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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. Ange Ball
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Sorry my last post was not clear

    Need some advice my rival TC Ronaldo tonight he is now 100pts clear. He will now no doubt bring in Kane and Salah on free hit to block me and cap Salah.

    Do I still go ahead TC Salah this week or use it in another game week with different player.

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Why not punt in TAA TC?

    2. Catastrophe
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Dont overthink.

    3. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      TC Salah is important simply because not doing it is a huge risk.

      1. Ange Ball
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        I will cal Salah but unsure if using my TC be wasted I won't gain much from it
        if he caps Salah he gets double I get Triple not much difference in terms points.

        1. Gunneryank
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 12 days ago

          True, but maybe look at it like this: when is there going to be a better situation to TC a player from here on out? It's unlikely to be as good as Salah for 26.

          1. Ange Ball
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 12 days ago

            True but Salah could be benched one them

    4. Boberella
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Well Kane could easily get nothing and if you TC Salah, then you're up already. Focus on getting a differential in that he won't have that could do well. Tierney/Saka for example.

      Or if you like a gamble/have the balls - TC Trent

      1. Ange Ball
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        how do you do that if he gon a FH he will likely copy my team he been doing that since he was 20pts up

        1. Blueberg
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 12 days ago

          If he's copying your team how has he gained 80 pts since?

          1. Ange Ball
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 12 days ago

            bad captain picks by me trying to be different not follow the crowd we have 9 players the same he only just took out Salah no doubt bring him in on FH it's tactical

    5. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      I think you still go Salah, as at least you can gain ground thanks to him using his TC this week unlike most. TAA isn’t a bad alternative by any stretch though and could seriously cut into that lead if he doesn’t have double Liverpool defence

    6. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      If 100pts behind you need to TC TAA

      1. noquarternt
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        This

  2. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Who to play ?
    A- Foden TOT (B)
    B- Pogba LEE (A)

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      A

    2. Catastrophe
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      A

    3. Ruudy Van
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      A

    4. Ady87
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      I think Foden gets benched.

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        Why he just played 60 minutes today

      2. Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        No chance

      3. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        Why?! Grealish and Jésus still probably missing.

    5. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Thxx All

  3. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Advice appreciated - 1 FT, 4.9 ITB.

    Foster*
    TAA*, Robertson*, Cancelo, Digne
    Jota*, Fernandes, Bowen, Raphinha*, Ramsey
    Dennis*

    (DDG, Watkins, Laporte, Broja)

    Jota -> Salah and:

    A) Raphinha -> Saka
    B) Digne -> Tierney
    C) Digne -> Saiss
    D) Watkins -> Jimenez

    Leaning towards B....or A....

    Cheers

    1. Ruudy Van
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      B.

      Don’t sell Raphina double

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        Cheers. Raphinha has been awful, getting hooked off early, and has a bad double. But yes, probably safer to keep him!

        1. Boberella
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 12 days ago

          This. I'd do A all day. B could also be good though

          1. Boberella
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 12 days ago

            (Sorry, didn't mean to agree on keeping him, only read the first part about being lame and getting hooked early). Saka much better pick than Raph this week, given fixtures and Leeds form

            1. Catastrophe
              • 15 Years
              4 years, 12 days ago

              Cheers. Not prefer Tierney? Should have great chance of clean sheets and attacking returns

          2. Catastrophe
            • 15 Years
            4 years, 12 days ago

            Cheers. Think I prefer losing Digne as I benched him (for Ramsey) when he hauled and then started him (for Ramsey) when he blanked! 😀

        2. MrJobby
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 12 days ago

          I think after he was hauled off and had a week between games he could shine against 2 better teams this week . Leeds will get beat in both games but I think Raph will score in both

          1. Catastrophe
            • 15 Years
            4 years, 12 days ago

            Thanks. Not sure he's showing any signs of shining or scoring, but it would be welcomed!

    2. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      I'd be tempted to just bring in Salah

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        Cheers. I'd quite like another DGWer! I think Arsenal's double is good value for a hit. The villa players have been poor for me so far

    3. jonnybhoy
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Wouldnt get rid of Digne this week. Watford can't score

      1. Catastrophe
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        Cheers. I can guarantee they will score if I start Digne. Villa are looking pretty poor defensively.

  4. JBG
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Besides Pool players and Arse defence. Who are people getting in DGW26? I see above some have 9 DGW players?? I will probably end up with 5 maybe 6 in total. 3 Pool, 1 Watford, 1 Arse and maybe 1 Burnley.

    1. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Yeah, I'll likely only have 6 and not that upset about it tbh.

      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        Same and I have 2fts.

    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Oh yeaaaaah Spurs has a DGW as well... Never considered them. Guess that's who makes up the numbers for certain people.

