.

    He’s been a rare highlight in a frustrating season, delivering for me as captain in both his doubles.

    Now to work out what to do for DGW26!

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Should have had 2 assists and more goal. But can't complain too much.

      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        One more*

      2. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, just enjoying the peak end theory of a late goal!

        1. JBG
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I agree haha!

      3. Bushwhacker
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Should've been playing against 11 and thus mostly in his own half . . .to be fair.

        1. PascalCygan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I relish the jam! Makes a change this season

          1. Riverside Red
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Well done for admitting FF is a game of luck

    2. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Hear hear. I've already moved him on lol, but we're doing a testimonial match in his honor tonight

      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Ha, nice! I might do the same!

  11. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    My gameweek 24 wildcard is probably up there with my worst ever. Got Salah early nothing. Got in Varane just one game. Got rid of Maddison Moura and Diop. They all got assists. I

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      That isn't that bad, TBH.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I didn't read "Wildcard" there. Apologies...!

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Wrong C again?

    3. jason_ni
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Wc last season, gw 4 i think to get kdb for Norwich.
      Capt him, was benched and think he got 1 pt.
      Total team score was like 23 or 24 points. That was bad!

  12. GE
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which players to get out and in here? 🙂
    (all the chips available)

    Ronaldo -> xxx
    xxx -> Salah
    And maybe a hit?

    (2FT, 4.4 itb)

    Ramsdale
    TAA/Cancelo/Dias/Reguilon
    Jota/Bowen/Maddison/Raphinha
    Ronaldo/Dennis

    Bench: Foster, Antonio, Dawson, Brownhill

    1. lugs
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Ronaldo --> Laca, Brownhill-->Salah if you have enough

  13. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    19pt goal in 97th minute is as good as it gets 😎

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You mean 16 points?

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Pogba owner too

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Same. I feel almost dirty . But not really.

        2. Gunneryank
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          You cheeky basterd. Well done.

      2. Towsor44
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        he has Pogba

    2. Firminooooo
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Bruno(C) + Pogba? Lovely stuff.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Some going, that, WR!

    3. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      aslo

      -Ronaldo owners also lost a point
      -Brighton defenders all lost a point

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Apart from Lamptey 😉

      2. Firminooooo
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I went from 90k to 70k with that goal. Fantastic.

    4. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nice jam 😉

      Lamptey autosub in my team, just lucky tbh lol

  14. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A. Lose Ronaldo and Bruno
    B. Only Ronaldo

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B for me. But I'm not FH27.

    2. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Depends who's coming in.

  15. Cruyff's Eleven
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Play King or Maupay?

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      As hard as it is to believe I am about to say it….play Maupay

      This is what it’s come to 😎

      1. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I know, right?

        Scraping the bottom of the barrel....

        Thanks mate

      2. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        How do I get a sunnies emoji?

        1. sulldaddy
          • 15 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

        2. NorCal Villan
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          The old-fashioned way— with no spaces, type 8 - ) and voila!

          1. Cruyff's Eleven
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            😎

            1. NorCal Villan
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              My work here is done

              1. Cruyff's Eleven
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                🙂

  16. banskt
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Not having Bruno and/or Ronaldo was painful today. Hope to recover in the next few weeks.

  17. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I've got a decent lead in my mini league (about 100 points), but my overall rank isn't great (just inside top 400,000). At what point should I start taking risks (mainly captaincy choices, I guess) to gain ground?

    1. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Any chance of joining that league?

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Join our cricket team and you can!

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No point ; COVID cases seem to not be an issue so the template will get quite set again ; more likely to damage yourself.

    3. Casual Player
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Don’t need to take risks.

      Just get the best players you can and. If you’re right, you’ll climb.

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks 🙂

  18. WVA
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bruno to Salah for free?
    Ronaldo Sissoko to Broja Salah -4?

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think CR starts v Leeds, but that's just my opinion.

    2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

  19. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is KDB worth it over Mahrez and Sterling money wise?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on Grealish. Him out makes Sterling very attractive.

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      When Mahrez & Sterling start, no. But that's the risk with them, less so KDB.

      Jesus & Grealish injuries mean less front line rotation, updates needed from Pep on Friday.

      Mahrez is absolute gold when he starts, only Salah better.

    3. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No or Foden

    4. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      My reasoning was that, for every City player I need a bench player who plays 90 mins week in, week out. Having Mahrez / Sterling allowed me to have Dennis / Broja as backup, whereas having KdB would have meant having Gelhardt or some other non-playing forward (not keen on benching mids this season). Hence, I went for Mahrez.

      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        However, if you have the money, then its a no-brainer to buy KdB ahead of other City midfielders.

    5. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.

  20. bigdip
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    1ft & 0.9m itb. Save FT? Team below:

    Ramsdale*
    Tierney* TAA Sanchez* Rudiger (Cancelo)
    Coutinho Raphinha* Salah* (Maddison, Brownhill)
    Ronaldo King Watkins

    A) Ronaldo -> Kane
    B) Maddison & Ronaldo -> Moura/Bowen/Jota & Kane/ (-4 hit)

  21. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    DDG Maguire and Bruno(c). Sweet night

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Maguire!? 😮

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      One night makes up for the Maguire fails?

    3. WVA
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Never sweet with Maguire in your team

      1. NorCal Villan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Word to be heard

  22. Purse83
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    King (DGW) or Cancelo (have Dennis)?

    My team is so exciting!

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Don't bench Cancelo!

      1. Purse83
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers! Did think that’s insanity but blinded by the DGW!

        As a Hammer, Bowen goes nowhere!

  23. Casual Player
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    That Bruno goal… Fergie time has been ruining football for me for 30 years 🙂

    Still more annoyed seeing Trossard 59 min sub, even though it’s only 1pt lost but what a wasted FT he was. 2 DGWs for 4pts haha

    Still, we move. Or whatever it is you guys say.

    1. MrJobby
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      My rival had Gordon (14) as sub and trossard played for 59 mins and blanked so Gordon didn’t come on . Sometimes those things can you for you or against you .

      1. Casual Player
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        That is beautiful.

  24. Eightball
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    The question now is do a take a hit to bring in Son or just stick with Bruno one more week vs a shaky leeds team.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe keep, especially if you think Ronaldo doesn't start that game.

      Son plays the best defence and a tough defence.

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Leeds will beat United

    3. Sun God Nika
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      1 more week 1 more week

      Let's face it spurs get turned inside out by city and prob a 0 - 0 maybe 1 - 0 at Burnley

    4. Apwilkin
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Asking myself the exact same question… And I have no idea. Not sure the hit will pay off. Spurs double isn’t exactly a nice one…

      1. Eightball
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        They have nice fixtures after the double and son seems to like scoring vs city.

  25. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Livefpl is predicting a -490% rank drop for me, it's time to switch off and regroup for next week!!

    1. Goooo Rickie
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Does lifvefpl calculate bench points?

      1. The Mighty Hippo
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, it gives you a new rank prediction, post-subs.

      2. Gunneryank
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Livefpl calculates literally everything, as far as i can tell.

      3. jason_ni
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, believe so.

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Perks of being top 1k OR!

  26. MrJobby
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Lot of doubt about salah in the dgw if he’ll play both games due to champ league but remember October last year they played Watford , athletic Madrid and man United all away in 8 days and he he scored 2 at Madrid and a hat trick at United . Just saying

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      This is 4 games in 11 days including a CL game and a cup final, after he's had a pretty rough international tournament where he played 120 mins 3 times. Situation is a bit different

      1. MrJobby
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        It’s a good point, see how the game goes in the champions league before making a final decisions. No doubt liverpool will be chasing the league title . I never get my triple captain right ever jus feel it’s the right time but so much doubt

  27. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Good to go here?

    Pope
    Trent Reguilon Tierney(v)
    Salah(c) Jota Son BOWEN
    Weghorst Dennis King

    SANCHEZ | CANCELO, RAMSEY, DIGNE

    0FT. 0.7 ITB. WC. FH. FH. BB.

    1. PartyTime
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Would prefer Cancelo in the xi over Reguilon imo

    2. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't bench Cancelo myself, but its your decision anyway. I would play him ahead of Reguilon or King.

    3. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be tempted to play Cancelo over Reguilon despite the double.

    4. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all. Understandable with Cancelo. I doubt I'll be able to overcome the double fever, but I'll keep an eye on any Reggy news to see if I can convince myself.

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo over Reggie probably, Reggie likely to only start 1

  28. Paqueta Rice
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    That goal from Bruno hurt like a mothafooka

    1. Starskyb
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Same here pal. Went from.small green to down 30k

  29. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Play cancelo (TOT) or ait nouri (LEI ars)

    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo. I would also try to play Ait Nouri and bench someone else.

  30. WATERMELONS
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who is still taking out Bruno for Salah?

    1. Casual Player
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      If that was the plan not sure how one goal changes your view on things?

      1. WATERMELONS
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I can take out Foden or Bruno for Salah. Was always taking out Foden but Bruno being rubbish other than the goal, and city being city plus Foden back in the goals… making me rethink.

    2. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Did it 2 days ago. Easiest transfer of the season.

      (I had exact cash and couldn't navigate the price rise).

    3. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Already done. Don't regret it