  5. BrockLanders
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Bruno & Gallagher to Son & Raphina or Bowen -4??

    1. Ruudy Van
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Not owning Bowen atm is rough.

      I’d gamble and get the double game weekers and wildcard Bowen in later

      1. BrockLanders
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        That's what I'm thinking. Bowen has murdered me though

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Yes with Bowen

      1. BrockLanders
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        Really wanna take a chance with Raphina but could easily see it backfire as Bowen goes mad in the early kick off

    3. HaveYassineChikhaoui
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Raphina not been looking great in recent weeks, and a difficult double. I'd avoid. If you're planning to FH in 30 I'd bring in Saka.

  6. Ruudy Van
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    A) Laporte to Mee/coady -4
    B) Dalot to Mee-coady -4
    C) Dier to Mee/coady -4
    D) Bruno to son -4
    E) stick
    FYI Broja most droppable from the starting team

    Lloris
    TAA Cancelo Dier Dalot
    Salah Bruno Bowen jota
    Broja king
    (Foster Laporte Antonio Ramsey)

    1. Ruudy Van
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Any thoughts….?

    2. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Bruno to Son could work.

  7. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    If you have all chips left and wildcard, what do you do this week? Don’t have Salah, I have Dier who is a doubt and I have Gallagher who is ineligible in first fixture of the double. Im also expecting Foden to get benched as he’s had a run. FH? A -4 to swap Bruno to Salah and TC?

    1. Ruudy Van
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      I have all chips left and avoiding free hit.
      But i do keep looking and think it would be great and then have triple United back in for GW27

  8. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Do you think Ronaldo starts v (lee)

    1. Catastrophe
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Yes

    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      No

    3. Ruudy Van
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Very much Cavani fitness dependent

    4. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Yep.

  9. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    I'm very late to the party but who cares. Captain Bruuuuuuuuuuunoooooooooooooo 😀

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Incredible wasn't it

      1. camarozz
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        Yep rival had cr7 capt and went 3 pts ahead of me in ML. I regained the lead and am 14 ahead still with that Bruno (c) goal. Still selling for Salah tonight tho.

  10. FAR EAST
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Which one?
    a. BB on DDG/Gallagher/Ramsey/Coufal
    b. TC Salah

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Definitely B

  11. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Ramsdale* (Lloris*)
    TAA* Robertson* Cancelo (Dalot Lamptey)
    Salah* [TC] Saka* Raphinha* Bowen Martinelli
    Lacazette* Dennis* (Antonio)

    What would you do?
    A. GTG
    B. -4 Martinelli > Cornett
    C. -4 Martinelli > Olise

    1. suddenorgan
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      probably A? shame about the Martinelli situation but not sure either of those replacements get both games

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Sorry need to mention that if I keep Martinelli then Lacazette will be Weghorst or Edouard (transfer yet to be done)

  12. bigdip
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Bench
    A) Maddison (Away to Wolves)
    B) Watkins (Home to Watford) ( already have Coutinho)
    C) Rudiger (Away to Palace)

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      C

    2. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Probably A

  13. Dammit_182
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    So following the Uber- late kick off time the fans at old Trafford had to walk home because the teams were not working. Technical fault. Last match they were unable to eat or drink at half time. Technical fault. It has been a hard grind for United fans recently but this sort of stuff just adds to that misery.

    1. Blue Moon Rising
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Good

      1. Dammit_182
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        Haha. Citeh smashing it in Europe tonight too!

    2. NorCal Villan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Sounds bush league 😎

  14. Blue Moon Rising
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    If you’ve got all your chips in tact, do you *have* to use one this week?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      no

    2. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Nope.

    3. Dammit_182
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      No. A lot will be played though. I think between now and 31 playing something would be optimal to get most out if doubles & blanks. Doesn’t have to be this week though.

    4. Boberella
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      No. But it's a big risk not to if you're protecting rank

  15. suddenorgan
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    somehow still have Rudiger, worth keeping for potential GW28 double? their fixtures are pretty nice

    1. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      I'd hold

      1. suddenorgan
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        had planned to make some money from him for a Jota -> Salah this week but might find another way

        1. BrockLanders
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 12 days ago

          I haven't owned him all season but he's so frightening to watch when Chelsea play as a non owner..

  16. Gunneryank
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    In the words of Sir Alex: "Football, bloody hell!!"

    (I try not to overuse that but today it's absolutely appropriate).

  17. Yank Revolution
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    I love you Bruno. That is all.

  18. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    A) Bruno/Antonio > Salah(TC)/Broja -4?
    Or
    B) Bruno/Watkins > Salah(TC)/Broja -4

    1. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      A

  19. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Saka or Son folks???!!

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Son

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      I am at 51% Son atm.

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        Close isn’t it mate!! I’m probably there with you!!

    3. BrockLanders
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Yeah, Sonny

    4. Dammit_182
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      If you are FH 27 I honestly think saka and use the money elsewhere. If not The game I’m 27 for spurs clinches it.

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        Yeah won’t FH in 27 so Son probably the sensible move, also considering Saka this week then Jota to Son the following week

    5. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Very different price points and GW27 FH or not implications.

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        True mate, I’d I got Saka this week, Son comes in for Jota next week, set up okay not to use FH in 27

  20. Dthinger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Chelsea will have some doubles down the road right? Any merit to the idea of using BB in GW 26 and saving TC for a Lukaku double?

    1. Ange Ball
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      keep your WC BB for 36 that's the big game week

      1. MrJobby
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        36? Is there expecting to be a big dgw ?

        1. Gunneryank
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 12 days ago

          It could be quite chunky. No way to know for sure yet though.

  21. MrJobby
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Ramsdale , Trent , cancelo , coady ,
    Saka , Bowen , coutinho , Raphinia , salah , Kane , Edouard

    Sanchez , dalot , dinge , Idah

    This team triple captain salah , bench boost or hold on to my chips ?

    Suggestions please

  22. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Ronaldo Rashford Bruno> Salah Saka Lacazette (-8)??

    1. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Just Rashy and Bruno to Salah and Saka, imo.

    2. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Just the -4, no Laca

  23. Jump in Micah
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    When did Kane drop in value? I did an early CR7 to him 🙁

    1. Dammit_182
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Sat night. Did the same on WC. Then got him out and son In. Needless -0.2 drop in team value.

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      13/2

    3. JBG
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Lol that's actually hilarious, they have a DGW coming up and he drops. Spurs being Spurs even on FPL.

  24. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Best option for 26 ( playing FH 27 )

    A Digne (WAT)
    B White (BRE, WOL)
    C Tierney (BRE,WOL)

    1. MrJobby
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Who’s your other defenders ?

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        TAA Cancelo Digne Dalot ******

        1. MrJobby
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 12 days ago

          Digne home to Watford is a good shout , I can see a cs and maybe an assist , I’d go tierney as well if you can

    2. Catastrophe
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      100% C

    3. Fish up a tree
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      C

  25. lugs
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Bruno loves a late goal vs Brighton, he scored against them last season too with a penno after the full time whistle, that one is up there with my favourite captain hauls ever, i capped Ron this week though, oh well

    1. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      I captained Ronnie, too. Still happy.

      1. lugs
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        as a Bruno owner i'm still happy too, but i would have had a bigger green arrow if he blanked

  26. MrJobby
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Do we know will 26 be the biggest dgw of the season or more like this to come. ?

    1. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      36 could be also.

  27. Jeppe1234
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Play 2: Mahrez (TOT), Edouard (CHE, wat), Weghorst (bha, TOT)

    1. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Go the doublers.

  28. TJ
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Get rid of Emerson or Reguilon?

  29. 9I6
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Had such a dogshit week and gone from 70,000 to 160,000 in the space of about a month. Only I really don’t know what to do to fix it.

    De Gea, Ramsdale

    TAA, Cancelo, Regulion, Thomas, Livramento

    Salah, KdB, Jota, Raphina, Bowen

    Watkins, Dennis, Idah

    Still have 1FH, TC, WC and BB (two free transfers)

    Thinking KdB, Dennis & Watkins out for Son, Jimenez & Weghorst. Still not sure on a few others too though

    1. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Can't condone moving KDB. I'd move DDG and Reguilon.

      Jimenez and Weghorst are underwhelming, but Weghorst for the doubles is enough that I've taken the chance on a WC (before he was injured). I almost don't even care about forwards at this point though.

      1. 9I6
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 12 days ago

        I can play Ramsdale this week, DDG can sit on the bench for now. Going for Weghorst (if fit) and Son (just not sure who for), still not keen on Raphina either but makes sense to keep for the double, same with Regulion.

    2. HaveYassineChikhaoui
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Can't seem to get the rub of the green either, my best week was the first which saw me in the top 10k and has been downhill since.

      I'd say KDB & Dennis out for Son & Jiminez is enough, Weghorst is an injury doubt and to be quite frank has missed some easy chances in the games he's played so far. Watkins may yet be useful for GW30 when lots of others blank.

  30. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 12 days ago

    Now I'm doubting my planned move of Bruno to Son, spurs are in poor form plus one of the double is at man city.

    What people's views on this especially fellow Bruno owners

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      See above mate Son or Saka in for Bruno for me, not ruled out keeping Bruno yet tho

    2. lugs
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      i already sold him for Salah

    3. JBG
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Most likely keeping Bruno and selling CR to fund Salah.

    4. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      Bruno is out for Salah for me.

    5. Gunneryank
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 12 days ago

      If you already have Salah then Son seems fine to me for the double. Why not?

      I just moved Bruno to Salah as planned, and used machinations to keep KDB myself.